News, techniques and inspirations
Betty Traciak took a quilting technique and applied it to pattern paper for this pretty mitered frame ornament. Add some stamped images and you’ve got a great embellishment that also works on cards and scrapbook pages too.
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Kerin Sylvester used a large cutting die with an embossing mat to emboss (instead of cut) this card background and colored the sections with Copic markers for a really lovely card. And a great way to get more from your … Read More ...
I adore Mermaids! I’m so happy to see so many great mermaid stamps lately. The Greeting Farm has just released a sweet set of tiny mermaids and also a bottle set that makes fun scenes with them. Their design … Read More ...
This fun Accordion Book Box holds a gift card inside and would make a great gift to give to a teacher or someone heading off to collage. It’s made with a digital die cut set frm Lori Whitlock and designer … Read More ...
Melissa Phillips has a great way to get more from your dies. She used larger background dies as stencils for some pretty inked patterns on her cards.
She’s sharing a tutorial video on this great tip to stretch your die … Read More ...
I’m back with one last look at some of the brand new products from the Stampin’ Up 2018-2019 catalog! Click here if you missed part 1 and here if you missed part 2.
Inside the catalog you’ll find … Read More ...
Transform a simple wooden disc into a stunning piece of custom jewelry with your stamping supplies. Dina Kowal will show you how to paint, stamp and heat emboss on wood to make your own pretty pendants. Visit the Splitcoast Stampers … Read More ...
I already mentioned earlier in the week how I’m still loving the Unicorn trend. So here’s some more unicorns for you, in fact here’s six different wonderful Unicorn color pages, all FREE to download! Grab your colored pencils and click … Read More ...
I love to see two of my favorite things put together, in this case it’s stamping and The Hobbit. Sandy Allnock used the Hobbit Door stamp set from Art Impressions to make this magical Hobbit neighborhood card. She’s got lots … Read More ...
Keep your place in a book or planner with this fun shaker bookmark. You can find direction for making one over on the Sizzix blog.
-Heather
… Read More ...I’m still loving the rainbow and unicorn trend! If you are too check out this awesome interactive pop up slider rainbow and unicorn card by Ardeth. She got a video tutorial using the new Rainbow Slider die from Ellen Hudson … Read More ...
Washes of watercolor make the perfect colorful backgrounds for these cute cat stamps. Using Ecoline brush markers with watercolor paper Eline’s got tips on make this sweet set of cards over on the Marianne Designs blog. (note: you might need … Read More ...
Cactuses (or is it Cacti? :)) are really trendy right now, I’m seeing them on everything including lots of paper crafting products like stickers, papers and stamp sets. Micheals has a quick and easy pop card idea using cactus stickers … Read More ...
This pretty floral card has such a dream ylook. Juli Riedel used ink sprays with her stamps to get a wonderful watercolor look, no brush required! Learn more about her quick and easy faux watercoloring technique over on the Canvas … Read More ...
If you have paper scraps left over from 4th of July cards or scrapbook pages use them in other project like this fun birthday banner. It’s perfect for anyone who has a birthday in July. Find directions on how to … Read More ...
