Anne Weil from Flax & Twine talks about this accordion book she made for holding mementos. This is a nice project that can be made as a gift for Mother’s Day. Click here to see more.
Tutorial | Use Stkr-It to add Video to Project Life and Scrapbook Pages
This tutorial from Craft Swag shows how you can harness the power of modern technology to add even more life to memory projects. Use the QR Code stickers and the Stkr-It app to link to videos, voice recordings and … Read More...
Project: Folded Sunflower Card
I am SO ready for the flowers to start blooming! The Stampendous blog has step by step directions for making this stunning folded Sunflower card. I love all the detail and intricacies on this one!
-Heather
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Project: Accordion Fold Book
I love the romantic look of this handmade accordion book, reminds me of Jane Austen! Alexandra from Art Scrap and More created this beautiful book using paper, stamps, fabric and a few embellishments. What a lovely way to display photos!… Read More...
Tutorial: Journal Art Page
Would you like to start making art journal pages or collages but your finding staring at the blank page is just too intimidating? Where do you start? Renee Bolton shares a terrific post on her blog with a step by … Read More...
Freebie: Spring Subway Art
Tutorial | Tea Card Invitation or Gift from A Spoonful of Sugar
Do you love tea or know a friend who does? Use this tutorial from A Spoonful of Sugar to make invitations to a tea party, or send a special treat to a friend. This clever card has a pocket … Read More...
Tutorial | Hand Carve Your Own Stamps with Vitamini Handmade
Casey from Vitamini Handmade shares her process for making hand carved stamps. She touches on the tools and supplies you will need, and shares tips for getting the best results. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Perforated Card Set with Gift Envelope from Damask Love
This tutorial from Amber at Damask Love, shows you not just how to make a set of perforated note cards, but also how to make a gift envelope for them, from one sheet of 12×12 cardstock. You’ll need your sewing … Read More...
Tutorial | Five Ways to Make Paper Flowers by Lisa Storms
Spring may not have sprung exactly but you can craft yourself up bunches of Spring flowers using these five tutorials from Lisa Storms. From daffodils to peonies, with cardstock or tissue paper, you’re sure to find one you love. Click … Read More...
Tip: How to Align Dies and Stamps
Lots of stamp companies are now introducing dies that match their stamps, it makes it so much easier to get a clean cut around your stamps without having to “fussy cut” with scissors. But it can be a little tricky … Read More...
Techniques: Dry Embossing Ideas
Irat Shalom shares two really cool dry embossing techniques using paints and inks. I particularly love the embossed foil sheets, it’s a great look for masculine and steampunk projects!
-Heather
Project: Sunshine Card
I am SO ready for a little sunshine! How about you? JJ Bolton shares how she made this bright, sunny card and how she used a scoring board to get the embossed sun rays over on The CLASSroom blog.… Read More...
Freebie | Printable Rainbow Birthday Party Invitation
My son’s birthday is coming up and all things birthday are catching my eye these days. I love these free printable rainbow invites from Mr. Printables. So clever! Click here to go to the download.
Project: Card Display
If you’re like me you’ve probably got lots of lovely hand made cards from friends (or that you’ve made your self) that you’ like to look at and enjoy all the time. Instead of stuffing them into a drawer why … Read More...
Freebie | Pregnancy Journaling Cards from U Printables
Here’s one for all the expectant moms out there. This is a great set of pregnancy journaling cards for Project Life or regular scrapbook pages from U Printables. Click here to go to the download.
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Project: Travel Card with Ribbon Accent
Karen at Dreaming and Creating shares how she made this lovely travel themed card with instructions for making a pretty gathered ribbon embellishment.
-Heather
Freebie | 9 Lovely Fonts Curated by Smart School House
Kelly from Smart School House is sharing this collection of some of her favorite fonts. They are lovely! Be sure to check out her two previous volumes. Click here to see more.
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Tutorial | How to Carve Your Own Stamps at Craft Tuts
This detailed tutorial by Lisa Tilse at Craft Tuts+ shows how you can carve your very own rubber stamps. Lisa takes you through the steps for choosing the design, cutting it out, testing the stamp, and gives ideas on … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Storage for Baker’s Twine from Damask Love
Amber from Damask Love shares this very lovely way to get your spools of Baker’s Twine organized. Best of all, no power tools are required! And she did it all for under $15. Click here to get all the … Read More...