The current issue of the Greeting Farm Stamps newsletter has an adorable project from Emily DeVlieger for making a nightlight with a stamped image. Click here and then scroll almost all the way down to find the tutorial.
-Heather
How to make a Easter chick topiary
Can you say cute? I say beyond cute! Pop on over you crafty “peeps” to The Impatient Crafter blog to see how to make an Easter chick topiary.
How to make heart paper chains
Paper chains are so fun to make, why not change them up by making them heart shaped! Pop on over to the blog T. Mathews Fine Art for a cute tutorial on how to make this heart chain and another … Read More...
Technique: Colorful Card Background
Irit Shalom shares an artsy colorful background and masking technique on her blog, click here to check it out.
-Heather
How to make a recycled fabric bow tie
How to make a recycled sweater pillow
Sweaters always like to be recycled and this cute pillow gets even better with some pretty embellishments. See the easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sweater pillow at the blog Pane, Amore e Creativits.
Tutorial: Coloring Digital Stamps with Your Computer
If you’re interested in coolring your digital stamp images with the computer instead of with markers or pencils there is a free program called Paint.net. The Craft Secrets blog shows you how to use this program to add color to … Read More...
Technique: Gesso Resist
I use Gesso a lot in my collage and mixed media art and I’ve done several different stamping resist techniques (mostly using embossing powders or inks) but I never thought of using Gesso to resit with. These stunning cards are … Read More...
Technique: “Messy” Embossing
This “messy” embossing look is absolutely perfect for a rough and tumble boys card. Jessica Witty shows how to mix different embossing powders and also stamp into them for this far out look.
-Heather
Freebie: On-line Card Idea Magazine
Echo Park has a great free on-line magazine”Creative Cards” to download with 24 different card ideas, click here to download (you will need to check out through their system but it’s free)
-Heather
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How to make recycled egg carton Valentine flowers
Over at the blog Rachel Rabbit there is a great tutorial on how to make recycled egg carton Valentine flowers that are filled with little treats. These would be perfect to hand out to all the people you run into … Read More...
A whole bunch of ways to recycle lanyards
Over at the blog Green Issue there are a whole bunch of ways to recycle those trade show/entry pass lanyards we all get.
Love working with recycled items? Check out this amazing recycled Crafts book.
Tip: Change a Clear Stamps Shape
Since clear stamps are some what flexable it’s possible to change the shape of a lot of them. For instance if you have a long image of a straight ribbon, you can curve it, you make circles into ovals, etc. … Read More...
Tips: Stamp Storage
Craft Storage Ideas has several great ideas for organizing and storing all your different types and styles of stamps, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Tutorial: Flip Card
I love cards that move, pull open or flip out! Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial showing you how to make this neat flip card.
-Heather
How to make a “loving” banner
Over at Cloth Paper Scissors there is a great tutorial on how to make a banner and I am all about the banners right now. I have strung up little lights all over my house and I have been changing … Read More...
Project: Sour Cream Treat Holders
Using some pretty pattern paper and a little adhesive you can make these fun little sour cream container treat holders. Find directions on the Skip to My Lou blog.
-Heather
Technique: Gesso and Stencils
Renee from Bolton House shares this lovely card on her blog. She used multi color ink pads for the background and gesso with a stencil for the banner. I love the textures that technique gives!
-Heather
How To: Needle felt Heart Garland
This is a very easy needle felting tutorial for heart using cookie cutters can be used for many more applications than garland; like brooches, wreaths or table décor. Cintia has been blogging on “My Poppet” since 2007. She grew up … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater scarf with sleeves
This is fun! And it looks so warm and snuggly. Pop on over to the blog Nelesc Designs for a tutorial on how to sew a recycled sweater scarf with sleeves.
