Stencils are so versatile, there are so many ways to use but did you know you can emboss with them? By using your die cutting machine and an embossing pad you can create texture on your paper with your stencils … Read More ...
Projects: Thanksgiving Shaker Cards and Gift Bags
Get ready to set your fall table with these pretty autumn projects. Lindsay aka The Frugal Crafter has some fun Thanksgiving ideas over on her website. She’ll show you how to make some fun fall leaf shaker cards with matching … Read More ...
Project: Halloween Journal Page
This wonderful journaling page reminds me of something out of a Hogwarts class room in Harry Potter! Using stencils and stamps Mona Leonard put together this spooky mixed media Halloween page. Find out more over on the Kat Scrapiness blog.… Read More ...
Project: Holiday Leaf Card
I love the combination of elegant gold embossing with the loose look of water color on this lovely card by Debby. I also love she used a leaf stamp but turned it into Christmas with the color selections and sentiment. … Read More ...
Inspiration: Fall Banner Wall Hanging
Add some fall decor to your home with a DIY wall hanging. Gather Up some of your fall papers, embellishments and stickers, die cut some large letters and put together a fun Fall themed banner. The Pebble’s paper blog has … Read More ...
Project: Fall Tag with Embossed Accents
Make your own metallic embellishments by stamping onto layers heated embossing powder. You can find directions for making this lovely fall leaves tag by Laurence over on the WOW! Embossing Powder blog.
-Heather
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Download: Spider Web Die Cut
Still working on Halloween projects? Here’s a FREE SVG die cut download to help you finish up those treat bags, party decor or cards. It’s a spooky spider web that you can get from SVG Cuts to use with your … Read More ...
Giveaway and Review: Paper Pumpkin Kit for Oct 2017
If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up.… Read More ...
Project: Sunflower Card with Layered Stamping
Layering stamps are so popular right now, they give a wonderful realistic look and there’s no need to color them in, just use different ink colors. May has some tips for making a lovely sunflower card with some layering stamps … Read More ...
Project: Slug Get Well Card
Is it strange to say a slug is cute? Well, I think this one is adorable! And I love the little woodland scene he’s in too. This card was made with new stamps and dies from Essentials by Ellen using … Read More ...
Tip: Thank You Critter Card with Partial Die Cutting
Kelley has a cool Honey Bee die cutting trick, she partially die cut this cute woodland critters stamp and then also die cut a frame around them for this sweet Thank You Card. She’ll show you how this die cutting … Read More ...
Project: Halloween Treat Bags with Scrapbooking Supplies
If you’re pressed for time this Halloween and don’t have time to stamp and color a bunch of images try using pre-colored paper crafting and scapbooking items like die cuts, stickers and pattern papers. Use them with small colorful bags … Read More ...
Project: Flat Halloween Shaker Card with Fuse Tool
If you want to make a shaker card but you don’t want all the bulk try using the Fuse Tool. You can use it to seal some sequins inside a plastic pouch for a flatter shaker card. Amy R. … Read More ...
Project: Autumn Tree Card with Layered Stamping and Heat Embossing
Yana Smakula designed this lovely Fall Tree card using a layering stamp set from Hero Arts. She’ll give you some tips for using a stamping tool to layer the leaves stamps along with color suggestions. But my favorite part of … Read More ...
Project: Light Up Halloween Treat Box
Take you treat boxes to the next level this Halloween by having them glow and light up. Eiko will show you step by step how to install Chibitroinic lights inside a Haunted House treat box die from Lawn Fawn to … Read More ...