Countdown to Christmas: Getting the Hang of a New Advent Calendar

Friday, November 15th, 2013

Primitive Hanging Advent Calendar Vanessa Spencer reveals how to put a spin on tradition by reinventing the age-old advent calendar in this rustic countdown to Christmas project.   For an element of surprise, you can fill each day with candy, embellishments, or other little trinkets, to make counting down the days to Christmas extra sweet.   *Follow […]

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Primitive Hanging Advent Calendar Vanessa Spencer reveals how to put a spin on tradition by reinventing the age-old advent calendar in this rustic countdown to Christmas project.   For an element of surprise, you can fill each day with candy, embellishments, or other little trinkets, to make counting down the days to Christmas extra sweet.   *Follow […]

Guest Artist Tricia Whitmer: How Smartphones and Instagram can Leverage Your Photography

Monday, November 4th, 2013

Please join me in welcoming to our blog the lovely and talented Tricia Lee Whitmer: brilliant photographer, frozen yogurt fanatic, and guest artist published in Artful Blogging Autumn 2013. Today she shares how Instagram has transformed her photography and gives practical tips to inspire image-capturing moments. *** For years, since I started this photography business, I’ve filled […]

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Please join me in welcoming to our blog the lovely and talented Tricia Lee Whitmer: brilliant photographer, frozen yogurt fanatic, and guest artist published in Artful Blogging Autumn 2013. Today she shares how Instagram has transformed her photography and gives practical tips to inspire image-capturing moments. *** For years, since I started this photography business, I’ve filled […]

10 Things You Should Know About Debi Beard

Monday, October 21st, 2013

To celebrate her quirky style and the debut of her feature article in HandCrafted magazine, we’re inviting design star and recycle queen Debi Beard to take over our Facebook page for two one-hour sessions for a live Q&A! 10 Things You Should Know about Debi Beard:    1) YouTube Inspiration I started my YouTube channel because I […]

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To celebrate her quirky style and the debut of her feature article in HandCrafted magazine, we’re inviting design star and recycle queen Debi Beard to take over our Facebook page for two one-hour sessions for a live Q&A! 10 Things You Should Know about Debi Beard:    1) YouTube Inspiration I started my YouTube channel because I […]

Ephemera Freebie — Vintage Magazine Festive Holiday Fun

Thursday, October 17th, 2013

From the pages of the circa 1940’s vintage magazine, Calling All Girls, we found these festive ads that reflect a bit of holiday fun. Incorporate them in your digital art this fall season or add to your paper crafting projects all year round. Click here to download these images – for free! For more rare […]

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From the pages of the circa 1940’s vintage magazine, Calling All Girls, we found these festive ads that reflect a bit of holiday fun. Incorporate them in your digital art this fall season or add to your paper crafting projects all year round. Click here to download these images – for free! For more rare […]

Top 9 Innovative Stamped Project Ideas + Save 15% Off!

Monday, October 14th, 2013

Even though National Stamping Month has passed by, we decided to search our collection of Studio Projects to find several unique stamping applications and share our top 9 picks with you!   1) Layered Paper Bag Cards Project: Transform paper bags into mini books by incorporating a few strips of decorative paper, washi tape, and stamping […]

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Even though National Stamping Month has passed by, we decided to search our collection of Studio Projects to find several unique stamping applications and share our top 9 picks with you!   1) Layered Paper Bag Cards Project: Transform paper bags into mini books by incorporating a few strips of decorative paper, washi tape, and stamping […]