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...
Techniques: Dry Embossing Ideas
Irat Shalom shares two really cool dry embossing techniques using paints and inks. I particularly love the embossed foil sheets, it’s a great look for masculine and steampunk projects!
-Heather
Project: Sunshine Card
I am SO ready for a little sunshine! How about you? JJ Bolton shares how she made this bright, sunny card and how she used a scoring board to get the embossed sun rays over on The CLASSroom blog.… Read More...
Project: Stamped Notes and Holder
Here’s a pretty way to keep track of notes, tuck this stamped holder inside your purse. Find step by step directions and a video tutorial from Maureen Plut at Splitcoast Stampers.
-Heather
Project: Card Display
If you’re like me you’ve probably got lots of lovely hand made cards from friends (or that you’ve made your self) that you’ like to look at and enjoy all the time. Instead of stuffing them into a drawer why … Read More...
Project: Travel Card with Ribbon Accent
Karen at Dreaming and Creating shares how she made this lovely travel themed card with instructions for making a pretty gathered ribbon embellishment.
-Heather
Technique: Water Coloring with Alcohol Markers
Here’s a wonderful way to get even more out of your alcohol markers, try water coloring with them. By rubbing the markers on a non porous surface, like glass or plastic you can use a water brush or wet … Read More...
How to make a recycled suede tassle
Are you like me and need help finding your keys at the bottom of your purse? Why not try making a recycled suede tassle using the tutorial featured at the blog MissP.
Project: Paper Nest
Claudine Hellmuth has a terrific idea for using up shredded scraps of papers, she turned them into wonderful little paper birds nests! I can picture using all kinds of colorful pattern paper shreds to make some really fun nests for … Read More...
Lisa Solomon author of Knot Thread Stitch class and book signing at Sew L.A.
If you are in the Southern California area and like to stitch up personal and cute projects check out this special class followed by a book signing party with Lisa Solomon author of Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity through Embroidery … Read More...
Project: Pretty Paper Pockets
Using paper, ribbons and trims you make one of these beautiful Pennie Pockets. Perfect for holding Easter candy or dried spring flowers. Find directions for making them on the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog.
-Heather
How to make an eggshell Easter decoration
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Over at the blog The Answer is Chocolate there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make an eggshell Easter (or Spring) decoration out of a bunch of recycled and thrifted materials.
Tutorial: Zip Open Envelope
This is a neat idea I’ve not seen before, the Whiff of Joy stamps blog has directions for making your own zip open envelope. Very cool!
-Heather
A whole bunch of DIY recycled Passover crafts
Over at the blog not2shabbey there are a whole bunch of Passover projects include a Pesach washing station, chargers, place setting name holders and a whole bunch of photos filled with ideas and pretty things made with recycled materials.
Tutorial: Alphabet Banners for Cards
Combine your alphabet stamps and tiny scraps of paper to make fun tiles and banners for your cards and scrapbook pages. Hero Arts has a video showing you how.
-Heather
How to make bunny peep decorated Easter eggs
Anything with a peep on it gets my vote for an Easter decoration. Pop on over to the blog The Vintage Umbrella to peep down the great tutorial on how to make peep decorated Easter eggs.
How to make a peep gift card holder for Easter
The peep love continues. Pop on over to Just Crafty Enough for a tutorial on how to make a gift card holder and peep pattern you need to do it. I can’t wait to make these out of yellow recycled … Read More...
Project: Easter Banner
Inky Anitcs has a cute Easter project to make. Using chipboard as a base and adding pretty pattern papers, stamped letters and embellishments on top you can create a fun banner to hang. Click here for an instructional pdf file… Read More...
How to make a recycled St. Patrick’s Day dress and recover a headband
Over at the blog The Brass Paperclip Project there are tutorials on how to add straps to a strapless dress and make a matching headband both perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Tutorial: Make a Shamrock Stamp
Punk Projects has a fun tutorial for turning a pencil eraser into a cute little shamrock stamp, click here.
-Heather