If your looking to make a fun gift for a younger child puzzles are perfect! Visit B-Inspired Mama for directions for stamping a simple wooden puzzle.
-Heather
How to make recycled jar air fresheners
Ooooh these look like such a sweet little crafty gift perfect for hostess gifts or stocking stuffers. Pop on over to the blog Cheap Crafty Mama for the tutorial on how to make your own air fresheners with recycled jars.
How to upcycle a pair of shoes with sequins
Not only do I love this project I love this photograph. See how to upcycle a pair of shoes with sequins over at the blog LoLovie.
Project: Paper Bag Snowman Card
This snowman card is simply divine! And the funest part is it’s made from a small paper bag and there a pocket inside. So cute and clever! Find more info over on the Whiff of Joy stamps blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Igloo Gift Card Holder
This fun igloo card has a pocket inside to tuck in a gift card. Find directions for making one over at the Inkspired Treasures blog.
-Heather
A whole bunch of recycled cork projects and a giveaway!
Over at the Brass Paper Clip there is a whole bunch of great recycled cork crafts, a great giveaway and if that weren’t enough there is a bit about how corks are made! Need wine corks
? check these … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Paper Gift Bag
Visit What Shall We Make Today and find out how to cut, score and a fold a piece of A4 cardstock
into a cute gift bag for the holidays.
-Heather
How to use alcohol inks to decorate old glass
Over at the blog So Crafty there is a fun way to use alcohol ink to dress up glass. This technique could be used in all sorts of color combos perfect for this holiday season.
Tips: Stamped Angel Card
This angel card is so sweet! Visit the Confessions of a Ribbon Addict blog and find out how Jody turned plain boring cord into a lovely gold cord and how she added dimension to her angel by cutting and lifting … Read More...
Project: Paper Block Calendar
Using cardstock, dies and stamps Cindy at The Creative Closet will show you how to make this fantastic block calendar.
-Heather
Technique: Stamped and Embossing Faux Metal Accents
This lovely tree embellishment looks like metal but it’s actually made using ultra thick embossing powder and a stamp. Find a” how to” tutorial on Tracy Evan’s blog.
-Heather
How to make recycled handle photo holders
These photo holders made from recycled knobs are just darling. I bet they would also make great place card holders for the holidays. See how to make photo holders from knobs over at the blog Crafty Goodies.
Project: Dry Erase Board
This dry erase board project that can be made to fit any holiday season or home decor. Using a picture frame with glass, some stamping and vinyl designs make one for yourself or as gifts. Find directions on the Ginger … Read More...
Project; Thanksgiving Place Cards
Looking for a last minute way to jazz up your Thanksgiving table? Why not make some pretty place cards for your guests. Find directions for these cute acorn ones over on the Two Peas in a Bucket blog.
-Heather
How to make a wine bottle vase
Over at the blog Pretty Pauper there is a tutorial on how to make a wine bottle vase. The cool thing about this tutorial is the way you cut the bottle with simple things you are sure to have around … Read More...
Tip: Make Stamps from Wood Embellishments
Helga at the My Artist Life blog has a great idea for using small wooden embellishments. She’s adhered them to corks and used them as stamps, how clever! Click here to find out more. I think I *need* some of … Read More...
Project: Folded Paper Treat Holder
Visit Alipeep’s Art blog and find out how to turn a 12″ x 12″ piece of paper into a pretty treat holder. These are great for giving candy, coffee or tea packets.
-Heather
How to make a recycled material matching game
Over at the blog Sol da eira: Jogo de enroscar there is a tutorial on how to make a matching game made with recycled screw lids.
Product Review: Silhouette Portrait
First off let me start by saying for the last two years my favorite paper crafting tool has been my Silhouette SD. I was one of those stampers that wanted to try an electronic die cutting machine but wasn’t sure … Read More...
How to make a crayon stained glass hand turkey Thanksgiving decoration
Pop (or strut) on over to Blog A La Cart to see a fun tutorial on how to make a crayon stained glass hand turkey Thanksgiving decoration.
