Do you have stamp design in mind but can’t find one on the market? Why not try your hand at carving your own stamps? Craft Foxes has a great step by step tutorial for using print blocks and carving tools… Read More...
Upcycling pencils with Washi tape
Maybe if your pencils are pretty you will want to do your homework? Or sketch more? Pop on over to the blog Punk Projects to see how to make washi tape covered pencils.
Looking for fun washi tape for … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mixed Media Art
This wonderful piece of art was made by Candy Colwell at Creativity is Contagious. Using chipboard for her base she added pattern paper, stamping and die cuts and my favorite part, she used doilies for the dress skirt, how clever! … Read More...
Project: Stamped Snowflake Charms
Is winter over yet? 🙂 Nope? Well then I guess I should get with the program and make some wintery snowflake jewelry to wear. Elizabeth Allan has directions for stamping up these pretty snowflake charms, perfect forcard accents, jewelry, gift … Read More...
How to make a recycled magazine page heart bookmark
Technique: Tile Effect for Stamping
This tile technique is a great way to add some interest to a large stamp. By using a scoring board to scoring your paper before stamping you can get this interesting effect. Find more info on the Stamping and Scrapping … Read More...
Project: Hang in There Card
Know someone who might need a little pick me up? How about send them a “Hang In There” card? Kristina at Simon Says Stamp has a video tutorial for making this sweet card.
-Heather
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Pen Nibs
I came across this stunning project at Linda’s Works of Heart blog and was just blown away! She uses a special technique to color her images using marker pen nibs and Distress Ink and she shares this unique idea in… Read More...
How to make a fold up fabric shopping bag
Want to make your own fold up cloth shopping bags? Check out this awesome pattern and tutorial on how to make cloth fold up shopping bags by Nicola.
Why should you make your own shopping bags or totes? Plastic … Read More...
Project: Stamped Lady Bug Card
Project: Winter Girl with Bird Card
This winter greeting card is just adorable, I love the pretty velum snowflakes! Find directions for making it over on the Stampendous blog.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, with 36 different skin color … Read More...
Project: Stamped Valentine
Find directions for making this wonderful blocked Valentine card by Julia Stainton over on Ellen Hutson’s blog.
-Heather
How to make recycled sweater decorations
Yah, I know Christmas just happened but as we crafters know you can never start making the next holiday’s decorations too soon. Wouldn’t this chick look too cute hanging from the handle of an Easter basket? See how to make … Read More...
Make tiny stars from recycled sheet music
I have made these tiny stars out of regular paper and I can attest to their cuteness! It’s great idea to make tiny origami stars out of recycled sheet music. Pop on over to Ursula Markgraf’s blog for the … Read More...
How to make a recycled Valentine’s Day decoration
Looking to make a little Valentine’s Day decoration? Why not try this fabric ball covered wire hanger heart? See the tutorial on how to make a recycled fabric and hanger heart decoration over at the blog LoLoVie.
How to turn an old headboard into a bench
Over at the blog Scissors & Spatulas and Everything in between Jen posted her great tutorial on how to turn an old wood headboard into a rustic style bench. This is a great way to use on outgrown or … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Frame
Allison with the Artistic Stamper Creative Team shares a gorgeous project on their blog. By covering a frame with art supplies like tissue, matte medium, gesso, alcohol inks, glitter, stamped images and lots more she created this wonderful mixed media … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic bag bracelets
This is such a fun idea! Check out how to make recycled plastic braided bracelets over at the blog Make It Easy Crafts.
Looking to make more bracelets? CHeck out these Bracelet making kits.
Technique: Selective Embossing
Ok, this is a super cool idea that I’ve got to try. Kristina Werner shows how to “selectively” emboss using a diffuser with your embossing templates, in other words only embossing certain areas so you can leave some parts smooth … Read More...
Tip: What to Do With Large Cards
Have you ever made a card and just piled on the embellishments (it’s so easy to do) or maybe made a card way too large to fit into any envelope you’ve got in your craft drawer? Goodness knows I end … Read More...