Beautiful watercolour scrapbook page layout tutorial from Lilith Eeckels using Scraptastic Club latest kit :)
DIY Stampin Up cute new baby onesie garland banner
My cute Stampin Up cute baby onesie garland banner would make a lovely gift for a new arrival or perfect decor to celebrate a christening, baptism, naming ceremony or 1st birthday :)
You can use whatever colour scheme suits your or your recipient style - I've chosen yellow to be gender neutral :) Stampin Up have a huge variety of patterned paper and card in 48 different colourways - they'll definitely be one to suit you!
The papers I've used are from the free Sale a bration sweet sorbet papers (Sale a bration finishes on 31st March so don't forget to place your £45+ orders soon to get your freebies!), Quatrefancy Speciality & Gingham Garden. The template I used for the garland can be found here.
Stamps wise, I've used the gorgeous new Baby We've Grown set which features 7 lovely baby and young children related stamps - a great versatile go to set to have on hand for a variety of baby & young childrens projects :)
The hand made flowers are made using the pansy punch and layering them using candy dots to secure and with more of the Sweet Sorbet free papers and cut with circle punches and the decorative label punch.
I then finished the project with some free Sweet Sorbet bakers twine in the free accessory set - a delicious assortment of candy colour twines and adhesive backed cork embelishments.
Stay tuned for more baby themed projects this week & don't forget to send us your own Stampin Up creations for our readers gallery!
Hello Card by Aida Haron for Sizzix Tutorial
Gorgeous Sizzix handcrafted card - check out how to create it at www.sizzix.com!
My #1 go to card making & scrapbooking tool - the features & benefits of the Stampin Up trimmer & scorer
In our tips & techniques series this week we're taking a look at the Stampin Up trimmer/scorer to see how to use and why it is my #1 go to cardmaking & scrapbooking tool it and all the jam packed features it has!
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Have a great weekend!
Want a Stampin Trimmer right away? Click here for my online Stampin Up shop :)
Have a great weekend!
Stampin Up paper table top birdcage lantern step by step video tutorial - perfect as a wedding, party, home decor table centrepiece
My table top birdcage lantern makes a great decor centrepiece for celebration, wedding, party tables or just as a cute home decor piece to match your own style at home!
To make your own table top lantern simply watch my video tutorial on Vintage Celebrations TV below!
Supplies required - click here for my Stampin Up online shop if you need any! Instructions can be found over at Papercrafter Samplers :)
Check out another bird cage project I created here!
Decorative blocks tutorial - the Sizzix way!
These little boxes are so simple and easy to make and so effective as decor! They could be customised to suit the occasion or the recipients style and would make a great gift! Pop over to the Sizzix blog and see how they're made!
New Glitz Design Carpe Diem digital releases
Did you see the new Glitz Design Carpe Diem collection featured a few weeks ago? Well, Carpe Diem has gone digital too! You can purchase the full collection or the selected elements that most take your fancy! Head over to Glitz Designs for more information and where to buy from :)
Stampin Up crafts storage solutions part 2 - stamp & die storage
More craft storage solutions from Stampin Up - welcome back! If you missed part 1 earlier this week take a look here, otherwise let's crack on!
Die storage solutions
Keep your Stampin Up/Sizzix Big Shot dies neatly stored in our stackable die storage boxes. Dies are neatly stored away in fabric-covered box with tailor made inserts for storing dies upright. The large box stores 10 total Bigz XL dies or 20 total Bigz or Originals dies & includes a metal frame on the end for easy labeling and identification of contents. Boxes come in Large (pictured above), Medium (holds 10 Bigz or Originals dies) and Small (storage capacity for 57 Sizzlits, Clearlits or Embosslits dies see below)
Stamp storage solutions - clear mount stamps
Stammpin Up's clear-mount stamp cases conveniently store clear-mount stamp sets. A full-size stamp insert can slip into front of case & a thumbnail-size stamp insert can slip into spine, making it easy to locate your favourite stamps. Each package contains four cases.
Stamp storage solutions - wood mount stamps
Stampin up offer additional cases for wood-mount stamp sets too! Cases stack perfectly with your clear-mount stamp set cases. DVD-sized with 4 cases per pack measuring 7-1/2" x 5-1/2". Also available are half size wood mount cases (on right) 4 cases per pack measuring 3-3/4" x 5-1/2".
If you'd like to purchase any of the Stampin Up storage solutions simply pop over to my online store by clicking here - it's easy to navigate, simple to use, safe to pay and a great to-your-door delivery service :)
Die storage solutions
Stammpin Up's clear-mount stamp cases conveniently store clear-mount stamp sets. A full-size stamp insert can slip into front of case & a thumbnail-size stamp insert can slip into spine, making it easy to locate your favourite stamps. Each package contains four cases.
Stamp storage solutions - wood mount stamps
Stampin up offer additional cases for wood-mount stamp sets too! Cases stack perfectly with your clear-mount stamp set cases. DVD-sized with 4 cases per pack measuring 7-1/2" x 5-1/2". Also available are half size wood mount cases (on right) 4 cases per pack measuring 3-3/4" x 5-1/2".
If you'd like to purchase any of the Stampin Up storage solutions simply pop over to my online store by clicking here - it's easy to navigate, simple to use, safe to pay and a great to-your-door delivery service :)
Matchbox wall decor project video tutorial from Tiffany Johnson & Sizzix
How cute is this wall decor made with match boxes? Tiffany Johnson has made a fabulous tutorial on how to create this stunning wall art project - click here to go to the Sizzix blog to view!
