If you’ve got a Scan and Cut electronic die cut machine then you can make your very own custom stamps! The Balzer Designs blog will show you how to use the machine to cut stamp material, with tips on how … Read More ...
Freebie: Spring Coloring Page
Yippee, Spring is finally here! To celebrate you can download this lovely free coloring page designed by Tammy Tutterow. Visit here blog to download the full page.
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Project and Freebies: Altered Mini Altoid Tin Suitcase
Believe it or not this adorable little suitcase started life as an metal Altoids Tin! The Graphics Fairy blog has complete directions on how to apply foam, paint, paper, inks and images to an empty mints tin for a fun … Read More ...
Project: Paper Purse Card Holder Gift Set
Viki Wizniuk designed this wonderful paper purse with matching card set using a tutorial from Crafty Hallett. She’s listing the supplies she used. lots of photos and a link to the original project instructions over on her blog Wizard’s Hangout.… Read More ...
Project: Duck Card with Inked Background
The Gerda Steiner Designs blog has directions on how to mask, ink and stamp up this adorable duck card. I love the sentiment die cut right out of the scene! Click here for directions.
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Project: Puppy Tri-Fold Card with Stamps and Stencils
How cute is this puppy dog tri-fold card? Emily Cupley made it using stamps and stencils and a cloud die cut for the top edge. She’ll teach you how to water color you stamped images using Distress Ink pads, make … Read More ...
Project: Recycled Puzzle Piece Magnets
Got some old puzzles that have lost some pieces? What can you do with the left overs? How about recycle them into some cool paper craft projects. Neva Cole covered some old puzzle pieces in paint and added stamped words … Read More ...
Card Making Technique: Water Color Splash
Amy Rysavy designed this cool and colorful card using lots a splashes of water color over an embossed stamped image. She’s got a video tutorial for this technique over on her blog Prairie Ink and Paper, click here to watch.… Read More ...
Project: Spring Shadow Box Card
Learn how to make this lovely shadow box card for Spring designed by Lisa Silver. She used die cuts, heat embossing with stamps and water coloring techniques. Visit the Card Maker blog for directions.
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Project: Beginning Card Making
If you’re new or curious about learning to stamp and make your own cards check out this post from P.S. I Love You Scrapbooking. It’s got the basic supplies needed, some tips and directions for making a pretty butterfly card, … Read More ...
Product Review: Shine On Paper from Stampin’ Up
Foiling and metallic designs on paper is super hot right now so the Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up is right on trend! The paper set includes 12 sheets of 12″x 12″ paper with 2 each of … Read More ...
Tips: Foiling with Adhesives
Foiling is a popular way to add some terrific metallic shimmer and shine to any paper crafting project. There are machines, adhesives and foil sheets that can help you get this trendy look. Tombo has some great ideas for using … Read More ...
Congrats……….
Denise Bryant, you’re the winner of this months Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway! Please respond to my e-mail.
Thanks to all who entered, check back next month for another monthly Paper Pumpkin giveaway!
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Template: Slider Card
How cute is this train sliding card? Perfect for a baby card! Marianne Designs has a template on how to cut, score and fold to make your own slider card. Add whatever stamps or die cuts that would look fun … Read More ...
Tip: Sewing Over Stamped Images
If you know how to make simple stitches and french knots you can add some amazing accents to your stamped images. This wonderful mixed media project was made by stamping and painting on canvas and then adding some easy sewing … Read More ...