Since we are focusing on Backgrounders this week for our Summer Fling, I decided to create a tutorial that would give you a way to use several backgrounders at once. By creating a “quilt” on a card, there are infinite possibilities of colors and stamps that you can use. This will be a [...]

The first blog hop of our 12 Weeks of Summer Fling is here! This week we are all about Backgrounders!

Two Gift Certificates will be awarded to 2 lucky winners who successfully follow the blog hop & comment as they go in the time allotted. This is not a race. The Hop starts here today, comments must [...]

The team behind the scenes creates wonderful stamps of all kinds, from the vintage to the whimsical. One of the things they do best is backgrounders! I don’t know of any other company that delivers the variety of background stamps that CHF does. I have long been a lover and user of backgrounders. At their simplest, [...]

Shrink plastic is not just for kids crafts!  Today I am sharing a basic tutorial using CHF backgrounders on shrink plastic as well as several tips to help you in your “play” time. I hope that whether shrink plastic is old or new to you, you will learn something new by the end.
We are making a pendant for [...]

Peacock motifs are popping up everywhere in the decorating and craft world and today’s backgrounder release is not only trendy but truly stunning.  I introduce to you the new Peacock Scene backgrounder:
 
The design team has been having a lot of fun with this gorgeous stamp and has filled the gallery to the brim!!  The Peacock [...]

The Pomeroy’s are celebrating Daniel’s 7th birthday today so it seems fitting that Corvette Birthday is being released on the same day!  Liz says that Daniel wants a pair of Carhart overalls like all the big people in the family has.  Wait a few years…he’ll be wanting a Corvette!  As with the other GM sets, [...]

Trends come and go but have you ever noticed that the flavors of the Far East are never very far away? Whether it’s the cut of a collar on a catwalk dress, a floral print inspired by plum blossom or the graceful shape of a beautiful ceramic vase, you’ll find Oriental influences all around you.
The [...]

BRRR- A brutally cold winter week has put me in the mood to heat something up in the kitchen! Follow along with me as I show you how to create a simple shadow box card and coordinating jar wrap using CHF’s Can it rubber stamp set from the All Things Considered collection.
Supplies:
Card- Paper Trimmer with [...]

My gift buying is almost done so now comes the fun part…wrapping! Making your own tags is a great way to personalize your gift. I have a fun twist on a tag to show you today, a twist the kids will be sure to love. I call it the Secret Decoder Christmas tag. Let’s get started.

Supplies:
Night [...]

Dress up a package with glittering snowflakes in bold, modern color with this easy project. Hot pink looks sassy on a kraft shipping tag but why not try turquoise glitter for a sophisticated look or even black for unexpected drama!
I find the secret of using glitter for an intricate design like this is the kind [...]