Do you like taking photos of your cards and paper crafting projects to post online? Or are you maybe thinking of opening an Etsy shop and need advice on taking better product pictures? Visit Splitcoast Stampers and Joanne Basile will … Read More...
Freebie | Printable St. Patrick’s Day Poster
Show & Tell | Watt Up! Treat Jars With Tags
Spread some sunshine with these cute light bulb treat jars filled with yellow candy. Tonya from Nonna’s Craft Corner tells how where she got them and how she spruced them up. Click here to see more.
Technique: Colorful Card Background
Irit Shalom shares an artsy colorful background and masking technique on her blog, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Freebie: Steampunk Girl Digital Stamp
Penny Blossom has a fun freebie to share, click here and follow the directions to download a black and white version of this cool Steampunk girl digi stamp.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Paper Banner for Parties, Events and Scrapbook Pages
Lindsey Bugbee from The Postman’s Knock shares all the steps to making this paper pennant banner using vintage book pages. It’s great for baby showers or weddings, but why not make a mini version for a scrapbook page? Click … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Rubber Stamps from Photos for Scrapbooking
I just came across this tutorial from Photojojo for carving custom rubber stamps from photos and I have to try it! They explain the best kind of photos to use, as well as how to enhance and transfer the … Read More...
Blog Series | Introduction to iPhoneography
Veronica Armstrong is currently running a series on her blog to help you take better photos with your iPhone. The series will cover
- Getting to know your iPhone camera
- Shooting apps. Which, why, and how
- Editing apps. Beyond the
Tutorial | Monster Page Corner Bookmarks
Your little readers will love these monster bookmarks that bite into their pages! get all the details here at Instructables.
Freebie: On-line Card Idea Magazine
Echo Park has a great free on-line magazine”Creative Cards” to download with 24 different card ideas, click here to download (you will need to check out through their system but it’s free)
-Heather
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Tutorial | Decorate a Box for Storing Your Stamps
Jamie Lane from Bits of Paper shares a tutorial showing how she decorated a plain box to use as stamp storage. She shares photos of each step. as well as links to where you can purchase the supplies she used. … Read More...
Tips & Tricks | The Cheater’s Guide to Scrapbooking Ephemera
It’s Valentine’s Day, one of those days in the year when our collection of ephemera increases with cards and mementos. I thought it would be the perfect day to post this article by Noell Hyman of Paperclipping on how to … Read More...
Project: Rolled Paper Heart
Here’s a pretty way to use of scrap strips of pattern paper. Try rolling them up and making shapes with the tubes. The My Mind’s Eye blog has instructions for making this lovely hart design.
-Heather
Freebie | Printable Love Note Cards from Jones Design Company
It’s not to late to show your love! Get these free love note cards from Jones Design Company for Valentine’s or any day! Click here to go to the download.
Freebie: Valentine Candy Digital Image
This large digital candy image from Dover Publications would make a great card for Valentine’s Day, click to download it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
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Tip: Change a Clear Stamps Shape
Since clear stamps are some what flexable it’s possible to change the shape of a lot of them. For instance if you have a long image of a straight ribbon, you can curve it, you make circles into ovals, etc. … Read More...
Tutorial | Using Circle Punches
Cindy Stevens from Scrapbooks & Cards Today magazine shows you a number of ways you can use circle punches to make cute embellishments. You can use them on scrapbooking projects or as home decor. Click here to see more.
Tips: Stamp Storage
Craft Storage Ideas has several great ideas for organizing and storing all your different types and styles of stamps, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Craft Tech | Use the Right Glue
Allison from Dream a Little Bigger has posted a comprehensive article all about glues! She covers all the different types of glues you might encounter as a crafter, explains the use for each, and even includes a handy printable … Read More...
Project: Sour Cream Treat Holders
Using some pretty pattern paper and a little adhesive you can make these fun little sour cream container treat holders. Find directions on the Skip to My Lou blog.
-Heather