Kathy with the Daily Marker will show you how to get similar coloring results with 3 different coloring mediums. She used Sharpie Markers, Distress Ink Pads and alcohol markers to color the same stamped flower. Showing us we don’t always … Read More ...
Project: Make and Envelope from a Coloring Book Page
Coloring pages are so much fun! But when you’re finished coloring don’t leave them in the book, remove them and use them in projects. Like this stunning envelope that Kristina Werner made from a coloring page. She’s got a tutorial … Read More ...
Technique: No Line Stamping with Water Coloring
This wonderful card looks hand painted but it’s actually a stamped image. Debby from Lime Doodle will show you how to do a “no-line” coloring technique and how to water color your stamped images like a pro. Click here to … Read More ...
Project: Cats on a Fence Card
I love these cute kitties peeking over a fence! You can find a video tutorial over on the Gerda Steiner Stamps blog on how to cut and combine several cat face stamps with wood grain pattern paper for this sweet … Read More ...
Technique: Ice Cream Card with Colored Texture Paste
Texture paste adds some cool dimensions to your cards and I usually see it used over stencils but Stephanie from My Favorite Things has a great idea for using it on top of ice cream dies. Don’t they look good … Read More ...
Project: Quick Monogram Cards
Don’t we all find ourselves needing to send a quick note sometimes? It’s a good idea to always have some cards on hand and monogram note cards are a great way to add a personalized touch. Pam from P.S. I … Read More ...
Project: Secret Box
Here’s a fun way to give a little gift or two. It’s a box with a twist, a Secret Box that has more then one compartment inside. Martha from Trinity Rose Designs has cutting, scoring and assembling directions for make … Read More ...
Project: Easter Card with Dry Brushed Water Color Technique
Learn how to add texture to your water colored stamped images with this dry brush technique from Kristina Werner. She sharing it as part of her water color techniques series over on her blog.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Stamped Paper Doll Puppet Set
How much fun is this paper doll 3-D diorama scene!? Made by re-purposing packaging, covering it in pattern papers and adding stamps of dolls and furniture Jennifer Vanderbeek created this wonderful project. She’s sharing instructions and photos over on the … Read More ...
Techniques: Hello Card made with Gelatos
Add some splatters and splashes of color using Gelato color sticks and water, then apply some simple stamping for a bright and colorful “Hello” card. Visit the Design Memory Crafts blog for instructions.
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique: Foiling Technique with Metal Dies
Here’s a cool way to use your thin metal dies but it doesn’t involve cutting. By using Transfer Gel as a paste over the die cut design you’ve now got a sticky surface to apply foil sheets to. Find out … Read More ...
Project: Bride Book
This stunning bridal book would make the perfect gift for any bride to be. Gabrielle will not only show you how to decorate the cover of the book with stencils but how to also make the entire book itself. Visit … Read More ...
Project: Floral Thank You Card
Stephanie from The Stamps of Life will show you how to make this cheerful floral Thank You card using stamps and dies. Click here to watch her video tutorial.
-Heather
… Read More ...Projects: 7 Paper Crafting Projects Using Vintage Book Pages
I love using old book pages in my paper crafting, from cards to collage they had such a wonderful vintage touch. Somerset Place has 7 different project ideas using book pages, many of them include stamping, as well as loads … Read More ...
Project and Tip: Koi Fish Spinner Card with Circle Dies
I’m loving all the spinner cards that are so popular right now! And you don’t even need a special die to make them, all you need are some concentric circle dies or even punches. Jessica Frost-Ballas will show you how … Read More ...