Veronica Armstrong talks about her recent experiences with converting photos to black & white. She gives a few tips and recommends a book that has helped her. Click here to read more.
Tutorial | Handmade Patterned Envelopes
Emily Summers shares this tutorial for making patterned envelopes. She used wallpaper samples but this would work just as well with scrapbooking papers. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Freebie: Happy 4th!!
Happy Independence Day!! Here’s an adorable digi to download from Free Vintage Digital Stamps of a very patriotic boy playing the drum.
-Heather
Looking for Patriotic paper, embellishments and supplies? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Tutorial | Season Keeper Mini Album
Here’s another idea for a travel journal! Josie at Fine and Feathered shares her take on making a mini album to document a trip and also keep paper ephemera. She calls it a Season Keeper. Click here to go … Read More...
Tutorial: Positioning Digital Sentiments
When using a digital stamp sentiment it can be really troublesome to get it printed exactly where you want on your card. Jenny from I Dream in Paper has a great step by step tutorial for using MS Publisher to … Read More...
Tutorial | Fabric Flower
Tutorial | Travel Journal Cover
Join Melissa from Bursts of Creativity as she shows you how she created the cover for her travel journal using a vintage book. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial | Folded Mini Album
Katie at Punk Projects shares this tutorial for making a cute folded mini album. This would be nice to use as a travel journal for a short trip! Click here to go to the tutorial
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Show & Tell | Gift Wrapping Ideas with Ruby Rock It
Lowri McNabb from PaperVine shares some gift wrapping ideas using the Vintedge line from Ruby Rock It. Click here to see more.
Tutorial | Collaged USA Letters
Jenni from Vintage Umbrella shares the steps for making these collaged USA letters to use as 4th of July decor. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Make Your Own Cloud Template
Don’t have a cloud stamp or template? No problem, use your scallop scissors and make your own little inking template. Kittie Caracciolo shows you how over on her blog Kittie Kraft.
-Heather
Tip: Stamping with Metallic Ink
Jenifer McGuire shares a nice video tutorial over on Tip Junkie for stamping and embossing with metallic inks, so pretty and shiny!
-Heather
Article | Travel Journal Tips & Tricks
Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity shares a comprehensive set of tips for working on travel journals. She covers picking a book to use, best sizesof journals, as well as what items to include and use as base pages. Click … Read More...
Tutorial | Make Your Own Stickers
Ty from Know and Tell Crafts (he is 13 by the way!) explains how he makes his own stickers. Like he says, who doesn’t love stickers? He also includes two images you can download to use. Click here to see … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Journaling Cards
Natt Smith from Awesomeness of Crafting is sharing another set of printable 3×4 journaling cards. Print, cut and write! Click here to go to the free download.
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Tutorial and Freebie | Cupcake Sprinkle Invitation
Nicole from Tikkido shares this tutorial for making a cupcake shaped invitation. She also includes a free printable sprinkle paper. Click here to go to the tutorial and download.
Where You Scrap | Lori Allred
Lori from Allred Designs shares a detailed look into her scraproom and office. I especially love her large worktable! Click here to see the entire tour.
Tutorial | Stars & Stripes Wreath
Jenni from Vintage Umbrella made this stars and stripes wreath using paper mache stars and patterned paper. This is a nice decor idea for the 4th of July. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial & Freebie | Summer Fun Activity Board
Over at Makoodle Camille shares a tutorial for making this Summer Fun Activity Board for keeping track of all the fun things you want to do this summer. She also includes free printable patterns for the pockets. Click here to … Read More...
10 Apps to Boost Your Instagram Photos
This post on Heart Independent Fashion Bloggers shares a list of 10 applications that make the Instagram App even better. The list includes ways to create photo grids and add effects to photos. Click here to see the list.