Photo Tutorials that I have written
- Ink Distressing (written for the DeNami Design blog)
- Tying Multi-Loop Twine Bows (written for Yvonne Yam's Do More With Less blog)
- Watercolor Painting with Dye Inks (written for the DeNami Design blog)
- Coloring with Colored Pencils and Blending with Odorless Mineral Spirits (written for the DeNami Design blog)--also known as the "Gamsol Magic" technique
- Dryer Sheet Flower tutorial (written for the Splitcoaststampers resources page)
- Fabric Flower tutorial (written for the DeNami Design blog)
- Gathered Ribbon Flower tutorial (written for the DeNami Design blog)
- Decorated Glass Magnets tutorial (written for the DeNami Design blog)
- Stamp-a-ma-jig tutorial (written for the Confessions of a DeNami Addict blog)
- Washi Tape Pleated Frame tutorial (written for the DeNami Design blog)
- Coloring DeNami Chickies with Copic Markers tutorial (written for the DeNami Design blog)
- Decorated Pencil Topper tutorial (written for the DeNami Design blog)
- Thanksgiving Napkin Rings tutorial (written for the DeNami Design blog)
Free Printable Resources from my blog
- Free printable template for Petal Box, super for packaging truffles! (Click HERE for direct link to PDF)
- Free printable vintage button card
Links to Great Handmade Flower Tutorials
- Wired Fabric Rolled Roses (October Afternoon)
- Washi Tape flowers (Cathe Holden)
- Rolled Flowers from Border Punches
- Gluber Flowers (Cosmo Cricket)
- Firework Flowers (October Afternoon)
- Stitched Ribbon Flower tutorial (Scrapbook & Cards Today)
- Kusudama Origami Flowers
- Fabric Flowers (CARDS Mag)
- Zipper Flowers (Maya Road)
- Wilted Ribbon Flowers
- Twisted Ribbon Rose
- Video: Spiral Rosettes from paper, ribbon, or felt (Ashley C. Newell)
- 3D Florals (October Afternoon)
- Folded Circle Paper Flowers (October Afternoon)
- Crumpled Paper Flowers (like carnations)
- Paper Lollipop Flowers
- Recycling Mulberry Paper Flowers into Tea Roses
- Mini Roses
- Handmade Paper Roses
Links to Great Ways with Ribbon
- Peg Bows
- Bow Easy
- Wilted Ribbon Flowers
- Twisted Ribbon Rose
- Stitched Ribbon Flower tutorial (Scrapbook & Cards Today)
- Ruffled Ribbon Border
- PomPom Bows (great for wreaths or big gift boxes)
Links to Great Ways with Washi Tape
- Washi Tape flowers (Cathe Holden)
- Washi tape flowers (PC Connection)
- great card layout using washi tape
- Make your own Decorative Tape
- Ideas for using washi tape
Links to Other Great Embellishments
- Twine Candies
- Baker's Twine Grass
- Tassels
- Pleated Paper Rosettes/Medallions
- Paper Airplanes (October Afternoon)
- Making Pinwheels
- Making Paper Gift Bows with Double-Sided Patterned Paper
- Punch Pumpkins
- Paper toppers for gift boxes
Links to Great Cool Techniques
Links to Fun 3D Projects
- Super cute snack-size treat holders
- Mini Notebook Paper Sack
- Gift Card Holders
- 3D packaging templates
- DIY Folded Treat Boxes
- Triangle Treat Boxes
- Nugget Boxes
- Magnet Gift Set
- Spiffy Scissors
- Mini Baskets
- Mini Pocket Album
- Coffee Cup Cozies (from paper OR fabric)
- Adorable treat bags
Links to Mini Albums to Drool Over
- Emily Niehaus: baby chipboard mini album
- Mona Pendleton: travel clear mini album
- Ashley C. Newell: vacation mini album (uses mini glassine bags)
Links to Awesome Ideas for Cookie and Treat Packaging
- Pretty cookie packaging ideas
- Martha Stewart Holiday Gift Boxes
- Cookie swap and shipping packaging
- Upcycled plastic clamshell box
Links to Great Digital Papers, Elements, and Stamps
Miscellaneous Helpful Links
How to Tie a Decorative Long Single Strand Plait