TUTORIAL: RIBBON NAPKIN RING (MARTHA STEWART)

This is one neat way to use ribbon. It's great not only for napkin rings, but all sorts of things like belts, purse handles, embellishments, head bands, tree decorations... you get the idea.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how it's created.

TUTORIALS: CUSTOM PILLOWS (DESIGN*ORANGE; KATE)

Here's a couple of easy, peasy, quickie pillows that just might be the perfect gift for the 'have-everything' people on your Christmas list.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and give them a look.

TUTORIALS: CHRISTMAS CARDS (DO CRAFTS; JILL PRYOR)

Getting to be that time of the year when a lot of time is spent thinking about THE card to send this Christmas. There's over a dozen tuts here that will help in making that decision.

Click TUTORIALS (above) and get crackin'!

FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED (A PRINT A DAY; YASMINE)

Mercy, mercy, mercy...just wait til you open this link! What a treasure trove; eye candy to the max.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and print away.

TUTORIAL: ONE DYNAMITE BIRD (CARDS BY SHELLY; SHELLY)

What a terrific solution to the 'no bird stamp' problem. If you're 'cricutless' (like me), grab a heart punch for the wing. No spare buttons...a circle punch takes care of the body. You gotta admit, this little guy is just too clever for words...

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see this darling.

CHALLENGE: WINTER WONDERLAND

No more excuses about not having stuff completed by the holidays. Each Sunday you'll find a new challenge here that will provide the 'push' that will help you stick to your deadline.

Click CHALLENGE (above) and get going!

SUPER SITE: PAPER IN BLOOM; CARLY ROBERTSON

Do yourself a huge favor...grab a cuppa (or a glassa), settle in front of the computer, click SUPER SITE (above) and start enjoying this packed-to-the-hilt-with-eye-popping-goodies blog. You won't be disappointed.

VIDEO: BRAYERED LANDSCAPE (SCENES BY SANDY; SANDY HULSART)

If Academy awards were given for stamping videos, Sandy would win hands down. Using a brayer often can be a frustrating experience, but after watching this video, you'll be whipping out that brayer on a daily basis.

Click VIDEO (above) to see and learn.

TUTORIAL: SOCK MONKEY (CUT OUT AND KEEP)

Have to admit I've never met a sock monkey I didn't like...hope you feel the same about this one

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see it.

TUTORIAL: BLANKET STITCH (CRAFT IDEAS)

If you've been wanting to learn how to do a blanket stitch around edges, here's a great little tut with pictures. Easy, peasy!

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.

TEMPLATES: ASSORTED (MY PAPER MOON)

There's no such thing as too many templates! Click TEMPLATES (above) and add this site to your favs.

TUTORIAL: SPOOL KNITTING (CRAFTY POD)

Spool kntting has been around since forever, but here's an easy way that uses a DIY loom. Fun for you, fun for the kids with excellent results, regardless of age.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start spooling (knitting?)

RECYCLE: PAPER APPLE (CHEEKY MAGPIE; SHELIA)

Can you imagine a better way to use that book you were ready to chuck in the trash? I have an idea that favorite teacher would be greatly impressed (and delighted!) if presented with one at Christmas...

Click RECYCLE (above) to get the low down.

SUPER SITE: BLUEBIRD PAPERIE; JEAN FRANKS BECK

Jean's blog is filled with one stunning creation after another. You will be more than impressed.

Click SUPER SITE (above) to begin a delightful journey.

TUTORIALS: ASSORTED (CLOSE TO MY HEART)

How does a month's worth of tuts and tips sound? Not too shabby, if you ask me. CTMH has them ready and waiting for you when you click TUTORIALS (ABOVE).

TUTORIAL: HALLOWEEN/HOLIDAY ANTICIPATION CALENDAR (JUST A GIRL; CHRIS)

This calendar is so cute, and the idea also can be used for either holidays or celebrations. Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to create it.

