1. Make 4th of July rockets with your kids using these instructions from PBS
2. Print out and make these July 4th pinwheels, using the freebie and instructions from Lia Griffith.
3. Decorate your July 4th cupcakes with these … Read More...
Technique: Enameling on Paper
This is such an uber cool effect! Neil from Neelz Expressionz shares his mixed media enameling technique using dry and heat embossing and paint on paper. Wow, it looks like metal doesn’t it?
-Heather
Techniques: Coloring with Tim Holtz Distress Markers
The man himself Tim Holtz will show you his technique and tips for coloring with his Distress Ink in this video from Ranger Ink. This one has tons of helpful info so grab a cup and enjoy!
-Heather
Tutorial | Glitter and Gold Minibook
Make a glittery and gold mini-book using this technique by Caroline at {homework}. She used notecards for the pages, and explains how you can make one even if you don’t have notecards on hand. Then she glittered up the … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Popsicle Cards
Make and send these cute popsicle cards using cardstock, craft sticks and washi tape. Send to friends as a sunny summer greeting! Click here to go to the tutorial on Omiyage.
Tip: Use Wood Stamps with Stamping Gear
A while back I did a review for the Inkadinkado Stamping Gear system, it’s a fun way to add round and oval patterns and background to your paper crafting projects but what if you want to use a wooden stamp? … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Color Mists from Acrylic Paint
Melissa Stinson aka The Scrappy Jedi shares her technique for making color mists from scratch using acrylic paints. She walks you through the steps she took, and adds lots of tips and tricks for making sure you can successfully … Read More...
Tip: Make Your Own Texture Paste
Since stencils have become so trendy right now so has texture paste. Texture paste is like spackling compound, you smooth it over a stencil, remove the stencil and let it dry for a wonderful raised image. The Such a Pretty … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Bag
This gift bag is so lovely it’s almost a gift itself! Pop on over to the Stempeleinmaleins blog and find step by directions for cutting and folding to make this pretty bag. Note: You’ll need to translate the site from … Read More...
Freebie | Set of 8 Printable Patterned Papers
Nash Khan from Craft a Doodle Doo wants to thrill you with this set of 8 free printable patterned papers. The gorgeous set includes some of her favorite colors: hot pinks, lime greens and juicy orange! Ooh lala, … Read More...
Project: Swing Card
This swing card is simply adorable and very clever! Die cut an opening in the front of the card and add the stamp of the little girl on a swing so she moves in the opening. Hop on over to … Read More...
Freebie | Envelope Templates from MiniEco
Make a beautiful set of envelopes like those above, by using the free envelope templates from MiniEco. Three styles are available: C6, C7 and C8, as well as String tie envelopes in the latter two sizes. Click here for more … Read More...
Project: Fourth of July Table Decor
Decorate your Fourth of July table with some fun and festive folded paper decorations. These remind me of exploding fireworks and I love the stamped saying in the center! Nichol Magourik has a how to video on her blog (scroll … Read More...
Tutorial | Easy Fourth of July Starburst Craft
Make this quick and simple starburst for your July 4th decor using straws, cardboard, and other crafting supplies like paint and stencils. Get the complete supply list, and the directions over at Christina’s Adventures.
Five Free Printables for the Fourth of July
As June starts winding to a close, it’s time for our American friends to start preparing for their big national party: the 4th of July! Here are five free printables you can use to get ready.
Freebie: Dad Tag SVG
Make a fun gift tag for dad using this free SVG die cut file from SVG Cuts.
-Heather
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Tutorial & Template | DIY Paper Orchids
Learn how to make these gorgeous paper orchids using the free printable template and directions from Lia Griffith. Use them as gift toppers, in paper bouquets or on scrapbook pages or other paper crafting projects. Click here to go to … Read More...
Product Review: Penny Black Stamps
I’ve been stamping for many, many years and one of the first companies I fell in love with all those years ago was Penny Black. I still count them as one of my faves and continue to love their … Read More...
Stash Buster Tutorial | Make Earrings from Scraps of Patterned Paper
Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares this tutorial for using up your scraps: make earrings! You will need patterned paper scraps, a hole puncher, earring findings and other general crafting supplies. Click here to find out how.
Project: Flower Journal Page
The Clips N Cuts blog has a video tutorial for making this stunning stamped journal page, click here to watch.
-Heather