These would be just perfect for all those random socks that have lost their mate. Pop on over to the blog Ef Zin Creations to see lots of cute pictures of the two sock monsters and for the link to … Read More...
How to make a recycled jar lid caterpillar
Now this project is just perfect for summer time crafting with the little kids but really a crafter or any age could have a fun time with it. Pop on over to the link Julie sent in to the blog … Read More...
Project: Metal Cuff Bracelet using Dies
Dies aren’t just for paper, find out how to turn a plain metal cuff bracelet into a stunning wearable piece of art using die templates from Spellbinders I love the feather motif, so hot and trendy right now!
-Heather
Project: Rolling Cat Card
How fun is this roller skating kitty cat card?! Find out how to make a neat rolling card over on the Penny Black Stamps blog.
-Heather
3 fun recycled jar projects
We all have jars and I bet if you read this blog you keep them to use to make pretty projects. Pop on over to The Country Woman Magazine’s web site for a tutorial on how to make photo frames … Read More...
How to make recycled golf ball cows
This guy is just too cute! I bet a whole herd of them would make a fun decoration- maybe add silly hats? Pop on over to the link Mona sent in to the blog Craft Klatch for the tutorial on … Read More...
Technique: Coloring on Dry Embossing
Kittie Kraft shares how she used Re-Inkers to color onto a dry embossed floral image for a wonderful card background.
-Heather
Project: Rolled Paper Photo Frame
Roll up some pretty pattern scrapbook paper, add some stamped images and embellishments and you’ve got a lovey custom picture frame. Find all the directions over on the Whiff of Joy Stamps blog.
_heather
Tip: Stamping with Markers Instead of Ink
Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial showing you how to color your stamps with Distress Markers
for a neat watercolor look.
-Heather
Project: Mixed Media Door Hanger
Recycle some cardboard packaging with some stamping, heat embossing and metal embellishments for a lovely home décor door hanger. Find directions over on the Rainbow Crafty Kari blog. I love how she totally changes the look of her embellishments … Read More...
Project: Travel Card
Send someone off in style with a cute travel card, find a video tutorial for making this one over on the Purple Onion stamps blog.
-Heather
How to make paper tube animals
Everybody has paper tubes and if you are the sort that’s looking a menagerie of animals to decorate or entertain pop on over to the link Kristen sent in to the blog Creative Me Inspired You to see her awesome … Read More...
Tutorial: Watercolor Stamps with Markers
The Power Poppy stamps blog has a video tutorial showing you how to water coloring your stamped images using Distress Markers. What a pretty soft look!
-Heather
Project: Accordian Fold Card with Box
The Scrap of Life blog has directions for making a beautiful Vintage style accordian folded card that slips into a handmade box. The box is made using an envelope punch board. Click here for more info.
-Heather
How To: Make a Mini Felt Cactus, Hamster & Heart
To celebrate the launch of her new book, “Super-Cute Felt Animals” Laura of “Bugs and Fishes” is sharing a collection of free tutorials that you can mix and match with the projects from the book. How To: “Make a Mini … Read More...
How to make an 80’s Christian Lacroix inspired blazer
I am a big fan of bling and the King of bling is Mark Montano. He has hit it out of the park with this upcycling of a thrift store blazer. Pop on over to his blog to see his … Read More...
Project: Perfume Bottle Card
Visit the Hampton Arts Blog for directions to make this pretty perfume bottle card. I love the torn edges on this card!
-Heather
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
I know that making pillows with t-shirts is one of those classic recycled projects but I wanted to share this one because I simple love the scale of the image on the t-shirt and how great it looks as a … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Photo Album Cover
The BEADZ blog has directions for turning the cover of a plain old chipboard photo album into a pretty mixed media art piece using gesso, ink sprays, modeling paste and stencils. I love the texture on this one!
-Heather
Project: Accordian Box
Here’s a really lovely way to store your recipes or organize your greeting cards, in a pretty handmade accordion box. Find directions for making one over on the Authentique Paper blog.
-Heather