My dad was a firefighter for over 20 years so this fireman’s hat die cut shape makes me smile. I’m very proud of my dad for all those years he served as a firefighter (he’s happily retired playing lots of … Read More...
Tip: How to Align Co-Ordinating Stamps and Dies
The Verve Stamps blog has a great video showing how to align matching dies and stamps. Lots of companies are adding dies to go with their stamp images so you don’t need to cut them out, simply die cut them.… Read More...
Technique: Ink Embossing
The background on this lovely card is dry embossed with an embossing folder but Vicki at Wizards Hangout took it one step further and added ink to the folder for a colored background “behind” the embossing. Visit her … Read More...
Project: Graduation Card
It’s graduation time, so grab your stamps and make some cards to help those new grads celebrate! Nicole Magourik has a wonderful grad card on her blog. I love the vintage map stamp she used, very masculine, a perfect … Read More...
Improve Your Photography | 10 Tips for Mastering Composition
Misti Tracy shares 10 Tips for Mastering Composition to help you improve your photography. She covers things like horizons, depth of field and use of negative space. Once she covers these basic “rules” she then invites you to break … Read More...
Tutorial | Document Milestones by Adding Text to Photos Using Picasa
Rachael at Nothing if Not Intentional, shares how you can create milestone photos to document how your children are learning and growing. She does these every six months or so for her daughters, all using Picasa, the free photo software. … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Pocket Book
This pretty pocket booklet is perfect for tucking in photos, ticket stubs, notes and more. Dar’s Crafty Creations shares how to make the covers and pockets for this sweet little book. I love the sewing theme she used but the … Read More...
Show & Tell | Framed Origami Dresses
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares her obsession for map papers and all things origami. She links to the tutorial for making the origami dresses, and explains how she put the framed piece together. These little dresses would … Read More...
Tips & Tricks | 5 Steps for Scrapping Faster
Beth from Scrapping Wonders shares five tips for creating scrapbook layouts quickly. Using these steps she gets most of her layouts done in under 30 minutes! If you’re a busy scrapper, these very practical tips can help you to … Read More...
Show & Tell | Dance in the Rain Wall Art
We’ve had an extremely wet Spring so far, with more rain forecast this week, so this reminder is timely! Great idea for some wall art from Ideas from the Forest . It’s good inspiration for a scrapbook page too. Click … Read More...
Freebie: Nerdy Girl Digital Stamp
Nerdy is the definitely new sexy!! Penny Blossoms has this cute sexy/nerdy girl digi stamp to download for free. Hurry and grab her, she’s only free for a limited time!
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be … Read More...
Show & Tell | Project Life Mini Toolbox
Tyra at CraftSwag shares how she used a wooden cutlery box to organize her tools and supplies for Project Life. I guess I know what I’ll be hunting for at the flea market soon! Click here to read all … Read More...
Show & Tell | Washi Tape Card/Note/Photo Holder
Saaleha at Soul & Paper shows us the little folder style box that she made using a template designed by Damask Love. You can use it to hold cards, notes or photos. I love how she decorated the cover … Read More...
Show & Tell | Butterfly Friendship Cards
DeDe at Designed Decor shares this idea for making friendship cards for new friends. You’ll love what she tucked inside each card! Click here to see more.
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Many cultures … Read More...
Tips: Using the Genius Die Cut Platform
Claudine’s Art Corner has a product review for the new Genius Platforms, this system for die cutting machines is magnetic so your thin metal dies will stay in place and not move around! For more tips on how to use … Read More...
Tutorial | Make Some Scrappy Tags
Grab some plain tags, some scraps and other embellishments and make some scrappy tags to add to your projects. Check out this tutorial from Carol at The Answer is Chocolate for all the details.
Tutorial | Mini-Album Stamp Organizer
Here’s a clever and useful idea from Nathalie at An Ounce of Creativity. She created a little mini-album type folder to store her small acrylic stamps. This would be great for taking stamps to a crop, or when traveling. … Read More...
Tutorial | Bloom Charms & Necklace from Scrapbooking Stickers
If you have a stash of 3D felt or fabric stickers hanging around and want to try something different with them, check out this tutorial by Kim over at Everything Etsy. She used scrapbooking stickers and jewelry findings to make … Read More...
Tutorial | How to Add an Image Inside Text
Want to learn how to make gorgeous images like these? Follow this tutorial from Abby at While She Naps. No fancy software needed! She show you how to meld an image with text using PicMonkey
Project: Mixed Media Canvas
May Flaum made this wonderful artwork by adding layers and layers of metal trinkets, chipboard, stickers and more to a canvas. She painted everything with white gesso
and then added colored paints, inks, sprays and stamps on top for this … Read More...