Generational stamping is a simple technique that allows you to get lighter, softer colors just by stamping again and again without re-inking your stamp. It’s an easy (and cheap :)) way to get more colors from your inks! Find a … Read More ...
Inspiration: Stamped Ocean Themed Canvases
Combining stamps from JustRite, pattern paper and die cuts Barbara Schram created these stunning ocean inspired canvases. Visit her blog Explore, Dream, Discover for more pics and info.
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Technique: Glitter Background for Cards
Wendy Price has a sparkly tutorial for adding a gitter background to your cards. This look is perfect to go with mermaid or fairy stamps! Visit Paper Craft Planet for directions.
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New Release: Printworks Stamps
I recently “re-discovered” a stamp company I used to love years ago called Printworks. I’m happy to see they still offer loads lovely stamped images. Their latest release is all about flowers and sentiments, perfect for Mother’s Day or Spring … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Bobby Pin
Valerie Wilson shares how she added a stamped image onto a large faux flower and attached it to a bobby pin for a fun and funky hair accessory.
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Project: Round Shaped Card
Why not step outside the box from boring square cards and make shaped cards?! Shari Carroll with Hero Arts has a wonderful video showing how to combine shapes cut on a Silhouette die cutting machine (one of my personal favorite … Read More ...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Pretty Stick Pin Embellishments
The stick pin accents on this card are so pretty and delicate looking, I love them! Candice over at the There She Goes blog shows how quick and easy it is to make your own trendy stick pin embellishments for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Exploding Card
The Pixie Cottage blog has a tutorial from Sharon of Cards N Greetings for making a fun exploding card. Her’s is wedding themed but you could use this interesting design idea for any theme!
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Freebie: Fairy Digital Stamp
Sweet Stamping Treats has a lovely Violet Fairy free digital stamp to download. Please note it’s only free for this month, so hurry and grab it!
Edit: No link, sorry folks looks like this site no longer exists.
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Project: Stamped Dry Erase Board
Leslie Turner of Love To Scrap shows how she turned a plain acrylic picture frame into a great dry erase board with a fun stamped image inside. Click here for instructions.
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Freebie and Project: Spring Banner
All That Scraps has a free printable banner to download and directions for adding some sweet spring stamped images for a pretty decoration for your home.
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Product Info: Bowdabra
For those that just still can’t get the hang of tying as perfect bow by hand there are several tools on the market to give you an extra hand 🙂 One is the Bowdabra. Their blog shares many different … Read More ...
Tutorial: DIY Washi Tape
Morgan from Binks and Bubble has a cool tutorial for using masking tape to make your own faux washi / paper tape. I love the mustache stamp she used, so trendy right now!
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Inspiration: Alice In Wonderland Stamped Assemblage
I adore all things Alice in Wonderland and this amazing tea-cup assemblage is just simply wonderful! This stamped mixed media piece from Vicki Chrisman just blows me away! Find more info and more pics over on her blog This Art … Read More ...
Project: Angry Birds Card
OMG, how cute and clever is this card!? Stampin with Niki has step by step directions for turning simple punched shapes into Angry Birds. Love it!
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