Gina K is getting ready to release two cool new templates with coordinating stamps to be used with a stamp positioner to help you stamp out amazing wreath shapes. Jennifer McGuire got to try them out and she’s made some … Read More ...
Tutorial: How to Carve Your Own Custom Stamps
Have you ever tried making your own custom stamps? With a few simple printmaking tools you can make something totally unique and add your own personal touch to cards, notebooks and even create your own gift wrap.
Emma over at … Read More ...
Tip: Adding Multiple Colors to Solid Stamps
Penny Black stamps has recently released a gorgeous new line of Brushstroke Floral Stamps. These solid stamps can be inked in one color but really come to life when stamped with multiple colors. This idea might seem a little intimidating … Read More ...
Project: Sticky Note Holders
These sticky note holders are too adorable, they hold shut with a magnet and even have a place to hold a pen! How cute! These were made by Marcia aka The Frolicking Fairy using cardstock, a scoring board and … Read More ...
Technique: Watercolored Die Cuts
I’ve been seeing a cool trend with die cutting lately of applying color to white cardstock and die cutting the images instead of die cutting colored cardstock. Doing this allows you to customize your colors as well as get more … Read More ...
Congrats goes to……
“Jackiepos”, she’s the winner of this months Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!
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Techniques: Three Cards with Magical Backgrounds
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 ...