To be fair, I admit this isn’t a NEW freebie, but it totally applies to the direction I’ve been going with the Vintage Labels. Back in 2007 I created a Photoshop action to emulate the effects of Holga/toy cameras, and it’s been a permanent fixture in my PS workspace ever since.  For use with B&W and color photos alike, I hope you guys find it...

Here’s a simple card I whipped up using my new Vintage Labels.  I didn’t have a lot of time, so it really helped to have some pre-embossed cards on hand (DCWV). I began by partially inking with some Ranger Distress Ink (Tattered Rose)… And since my photo turned out horribly wrong, I’ll just have to explain the next step =)  I filled in the...

Here are a few tips I’ve learned to make life a little easier when working with my cupcake wrappers for the Silhouette. Laying out the project: You can fit 2 standard sized cupcake wrappers on a single sheet of US letter sized paper, and *maybe* 3 on A4.  Could one of you lovely crafters across the pond verify this in the comments? Cutting the wrappers: Since...

Thanks for your entries, everyone!  The giveaway is now closed.  Click here to see who won. Just added 9 new designs for the Silhouette ~ more 3D flowers!  Here’s a quick walk through showing one way to take the flat flower shapes and turn them into an eye-popping embellishment.  (Scroll to the bottom for giveaway details) You’ll start off with 9...

3D projects can be a little daunting (for me at least), so I wanted to demonstrate how simple it really is to assemble my Halloween Favor Box. Fresh from the Silhouette. Fold all flaps inward, using the perforations. Tuck the short flaps in first, and put a spot of adhesive on the bottom. I prefer to set something weighted inside and let it dry for a minute. One...

This little dude was actually one of my first designs for the QK Silhouette, but I haven’t had the time to put together a decent tutorial until now … if you can even consider it decent … could my lighting get any worse??    He’s quite a complex paper piecing, requiring several paper changes and runs through the Silhouette.  Now would be a...