From subtle to pastel to bold Yana used this lovely swan stamp from Hero Arts in 3 completely different ways for very different looks. I love seeing the versatility you can get from just one image using various techniques.
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From subtle to pastel to bold Yana used this lovely swan stamp from Hero Arts in 3 completely different ways for very different looks. I love seeing the versatility you can get from just one image using various techniques.
She’s … Read More ...
The pretty pink goes perfectly with the soft brown of the bears on these sweet Valentine cards from Nichol Spohr. I also love how she accented to words with die cuts.
Visit her blog for a video how to.
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Galaxy and space designs are still really popular right now. I love that Laura used a stamp set that wouldn’t be considered a traditional Valentine set to make this fun To the Moon and Back card. Check your stash, you’ve … Read More ...
Using the otter stamp and saying from the super cute new Hey Love stamps from Stampin’ Up I made this sweet Valentine’s Day card. I’ll show you how to use a die cut for a stencils with ink blending to … Read More ...
Are you like me and have piles and piles of 6″x6″ pattern paper packs? I do use them but I have so many I’d like to use more of them 🙂 Kristie found a great way and used a 6×6 … Read More ...
Stephanie created a lovely card with matching framed art to give as a gift for Valentine’s Day or even a wedding or anniversary. She created her pretty rainbow hearts with ink blending and die cutting.
She’s sharing her project tutorials … Read More ...
Foil is so trendy right now that Spellbinders has created a monthly club for foiling. The Glimmer Hot Foil Club sends a Hot Foil Plate and roll of Foil each month that can be used with their Glimmer Hot Foil … Read More ...
Turn About cards are very popular, several companies have their own designs. Used with a template and stamp positioner you can create fun colorful wreaths and all over background patterns. Jennifer McGuire used some new products from Concord and 9th … Read More ...
To color in this lovely Cattleya flower stamp from Altenew Erum didn’t use colored pencils but a writing pencil for her shading instead. The results are lovely!
She’s sharing a her card making process over on the Altenew Blog, click … Read More ...
How sweet is this otter Valentine’s Day card? Laura used a background technique using Distress Ink and Micro Glaze for a cool water effect.
She’s sharing her video tutorial over on the SugarPea Designs blog, click here to watch.
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Using dies and pattern papers Twila created this lovely paper lantern tea light candle holder. She also created a pretty wreath mat to lay under it. (note: be sure to use “flameless candles” in anything made of paper.)
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Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz on line about some brushes used for ink blending and that there was a much less expensive alternative makeup brush that gave similar results. I thought I’d give the dupe brushes a … Read More ...
The brand new Occasions 2018 Catalog from Stampin’ Up is full of wonderful additions to the annual catalog. You’ll find themes like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Easter, Spring and birthday. With clear and cling mounted stamp sets with … Read More ...
These fun kissy lips Valentine cards are super simple to make using pink and red pipe cleaners. A perfect crafts for the kids!
Visit the Martha Stewart site for directions.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, … Read More ...
Pinata designs are really trendy right now. The bright fun colors are perfect for birthdays and parties. Carly created this super cute Pinata Card making her own fringe with colorful tissue paper along with stamps and dies from Pretty Pink … Read More ...