Crystal at A Pumpkin & A Princess shows how you can use the Cinch binding machine to make cute notebooks using Project Life journaling cards. Decorate them to use for lists, journaling or scavenger hunts! Click here to see … Read More...
Tutorial | Renaming Multiple Photo Files Quickly
Which of us hasn’t uploaded the 300 photos we just took at one event and wished we could change the name to something that would be easier to find than DSC_74836? In this video tutorial, Kelly at Simply Kelly Designs… Read More...
Technique: Mixed Media Tags
Freebie | Printable Paper Feathers | Cut File Available
These colourful paper feathers can be used as scrapbook page embellishments or for gift wrapping. Download the free printable file from Dabbles & Babbles. If you have an electronic cutter you can also purchase the cut file. Click here to … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Inspirational Quote Poster or Notecard
“She decided to start living the life she imagined” Get this inspirational quote from Lia Griffith in two free printable versions – as a poster for framing or a note card. Click here to grab them.
Tips: Adding Neon Coloring to Stamps
Add a bright neon pop of color to any paper crafting product with Sakura’s Moonlight Gelly Roll pens. These look fantastic and really jump of a neutral colored page. Click here to watch an instructional video for making a cool … Read More...
Freebie: Japanese Stained Glass Images
Dover Publications has some lovely Japanese Stained Glass digital images to download and color, these would make stunning cards! Click here for the bird and floral and then click the number across the top of that page for more lovely … Read More...
Freebies | Printables for Celebrating La Fete Nationale (Bastille Day) in France
La Fete Nationale in France, known in English as Bastille Day is fast approaching! Celebrate on July 14th with these free printables. The first set from Creature Comforts & The Little Paris Kitchen includes cupcake toppers and food labels. … Read More...
Technique: Glitter Dies
Jump on over to the Penny Black blog and find out how to add a little glitz and glamour to your cards by adding some glitter to an open “negative” die cut image.
-Heather
Tutorial | Make Your Own Transparency Alphabet
If you love the look of transparent alphabets, this video tutorial by Holly at Holly & Co will show you how to make your very own set! She even includes a link to the font she used to make hers. … Read More...
Freebie: Retro Radio SVG
Download this fun and free retro radio svg cut file from SVG Cuts.
-Heather
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Tip: Curving a Straight Die Cut
Let’s say you’ve got a punch or die cut of lace, scallops, ribbon, etc and it’s straight but you’d like to curve it around, what do you do? Well, hop on over to the Prickley Pear blog and find some … Read More...
Project: Tile Pendants with Paper Inserts
The Sakura blog has directions for make some cool glass tile pendants, they used printed scrapbooking images but you could easily substitute stamped designs and stamp your own custom jewelry.
-Heather
Project: Cupcake Card
The K Werner Designs blog has a video tutorial for making this sweet cupcake birthday card, click here to watch.
-Heather
Tutorial | Washi Tape Dot Embellishments
Make these colorful circle embellishments for your next project using washi tape. Marisa at Omiyage is using hers for packaging, but I have an idea in mind for using them on a scrapbook page. Click here to get … Read More...
DIY| Make Your Cricut Cutting Mat Sticky Again
Agus Younet shows us this simple method for making the Cricut cutting mat sticky again. This technique will extend the use of your Cricut cutting mat so you won’t need to buy a new one as often.
This DIY … Read More...
Tutorial | Sparkler Photography by Jennifer Valencia
Photographer Jennifer Valencia gives detailed steps on how you can take photos of sparklers for July 4th, and also capture the face of the person holding them. She addresses all the preparatory steps you need to take, as well … Read More...
Freebie: Patriotic Papers and Digital Accents
For a limited time Pink Paislee has several different patriotic themed pattern papers, elements and a cutting file, perfect for the 4th of July!
-Heather
Looking for Patriotic paper, embellishments and supplies? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Tutorial | Photographing Sparklers
Got sparklers for July 4th? Then you need this tutorial on taking photographs of them. Along with the sparklers you will need a camera with a manual setting, a tripod, flashlight, and some adult assistants – this isn’t one for … Read More...
5 Craft Ideas and Free Printables for July 4th
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...