Hello Fellow Doodlers!
REVERSE MASKING with die cuts (or any cut out) by Heather Nichols, is a technique-refresher-course in creating elements with all those leftovers ... don't throw those cut out scrap pieces away! Instead, use them as templates for a single layer project! And, although June marks Father's Day, and is all about the "men" in our live's, we can't forget the boy's ... here's just a few cute design-reminders, by Heather; BOY BASICS, for the boys in your life.
Here's the Father's Day card I created for the gal at our local grocery store register who requested something that her father liked, eagle's! She's a cute, young gal and thought this cartoon character was fitting!
HoneyPops stamps and HoneyPop Papers: Paper Wishes Webisode Darling mouse pop-up card! Use these stamps with the HoneyPOP Paper Pack to create wonderful honeycomb pop-up cards! Simply follow the directions to stamp the images on the honeycomb papers, cut out and glue inside the card. Use the remaining stamps to create the rest of the design, then color. You'll love the look and the recipient will be surprised you made the card! This 4”x5 3/8” stamp set from Inky Antics comes complete with the card sentiments, too! How fun! The honeycomb paper is designed to be used with stamps (sold separately) to create terrific pop-up cards. Simply follow the directions for stamping the shape onto this HoneyPOP paper, cut out, and glue to the card inside. Use stamps to create the card front and add the greeting and inside sentiment. You'll get five 3"x7" HoneyPOP paper pads in each packet.
Crocheter's get a jump on your holiday crochet gifts, as this cute pattern will be one to set you in the mood to make a stack of them to have on hand. Getting Hooked offers her Fingerless Lacy Gloves pattern for free!
KANZASHI! Clover's New Daisy and Orchid Templates ... read more about this project and see numerous (OMG!) photos at Joggles. Kanzashi Flower Makers come in 4 new styles plus the original 6, and for more creative flare there's flowers centers, notions, fat quarter bundles, buttons, rhinestone chains, and much more available!
Eileen Hull of Thoughts From My Studio, was inspired to create a tribute of her own to the good Queen after watching Katie Couric interviewing Prince William about his grandmother. The crown was made using her Sizzix ScoreBoard Cupcake Holder XL Die and the royal crown stand was made from her new Sizzix Sweet Treats Cupcake Stand and Pennant Die. I'll bet theres' a Queen in your life who deserve's this created tribute too!
It's June, and of course, Bake at 350 Cookie Decorating and More is having, it's Dessert for Dude's Month in honor of Father's Day! Get the recipe and ingredients for these dude-worthy cookies ... Fried Chicken cookies, yum! And a variety of other dude-worthy cookie designs too!
The Printable Craft Shop's Gatefold Envelope Card Kits are easy to make, look stunning and come complete with an envelope box! You will receive 3 download packed with 10 card kit gatefold cards which are a little different to the usual 'gatefold'.
STENCILS! StEnCiLs! Stencils! Reuseable wall stencils create gorgeous rooms, damask stencils are never going out of style - elegant and sophisticated, flower and vine stencils are fashionable, tree and branch stencils, wall art stencils, nursery stencils ... just to name a few! Cutting Edge Stencils! I've dfinitely got to liven-up the walls in my home, make it a summer's project to get some creativity going on my walls!
TOO LOVELY AND OH SO STEAMPUNK-VINTAGE! Stampendous Trinket Box by Suzanne Czosek lists all the supplies that are needed and gives directions HERE to create your own trinket box! This is a must-have thing for me to do as a summer project!
Download this Travel Photo Checklist by Rebecca Cooper ... a list of travel photo ideas to document your next trip!
WATERMELON 'Flavored' Cake ... "oh yay, I believe it!" by Bird On A Cake will have you printing out this recipe to make for summer outings and events! Just the very sight of it makes me drool, and when you read the delicious ingredients you will too!
SEW SWEETNESS. Every weekday in June, Sara, is having two amazing guest bloggers scheduled to share with you a purse pattern sewing review. And, at the end of the event, you'll get a chance to win some amazing prizes for showing her your purse!
LIP BALM HOLDER tutorial by Crafty Maria will have you adding these little card gifts to your list of lio-smaking family and friends ... great gifts especially for those summer and winter months! Avon's got a wonderful lip balm selection to choose from!
Marie Spaulding of LIVING FELT shows you a variety of building blocks techniques for needle felting. And, Shelly Mavor's awe-inspiring felt projects are a sight to see as well as inspirational ... you'll just go wacky over all her projects!!!
Heavenly Crafts Happy Camper backpack mini album is all about spending time in the great outdoors. So, here's Lynn's backpack design project, the one thing you do need in the outdoors! Lynn also includes, digital kits used and Deena Perrault's template and tutorial!
LIP BALM HOLDER tutorial by Crafty Maria will have you adding these little card gifts to your list of lio-smaking family and friends ... great gifts especially for those summer and winter months! Avon's got a wonderful lip balm selection to choose from!
