I love how Anna-Karin used a label shaped die cut for the pages of her mini holiday book! She also used Distress Ink , stamps, die cut shapes and more for this fantastic December countdown book. Find more info over … Read More...
Project: Paper Ball Ornament
This ornament is so fun and will help you use up some of those pesky paper scraps. It’s made by wrapping scraps of pattern papers around tiny Styrofoam balls and gluing them to a larger ball. Find more info over … Read More...
How to make a sequin covered ball Christmas ornament
These sequin covered ornaments are truly a classic craft. If you haven’t tried making them pop on over to the blog Made with Love for an easy tutorial on how to make sequin covered Christmas ornaments.
Technique: Flower from Satin Ribbon
Jennifer turned satin ribbon into this lovely poinsettia embellishment, it makes for such an elegant card. Visit her blog Ferrellgraph-X and find out how she did it.
-Heather
How to make recycled cookie cutter ornaments
Cookie cutters make great little frames to fill with all sorts of goodies. Pop on over to the blog Simply Me to see the easy tutorial on how to make recycled cookie cutter ornaments and get lots of ideas for … Read More...
How to make a wall Christmas tree
If you have limited space or are just in need of a Christmas tree why not try this tutorial on how to make a wall Christmas tree featured at Ursula.
Project: Hair Bow with Stamped Accent
Looking to make a sweet last minute gift for a little girl? Here’s cute idea from B-Inspired Mama, a hair bow with stamped embellishment, click here for how to directions.
-Heather
Project: Humorous Holiday Card
I love , love, love Marylin Monroe and I also love seeing non holiday stamps used for making holiday cards. This innovative (and hilarious) Marilyn card from Karen at Dreaming and Creating is so much fun. Find more info over … Read More...
How to make recycled sock snowmen
Over at the blog missgefreubel there is a pictorial tutorial on how to make recycled no-sew sock snowmen that are just so cute!
Tips: Using Twill Ribbon
A Muse Studio has a great video and project ideas on how to use twill ribbon. You can stamp on, it, emboss on it and even color it with permanent markers. Find out more on their blog.
-Heather
How to embellish a gift bag with doilies and scrap paper
This idea and tutorial on how to embellish gift bags with paper doilies featured at the blog capungmungil camp is great for the up coming holiday season. Not only that I bet it would be a great way to dress … Read More...
A whole house of recycled Christmas crafts including a pallet Christmas tree
I’m not sure but this could be my favorite Christmas tree I’ve seen this year! It is made of recycled pallets. I might just have to go do some dumpster diving and make one! Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
New Crafty Tutorials Website: Instructagram
I just found about a cool new site called Instructagram. It’s layout is similar to Pintrest but it’s only for DIY projects, each with it’s own step by step how to photos and links on where to buy the … Read More...
How to make a snowman wreath
I love how skinny this wreath is…oh and that it’s a profile! See how to make a snowman wreath out of a recycled hoop over at the blog This Memorable Life.
How to make recycled jar frosted luminaries
I miss snow….just a little bit…..in theory…..and so to get my fix these frosted luminaries made for recycled jars could be just the ticket to make me feel like I’m in a winter wonderland. See how to make frosted recycled … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Gingerbread Man Card
This pop up gingerbread man is so sweet I could eat him up! Tiff Johnson shares directions on the Sizzix blog for using die cuts, stamps and pattern paper for this adorable card.
-Heather
Tip: Fish Tail Cut
The Your Next Stamp blog has a quick tip for adding a perfectly centered “fish tail” cut end to a strip of paper. This also looks great on the end of a wide piece of ribbon.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Santa Card
Jennifer Roach has step by step directions on her blog for making this jolly Santa card. btw I love the name of her blog: ” I said I’d never have a blog but I changed my mind” 🙂
-Heather
Project: Stamped Bangles
These bangles are really stunning! They are made using acrylic fragments, stamping and glitter. Not only would they make lovely jewelry pendants but also gift tags, cell phone charms, etc. Visit the Stampendous blog for all the details.
-Heather
How to make a scratch paper recycled book
I loved making art with scratch paper as a kid and now I can’t wait to try this tutorial for making my own scratch paper out of a recycled book using the tutorial featured at the blog Morena’s Corner.
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