Scrap Paper Magnets Tutorial

  These little magnets are so much fun to make and they are a great way to use up bits of left over paper. Depending on how many you want to make, you can do this project in less than 15 minutes.   What you need: – Wooden discs (I found these in 2 different […]

Paper Covered Letters Tutorial

While shopping a couple days ago at Hobby Lobby, I found these great paper mache letters that I knew would look fabulous covered in paper for my future daughter’s nursery. All you need are the letters, whatever paper you want to cover them with (you could also cover them with fabric), some acrylic paint, medium […]

Easy Paper Scrap Garland Tutorial

You’ve probably seen photos of them all over the place, Paper Garlands are all the rage right now. They are the perfect touch to add some flair to parties, baby nurseries and even just to your living room. I made this one using scraps of paper and the entire project took under 10 minutes! Quick […]

Paper Butterfly Tutorial

 You’ll need: Patterned Paper (I used one sided regular weight paper) Scissors Bone folder Ribbon/ twine/ raffia Pen to trace template Step 1: create your template: you can use a compass if you want the circle part to be perfect or trace something round such as as a small glass or lid. You can make […]

How to Use Distress Inks Tutorial

These inks are the best!!! I love using all the various colors with the Ranger Ink Blending tool. I wanted this book to look more masculine so I didn’t use any patterned paper. I simply used the distress inks and the ink blending tool to create my own page backgrounds, directly onto the chipboard! I […]

Accordion Mini Album Tutorial

  These little albums are so much fun to make – and they are so easy and quick! You can make them vertical to hang on a wall, or horizontal so they sit on a shelf or desk.   Supplies needed: – razor cutter/ with scoring blade – adhesive – 1 sheet 12 x 12 […]

Dishwasher Magnet Tutorial

    Dishwasher Magnet Tutorial Now you will always know if the dishes inside are clean or dirty, without having to open it to check! What you will need: CD 2 pieces of coordinating patterned paper 1 piece of matching cardstock Strong adhesive (such as zipdry glue) Thickers letter stickers Claudine Hellmuth Sticky Back Canvas […]

Summer {paper} Flower Garden Tutorial

Day 7 of National Craft Month Tutorials! Summer {paper} Flower Garden tutorial You will need: – patterned paper cut into 4 x 4 squares – popsicle sticks – buttons or other embellishments – scissors – pencil Optional: – Claudine Hellmuth Studio Sticky Back Canvas – Claudine Hellmuth Studio matte multi medium & acrylic paints 1. […]

How to make a quick and easy gift card holder

  Day 5 of 30 days of craft tutorials for National Crafting Month: today’s tutorial is for a cute little gift card holder. (it could also just be a small card holder, or you could even tuck little photos in it as well.)   What you’ll need: – Plain cardstock and patterned paper – scoring blade – small velcro circles (with […]

Quick and easy homemade Easter gifts

Need a quick gift to make to take as a hostess gift? What about something cute to add to your child’s Easter basket? Whomever it’s for, we have found some awesome tutorials on quick and easy gifts you can make. PS, they’re so quick and easy that you’ll have time to make some for yourself […]