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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 ...
Doesn’t Janet’s amazing floral card look like a quilt? She called this card a Floral Fancy Fold and is it so floral and so fancy with several scored and folded panels, some that tuck behind, held in place by the … Read More ...
Charlene’s wonderful card has two fabulous Summery drinks that used techniques that give the glasses a realistic look. She die cut them from colored cardstocks and then added darker inking along the edges for dimension, used white gel pen for … Read More ...
Who wouldn’t love to receive this stunning floral card in the mail for their birthday!? Yana’s beautiful design is a tri fold with extra flaps, folds and opening for a unique interactive experience. The front of the card has a … Read More ...
Faux postage has been very popular in card making and paper crafting recently with lots of stamps, dies and papers that help you create faux postcards, postage stamps and cancelations for fun designs that work with a variety of styles … Read More ...
This tote-ally lovely card from Mindy combines two different die sets, one is a floral set and the other is a fun large tote that she filled with the flowers. I love the pink and coral color combo, it works … Read More ...
If you’re a dog lover — and let’s be honest, most crafters are — Labradoodles are hard to resist. All that fluffy, curly fur, the permanently happy face, and that gentle, goofy personality… they make the perfect subject for handmade … Read More ...
It’s Christmas in July and it’s time for all of us card makers to get started early making all those cards for the Holidays! To help you get going here’s a collection of 55 different Christmas, Winter and Holiday digital … Read More ...
Since many of us card makers participate in Christmas in July and get a head start on making our Holiday cards I wanted to share some inspiration this week to get you excited and creating early. This amazing interactive card … Read More ...