Are your kids crazy about the little Minions from the Despicable Me movies? Really, who isn’t? Even I love these goofy little guys! Here’s a great idea I came across over Maddy’s Invitations, she’s got them for sale or I’m … Read More...
Tip: Card Storage Idea
If your like me you probably stamp and make cards even if you don’t have any occasions coming up, it’s nice to have a stash of cards ready to go to when something comes up and you don’t have time … Read More...
Technique: Christmas Holiday Tags
It’s never really too early to start on holiday projects is it? The Clearsnap blog has some wonderful Christmas tag ideas to share, pop on over there and they’ll show you how to create a cool background with color sprays … Read More...
Project: Monster Birthday Card
This card is sure to brighten any little kid (or big kids) birthday! Vicky from the Clips N Cuts blog has a video tutorial for making this cute monster birthday card. The googly eyes really make this card just that … Read More...
Freebie: Negatives for Stampmaker
If you own a Stampmaker from Photocentric for making your own clear stamps, here’s a free sheets of negative images for you. I love the bike and hot air balloon, so trendy right now!
Inspiration: Camper
Holy Cow!! This amazing little mobile home is made entirely of paper! I wish I was a teeny fairy so I could move in! Erica of Pink Buckaroo Designs started with a camper die cut and then created other adorable … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Fresco Paints
The Paper Artsy blog has a very detailed post about Fresco Paints, what they are, how they work, colors available and a tutorial video on how to paint your stamped images using these paints. I love the artistic, mixed … Read More...
Project: Custom Phone Case
The Echo Park blog has a great idea for adding your own personal touch to your cell phone case by using paper crafting products, click here for directions.
-Heather
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Project: Wild Animal Wall Hanging
Here’s a super cute project from the Art Glitter blog. Using the cover of an acrylic album as the base, they stamped leaves on it and then added printed animal graphics and glitter for a fun wall hanging.
-Heather
Product Review: Envelope Punch Board
I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz on line about this new tool from We R Memory Keepers, the Envelope Punch Board. With handy measurements, grooves for scoring and a punch for corner notches it makes perfect sized envelopes each time. The … Read More...
Technique: Layered Stamping
The Simon Says Stamp blog has a video tutorial for making this lovely Get Well card using a layered stamping technique, click here to watch.
-Heather
Inspiration: Stamped Mermaid in a Shell
I love mermaids and I flipped when I saw this stunning creation over at Christa’s Scrappies, she combines stamps, die cuts, real shells and faux pearls for this beautiful mermaid sitting in shell. Note: the blog is in Dutch, … Read More...
Tip: Glitter Shapes for Cards
Here’s a great way to get more from your metal dies, use them as a template for glitter! Find out more about this technique over at the Your Next Stamp blog.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Rocks
Add a pretty touch to your garden or potted plants with some stamped rocks. Find out how over at the Creative Green Living blog.
-Heather
Freebie: Coloring Sheet – Shark Week!
Happy Shark Week! Download this fun coloring page of Hammerhead sharks for free at Dover Publishing. Shrink it down for card fronts or give it to the kiddos to color.
-Heather
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? … Read More...
Project: Stamped Covered Notepad
Go back to school in style and take notes in this journal with a pretty stamped cover, download the PDF for this project from Inky Antics.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Magic Slider Card
Send someone special a little magic in the mail. This amazing slider card turn from a black and white image to a color one when it’s pulled. Find out all the details for making one over on the Make It … Read More...
Tip: Stamped Card Backgrounds
Instead of using pattern paper for your card background, why not stamp your own patterns. Here’s a great video from the Capture the Moment blog with tips for getting great randomly stamped backgrounds.
-Heather
Project: Sunflower Stamped Tray
Won’t your guests be impressed when you serve them drinks on a stunning stamped tray? Find directions for making your own tray over on the Inkdinkado site.
-Heather
Looking for more Sunflower themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these … Read More...
Project: Apron Card
The CC Designs blog has directions and a pattern for making this fun apron card. This would be prefect for sharing a great recipe, for a cookout or dinner party invite.
-Heather