TUTORIAL: BOUND BOOK (CRAFTY NEST)

Great thing about these books is that no special tools are needed...easy as pie, quick as a wink, and drop dead gorgeous. Guess that about covers all the bases!

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start making books.

RECYCLE: PAPER JEWELRY AND EMBELLISHMENTS (CRAFT STYLISH; DIANE GILLELAND:)

Now you've got a way to use those catalogs that are beginning to roll in! Click RECYCLE (above) to see how...

TUTORIAL: PAPER CUBES (NED BATCHELDER; NED)

You're either going to think this tut is neater than sliced bread, or you're going to wonder why in the world anyone would waste time making paper cubes...decisions, decisions! Rather than using business cards, 2" x 3 1/2" pieces of card stock work just fine. Great way to use up some of those leftovers from other creations. Use completed cubes as gift boxes, for storage, to stack for table decoration, string for garlands, Christmas tree babbles...whatever your little heart desires.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to make them. To see color pictures of the steps, go to the tabblo prepared by Ned. That link is below the black and white pictures and text.

FYI: ATC INFO (SQUIDOO; TRISH BEE)

Click FYI (above) to find the answers to every questions you've ever had about ATCs. As always, Trish knows what we want to know and where to find it.

ULTRA TUTORIALS: CLOVER NEEDLECRAFT, INC.

I'm a huge fan of Clover Needlecraft products. The quality of every product is superior, and all are specifically designed to guarantee ease of use. As many of you know, I consider my quilting background invaluable for paper crafting. Don't know if I would have discovered Clover products if it hadn't been for quilting, but I do know I use almost all of my Clover products for both fabric and paper.

Although the tutorials found at this site (click CLOVER, above) are directed to fabric, some
are suitable for paper.

CHALLENGE: CHRISTMAS STAMPIN

Two ways to go with this challenge: be an active member; use the entries as ideas. Either way, this challenge blog will be a great help in your completing cards for the holidays.

Click CHALLENGE (above) to begin holidaying.

TUTORIAL: FRIED MARBLES (EHOW; FIRENFUSION)

Wooo...talk about reviving old memories. Fried marbles were the thing ages and ages ago; every kid was driving their mother up the wall begging her to fry up a pan of glass marbles.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see a golden oldie craft that's as much today as it was long ago.

VIDEO/TEMPLATE: PAPER PEONIES: MARTHA STEWART; LISA YUEN)

If you're a flower lover (like me!) you'll love these beauties. The video shows you how; the template eliminates hassle. It's a good thing!

Click VIDEO/TEMPLATE (above) and start your garden.

SUPER SITE: THE INSPIRED BRIDE; MADDY SUSSER HAGUE

Now don't ignore this site cause you're not looking for bridal stuff...this spot is packed with one great thing after another. The color combos shown on a regular basis are exceptional and suitable for any type of crafting.

Click SUPER SITE (above) and enjoy the ride!

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: PURSE-CARD (JACKIE STAMPS 4 FUN; JACKIE)

Cute as can be and useful for all sorts of occassions. Eliminate tracing by printing the templates on the back of the selected cardstock.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES (above) to do it.

RECYCLE: CAKE STANDS (DESIGN*SPONGE;KATE)

Everyone needs a cake stand (or two)...especially now that cupcakes are THE thing these days. Click RECYCLE (above) to see how to make an ultra cheapo one that looks fantastic (and terribly expensive).

TUTORIAL: DREAMWEAVER PASTE AND STENCIL CARD (GINGERSNAP CREATIONS; SHARON BRISS)

You have to see this...stencil paste never looked so good! Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to recreate this stunning card.

TUTORIAL: MINI BOOK (HEART HANDMADE; MEOWSTRO)

You won't believe how precious these books are. They're little gems, and anyone receiving one will be ecstatic. Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.

FYI: STORING SEEDS (MARTHA STEWART)

Just in case you wondered...click FYI (above) to get the nitty gritty.

