I love anything with a fantasy feel, fairies, unicorns, etc. so these wonderful cards really caught my eye. Lindsay aka The Frugal Crafter shares these three magical, mystical cards with amazing backgrounds on her blog. She’ll show you how to … Read More ...
Tip: Using Pastels on Coloring Pages
I love to color in coloring books but for some reason I tend to just stick to my Prisma colored pencils and forget about all the other great coloring mediums I have to use. Erin from Simple Art for Adults … Read More ...
Project: Easter Bunny Slider Card
How cute is this Easter Bunny in his egg shaped car zooming around on this card?! You can find step by step directions for making this adorable slider card over on the Taylored Expressions blog.
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Technique: Coloring with Ink Pads and a Blender Pen
If you’re not familiar with a Bender Pen they are a pretty handy item to have in your stamping stash. It’s like a colorless marker that you can use to blend together colored markers but you can also use them … Read More ...
Download: Inspirational Lion Coloring Page
This inspiring coloring page with a lion with the word “courage” makes me think of Gryffindor and Harry Potter. It’s a page from Dover Publications Bliss Inspirations Coloring Book and it’s free to download, you can get it by clicking … Read More ...
Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kit Special!
Been thinking about signing up for the Paper Pumpkin monthly kit? Now would be the perfect time. They’re celebrating their 5th anniversary but you get the present! Sign up by March 10th and you’ll receive a FREE gift in a … Read More ...
Tutorials: Six Easter and Spring Card Projects + Inspiration
I’m so ready for Spring! I love the flowers, the weather, bunnies and of course Easter candy 🙂 So I’m excited to see all the new Spring and Easter stamp designs coming out this time of year! And as usual … Read More ...
Giveaway and Review: Paper Pumpkin Kit for February 2018
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 to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up.… Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Birthday Crown
Using a variety of mediums like paint, stamps, glitter, ribbon and glaze a plain chipboard crown shape was transformed into a magical piece sure to make anyone feel like a queen on their birthday. You can find a video tutorial … Read More ...
Technique: Stamping with Liquid Water Colors
Watercoloring has been a very popular trend in stamping lately and while most of us are probably used to seeing watercolors in a pan form or as a pencil Hero Arts has just released Liquid Watercolors. They come in a … Read More ...
Technique: Alcohol Ink Rainbow Card Background
Rainbows make me think of rain and warmer weather and Spring, which just can’t get here fast enough! 🙂 Learn how to create a vibrant rainbow card background using alcohol inks, perfect for Spring and Easter cards, over on the … Read More ...
Technique: Water Coloring with Tombow Markers
Water coloring is super on trend right in stamping right now. And there are many techniques and products that you can use to water color, each one working a little differently and giving different looks and effects. Most water based … Read More ...
Technique: Water Colored Die Cut Flowers
Robin Tharaldson totally transformed these flowers that she die cut from just plain white cardstock using water colors. They look so realistic and have so much dimension. The white lacy die cut on the background and black water color splatter … Read More ...
Project: Interlocking Paper Boxes
If you need a small box for treats or a gift these little cuties made from pattern paper are perfect. They are interlocking so no glue is needed and they only use a 12″x12″ or 6″x6″ piece of patterned paper … Read More ...
Project: Star Effects Card
How cool is this Star Effects card? It stands up like an easel to make an awesome display but folds flat for mailing. It makes the perfect birthday card but can see this fun card style used for any type … Read More ...