Let’s say you’ve got a punch or die cut of lace, scallops, ribbon, etc and it’s straight but you’d like to curve it around, what do you do? Well, hop on over to the Prickley Pear blog and find some … Read More...
How to make upcycled art refrigerator magnets
If you are like me and get lots of refrigerator magnets filled with advertising that you don’t need then today’s project is for you. I am on the “make something everyday” plan and these little fridge magnets make the perfect … Read More...
Technique: Embossing Resist
Project: Tile Pendants with Paper Inserts
The Sakura blog has directions for make some cool glass tile pendants, they used printed scrapbooking images but you could easily substitute stamped designs and stamp your own custom jewelry.
-Heather
Project: Cupcake Card
The K Werner Designs blog has a video tutorial for making this sweet cupcake birthday card, click here to watch.
-Heather
How to recycle a puzzle with a bit of Zentangle Art
Oh I love this! I love it because I love Zentangling and I love rearranging things. You too? Pop on over to Keep Calm and Craft On to see how to draw some Zentangles on a recycled kid’s puzzle.
How to make a vinyl watchband
Over at the blog Henry Happened there is a great way to upcycle a watch with a new watch band made with clear vinyl. This technique would be great with all sorts of broken bits of jewelry.
Technique: Glass Etching with Rubber Stamps
Here’s a unique and clever way to use your stamps, how about glass etching?! Find all the directions over on the Stampendous blog.
-Heather
Tutorial and Freebie: Mother and Children Card
Mel Stampz shares all the info on how she made this stunning card including how to make the textured background, adding the punched flowers, coloring the digital image and she even includes a free download of the color blocked rainbow … Read More...
Technique: Enameling on Paper
This is such an uber cool effect! Neil from Neelz Expressionz shares his mixed media enameling technique using dry and heat embossing and paint on paper. Wow, it looks like metal doesn’t it?
-Heather
Techniques: Coloring with Tim Holtz Distress Markers
The man himself Tim Holtz will show you his technique and tips for coloring with his Distress Ink in this video from Ranger Ink. This one has tons of helpful info so grab a cup and enjoy!
-Heather
Project: Triple Easel Card
Here’s a interesting interactive card to send, it’s got not one or two but three easels that stand up! Find a tutorial for this fun card from Kim Score over on Splitcoast Stampers.
-Heather
How to dress up a cell phone case with pressed rose petals
Over at the blog Lana Red there is this pretty and easy way to dress up a plain cell phone case with some pressed flower petals. Best yet- that is all you need! No glue, no nothing! So go … Read More...
Tip: Use Wood Stamps with Stamping Gear
A while back I did a review for the Inkadinkado Stamping Gear system, it’s a fun way to add round and oval patterns and background to your paper crafting projects but what if you want to use a wooden stamp? … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic bottle plant holders
If you are thinking about adding some flowers to your space and want to hang them why not try these cute hanging pots made from recycled plastic bottles. See the full recycled plastic bottle hanging flower pot tutorial over at … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping on Nails
Ok, I admit I’m not a girl who paints her finger nails, I work with my hand so much I think the polish would last a couple of hours before I’d have permanent stamping ink or acrylic paint all over … Read More...
How to make a recycled loom and a recycled t-shirt yarn woven trivet
Over at the blog Tip Toe Fairy there are two great tutorials. One tutorial is how to make a loom and then how to weave a recycled t-shirt yarn trivet. Oh and she also shows you how to make … Read More...
Project: Flower Card
Find directions for making this lovely flower card over on The Artist Stampers blog. I love all the texture this card has!
-Heather
Tip: Make Your Own Texture Paste
Since stencils have become so trendy right now so has texture paste. Texture paste is like spackling compound, you smooth it over a stencil, remove the stencil and let it dry for a wonderful raised image. The Such a Pretty … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Bag
This gift bag is so lovely it’s almost a gift itself! Pop on over to the Stempeleinmaleins blog and find step by directions for cutting and folding to make this pretty bag. Note: You’ll need to translate the site from … Read More...