TUTORIAL: FANCY BAG (DANNIE'S DESIGNS; DANNIE)

Here's the solution to the 'plain paper bag' problem. Come to think of it, these would be a good thing to use for treats on that scary night.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what you think.

TUTORIAL: GIFT-CARD CARD (MORALIA'S WEBLOG; MORALIA)

This is one great way to give a gift card, and Moralia shows a couple of great cards for inspiration.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and be inspired.

FREE DOWNLOADS: BACKGROUND PAPERS (CRAFTER'S KITCHEN; JAK HEATH)

Jak refers to these papers as, 'Wedding Papers.' They are absolutely gorgeous and suitable for many uses.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see and print.

TUTORIAL: FABRIC AND JEWEL FLOWER (PATTY SCHAFFER)

These are the neatest flowers...and you'll find all sorts of uses for them. The step by step pictures show you how to quickly create these floral beauties.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start your garden!

TUTORIAL: SECRET REVEAL CARD (A STAMP ABOVE; KELLY)

This is one neat card! Another one of those 'fun to make; fun to give' creations. Click TUTORIAL (above) to see this wonder.

FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE IMAGES (1ST FLOOR FLAT FREEBIES; SUSIE JEFFERSON)

All sorts of good stuff here...collagers (is that a word?) will flip over this spot. Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to look and download.

TUTORIAL: RECIPE BOX (JUST GIVE ME STAMPS; LAURIE SCHMIDLIN))

Ooh my goodness...just wait til you see this recipe box! Be sure to include stacks of disposable gloves if you give any as gifts. Way too pretty to get all glooped up with flour and dough and icing.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see this masterpiece.

TUTORIAL: COVERED BUTTON JEWERLY (CRAFT STYLISH; SUSAN BEAL)

How easy does it get? Nothing beats quick and fun creations for gift giving. Click TUTORIAL (above) and get going.

SUPER SITE: STAMPING CAFE; KIARA LEE)

You will be delighted when you see the beauties Kiara has waiting for you. Gorgeous, gorgeous.

Click SUPER SITE (above) to see them.

ULTRA SUPER SITE: GAAL CREATIVE (ANN GAAL)

Ann's photography will delight you; Ann's stamped creations will delight you. Ann's blog will really delight you!

Click ULTRA SUPER SITE (above) and prepare to be impressed.

TUTORIAL: PHOTO PUZZLE BLOCKS (PHOTOJOJO)

Photos, collages, stamped images...whatever your little heart desires. One side or all sides...you make the decision.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to create this super-neat gift.

TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES: FALL CREATIONS (PAPER CRAFTS MAGAZINE)

Not too early to start this stuff...good grief, school has already started in some places.

Click TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES (above) to see the great stuff you can create.

VIDEO: PEEK A BOO CARD (JENN TRAVIS)

One terrific card here...and the video shows you how to create it. Click VIDEO (above) to see and learn.

TUTORIAL: BUTTON CARD (PAPER CRAFTER THOUGHTS

Button, button, everyone is using buttons. Stephanie's Halloween card is a fantastic use of buttons...bet you agree!

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what I'm talking about,

FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED IMAGES AND PHOTOS (OLD PHOTO ALBUM; CHRISTINE ANNETTE)

What an incredible collection this is! Beautiful photos and gorgeous vintage images. Too good to be true.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see it all.

RECYCLE: SCRABBLE BOARD PICTURE FRAME (PHOTO JOJO)

Time to hit the thrift store if your Scrabble set is still intact...this idea is too clever not to use.

Click RECYCLE (above) to see how and to check out the neat products offered by this spot.

FREE DIGITAL STAMP: DIGITAL PENCIL TOO; MAURIE J.MANNING)

Here's a cutie for you; click FREE DIGITAL STAMP (above) to grab it.

TUTORIAL/DOWNLOADS: COFFIN BOX (ABOUT; KATE PULLEN)

Scary time is in the not too distant future, and this box is a terrific container for scary treats. Print the template on the back of the paper (consider black paper with a white back)...or print on a ink jet transparency to use as a tracing template.

