I am a big fan of badminton shuttlecocks and so this idea for turning them into a light garland is so pretty. It would fun to illuminate a back yard especially with summer just a few days away. Pop on … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mixed Media Tag
Check out this video tutorial over on the Stampington and Company site and learn how to incorporate gesso, pain and stamps for a fun mixed media bird tag.
-Heather
Great tutorial on how to make a great fitting fantasy costume
It’s never too soon to start your Halloween costume or if you attend Comicon or other fun dress-up shows. This Blue Moon Princess costume features recycled broken cd pieces for the sparkly edging. I bet you will love this great … Read More...
Tip: Partial Die Cut Card
Find step by step directions and a video tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers by Debby Hughes teaching you how to only partial die cut an image. This adds a wonderful dimension to your cards.
-Heather
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Tip: Dimensional Envelope
It’s great to add bows, buttons and heavy embellishments to a card but then how does it fit inside of a regular envelope? The JustRite Stamps blog has the answer with directions for making a dimensional envelope.
-Heather
How to make a pretty wrapping paper storage bucket
Wrapping paper is one of those tricky things to store. I happen to keep mine in a fun kid’s trash can but this idea sent in by Amy to the blog Joyful Daisy where there is an easy and festive … Read More...
How to make a recycled cardboard shirt folder
Here is a fun idea that would make a unique Father’s Day gift perfect to customize for your Dad. Pop on over to the link Rose sent in to the blog Fine Craft Guild where there is an easy tutorial … Read More...
Technique: Melted Crayon Card
The Faber-Castell blog is sharing a card technique using melted Paper Crafter’s Crayons, click on the video link on their blog to learn how to add this fun background to your cards.
-Heather
How to make a recycled paper tube kibble toy
Over at Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled paper towel tube kibble toy along with how to teach your dog the Touch My Hand trick. What a great way to spend the summer with … Read More...
Project: Mini Scrapbook Card
Instead of slipping pictures of the kids inside a card how about making the card with the photos? The Joyful Daisy blog has directions for making a fun mini scrapbooking card. Guaranteed to make any grandparent smile!
-Heather
Project: Baby Card with Quilling
The All Things Paper blog is sharing directions for making an adorable baby card with a sweet little qullied duck. If you’ve never tried paper quilling before this is a great easy design to start with.
-Heather
Superman How To – Father’s Day Felty Tutorial
Simmi is the creative force behind “Grace’s Favours”. She married her best friend in 2006 and moved to the Forest of Dean in West Gloucestershire, UK not long after and now they have two children. Simmi was trying to think … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Crayons and Oil
Here’s a cool technique for getting a soft blended look coloring your stamped images, use crayons and skidd oil, the All These Things I Love blog has all the details.
-Heather
Tips: Weathered Look Birdhouse Card
Learn to color a birdhouse stamp to achieve a weathered wood look using Copic markers in a video tutorial over on the Gina K blog.
-Heather
Recycled jar Father’s Day gift
This just melts my heart. What dad wouldn’t want to get a jar filled with cute and loving messages for dad to read from their kiddos. Pop on over to the link Lisa sent in to the blog Cucicucicoo for … Read More...
Recycled cigar box Cottage Kits by Little Bits Kits
Oh I can’t tell you how much I like this kit! I used to make little doll hoses out of styrofoam packing shapes and shoe boxes when I was a kid. This kit from Little Bits Kits uses a cigar … Read More...
Project: Stamped Kitty Cat Card
The Inkspired Treasure blog has direction for making this sweet kitty card, I love the punched notched in the cardstock for wrapping the ribbon!
-Heather
How to make recycled Nespresso pods embellishments
Is it wrong that I might want to get a Nespresso machine just so I can make recycled crafts with the colorful little pods? Well, maybe I’ll just find someone who has a machine and ask them to save them … Read More...
Tip: Flower Accent made from Tulle
You can make a lovely flower embellishment for your cards or any paper crafting project by die cutting layers of tulle. Find a video tutorial over on the Papercrafts Connection blog. What a pretty feminine embellishment that makes!
-Heather
Father’s Day tool box of treats
What guy (and even some gals) wouldn’t love this cute recycled bottle and carrier turned into a tool box style tote filled with treats? Pop on over to the blog Crafti Staci to see her treat tote tutorial. You … Read More...
