Here’s a clever idea from Buttons and Paint: take photos of signs around your town, and use photo editing software to create a unique digital alphabet. Simi and Sian explain how they took photos around their town, and show … Read More ...
Freebie | Silhouette Cut Files for All 50 States!
Is this amazing or what? Allison from Dream a Little Bigger, created Silhouette cut files for all 50 US states. And she is giving you the files free! She used hers to make stencils for the t-shirts shown above, … Read More ...
Giveaway | Farmhouse Fair Skies Crafting Kit
The magazine may be no more, but the Creating Keepsakes blog is still alive and kicking! They currently have a Frivolous Friday giveaway up. You can win the pack of paper supplies shown above from the Fair Skies line … Read More ...
Photography | 10 Tips for Fall Photos
Capture the beauty and splendor of Autumn using these 10 Tips for Fall Photos by Kristi at Live & Love Out Loud. She talks about the best time for shooting, and different ways you can capture unique shots of the … Read More ...
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Article | Why You Should Start Scrapbooking
Are you asking yourself “Why should I start scrapbooking?”. In this guest post at Ef Zin Creations, Natasha from shares some reasons why she thinks that anyone should & could be scrapbooking. Not sure you would know how … Read More ...
Setting Up Your Creative Space
I ran across this oldie but goodie post about setting up a creative space over at Studio 5. It’s an overview of the Creating Keepsakes special issue Creative Spaces from two years ago. In the article Brooke showcases several different … Read More ...
Tutorial | Water Brush Tips & Tricks
Elizabeth Kartchner shares some of her tips and tricks for working with a water brush. It’s a special brush for working with watercolors and other liquid media that has a built-in well. I’ve had one of these water brushes for … Read More ...
Tutorial | DIY Halloween Goody Bags
Are you throwing a Halloween bash this year? Send your guests home with Halloween goodie bags that you made yourself! Lia Griffith shows you how in this tutorial using supplies from Martha Stewart Crafts. See all the details here.
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Tutorial | Paper Strip Pumpkins
These paper pumpkins by Guistina at Domestically Blissful are adorable! She used scrapbook paper, and other general craft supplies to make them. I especially like the way she made the stems. Get all the details here. … Read More ...
Freebie | Marshmallow Moments Printable Patterned Papers
Here’s another gorgeous set of free printable patterned papers from Nash over at Craft a Doodle Doo. I love the colors and I love the name: Marshmallow Moments! Makes me want to go have a snack right now. Instead,I’ll … Read More ...
Freebie | Best Script Fonts for the Silhouette Machine
Rena from The Cheese Thief shares this list of free script fonts that work well being cut out by the Silhouette Machine. She also includes a tip on a cheaper alternative to the Silhouette vinyl. Go here to get … Read More ...
Freebie | Spooky Bottle Labels for Halloween
Get spooky with these eerie printable Halloween bottle labels that I found over on Squidoo. Zombie brew anyone? You’ll also find a bunch of other free printable labels for your Halloween pleasure! Click here to go to the download.
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Tutorial | Get More Smiling Photos of Your Kids Part 2
Last week I posted some tips from Amy of The Connection We Share to help get better photos of your kids. Well she has added even more photography techniques, with a part two post that includes reverse psychology! Click … Read More ...
Freebie | Camera Modes Cheat Sheet
Confused about which camera mode to use when? Print out this handy cheat sheet from CK Media for some help. Trim the cards, and then use a binder ring to keep them together so that you can carry them in … Read More ...