Click TUTORIAL/DOWNLOADS (above) to start.

TUTORIAL: FUN FOLD CARD (STAMPING MATILDA; GODELIEVE)

Fun it is...and outstanding too. Easy and quick and suitable for all occasions. Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how it's done.

FYI: SIZZIX CREASE PAD (STAMP THINGS)

Wonder how to use these things...? Click FYI (above) to get the answer!

TUTORIAL: ANOTHER USE FOR BABY WIPES (STAMP TIME SOMEWHERE; JEANNA BOHANON)

Clever, clever...try it, you'll like it! Click TUTORIAL (above) to see it.

TUTORIAL: BUTTERFLY PROJECT (LOLLY CHOPS)

Doesn't get much better than this! Easy too. Click TUTORIAL (above) and go to town.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: PRINTABLE GIFT BAG (CRAFT JR._

This bag is slightly different than the usual gift/treat bag...click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to see what that is.

TUTORIAL: CORNHUSK FLOWERS (MARTHA STEWART)

Hang onto those corn husks you rip off the ears before throwing them on the grill. When you get enough, create these beauties.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and get going!

FREE FONTS: FONT SQUIRREL

Font lovers rejoice! All kinds of stuff here that you'll love. Click FREE FONTS (above) to grab 'em.

RECYCLE: PLAYING CARD BOOKLETS (CRAFTY POD; DIANE)

Hopefully you didn't chuck out those decks of playing cards that were missing a card or two. Here's the perfect way to use them for a terrific gift.

Click RECYCLE (above) to see how.

FYI: CHALLENGE LINKS (STAMPIN WHEN I CAN; ALLISON)

Challenge lovers rejoice! Here's as complete a list as you could ever hope for. Allison has done the work...you get to have the fun.

Click FYI to see them all.

TUTORIAL: SNOWGLOBE (JUNIOR SOCIETY)

Christmas creations in August...why not? Time to start the process. Click TUTORIAL (above) to see a fun thing you (and the kids) can create.

VIDEO: ORIGAMI KOI (FLICKER; SIPHO MABONA)

I love this video...it's so neat! Click VIDEO (above) and give it a try.

TUTORIAL: 3D PUNCHED FLOWERS (CORNWALL CRAFTY STAMPER TUTORIALS; ABI BUNDY)

Cute as can be...what a terrific embellishment these little guys are. Easy and quick too. Click TUTORIAL (above) to see the hows.

ULTRA SUPER SITE: MAINLY FLOWERS; JOANNE

Joanne's blog is too good to be true. Everything you need is here: tuts; tips; templates to downloads. If you have any interest in flowers, this blog will be at the top of your fave list. Each visit here is a learning experience.

Click ULTRA SUPER SITE (above) to begin your journey.

TUTORIAL: FLIP FLOP BLING (ART GLITTER BLOG; NANCY WARD)

Yep, it's me tooting my horn again...click TUTORIAL (above) and take a peek at my latest glitteries.

TUTORIALS: BLOGGER TIPS AND TRICKS (MONTANA)

All kinds of neat stuff here for us to use on Blogspot blogs. Have to be honest about it, I haven't the faintest if this stuff works with Typepad or Wordpress...so a pre-test might be best.

Click TUTORIALS (above) to see and learn.

TUTORIAL: SWEET PEA (SOPHIA LANDRY)

Absolutely adorable! You may not have the same punches or dies, but substitutions will be easy. You'll find all kinds of ways to use these cuties.

Click TUTORIAL (above) for the easy tut.

RECYCLE: CANADIAN GARDENING; RIBBON VASE

Old vases never looked so good...AND what a terrific way to use up those bits and pieces of ribbon that have been filling up a drawer or two.

Click RECYCLE (above) and go to town!

