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If you have ever bought a beautiful sticker book and then felt slightly guilty about actually using the stickers, this article is your official permission slip.
Stickers are made to be peeled. Journals are made to become wonderfully lumpy. And … Read More ...
Melissa’s stunning Autumn card starts with a stamped and stenciled background on a kraft cardstock base. In the center is her stamped and die cut sentiment on a circle with a wreath of die cut leaves peeking out. There’s also … Read More ...
This darling Halloween card features a witchy bunny and wizardly cat casting up some spells using Kraft cardstock to stamp and color on. Light to medium tan cardstock is often called Kraft colored but can go by different names with … Read More ...
It’s time to start crafting for Halloween and this week I’m focusing on Witches, one of my personal favorite Halloween icons! One thing I love about them is they can be evil, creepy, sweet or funny so they work with … Read More ...
If there’s one thing that signals the cosy crafting season has officially arrived, it’s pumpkin spice everything. The mugs come out, the jumpers get layered, and suddenly the craft table feels extra inviting. That’s exactly the mood behind this free … Read More ...
I love the juxtaposition of the dark and spooky background and the cute happy witch dressed in bright blue on this darling card from Deborah! The witch is stamped and colored with alcohol based markers and placed on a pre-printed … Read More ...
I love creating shaker cards, those fun interactive designs that have spaces for sequins, beads or anything tiny that will move and shake inside the design. It used to be we used layers of foam tape, topped with clear acetate … Read More ...
This beautiful card design from Miss Mandee has Art Nouveau influence with a detailed floral frame and background with a bold lacy dragonfly in the center. You can download this lovely SVG cut file that also includes an envelope sized … Read More ...
Layering stencils have taken stenciling to the next level with the ability to created detailed scenes and patterns. This stunning card looks like it was water colored but is actually stenciled with shades of blues, greens and yellow ink pads. … Read More ...
I know everyone loves beautiful butterflies but personally I love moths more! So I really relate to one of the new stamp sets released from Lawn Fawn called “I Like Cute Moths”! Moths are just as lovely as butterflies with … Read More ...
Celestial designs have been popular for awhile, you’ll find this trendy imagery on everything from clothing to tattoos and of course crafting products and projects as well. If you’re into suns, stars, moons, constellations and Zodiac signs then you’re going … Read More ...
Justin combined the bright colors of Summer with cute spooky stamps for his darling Summerween card. He used OLO Markers to color the stamps and Catherine Pooler ink pads to ink blend the different backgrounds behind each section of the … Read More ...
If you love creating handmade cards with a clean, classic look, this set of free printable gingham backgrounds is the perfect addition to your craft stash. Gingham is one of those timeless patterns that works for absolutely every type of … Read More ...
Creating beautiful tablescapes in real life has been trendy for awhile, if you’re hosting a big event, special occasion or a party you might have worked hard to design an amazing table yourself. This trend has now made its way … Read More ...
No-line coloring is one of the most popular cardmaking techniques because it creates a soft, hand-painted look without harsh outlines. Traditionally, this technique is done with pale ink and rubber stamps — but digital stamps make it even easier because … Read More ...