The Pokemon Go craze is in full swing! If your new to Pokemon or if you grew up playing it here’s the perfect super fun invite card for your next party, shaped like a Pokeball. The Made by Marzipan blog … Read More ...
Review: Stampin’ Up Thoughtful Branches August Stamp and Die Special Release
For the month of August Stampin’ Up has an exclusive stamp set with coordinating dies called Thoughtful Branches and it’s available only from August 2nd through the 31st.
I’m really excited to bring you a look at this special … Read More ...
Review and Giveaway: Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
Today I’m super excited to bring you a look at the new Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine. This machine works with emboss folders and any style of die but it’s specialty is powerful pressure. Using Contour Steel … Read More ...
Project: Minecraft Creeper Card
Know someone who loves to play Minecraft? Here’s an awesome Creeper birthday card! Emily Leiphart designed it using pixelated die cuts and it even has a light up feature! Visit her blog Art From the Heart for her tutorial.
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Technique: Multi Colored Heat Embossed Card Background
There are so many things you can do with really large stamps and Laurel Beard has a terrific idea on how to add several different colors of embossing powders to a large background stamp for a cool card background. So … Read More ...
Project: Fairy Frame Box
What a bright and colorful project! Jenelle Stollfus used a fun chipboard frame box as a base and filled it with an adorable stamped scene of a funky fairy and her house. Find her project directions over on her blog … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Mermaid Wall Art
Add a touch of fun and whimsy to your walls with cute framed mermaid wall art. Kristina Werner used adorable mermaid stamps from The Greeting Farm, stamping them in a light colored ink and coloring them in with Distress Ink … Read More ...
Project: Bunny Balloon Baby Pop Up Card
Bunnies and balloons and babies, oh my! Karen Burniston combines lots of cute dies like a bunny, balloon, clouds and a pop up for this adorable baby card. I love how she dry embossed the card background. Find out how … Read More ...
Project: 3D Butterfly Frame
This amazing piece of mixed media art was designed by Gemma Hynes. She painted a plain deep photo frame and added layers of stamped pillars, die cut swirls and 3d butterfly stamped onto cardstock and acetate. You can find her … Read More ...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for July
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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 … Read More ...
Project: Super Hero Cuffs
Recycle plain old paper towel rolls into fun play time super hero cuffs. Add paint and rubber stamps for a fun summer day crafting project. Find out more over on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Gopher Pop Up Easel Card
This adorable gopher is popping up to say Hi in this cute easel card. Using stamps from Gerda Steiner Designs Emily Cupely will show you how to die cut, score, fold and stamp up this fun card. Click here for … Read More ...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Colored Pencils and Gamsol
Give your next stamped card a soft look. By using a product called Gamsol (which is an odorless mineral spirit) you can blend your colored pencils for a lovely softer look. Hop on over to the W Plus 9 blog … Read More ...
Freebie: On-Line Stamping Magazine from Whimsy
The second issue of Whimsy Inspired Magazine is now on-line to read for free. It’s chocked full of card ideas. projects and tutorials using stamps from Whimsy. Note: You will need an ISSUU account to read it but it’s free … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Butterfly Tote Bag
Turn a plain canvas tote bag into a stunning work of art you’ll be proud to carry around. Using stamps, ink pads, ink sprays, dies and stencils Neva Cole will show you how to make your own customized carrying bag. … Read More ...