The Creativity is Contagious blog has directions for making this beautiful stamped mixed media canvas. I love the use of dolls hair, it add such a realistic touch!
-Heather
How to make recycled book page rosettes
I really like how clean and simple this wreath is. If you like the look too pop on over to the link Giustina sent in to the blog Domestically Blissful for the tutorial on how to make recycled book page … Read More...
How to make a recycled glow in the dark dandelion
Isn’t it cool when something you make is fun to look at during the day and at night? Pop on over to the link Mona sent in to the blog Craft Klatch where there is a great tutorial on how … Read More...
Technique: Sanded Pencil Card Background
This is a really cool technique I’ve not seen before, using sanded water color pencil “shavings” to make a distressed and vintage looking background for your stamped cards. Find step by step directions and a video tutorial for this technique … Read More...
How to make an infinity scarf
I happen to have saved a few skirts that I simply loved the fabric but I don’t go to an office anymore so I haven’t worn them in forever. This project would be a great way to use the pretty … Read More...
Project: 3-D Paper Sentiment Flower
Why give someone a plain flat card when you can give them a fun dimensional sentiment flower? The Bits of Paper blog has many different designs for layering a 3-d die cut paper flower over a round die cut sentiment. … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Stamped Collage
The Artful Maven is sharing directions for making this bee-utiful mixed media collage using materials like stamps, stencils die cuts and distress glitter
Project: Fancy Die Cut Card
Linda Lucas has a video tutorial here over on the Spellbinders Dies blog showing how to making this lovely stamped and die cut label card.
-Heather
Project: Double Slide Pull Out Card
The Whiff of Joy blog has detailed instructions for making a fun interactive double slide card, pull the ribbon on the sides and the message comes out.
-Heather
How to make recycled Easter egg fireflies
Oh I remember many summer nights watching fireflies in the back yard so when Julie sent in the link to the blog Emma Owl that features a tutorial on how to make fireflies out of recycled plastic Easter eggs I … Read More...
How to make paper rose pens
Wouldn’t it be fun to give someone a bouquet of flowers that were also pens? Well if you or someone you know who would like a paper flower on a pen, pop on over to the blog Make It Easy … Read More...
Use recycled plastic food containers as last minute gift boxes
If you buy your produce in little plastic boxes and keep them to reuse try dressing them up with some decorative paper and they make great little gift boxes. Pop on over to the link Teri sent in to the … Read More...
Project: Stamped Pillow
Add a touch of whimsy to your home décor with a pretty stamped pillow. Stampington and Company has directions for making this sweet bird themed pillow.
-Heather
Techinque: Colored Pencils on Kraft Paper
Using bright colored pencils to color in your stamped images on kraft colored cardstock can give you a really cheerful pop of color on your cards. Find more about this technique over on the Hero Arts stamps site.
-Heather
Book Review: This Book Was A Tree by Marcie Chambers Cuff
This Book Was a Tree: Ideas, Adventures, and Inspiration for Rediscovering the Natural World by Marcie Chambers Cuff is a really interesting book that encourages creativity outdoors. It combines science and nature with crafts and fun. There are all sorts … Read More...
Tip: Painting on Embossing Folders
Get more from your embossing folders by adding paint to them before embossing. You’ll have color as well as texture for a quick card background. Find a video and step by step tutorial from Audrie Magno-Gordon over on Splitcoast Stampers.… Read More...
How to make a recycled ring box and egg carton flowers
Another first! Can you guess what the recycled material is in today’s craft?
I never would have guessed but it is brilliant! Pop on over to the blog Craft a Doodle Doo for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Tips: Watercolor Card
Believe it or not this card is made using a rubber stamp! Visit the Penny Black stamps blog for a video tutorial from Swarup Murthy, she’ll show you how to use watercolors to turn your stamped image into a … Read More...
Office supplies repurposed into a baby accessory
Moms are such great crafty peeps. Check out this link sent in by Mimi of the blog Mimi’s Crafty World on how to make a pacifier clip with an office supply!
Project: Metallic Shimmer Card
The Lily Bean Paperie blog has directions for making a stunning shimmer card by stamping and embossing with metallic embossing powders and adding sequins (which are super trendy right now!).
-Heather