Julie Kirk of Notes on Paper is holding a blog series this summer called Going Postal. The series is all about using postage stamps, rubber stamps with postal designs and postal themed ephemera on paper crafts projects. She also … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Grid Background
Jump on over to the Banana Frog blog and find out how Francine used masking tape, colored spray and stamps to make this super cool background.
-Heather
Video Tutorial | Mini Zine or Album
This video by Danny Brito on A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a mini book to use as a Zine or Album. A template for the page construction is also included. Click here to go to the … Read More...
Silhouette Tip | Using the Sketch Pens
Grey Luster Girl shares a handy tip for getting better results with the sketch pens for the Silhouette machine. Click here to go to her post.
Tutorial | Gift Tags for Men
Mel from Mel Designs, shows how she used mixed media techniques to create some masculine themed gift tags. Click here to go to the tutorial
Tutorial | Party Treat Cones
Learn how to make these treat cones for your next celebration using a free template and scrapbooking paper. All the details from Smashed Peas and Carrots. Click here to go to the tutorial
Tutorial | Birthday Board Book
Elizabeth Kartchner shares this tutorial for a birthday board book on her blog. She suggests making this instead of a birthday card. great idea! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | You’ve Got a Friend in Me
You’ve Got a Friend in Me by Majban
Her Gallery | Her Blog
Freebie: Sea Shells Doodlebat
For a limited time Scrap N Fonts is offering a free sea shell doodlebat font, perfect for summer time! Click here to download.
-Heather
Freebie | Printable Airmail Thank You Notes
Tutorial | Decoupage Picture Frame
Nikki in Stitches shares this tutorial for turning a plain wooden frame into a lovely way to display a photo. Click here to go to the tutorial
Tutorial | Mini Bound Books
Crafty Nest shares this tutorial using a simple binding technique for making mini-books. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Walks on the Beach
Project: Treat Bag
The More than Favors blog shares a video tutorial on how to use a scoring board and a piece of cardstock to make a fun little treat bag, just add some die cuts or stamping and you’re all set!
-Heather
Article | Tips for Photographing Your Kids
In this article in the Ella Publishing e-zine, Rebecca Cooper shares some of her best tips for getting authentic smiles when photographing kids. If this article whets your appetite be sure to check out her new e-book, Don’t Say … Read More...
Tutorial | Emboss Resist Background Technique
Lyndah from Bloom, Bake, Create shares how to make a background for scrapbooking or art journaling using a resist technique with embossing powders. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Giveaway | Custom Ephemera Kit
To celebrate 500 sales in her Etsy shop, Melissa Thiesse from Bursts of Creativity is giving away a custom ephemera kit. The winner gets to choose the theme and colors of the kit which will have a retail value of … Read More...
Giveaway | American Crafts Campy Trails
Jill at A Matter of Memories is giving away this pack of products from the American Crafts Campy Trails line. The prize includes:
12 patterned papers
2 sets of chipboard thickers
1 stamp set
3 packages of various coordinating embellishments… Read More...
Freebie | Octopus Garden Digital Quick Page
Are you having any under (or above) the sea adventures this summer? Here’s a free quick page called Octopus Garden for recording your memories. Simply drop your photos into the page for a completed project. Click here to go to … Read More...