TUTORIAL: ROLLED FABRIC ROSE (PORTABELLOPIXIE; SANDI HENDERSON)

Wait til you see these beauties...gorgeous! Easy, peasy, and that's the truth. Click TUTORIAL (above) to learn how.

SUPER SITE: SUGAR BUFFET; KRYSTEN NG

Pretty, pretty stuff here. You'll enjoy your visit. Click SUPER SITE (above) to see it all.

CHALLENGE: 365 CARDS

You'll see beautiful cards here. Take the plunge and be a part of this group. Click CHALLENGE (above) to see how.

RECYCLE: T-SHIRT BAG (MARTHA STEWART)

What a great way to use those old Ts. No cost and quick...wahoo! Click RECYCLE (above) to see how t0 do it.

TUTORIAL: JUMPING BOX (VERWEILEN; JENNY)

Thanks to Jenny's complete drawings and text, this box is created in a snap. Anyone receiving it will be soooo delighted.  Be prepared...this is not your ordinary box.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to begin.

TUTORIAL: POLYMER CLAY 'BROCADE'; (ADRIENNE'S ART GARDEN; ADRIENNE GOODENOUGH)

Grab some clay and go to town. If you don't have a pasta machine, roll the clay smooth and flat in a Big shot, BIGkick or Cuttlebug (if you have one of those!). Adjust the layers of the 'sandwich' to reach the desired thickness.

Click TUTORIAL (ab0ve) to learn how to create these beauties.

TUTORIAL: FORTUNE COOKIES (KIMBERLY CRAWFORD)

What fun! Kimberly also includes a link to fortune cookie sayings, so you can use them for all sorts of occassions.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to begin the fun.

TUTORIAL: HANDBAG (INSPIRATIONAL TECHNIQUES; DONNA)

What a neat bag...for gifts, favors, little girls (big girls?), table decorations...and more. Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how quickly it's created.

FREE DOWNLOADS: EPHEMERA (STAMPINGTON POSTSCRIPT)

Plenty of pages for you to download...perfect for backgrounds and collages, or however you want to use them.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see and print.

FREE DOWNLOADS: POLKA DOT PAPERS (CREATURE COMFORTS; Ez)

Beautiful pastel polka dot papers are there for you when you click FREE DOWNLOADS (above). How sweet is that?

FYI: EMBROIDERY 101 AND BEYOND (VICTORIAL EMBROIDERY AND CRAFTS; MARY SCHLUETER)

This is the ultimate site for embroidery info, facts and tuts. Stick it in your favs so you'll be able to grab it when you need it. Click FYI (above) to see it all.

LEFTOVERS: NOTECARDS (CRAFTING A GREEN WORLD; JACKIE HERNANDEZ)

This also could fall into the Recycle category...odd bits of leftover fabric work just fine. Course, new bits also work, so call it what you want.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what I'm yammering about.

TUTORIAL: TREAT BOX WITH WINDOW: TREASURE OILER DESIGNZ)

This is one easy, cute and so very useful box; it's good knowing how to create it. Click TUTORIAL (above) to learn how.

TUTORIAL: CD FAVOR (METAHPORS; ALLI)

Weddings aren't the only special occasion this would be an appropriate gift...graduations and christenings are a couple that come to mind. When ever it's given, it'll be appreciated.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to learn how to create it.

CHALLENGES LINKS: THE DAILY DARE

You'll keep this blog in your favs if you have any interest in challenges. The challenges for each day are listed with links.

Click CHALLENGES (above) to see them and to get involved.

TUTORIAL: ACCORDIAN FLOWER AND SLIDER (FLUTTERBY ATOMIC BUTTERFLY; KELLY LUNCEFORD)

This is a great tut...anyone who receives this card will be delighted. There's more than a couple of steps, but each one is easy. You'll have fun creating this one.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to begin.

TUTORIAL: POM-POM (BELLA DIA; CASSIE GRIFFIN)

Only tools used to create these-poms are your fingers...how neat is that? Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.