Echo Park paper has a new idea booklet to download for free. You’ll find 6 cards, 11 scrapbook pages and 4 altered projects all celebrating family, click here to download. Note, you’ll need to to “check out” but … Read More...
How to make recycled washer drop earrings
Today at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make these cool drop earrings out of recycled washers and a bit of wire.
Project: Hybrid Stamped Journal Page
Hybrid stamping is a fairly new term that simply means combining regular stamps with digi images. Shari Carroll created this beautiful mixed media journal page using paints, inks , traditional stamps and Hero Arts printable digital stamps. I love her … Read More...
How to make a recycled book Kindle cover
I love when new technology meets old technology. That’s just what this is. See how to make a recycled book cover for your Kindle over at the blog Mama Fish.
Technique: Embossed Foil
Here’s a cool idea I’ve not seen before, embossing on strips of metal foil tape. Mama Dini will show you how. I have lots of this tape for soldering jewelry, I’ll have to give this cool idea a try.… Read More...
How to make a recycled jar piggy bank
OK I’m a sucker for glitter animals so this recycled jar with glitter piggies is just too cute! Pop on over to the blog Homework to see the full tutorial on how to make a recycled jar piggy bank.
Technique: Burlap Stamping
Sometimes you don’t need a stamp to stamp with. Barbara with Explore, Dream, Discover has a very clever stamping tool, she used burlap fabric to stamp with, how innovative! Using Gelatos color sticks on the burlap and a little water … Read More...
How to make recycled paper tube sheep
Baaaahhhhhh! Pop on over to the blog LoLovie to see the full tutorial on how to make a recycled paper tube sheep.
Project: Folded Sunflower Card
I am SO ready for the flowers to start blooming! The Stampendous blog has step by step directions for making this stunning folded Sunflower card. I love all the detail and intricacies on this one!
-Heather
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Great tip on how to give a button a makeover
Over at the blog thredHED Stitch Junkie there is a quick and easy way to give buttons a makeover with stuff you already have around.
Looking for vintage buttons? Check these out on Etsy.
Project: Accordion Fold Book
I love the romantic look of this handmade accordion book, reminds me of Jane Austen! Alexandra from Art Scrap and More created this beautiful book using paper, stamps, fabric and a few embellishments. What a lovely way to display photos!… Read More...
Tutorial: Journal Art Page
Would you like to start making art journal pages or collages but your finding staring at the blank page is just too intimidating? Where do you start? Renee Bolton shares a terrific post on her blog with a step by … Read More...
How to make foil stained glass art
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Pop on over to the blog Cook Clean Craft to see a really innovative technique on how to make recycled foil art. It is almost like fabric applique!
How to make an egg hunt egg holder
This is a great idea and tutorial on how to make an egg hunt basket that allows each person to collect the same number of eggs. Hop on over to the blog Laura Kelly’s Inklings to follow her easy tutorial … Read More...
Technique: Masking Stamps for Movement
Chrissie with Harvest Moon Papiere shares how to use a masking technique to show movement with your stamped images. This leaping bunny is so cute!
-Heather
How to make cute cat shoes
These little cat toe shoes are just puuuurrrfect! Along with a great tutorial on how to upcycle a pair of shoes with a kitten head there are some great tips over at the blog Kittenhood.
How to make a cute dress from cargo pants
This is just an adorable recycled clothing project. Pop on over to BluDor Magazine to see the detailed tutorial on how to sew a cute little ruffled dress from a pair of cargo pants.
Project: Paper Easter Bonnet
How is some people can look at poster board and crepe paper and come up with something as amazing as this Easter Bonnet? That’s way too much talent for me 🙂 Shelly Hickox shares on her blog how a trip … Read More...
How to make a scrap fabric and button mini tote
OK I know this doesn’t look like a mini tote but I loved this close up shot. To see the super cute totes and all the great details of the tutorial on how to make a recycled mini tote over … Read More...
Tip: How to Align Dies and Stamps
Lots of stamp companies are now introducing dies that match their stamps, it makes it so much easier to get a clean cut around your stamps without having to “fussy cut” with scissors. But it can be a little tricky … Read More...