The Red Lead blog has directions for using stencils and stamping ink to add pretty details to a chipboard shape for a fun banner.
-Heather
How to make scrap fabric art
What a fun idea to make an image of a sewing machine out of scrap fabric! Pop on over to the link Stephani sent in to the blog Swoodson Says for the tutorial on how to make scrap fabric art… Read More...
Project: Stamped Window Box
Find directions for making this lovely décor box from Michele Kovac over at Thought of a Cardmaking Scrapbooker. She stamped her floral image, punched it into separate squares and then added them inside a painted wooden window style box, so … Read More...
How to make a recycled cork owl and pussycat
I kind of giggle when a clever crafter comes up with a way to take an adult item (Wine corks and champagne corks) and turn them into a cut toy for the kiddos. Michelle sent in a link to … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Card w/ a Stained Glass Look
Imagine Crafts will show you how to get a stunning stained glass look on your cards using rubber stamps and irRESISTible Pico Embellisher. This cool product is a fine line writer for things like doodling, writing text, outlining or filling … Read More...
Project: Pamper Box for Mom
Make a pretty box and fill it with things to pamper your mom or any special lady in your life. Find directions over on the Cricut Blog.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Charm Necklace
Visit my own personal blog P is for Paper and I’ll share with you some tips on making a charm necklace using traditional rubber stamps and metal alphabet stamps.
-Heather
How to make a recycled felted sweater bookmark
As a big fan of stitching and recycled wool felt the book Doodle Stitching Embroidery and Beyond is my kind of book! The first project I made was the cutwork felt bookmark. I new I would be using it with … Read More...
How to make a decorative plastic bag holder
Plastic bags can overrun your house. Try as we might to bring fabric bags to stores when we shop inevitably we end up with some plastic ones and we keep them for trash or other uses. Pop on over to … Read More...
Tips: Ink Sprays
Ink sprays are super hot and trendy right now! There are many different types and brands on the market, it’s hard to know which ones to try. The Ellen Hutson blog has a break down of many of the popular … Read More...
Project: Stamped and Die Cut Tags
I love this idea! The Power Poppy blog has a wonderful idea for taking a large stamped image and using die cuts to “cut” it into smaller tag shapes.
-Heather
How to make a vintage clipboard display
I call this perfect timing! I was just trimming a tree in my yard so I have some nice pieces of wood that could use to make this innovative project sent in by Connie. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mini Cards
Find a video tutorial for making these adorable stamped mini cards over at the Siehled with a Kiss blog.
-Heather
Project: Botanical Journal Page
Find directions on the Sizzix blog for making this beautiful mixed media journal page by Anna-Karin. The background was done using die cuts, paints, sprays and stamps, I love the depth and dimension it gives! These ideas would transfer well … Read More...
Project: Tiny Paper Album
Turn a 12″x12″ pieces of pattern paper into a tiny album or fold out card. The Echo Park Paper blog has directions.
-Heather
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Project: Mixed Media Tag
Tim Holtz is sharing his monthly tag making tutorial for April on his blog. This time he’s using die cuts, metal, cork, paints, ribbon and more for this terrific mixed media tag. I love how he used the “negative die … Read More...
Project: Metal Foil Flower
Make this cool metal flower using foil cardstock and alcohol inks, directions are over at the Ranger Ink blog. I could see making a bunch of these, adding stems and giving them as a bouquet for Mother’s Day!
-Heather
Project: Divided Panels Card
Add an extra bit of interest to your cards with a divided panel, use a die cut or just your paper trimmer. The Simply Stamped blog has all the details.
-Heather
How to make a light up bib necklace with recycled denim
If you like your “bling” to really “bling” as in light up you will love this post sent in by Agy of the blog Green Issues by Agy that features the tutorial on how to make a light up bib … Read More...
Project: Botanical Tag
The Words and Pictures blog has directions for making this lovely botanical themed tag using clear tiles, paper, crackle paint and stamping on a wooden tag.
-Heather