Ann Martin, the author of All Things Paper (and blog of the same name), shares some quilled paper flowers made with a new type of graduated paper strips called Exotic. She explains several ways you can use the strips … Read More ...
Tutorial | Acrylic Paint Skin Flower
Melissa Samuels reveals the secret to making this gorgeous flower: it’s made with acrylic paint skin! She explains how to make paint skin, and then shows how you can cut the flower shapes using a die cutting machine and the … Read More ...
Tutorial | Melted Crayon Mini Album DIY
Here’s a clever idea for customizing the cover of a mini-album from Katie at Punk projects. She made that stained glass looking circle with a melted crayon technique! Plus did you know that such a thing as Paper Crafter crayons … Read More ...
Photography For Scrapbookers | Tips for Taking Your Best Photos Ever
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 | DIY Camera Wrap Bag
When I came across this tutorial from PhotoJojo, I knew I’d not only have to share it here, but also definitely make use of it! Sometimes I want to take along my “big” camera without taking my camera bag … 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 ...
Photography for Scrapbookers | 4 Ideas For Improving Your Photography
SuzyQ Scraps shares four of her favourite tips for stretching herself and improving her photography skills. She expands on each tip shown in the image, and provides links to resources for each one. Click here to read more.… Read More ...
Four Ways to Back Up Your Photos
The folks at PhotoJojo outline four different ways that you can back up your precious digital photos. Use one or all four. Actually, you should use at least two methods to make sure your photos are truly safe. An … Read More ...