Totally Smitten by e_ranslow
Project: Mixed Media Journal Page
The Paper Artsy blog has a very detailed post showing many different mixed media and collage techniques for a journaling page, including using stamps, paint, paste, stenciling and more. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
Project: Glossy Valentine Card
Add some gloss and shine to your card images and accents with Glossy Accents, it’s a liquid adhesive that dries to clear shine. Find out how to use it in a video tutorial over on the Simon Says blog.… Read More...
Freebie: Digital Valentine Stamp
The Dearie Dolls blog has a sweet Valentine Girl digital stamp to download for free, you can get a black and white or color version, click here.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Top of Europe
Tutorial | DIY Conversation Hearts
Check out this tutorial for making wooden 
conversation hearts over at Henry Happened. Her version is for making magnets 
(which you can do), but I think these would also make great embellishments for a scrapbook page or Valentine’s Day card. … Read More...
Winner | Getting Started With Scrapbooking e-Book
We have a winner! I used random.org to do the draw
Number 6 is Sue Moore!
Congrats! Please check your e-mail for instructions on how to collect your prize.
Thanks to everyone for entering. If you’d like to purchase the … Read More...
Silhouette Tips & Tricks from Dream A little Bigger
Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares some tips and tricks about the Silhouette Cameo that she has picked up along the way. From making sure your blade settings are correct, tips for saving on papers, and keeping your blades … Read More...
Craft Organization Tips & Tricks & Chalkboard Labels DIY
Kelly takes you on a tour of her recent craft closet organization, and also shares a simple tutorial for making chalkboard labels. This definitely motivates me to get my craft closet cleaned out! Click here to see more.
Project: Year of the Horse Card
Celebrate Chinese New Year (Jan. 31st) with a beautiful stamped Year of the Horse Card, the Frugal Crafter has a video tutorial. Being from the horse capital of the world (Kentucky) I’m particularly fond of this card! 🙂
-Heather
Sale: Silhouette Totes and New CHA Items
From today through Feb 1st you can get great deals on totes over at Silhouette, perfect for taking your Silhouette machine to classes, crops or to craft at a friends house! In addition Silhouette is also offering 20% brand new … Read More...
Tutorial | Digitize Your Handwriting With an iPad
Did you know that you can use your iPad to digitize your handwriting? Gillian Nelson explains how you can easily do this, and then use that file in your paper crafting. She shows how you can use it digitally, for … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | What is ISO?
Lucrecer Braxton explores the ISO setting on digital cameras to help you get a better handle on using this setting. If you’ve ever wondered how to use ISO effectively, you need to go read her article. it’s all part of … Read More...
Freebie | Silhouette Cut Files for Planner Dividers
This is a great freebie and tutorial over at Titi Crafty on making your own divider sheets for a letter size or A4 binder or planner. She provides free cut files in both sizes, and takes you through … Read More...
Tutorial | Stitched Mini-Notebooks
Kaley Ann shares a method for making mini-notebooks that is simple and quite clever. I love her idea of what to use for the covers. You can use these for jotting down journaling, page ideas, or even as a mini … Read More...
CHA Trendspotting With Amy Heller
Tip: Stenciled Ribbon
Don’t have the perfect printed ribbon for your paper crafting project? No problem, get out a stencil and some paint and design your own. The Notable Nest blog has directions.
-Heather
Technique: Card Background
Learn how to use Gesso, modeling paste and stencils for a cool mixed media card background, Splitcoast Stampers has a detailed tutorial.
-Heather
Show & Tell | Chinese New Year Fortune Cookies
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Caroline talks about the paper fortune cookies she made for Chinese New Year which falls on on January 31st. She explains how she made hers from scrapbooking and origami papers, and links to a tutorial you can use if … Read More...
Opinion | Does Instagram Affect Our Memory?
I came across this interesting article on The Atlantic Cities website about the possible effect using Instagram has on our memories. The article quotes the results of a study by psychological scientist Linda Henkel. She asked
“To what extent … Read More...