By using stencil plastic or thin acetate you can make your own custom stencils by die cutting them and using the “negative” space. “Solid”, not too detailed dies work best for this idea. Learn more from Heather Nichols on how … Read More ...
Project: Happy Crocodile Card
How happy is this cute Croc? Using stamps, stencils and dies Eloise created this fun crocodile card. Visit her blog for her video tutorial.
-Heather
… Read More ...Tips: Easy Bow for Cards
I know lots of people have trouble tying perfect bows for cards, it’s just not as easy as tying your shoes. If you’re bow challenged Gina K is here to help you with some tips for how to make easy … Read More ...
Project: Make Your Own Epoxy Stickers
Sandy Allnock will show you how to make your own fun glossy epoxy looking stickers using stamps with clear Glossy Accents and adhesive sheets. Visit her blog for all the details.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Mermaid Card with Distress Oxide Inks
Amy Rysavy used Distress Ink in 3 different way on this adorable mermaid card. I love her colorful hair and how Amy flicked water over the ink to remove some color for a cool extra distressed look. Check out her … Read More ...
Card Making Project: Funny Shark Birthday Card
Learn how to use ink blending and stencils for an ocean pattern and add a stamped shark image for this killer birthday card. You’ll find a video tutorial for making this over on the Hero Arts blog.
-Heather
If you … Read More ...
Project: Curved Sided Box
Who wouldn’t love getting a gift in this cool curved sided paper box? You can find detailed scoring and folding directions for making one over on the Splitcoast Stampers site.
-Heather
… Read More ...New Release: Stampin’ Up Catalog 2017
I’m so excited about the brand new Stampin’ Up 2017 catalog! It’s loaded with tons of new stamps, pattern papers, dies, inks, embellishments and more. Inside you’ll find wood, clear and cling stamps for many occasions with themes like … Read More ...
Project: Metallic Floral Wedding Card
What couple wouldn’t love getting this stunning card for their wedding? Nicole Spohr used metallic water colors over top of heat embossed stamped floral images on black cardstock to get this amazing look. She’s got a video tutorial for making … Read More ...
Tip: Die Cut Around Sentiments
Working sentiments onto the front of cards can sometimes be problematic. You don’t want to cover your images so why not work around them by die cutting around them. This neat tip comes from Lizzie Jones over at the Don’t … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Drink Coaster Colored with Oil Base Markers
Sharon Harnist loves stamping drink coasters and has found a new product she’s loving to use to color her tiles, oil based markers. She’s got some tips and a coaster tutorial over on her blog PaperFections, click here to check … Read More ...
Project: Father’s Day Accordion Card
Tell Dad he’s the worlds best this Father’s Day with this awesome Accordion Fold Card. Use stamping and scrapbooking elements to add personalized memories and photos. Visit Close to My Heart for a video tutorial.
-Heather
Looking for more … Read More ...
Technique and Project: Star Wars Card with Water Color Galaxy Background
Yulis has an awesome tutorial water coloring a galaxy background for a fun Star Wars inspired card. Check out her tutorial over on the Magnolia with Heart blog.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Vintage Baby Shower Invitation
This precious vintage style baby shower invite uses stamps, papers and embellishments from Graphic 45. Aneta Matuszewska has a video tutorial showing how to make it along with photo inspiration of stunning baby album over on the Graphic 45 blog, … Read More ...
Tips and Tutorials: Die Cut Felt Animal Cards
Oh my gosh, how cute are these? I love using materials other then paper on my cards. Felt adds a nice look and feel but can be bulky or hard to adhere to cards but Jennifer McGuire has some great … Read More ...