You can download these lovely vintage inspired ATC (artist trading cards) sized background for free over at the With Wild Abandon blog.
-Heather
Inspiration: Stamped Tray
Wow, this tray filled with stamped ATC size cards is amazing! See more pics of this fantasic project from Jill Foster using brand new stamps from Penny Black over on her blog Inspired by.
-Heather
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: Fall Metal Tag
Anita aka The Artful Maven combined embossing on metal, Perfect Pearls , stamping on acetate and more for this wonderfulmixed media fall leaves tag. Find more info here on her blog.
-Heather
Looking for Fall themed stamps, papers and … Read More...
Peeking at the Clay
In looking at the new pics on Flickr – the combination of clay and needle felting in particular, I love the hedgie!:
1. Needle Felted Hedge Hog, 2. Hot Spot Pendant, 3. Polymer clay jewellery, 4. IMG_2226 … Read More...
Tutorial: Gold Leafing with Stamps
This beautiful gold leaf technique is so perfect for stamps of fall leaves or trees! Find directions on how to use gold leaf with your stamp images over on the Blockheads website.
-Heather
Project: Halloween ATC
Claudine’s Art Corner has direction for making this spooky Halloween ATC (artist trading card). She shares how to use lots of different Tim Hots products like Distress Ink , paint daubers, stamps, metal tape and more.
-Heather
Project: Art Journal
Believe it or not this stunning art journal started life as a plain old manila office folder! Adding a 3 ring binder and using ink, stamps, stains, stitching and embellishments the Artful Maven turned it a wonderful place to store … Read More...
Project: Mermaid in a Jar
HOLY COW!! This project is STUNNING!! Laura from Remembering Life’s Moments stamped this lovely mermaid on acetate and “colored” her on the backside with glitter. Then added her into a jar with netting and embellishments all around. I LOVE this … Read More...
Project: Stamped Box with Drawers
Using a drawer box die cut Anna-Karin of Layers of ink added inks, stamps, bead drawer pulls for this stunning chest of drawers project. Wouldn’t be wonderful sitting on your desk to hold embellishments or office supplies? Find out how … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Stamped Bird Canvas
Donna Downey has instructions on her blog Simply Me for making this bright and cheery mixed media bird canvas, click here for details.
-Heather
Tip: Stamp with Household Items
Here’s a fantastic way to have more stamps, hunt around your house for everyday objects, add some paint or ink and Volia’, a unique and interesting new stamp! See how Margo from Craft Pond used spaghetti and a spool for … Read More...
Project: Steampunk Canvas
Check out this cool artsy steampunk inspired painted and stamped canvas by Candy at Creativity is Contagious . I love the phrenology head and all the metal gears and wings!
-Heather
Freebie: Vintage Vial Stamp
Free Vintage Digital Stamps has a cool old glass vial digi to download for free, click here.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
Looking for free digital stamps and … Read More...
Project: Collage Art Journal Cover
Find directions at Ranger for using paints, papers, ink, stamps and more to make this wonderful artsy collage mixed media journal cover.
-Heather
Freebie: Artsy Bird Digis
With Wild Abandon has three cool artsy style bird digital stamps to download for free, click here.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Technique: Watercolor with Distress Inks
Rhonda Palazzari has a great stamping technique for using Tim HoltzDistress Ink pads and a little water for a wonderful watercolor look. The mixed media canvas she made using this technique is just fabulous!
-Heather
Sale: Shameless Self Promotion :)
Just wanted to pop in and share that I’m having a summer sale in my Etsy shop, P is for Paper. Use Coupon Code: 15PERCENTOFF at check out and receive 15% off your entire purchase until the end of … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping on Fabric
I love stamping on different or unexpected surfaces and fabric is a great choice for home decor projects or even a nice touch on a greeting card. Karen McAlpine with Blockheads has a great tutorial for stamping on bleached muslin, … Read More...
Project: Paper Covered Dress Form
This altered dress form is so sweet! Patter Cross shares how she covered it with pattern papers adding pearl and ribbon embellishments and stamped accents for a lovely addition to any sewing room! Visit Creat x3 for directions.
-Heather