Wow, what a difference a little doodling can make! Take your die cut cards up a notch by using a white gel pen and thin black marker and adding a few dots and dashes around the edges for a really … Read More ...
Tip: Masking off Stencils
If you have a large pattern stencil you can mask off sections of it and make your own shapes and designs. Just like Amy from Stamp -N- Paradise did. Using a low tack tape like blue painters tap is a … Read More ...
Tip: Wood Burning with Rubber Stamps
Think outside the box (or maybe I should say paper :)) and take your stamping into other crafting areas but using them as a template. For instance stamped images can be sewn over for embroidery designs or used as a … Read More ...
Project: Gnome Shaker Card
Cute little gnomes are popping up in gardens every where and also on cards. Shake up a little fun with this adorable Gnome shaker card filled with colorful sequins. Laura from Card Making is Fun has a video tutorial on … Read More ...
Project: Pet Sympathy Card
Losing a pet is so difficult, it’s losing a member of the family. If someone you know has lost a beloved pet let them know you’re thinking about them with a sweet card like this one from Nicole Magouirk. She’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stamped Soap
There’s so much more you can do with rubber stamps then just stamping them on paper, like how about use them in soap making? Add a fun personalized touch to hand made soap using rubber stamps, Stampington and Company has … Read More ...
Tip: Getting Started with Digital Stamps
Are you a little unsure about digital stamps, wondering how you even purchase them, print them or use them? This helpful video from Jen Young will answer all those questions with a demonstration of purchasing digi stamps from The Greeting … Read More ...
Technique: Summer Beach Scene Card
Theresa will teach you how to make a summer sky for a beach scene card by sponging ink directly onto cardstock and stamping over top with silhouette stamps. She’ll even show you how to add shadows with your markers. Click … Read More ...
Project: Frame Your Stamping
Stamp, heat emboss and add some ink to make a wonderful home decor framed piece of art work using your stamps. Find out more over on the Crafter’s Companion blog.
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique: Inked Embossing Folder
Did you know you can add color to your embossing folders by inking them before embossing? This add a whole new layer to using those folders! Kristine over at Stamping and Scrapping in California will show you how to make … Read More ...
Project: Recycled Coaster Art
Do you have any chipboard coaster laying around, I have a huge stack I use for parties. You can recycle those coasters into art buy die cutting a shaped hole in them, layering them and making a niche’, add some … Read More ...
Project: Vintage Cameo Card and Pin
Die cuts, stencils and embossing plates aren’t just for paper you can also use materials like this metal sheets for stunning results. This beautiful vintage style card is also a gift, the lovely cameo is a pin that can be … Read More ...
Giveaway Reminder: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Card Kits
There’s still a few days left to enter to win 3 recent Stampin’ Up card making kits from Paper Pumpkin. Click here to visit the giveaway post and leave your comment there to be entered to win.
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Technique: 3-D Look with Layering Stamps
The Hero Arts website has a lovely floral card showing how to use variegated their Ombre’ colored ink pads and layering stamps for a look that is almost 3-D! The fact these a clear stamps makes it so easy to … Read More ...
Project: Doggie Training Treat Bag
I usually don’t share many fabric project here on the stamping blog but this adorable no sew pocket actually includes some stamping! If you’re training your puppy carrying around treats to reward them for good behavior is key so why … Read More ...