Direct to paper inking is applying ink directly from the inkpad onto your paper.

Tips and Ideas:
Edging: Hold the paper in one hand and the ink pad in the other. Run the ink along the edge of the paper.
Peaks & valleys: Crumple your paper, then smooth it out (sanding is optional). Skim the paper with an [...]

Filled Bead Pens
Looking for a quick and easy gift? These pens are perfect!
Materials:

Pentel RSVP pen
Microbeads
Scrap paper
Small spoon
 Tape

Directions:

Unscrew the cap from the pen (The cap that holds the ink in).
If the ink came out, put it back into the pen before filling.
Measure ¼ to 3/8 tsp of microbeads.
Tape the writing end in place because the ink will move [...]

This week’s technique hits close to home for me, as my Mother In Law passed away suddenly last week and my Father In-Law is battling Terminal Cancer.
Gathering Your Family History
Scrapbooking is not just a hobby. It’s about preserving our family history and trying to collect as much past history as we can to preserve it. [...]

· Store your markers flat, so the ink stays in contact with the tip better.
This is especially helpful when are getting a little lower on ink in the
marker. Also this allows you to see what colors of markers you have
easily. Wrap the almost-dry markers with a piece of masking tape to let
you know they’re just [...]

If you have been stamping or scrapbooking for any time at all, you are bound to have a box, folder or drawer full of paper scraps that you just couldn’t make yourself throw away. Well, get out your stash and try some of these great ideas.
Weaving
This is a great way to use all those long, [...]