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.
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these Art, Junk and writing journal supplies … Read More...
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.
Tutorial | Patriotic Paper Flowers for July 4th
Kelly from Live, Laugh, Rowe, explains how to make these patriotic paper flowers from scrapbooking paper. Perfect for the 4th of July! Use them for decor, or on a patriotic layout or card. Click here to go to the tutorial… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Good Times
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Proejct: Colorful Floral Paper Banner
Michele from Creative Mayhem designed this bright and cheery banner using die cuts, stamps and Gelatos. What a pretty part decoration or just for everyday! Click here for her directions.
-Heather
Freebie | Texture Photo Overlay
Kristi from Live and Love Out Loud is sharing a free texture overlay that you can use to edit your photos. Click here to go to her blog post to find out how you can get this free overlay.
Tutorial | Using PNG Text Layers on Photos Without Photoshop
Melissa Whittaker from A Vegas Girl at heart shares how you can layer PNG files over photos without having to use Photoshop. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tips & Tricks | Special Occasion Card Making
Tya Babington from Craft Swag illustrates how you can set up your beginning card making supplies to ensure that you can make cards to cover the three most popuplar card giving occasions
- A baby shower or celebration,
- A bridal shower/
Freebies | 25 Printables for July 4th
Check out this list of 25 free printables for the 4th of July at Dollar Store Crafts. You will find links to printable subway art, party favors and popcorn boxes. Click here to go to the list.
Freebie | July 4th T-Shirt Transfer Printable
This free printable 4th of July image is available for download from Fleece Fun. While there you can also check out their party printables which are on sale.
Click here to go to the download.
Freebie: Sea Otter Images
I LOVE sea otters, they are so darn cute and clever! Find several free sea otter images to download for free on over the Dover Publishing site.
-Heather
Tutorial and Template | Paper Bunting
Janis from Navy Bean shares how she makes bunting using patterned paper and bias binding. She also shares her template for cutting five triangles from one sheet of 12×12 scrapbooking paper. Click here to go to the tutorial.