January isn’t over yet, so we can still make calendars, right?Full disclosure: so far I have none for 2014! Thank goodness for this tutorial from Nathalie, for a desktop photo calendar. She used an acrylic panoramic frame, binder rings, … Read More...
Technique: Paper Marbling
Combine your stamping ink pad refills with shaving cream (yes, shaving cream!:)) for a cool marbling technique, perfect for tags and card backgrounds. Find directions over on the Damask Love blog.
-Heather
10 Instagrammers to Follow at CHA Winter 2014
CHA Winter 2014, the Craft & Hobby Association Craft Show starts today in Anaheim California.
Since we can’t be there, lets follow along as these 10 scrapbookers and companies share their Instagram photos from the show floor
Photography for Scrapbookers | Five Ways to Photograph Active Children
Katrina Kennedy writes over at About a Boy on how to photograph active children. Having a quite active boy myself, I found myself nodding my head in agreement, and learnt a few tricks! Click here to learn … Read More...
Technique: Metallic Paper Embossing
Did you know you can add some color with your paper embossing folders by applying ink and other mediums? Add a touch of gold or silver shimmer to your embossing by using metallic Gelto sticks, visit the Design Memory Craft … Read More...
Inspiration | Year in Review Layouts
Kelly of Simply Kelly Designs shares where she gets inspiration for designing year in review layouts. She checks out popular websites and more when coming up with her review pages. Click here to see more.
Tutorial | Get Started With Gelatos
I’ve been hearing about Gelatos for several months now and I was curious. So I was happy when I stumbled upon this tutorial by Loredana Bucaria at Shimelle.com on Getting Started With Gelatos. She shows us a few simple techniques … Read More...
Project: Paper Shadow Box
Getting the winter blues? Cheer up by making some spring time projects. Ellen Hudson’s Classroom blog has directions for making this stunning birdhouse shadow box using several different die cuts.
-Heather
Tutorial | DIY Washi Tape Organizer
This one is definitely on my To-Do list! I already kep my tapes in a plastic bin, and this tutorial for a DIY washi tape organizer from I heart Organizing will be the perfect thing. Jennifer Jones explains what you … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Hearts
Freebie | 8 Printable Patterned Papers
Take a look at these lovely free printable papers from Nash at Craft a Doodle Doo! She calls this free printable paper collection Charm Bash, and I do agree they are very charming papers. I’m partial to those gold glitter … Read More...
Tutorial: Angled Paper Card Background
Use up some of those pretty scraps of pattern papers for a lovely angled background look on your stamped greeting cards. The Capture the Moment blog has all the details.
Heather
Project: Snowy Frame
That adorable picture of the kids with Santa or playing in the snow deserves to be in a beautiful frame. The Impression Obsession blog has directions for stamping on glass and adding a glittery die cut for the perfect winter … Read More...
Tutorial | Simple DIY Holiday Gift Bags
Inspiration | Holiday Color Palettes
Christy Strickler from My Scrapbook Evolution has come up with a set of stunning Holiday color palettes drawn from the brightly decorated trees around Nassau, Bahamas. These are gorgeous and really appeal to me since I am a Caribbean girl … Read More...
Freebie | Fonts for DIY Holiday Cards
Michelle from Elegance and Enchantment scored the web and found these fonts which are perfect for your DIY Holiday cards. And they are all free! of course they are also perfect for digital and hybrid scrapbooking projects! I love … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | December Daily by Marie-Pea
Today I am sharing this stunning December Daily album by Marie-Pea that I spotted in the gallery at Two Peas in a Bucket. It is truly drool worthy! Take a look at two of the spreads below, and … Read More...
Freebie | Digital Retro 4×4 Holiday Cards
This set of digital retro 4×4 Holiday cards from Persnickety prints can be used in your Project Life or December Daily Albums, as gift tags, or even to make a memory game. They come in JPEG format, and you can … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Santa Printable
Dover Publications has this adorable free vintage Santa design to print, click here to download.
-Heather
Tip: DIY Washi Tape
Washi Tape is the perfect accent for cards, scrapbook pages and packages but what if you can’t find exactly the style you’re looking for? You make your own of course! The Penny Black blog has all the details.
-Heather