Welcome back to another “Inspiration Station” post in which I share a few ideas for dressing up your projects. In this week’s tutorial, we’re going to layer paper and a sticker to create an embossed embroidery hoop embellishment. Here’s a look at what we’re going to create: To create the embossed layers to this sticker, […]
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Lucky Burlap Canvas
09
Mar
Mar
Hey, everyone! How are you all this fine Monday? Today I am here to share with you a fun fabric project perfect for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday—a four-leaf clover “Lucky” burlap canvas. For this project, I used my die cut machine (Cricut Explore and Classroom – February & March Digital Set) to cut […]
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Decorative Stitches Card
02
Mar
Mar
Hey everyone! It is Monday and time for another Make It! Monday project. Everyone who knows me knows that I love to sew on my projects. Taking up this hobby of paper crafting actually led me to learning how to sew. Since then, I have gotten pretty handy with a sewing machine, along with a […]
05
Feb
Feb
Welcome back to Inspiration Station! For this layout I wanted to incorporate several stamps that I love. One technique that is especially fun when stamping is to stamp on punched or die cut shapes. One particular technique I’d like to share with you is using a punch to “half punch” a stamped shape. To complete […]
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Hand-Stitched Valentine Card
02
Feb
Feb
Happy Monday! As I was going through my supplies trying to decide what to create for today’s post (and still in a mood to create a love-themed project), I found this totally adorable paper from Doodlebug Design: It is the Sugar, Sugar double-sided cardstock from their Sweetheart collection. As soon as I saw it, I […]
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Basketweave Heart Frame
26
Jan
Jan
Hey everyone! Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and I am back today to share a love-themed project with you all – a basketweave heart frame. Creating a basketweave pattern with paper instantly adds texture to your project; it’s a great way to mix patterns and colors, and best of all, it’s easy! I started off […]
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Tip of the Day: Making The Most Of Your Kuretake Zig Calligraphy Markers
26
Jan
Jan
I just love the look of calligraphy and Ana from Kuretake Zig is here today to show us how we can easily draw with two colors. It is such a bonus that you can have two colors side-by-side coming from the same tip. Thanks, Ana, for sharing this great tip. Be sure to stop by […]