Leeann from the Hambly Design Team shares a new technique for creating backgrounds with heavy overlays and stamping. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Starting Scrapbooking This Year?
Are you starting scrapbooking (or any other new craft) this year? Check out this article from CraftSwag with some advice for new crafters. Click here to go to the article.
Tutorial | Birthday Card
Paula from Purple Cows sent along this tutorial for making a birthday card. The card was made for Celeste, another member of the team. I think I also saw something about a giveaway? 😉 Click here to go … Read More...
ABC Book of Me Scrapbook Challenge
Is one of your goals this year to scrapbook more about yourself? If so this ABC challenge from This is The Crafty One might be just the thing. She is combining the idea of an ABC book with challenges from … Read More...
Stamping Tip: Reverse Stamping
Here’s another easy way to create a reverse image of your stamp using large blocks of craft foam. Sally from Hero Arts shares all the details here.
-Heather
101 Must Take Photos in 2012
Tauni from Snap! shares this list of 101 photos that she plans to take this year. This is a great list of prompts if you are doing a Project365 or other Photo a Day challenge. Click here to get the … Read More...
Freebie | Journaling Tags for Project Life
Emilie from Plucky Momo shared these free printable tags that you can use in Project Life. They are sized to fit the 2.9×4″ pockets. Click here to go to the download.
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these Art, Junk … Read More...
New Crafting Tool | i-magicut Ribbon Cutter
I came across a video for this tool from Imaginisce and I wanted to get your opinion. I have to be honest, I don’t see the need for this tool, it seems to make a simple process more complicated. But … Read More...
Tutorial | Word Bubbles & Tags with Silhouette and Cameo
Lisa aka Gluestick Girl shares a tutorial for cutting word bubbles and tags (shown above) with the Silhouette/Cameo machines. Click here to go to the tutorial
Free Webinar: Take Better Project Photos
On January 18th 2012 Nicole Magourik will be hosting a Webinar on how to take better photos of your paper crafting projects. If you’re looking for tips on lighting, props, camera settings and more be sure to click here and … Read More...
Freebie | Vintage Apothecary Label
This vintage apothecary label printable is available from Wherapy. You can download the version shown as well as a blank label. Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial | Instagram Photostrips
The College Prepster shows you how to create photobooth type strips with your Instagram photos. You can use this idea for any kind of photos! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Steampunk Photo Cube (and a giveaway)
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee takes you step by step through creating this steampunk photo cube. She is also giving away a copy of the book Steampunk Chic. Entries close January 9th. Click here to go to the tutorial and … Read More...
Tips & Tricks | Year in Review Mini
Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity shares some tips and ideas for creating a Year in Review mini-album. She covers the general approach to the album as well as ideas for topics and photos to include. Click here to see … Read More...
Tutorial | Favor Box Makeover
The Rebel Crafter shows you how you can alter Dollar Store favor boxes into something unique for your celebrations. Click here to go to the tutorial.
2011 Year in Review Mini Album
Melissa Thiesse shares the mini album she made to review 2011. Click here to see more.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, trying out new products and experimenting with techniques and designs. If you are looking … Read More...
Free Online Classes from Shimelle
Shimelle has posted a list of the free scrapbooking classes and projects she will be offering this year. Some will be hosted on her blog, while others will be held on scrapbooking sites like Two Peas in a Bucket. Click … Read More...
Freebie | Vintage Themed 2012 Calendar
Here’s another option for a 2012 calendar, this time from Crafty Secrets. You can cut this one up to use on projects! Click here to go to the download.
Blog Party & Giveaway
To celebrate the launch of their new line Vintedge, Ruby Rockit is having a blog party this week. They are also giving one lucky winner the entire collection! Click here for all the details.
Tutorial | Satin Flowers
Connie from Crafty Goodies shares the step by step for making these satin flowers. You can add a pin or clip to them, but they are also great for scrapbook pages and cards. Click here to see the tutorial.