Elsie has 5 great ways to add texture to your scrapbook layouts. Like using materials other than paper, use paper with texture or just looks like it has texture, distressing, tearing and more.
DIY Beach Party Photo Booth
Bea created this fabulous tropical themed photo booth complete with props that would be the perfect backdrop for any summer beach party. She used scrapbooking supplies to make paper crowns, props to hold, a banner, the background and more.
Tips for Photographing Flowers
Wanting to scrapbook some of the beautiful flowers in your garden or from nature but not getting the best photos? Rae has some great tips for photographing flowers, like best time of day, angles and position, adjusting your aperture and … Read More ...
Altering Word Die Cuts
Theresa has a great tip to get more from your die cut words and phrases. She just wanted just the “You” part of a “Thank You” die so she altered her die cut and removed the parts she didn’t need. … Read More ...
Crafty T-Shirt Design
Show the world you’re a crafty gal (or guy) with this fun Crafty T-shirt. The metallic gold heat transfer really stands out on the black shirt.
Visit the Silhouette blog for project directions.
-Heather… Read More ...
Craft Room Tour
I love to see young people getting into crafting and especially guys. Simon Hurley is a talented young crafter who posts loads of amazing paper crafting tutorials and projects on his blog and Youtube. And his craft room is more … Read More ...
Woodland Animals Baby Layout
This sweet fox face layout looks so much like a quilt it’s perfect for baby pictures. Denise pierced the die cut and stitched around it and added pretty pattern papers behind to get a great quilted look. I also love … Read More ...
Polaroid Inspired Project Life Layout
Add a retro look with a Polaroid inspired journal or photo card on your next scrapbook page. These great for Project Life pages! Jenna used the Collect app to create hers, she’s got how to tips and some wonderful Disney… Read More ...
Cricut Craft Cart from Origami
Do you love using your Cricut machine but don’t have anywhere to store your Cricut supplies? Then learn how to create your own Cricut Craft Cart using a product from Origami! In a tutorial, by Beth Kingston of Kingston Crafts, … Read More ...
Adding Nuvo Drops to a Layout
Add some texture, color and shine to your next scrapbook page with Nuvo Drops. These colorful embellishments come in a squeeze bottle for making your own dots. You can add dots to make a border or add accents to other … Read More ...
Cricut Crafts – Removable vs. Permanent Vinyl
Vinyl is great to add to all sorts of projects but when should you use removable and when should you use permanent vinyl?Cricut has some helpful tips, like use removable for walls and nail art but permanent for items … Read More ...
Baby Mobile
Use some of your scrapbooking supplies like pattern paper, die cuts and twine to make a sweet baby mobile.
Visit the Close to My Heart site for complete project directions.
-Heather… Read More ...
Tropical Mini Album
Keep those fun summer memories inside bright Tropical Mini Album. I love the trendy flamingo and the combination of canvas and paper!
Find page and album cover ideas over on the 7 Gypsies blog.
-Heather
Mini albums are great little … Read More ...
Gardening Folio
This lovely mini folio album is a fun way to scrapbook your gardening. With flap and pockets there are lots of interactive elements inside. You could include photos of what you’ve grown, recipes you made, tuck in seeds or add … Read More ...
Pick the Right Die Cut Machine For You
If you’re a little late to the die cutting game don’t fear, it’s never too late to jump in and start adding die cut shapes to your scrapbook pages, cards and home decor products. But you might be a bit … Read More ...