Get some great tips for taking better photos over at Blythe PonyTail Parade. She covers a host of topics in this post, including outdoor lighting, flash, composition and the rule of thirds. Set yourself a challenge to attack each … Read More ...
Tutorial | Ombre Watercolor Resist
This share is a two-fer! Mabey links us to her tutorial showing how to do the ombre resist above, but first she gives a refresher course in heat embossing. So gather your papers, stamps, embossing powders and inks, and … Read More ...
Freebie | Digital Stamp Inspired by Arrow TV Series
Christine from penny Blossom is sharing this free digital stamp, of a character based on the Arrow TV series. In the image above, you can see how Christine coloured the stamps in with Prismacolour pencils. Click here to … Read More ...
Tutorial | Getting Messy With Gesso
Wendi at Scrappy Day in Paradise shares three ways you can get messy with gesso and stencils on your paper products. Add in some mists and paints, and get artsy! Get all the details here.… Read More ...
Tutorial | Using Masks to Erase Backgrounds from Photos
This tutorial over at The Daily Digi, explains an extraction method for backgrounds using masks. With this method you can erase the background from your photos , leaving just the subject to use on you projects. You will need … Read More ...
Tutorial | Photoshop for Rookies
Harri at Vanilla Craft Blog has some help if you’re new to Photoshop. She uses sketches to illustrate basic concepts like layers, selecting, transforming and saving files. There are some really good tips here, so go check her out.… Read More ...
Giveaway | Personalized Wood Block Stamps
Jennifer McGuire fell in love with these personalized stamps from Bossy Joscie, and now she is giving some away! Click over to her blog to read more about them, and find out how you can enter. Entries close … Read More ...
Tutorial | Scrap Wood Photo Blocks
Here’s a great off the page project if you have some extra photos. Make these photo blocks using scrap pieces of wood, scrapbook paper and clips. Katie explains exactly what you’ll need to make them and takes you though … Read More ...
Tutorial – DIY Instagram Polaroid Frames
I love this DIY from Dana at The Wonder Forest on how to print Polaroid look Instagram photos. She even provides the template you will need to make this happen. This is a great way to get those photos off … Read More ...
Tutorial | Hardcover Handbound Envelope Book
Make a completely customized hard cover book from scratch with this detailed tutorial at Instructables. donovanbeeson shows you exactly what you will need, then takes you through all the steps to complete this envelope book.
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Photography for Scrapbookers | Stepping Out of Auto
Step out of shooting in auto with help from Harri at Vanilla Craft Blog. She takes you through the three things critical for shooting in manual: ISO, Aperture & Shutter Speed, and even includes a free cheat sheet that you … Read More ...
Tutorial | Buttoned-Up Envelopes
Follow Heidi Kay’s instructions at Muslin and Merlot and make some buttoned-up envelopes using your patterned or plain papers. These are great for tucking in journaling, or as inserts in mini-albums. She includes the envelope template too! Click here for … Read More ...
Tutorial | Wooden Polaroid Gift Set
Gift photos in a new way by making this DIY Wooden Polaroid set. Ashley at Paper and Cloth used wooden Polaroid type frames she found at Michael’s Stores to create a lovely gift box. Click here to get … Read More ...
Tutorial | Quilled Flower Valentine Card
Learn how to make this lovely quilled flower at All Things Paper. Ann takes you step by step through the process, after explaining what supplies you will need to get started. use your finished flower on a card of … Read More ...
Tutorial | Photo Booth Strip for Valentine’s Day
Nancy from Do Small Things With Love has a DIY for making a photobooth type strip with photos of you and a loved one (or ones). The best part os that you can do it using free online tools, no … Read More ...