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The Creative Live blog has directions for using basic shapes carved from pencil erasers to form adorable pinata stamped shapes. They’ll show you how to stamp up some festive Fiesta Napkins for a party. Click here for complete directions.
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I know when I’m working on cards I have my supplies spread out all over my work space (and probably the floor too :)) and it’s easily to loose track of stuff even when it’s right in front of me. … Read More ...
Suzy’s Doodles makes whimsical digital stamp designs in large card front sizes with the trendy look of coloring pages. Currently a set of 12 images is available at Simon Says Stamp and Suzy is sharing a sample made with each … Read More ...
I’ve seen loads of fun spinner card ideas lately but this one is really fantastic in the way it uses the stamped image, stamped twice with the spinner going around over top. What a clever card layout! Find out more … Read More ...
Find out how to use masking, direct to paper inking and stamping techniques for a cool moonscape Halloween card. Isn’t that bat stamp adorable? Directions are over on the Gerda Steiner stamp blog.
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Add a spooky glow to your Halloween cards this year with glow in the dark embossing powder
. Amy from Prairie Paper and Ink will show you how to use this fun embellishment to make any of your Halloween stamps … Read More ...
Get a jump start on holiday and winter cards with this super cute triple easel card. I love all the details and dimensions on this card! You can find directions and a link to a Youtube video over on the … Read More ...
Clear plastic or glass bubble embellishments can add a fun dimension to your cards or scrapbook pages but did you know you can customize them by adding a touch of color to them? Using alcohol inks, like those from Tim … Read More ...
How amazing is this mixed media necklace? It’s made with a buckle, images stamped on metal and colored with alcohol inks and jewelry findings. You can directions over on the Paper Artsy blog.
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It’s time to starting working on Holiday ideas! Fall, Halloween, Winter and Christmas are quickly approaching and Stampin’ Up is ready to help you get started working on your cards, scrapbook pages, treat bags, party decorations, and home decor … Read More ...
Stitch together some die cut cardstock and acetate shapes with sequins in between and you’ve got a really fun shaker card! Find out how to make this balloon shaped shaker card over on the Lime Doodle Designs blog.
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Make lovely cards for fall and winter with this great birch tree die cut. It’s free to download from SVG Cuts. Click here to get the SVG cut file.
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Get the look of metal embellishments on your cards and scrapbook pages by covering die cut shapes with metallic embossing powders. This look is perfect for fall themes! Find complete directions for this technique from Jennifer McGuire.
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Lawn Fawn stamps has recently released some awesome new Halloween stamps, dies and papers. A recent blog post has tons of Halloween and Fall card ideas as well as a video tutorial with complete directions for two cute dog cards, … Read More ...
Take your die cutting a step further by using materials like fabric and felt, it doesn’t always have to be paper. There are some fun dies that work well with fabrics because they have built “cuts” for stitching. Lizzie Jones … Read More ...
