The Your Next Stamp blog has a quick tip for adding a perfectly centered “fish tail” cut end to a strip of paper. This also looks great on the end of a wide piece of ribbon.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Santa Card
Jennifer Roach has step by step directions on her blog for making this jolly Santa card. btw I love the name of her blog: ” I said I’d never have a blog but I changed my mind” 🙂
-Heather
Project: Stamped Bangles
These bangles are really stunning! They are made using acrylic fragments, stamping and glitter. Not only would they make lovely jewelry pendants but also gift tags, cell phone charms, etc. Visit the Stampendous blog for all the details.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Snowflake Puzzle
If your looking to make a fun gift for a younger child puzzles are perfect! Visit B-Inspired Mama for directions for stamping a simple wooden puzzle.
-Heather
Project: Paper Bag Snowman Card
This snowman card is simply divine! And the funest part is it’s made from a small paper bag and there a pocket inside. So cute and clever! Find more info over on the Whiff of Joy stamps blog.
-Heather
Project: Fireplace Mantle with Stockings Card
Jody at Confessions of a Ribbon Addict shows how to make this amazing fireplace with hanging stockings card. Each brick on the fireplace is a tiny rectangle of cardstock and the wood grain stamp makes a perfect mantle!
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a Paper Gift Bag
Visit What Shall We Make Today and find out how to cut, score and a fold a piece of A4 cardstock
into a cute gift bag for the holidays.
-Heather
Tips: Stamped Angel Card
This angel card is so sweet! Visit the Confessions of a Ribbon Addict blog and find out how Jody turned plain boring cord into a lovely gold cord and how she added dimension to her angel by cutting and lifting … Read More...
Project: Paper Block Calendar
Using cardstock, dies and stamps Cindy at The Creative Closet will show you how to make this fantastic block calendar.
-Heather
Technique: Stamped and Embossing Faux Metal Accents
This lovely tree embellishment looks like metal but it’s actually made using ultra thick embossing powder and a stamp. Find a” how to” tutorial on Tracy Evan’s blog.
-Heather
Freebie: Birthday Digital Stamp Set
Here’s something to be thankful for today……FREE DIGITAL STAMPS! Visit the Free Vintage Digital stamps blog and download this wonderful set of birthday digi’s.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Project: Dry Erase Board
This dry erase board project that can be made to fit any holiday season or home decor. Using a picture frame with glass, some stamping and vinyl designs make one for yourself or as gifts. Find directions on the Ginger … Read More...
Tip: One Stamp, Four Ideas
Hero Arts has a wonderful tutorial for getting more mileage from your stamps. They share 4 totally different card ideas using the exact same background stamp. Click here to check them all out.
-Heather
Tip: Make Stamps from Wood Embellishments
Helga at the My Artist Life blog has a great idea for using small wooden embellishments. She’s adhered them to corks and used them as stamps, how clever! Click here to find out more. I think I *need* some of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Alphabet Stamps
These fun large Alphabet stamps are made using childrens foam letter found at the dollar store mounted onto squares of foam. What a quick and inexpensive way to personalise just about anything. Find out more over on The Cheese … Read More...
Technique: Embossed Tile Card Background
Gina K has a great video tutorial for adding some subtle dimension and texture to your card backgrounds by adding a dry embossed tile pattern using a scoring board. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
Project: Thanksgiving Place Cards
Nicole at Unify Handmade has directions for making some sweet little stamped place cards for your Thanksgiving table. Click here for her step by steps.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Glass Ornaments
I bet these stamped glass holiday ornaments looks so lovely hanging on a tree when the light hits them! Find out how to make some for your tree or to give as a great gift over at The Workshop at … Read More...
Template: Card Holder
Laurie from Just Give Me Stamps has a free card holder template for making a lovely card and envelope holder.
-Heather
Technique: Embossed Gelato Background
I love the beautiful background on this card! It was achieved by rubbing Geltos from Faber Castell over a heat embossed stamped image. Find a video tutorial and step by step instruction for how to get this lovely look on … Read More...