Happy Labor Day Craft Gossip readers! Do you recognize what these are? Either way pop on over to the blog Livividli to see all the great techniques and materials used to decorate some recycled binders to hold
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Project: Circus Hat
May I draw your attention to the center ring………….this FABULOUS ringmasters circus hat was made by Tracy Evans using a variety of die cuts and stamps, find out all the how to’s over on her blog.
-Heather
How to make tissue paper covered lights
Over at the blog Craft Foxes there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to cover LED lights with colored tissue paper. OOOhhh I think I’ll be doing this for the holidays!
Techniques: Stamped Tags
Find some tags, tags and more tags with tons of terrific stamping techniques like resist, embossing, using spray mists and more over on the Hampton Arts blog.
-Heather
Technique: Mixing Stamps and Drawing
I wish I had a fraction of the talent for drawing as Angela at Penny Black does! She combined her talents with rubber stamps for this wonderful mixed media journal page. Talented and non talented drawers alike will find some … Read More...
How to make your own foosball table
We played foosball so much when we were kids my Dad had to repair and replace the little figures all the time! So when this tutorial was submitted all those great memories came back! Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Embroidery Hoop
I enjoy seeing stamping mixed with other mediums, it doesn’t always have to be on paper 🙂 This lovely mixed media hoop from The Creative Goddess combines stamping on fabric, buttons, crochet pieces and more, find directions over on her … Read More...
How to decorate recycled jars
Boy the ways you crafters keep coming up with ways to decorate jars. I know we all have them and so it does make sense that you recyclers get your craft on with them. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
How to make a recycled tree limb commemorative plaque
If you like making things out of stuff from your yard and you like making molds of things so you can make them over and over pop on over to the blog Amazing Mold Putty to see the full tutorial … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Spray Inks
Papercrafts Magazine has a great video tutorial on how to coloring in your stamps with inks sprays. This is a really cool idea, I’ve only ever used these sprays with stencils or for backgrounds.
-Heather
How to make a recycled denim storage container
This is so cute and easy and I bet would make a cute way to give a gift as well as for storage. Pop on over to the blog Buttons and Paint for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Project: Shimmery Butterfly Card
The Sakura blog has a great technique for adding lots of shine and sparkle to your stamped images by coloring them with Crystal Lacquer and metallic pens.
-Heather
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How to make a secret hiding place monster
OK yes I live in Los Angeles so this little monster sportin’ my local team colors was the photo I chose to share but there are lots more fun ideas for dressing up a secret hiding place monster. Pop on … Read More...
How to upcycle a duvet cover with fabric paint
Do you like working on a large scale? Bed spreads make a great surface to work large. Pop on over to the blog The Sewing Rabbit to see how to upcycle a duvet cover with some fabric paint. Oh … Read More...
Technique: Crayon Resist Stamping
Find out how to get a fantastic white pop on your cards by using a crayon and resist technique, hop on over to the Capture the Moment blog for a video tutorial.
-Heather
How to make a recycled fairy princess wand
Doesn’t everyone need a magic wand? Well, if you need one or just want to make one for someone pop on over to the blog Family Crafts for a tutorial on how to make a magic wand out of a … Read More...
Project: Stamped Girls Dress
Why use your digi stamps just for card making? The Crafty Secrets blog has a tutorial for using a digital stamp and freezer paper to add a digital stamped image to clothing, like this adorable child’s dress.
-Heather
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How to make recycled glass glowing garden lights
I love how tenacious the clever crafter behind these beautiful recycled glass garden glowing lamps. She tried (and shared) all her first craft fails before she got to this pretty success! Pop on over to the blog Sow And Dipity … Read More...
How to make a back to school countdown calendar
This is such a cute idea and makes me think about all the different types of countdown calendars you can make! Pop on over to the blog LalyMom for the full tutorial on how to make a back to school … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Water Soluble Pens
The Whiff of Joy blog has a wonderful video tutorial teaching you how to color your stamped images with water soluble pens. I love the soft water color look of this technique and that kitty stamp is just way too … Read More...