If you love crafting with paper, you will definitely want to make this paper flower wreath by Kat at Just Crafty Enough. She shows you how to make the buds and flowers, and cut out the leaves and wreath … Read More ...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Planner Cover
Prettify a plain planner cover with a variety of washi tape in an original design. Khadija shares how she did hers, so you can make one too. This would work for mini-album or mini-book covers!
Tutorial | Shabby Chic Journal Cover
Melissa Samuels shows how she made this shabby chic journal cover using a variety of mixed media techniques. Get out your paints, lace, gesso, flowers and paper scraps and get creating!
Looking for more Art Journal supplies? Check these out … Read More ...
Tutorial | DIY Hand Lettered Labels
Maritza had the great idea of turning her calligraphy practice writing into labels for envelopes and gifts. She used calligraphy paper, and a sticker maker to make it happen. Such a great idea! You can use these as journaling strips … Read More ...
Tutorial | Using Stencils With Gelatos
Heather Greenwood shares a neat mixed media technique for using stencils with Gelatos. It’s kind of the reverse of what you’re thinking! Her tutorials really make me want to invest in Gelatos too.
Photography for Scrapbookers | Get Better Everyday Photos of Kids
Alissa from Creative with Kids shares some tips and conversation starters to help you take better photos of your kids, and have them be willing participants in the process. I really like that she focused on connecting with your … Read More ...
Tutorial | Faux Wax Seals
Use your Silhouette machine and these instructions from Maritza to make these faux wax seals from cardstock. What a great idea! These would look nice on a scrapbook page or card for sure.
Tutorial | DIY Scrapbook Paper Envelopes
Brighten someone’s day with these patterned paper envelopes following Emma’s tutorial at Gathering Beauty. You will need an old envelope to use as a template, patterned papers, scissors and glue. Use them to send a card to a friend … Read More ...
Show & Tell | Using Up Your Scraps
Head on over to Pixels and Glue to see some great ideas from Dana for using up your scraps. She cut mini-envelopes out, then embellished them to use for cards, minis and scrapbook pages. You can use a die-cutting machine … Read More ...
Tutorial – Origami Shirts for Father’s Day
Add a charming handmade touch to your Father’s Day celebrations with these adorable origami shirts from Pretty Nice! Inspired by the classic dollar bill origami shirt, these mini masterpieces are a fun and creative way to personalize your Father’s Day … Read More ...
Tutorial | Interactive Zipper Pull Graduation Card
Kala at Craft-e-Corner shows all the steps to creating this interactive zipper pull card using a Silhouette or other electronic die-cutting machine. She explains exactly how to make the zipper pull element, and how to construct the rest of the … Read More ...
Freebie & Tutorial | Father’s Day Pop-up Card
ChiWei at One Dog Woof shares the free template and instructions to make this pop-up card for Father’s Day. If you have a Silhouette machine, you’re in luck, no hand cutting for you when you use her free cut … Read More ...
Photo Editing Tutorial | Brightening Dark Photos
If you are plagued with photos that are too dark, or underexposed, Autumn Baldwin has an easy fix. She explains how to use Photoshop Elements to brighten these photos, so that they are useable after all.
Tutorial | DIY Photo Cards
If you love photographing everything, chances are you have tons of random or extra photos on your hard drive or sitting in boxes. This tutorial from Passion Shake shows how you can out them to good use by making photo … Read More ...
Mixed Media Tutorials Using Gelatos
Heather Greenwood has compiled all her tutorials showing Gelato techniques into one post for readers’ convenience. This is a great resource if you’re looking for different ways to use this medium. Included are tutorials for painting with gelatos, and using … Read More ...