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18 free inspiration & ideas for spring papercrafts, scrapbooks, cards & journalling projects from Carta Bella
c. Carta Bella
Check out the latest Carta Bella FREE Idea Book featuring over 18 Spring projects ranging from cards, layouts to altered projects for birthdays, baby projects & theme dates :)
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How to die cut washi tape for embellishing scrapbook pages, cards & journalling from Aly at We R Memory Keepers
This easy technique adds an extra dimension to papercrafting projects & you can use any shape die to create this look! Give it a go after watching the video tutorial here!
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Make your own divided craft storage box - Stampin Up style!
Like to find custom made craft supplies storage? You could try making your own!
Being an avid crafter I have plenty of supplies - and then some! So how do I store them? Simple! I make my own storage containers out of cardboard boxes :) My recent DIY ribbon storage tutorial was a great success with over XXX viewings - so I thought I'd show you my supplies storage too :)
Simply take a cardboard box - shoeboxes are the best as they are quite rigid in structure and simply cover with patterned paper of your choice. My craft room is white, pale lemon & pale grey so Stampin Up's watercolour wonder paper was the perfect choice to match my existing decor!
Measure the inside of the box height and width and then cut as many dividers from the box lid as you require sections then cover these with patterned paper too. The beauty of this box is that you can move the dividers around to suit!
Then make interior boxes of different heights and widths from coordinating cardstock or patterned paper to fit snugly inside your divided sections - for a range of great free box templates you simply print and cut visit www.templatemaker.nl
This storage box contains all my scissors, glues, blender pens, spritzes, mists, stamp a majig, scorer & hole punches with plenty of room left for more bits and pieces! My eldest daughter has her eye on it too for hair & makeup supplies - looks like we'll be heading to the shoe shop for supplies again soon ;)
We'd love to see your Stampin Up creations made solely with Stampin Up products only please! Send your photos to lisa.barton@hotmail.co.uk and we'll feature them in our readers gallery!
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Sizzix pretty vintage gift wrap & packaging inspiration from Melissa Phillips
Wouldn't you love to receive a package gift wrapped like this? See how it's made over at Sizzix the Blog!
c. Melissa Phillips/Sizzix
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New Echo Park Paper Splendid Sunshine digital collection - choose full collection or elements only!
Ready for some sunshine? Echo Park Paper have released this gorgeous new digital collection - Splendid Sunshine - with papers, embellishments & slogans galore!
You can purchase the Splendid Sunshine collection as the full collection or as separate digital elements packs:
All images c. Echo Park Paper
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Free graphic printables from Cocoa Daisy!
Free printables from Cocoa Daisy's Martha Bonneau of Panda Eight! Enjoy!
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Stampin Up craft storage solutions part 1 - ink pad, ink refill bottles, embellishments & block storage solutions
Lots of craft storage & organisation products from Stampin Up this week! Today we're taking a look at the storage products Stampin Up themselves sell through my online product shop - there's some great ideas to keep your supplies orderly & cared for!
The Stampin Up Color Caddy is the perfect solution to storing up to 48 of your ink pads & ink refills. Sort your ink pad by colour families or shades then simplgrab the handle, turn the caddy, and select your favorite pad to use! Some assembly is required; instructions are included. Made of strong & durable plastic with a die-cast aluminium handle the caddy measures approx 16.5" tall, rotates 360 degrees and requires a 10" square table top space to rotate with ease.
Lastly for today the Stampin Up compact storage caddy has space for each size of our clear-mount blocks. The foam insert securely holds the blocks in place; an additional foam insert sits between the blocks to protect them when the caddy is closed. The caddy opens flat for easy access and locks shut when not in use with a built-in handle makes it easy to carry. Size is 8-1/16" x 10-5/8" x 1-13/16", so small and light enough to carry around with you to be able to stamp whenever and wherever the feeling strikes!
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The Stampin Up Stack & Store caddy is the perfect way to store your small embellishments. Requiring very little room it measures approx 12" tall and 6" diameter and it rotates 360 degrees for easy access to all your buttons, brads & seasonal embellishments containers. The caddy stores 24 large containers or 48 small containers and is made of strong durable plastic with a die-cast aluminum handle.
Lastly for today the Stampin Up compact storage caddy has space for each size of our clear-mount blocks. The foam insert securely holds the blocks in place; an additional foam insert sits between the blocks to protect them when the caddy is closed. The caddy opens flat for easy access and locks shut when not in use with a built-in handle makes it easy to carry. Size is 8-1/16" x 10-5/8" x 1-13/16", so small and light enough to carry around with you to be able to stamp whenever and wherever the feeling strikes!
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How to make a bow from tissue paper tutorial from Cosmo Cricket
Make this gorgeous tissue paper bow with Cosmo Crickets photo tutorial!
Anyone else now looking forward to Cosmo Crickets She's Got Tissues paper new product coming soon?
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4 free journaling cards to download from Creating Keepsakes
4 free journalling cards to download from Creating Keepsakes! Click here to download :)
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New designer die cuts & Capture Life collection from Echo Park Paper
Two brand new collections from Echo Park Paper- new Designer Die Cuts & Capture Life collection by Allison Kreft!
The new designer die cuts are thin, metal, die cut shapes which work on their own or with the new Echo Park Paper collections - here are the four new shapes..
The new designer die cuts are thin, metal, die cut shapes which work on their own or with the new Echo Park Paper collections - here are the four new shapes..
The new "Capture Life" collection has been designed by Allison Kreft and is perfect for documenting daily activities & life ...
There's also a "Capture Life" black and white edition to mix and match with the colour version and with any of your favorite Echo Park Paper collections!
Check out the new Echo Park collections at UK suppliers in our Stockist Directory!
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