When you think Mixed Media you might think lots of layers of paint or product, maybe a bit messy with lots of collage. But Mixed Media can also be clean and simple, it really just means using lots of different … Read More ...
Coloring Dies with Copic Markers for an Anniversary Card
This beautiful Anniversary Card from Nichol Spohr features a lovely bursting bouquet of flowers. Instead of die cutting the images from colored cardstock she die cut them all from white cardstock and used her Copic alcohol markers to color them. … Read More ...
Use Heat Embossing to Create a Metallic Card Panel
Don’t have any metallic cardstock but want the look of shiny metal? Try heat embossing like Rachel did on this sweet card. By rubbing a Clear VersaMark embossing ink pad directly onto cardstock she then poured embossing powder over top … Read More ...
Disney’s Mad Tea Party Ride Inspired Card
If you’re a big Disney fan like me this amazing card from Kara will really make your head spin! She used brand new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn to create a card inspired by the Mad Tea Party Ride!! … Read More ...
Create Cards with the Look of Stained Glass
Laura used new products from Pinkfresh Studio to create 2 stunning cards that have the look of stained glass. Combining popular card making techniques like stenciling, ink blending and hot foiling she’s create card backgrounds that look like stained glass … Read More ...
12 “Quilted” Card Ideas Using Dies
The Concord and 9ths series of Quilt Top Dies create the most amazing quilted designs using cardstock instead of fabric with no sewing needed. The possibilities of designs are endless, you can mix and match the dies, create small designs … Read More ...
Use a Punch to Create a Stitched Border for a Card
Dalis has a quick and clever way to create a stitched border using a scalloped eyelet edge punch. She punched the edge along each long side of a wide strip of paper and since the scallops have small holes in … Read More ...
Strawberry Basket Shaker Card
How “sweet” is this Strawberry Basket Card from Carly? This yummy design has so much movement, not only becuase it’s a shaker card but also because of how she placed her berries. Notice how some are inside the shaker and … Read More ...
Father’s Day BBQ Apron Box Card
This cool 3D apron shaped card/box is perfect to create and give to the grill master for Father’s Day this year. Using dies from Lori Whitlock this box has room to slip in a gift card or small present. You … Read More ...
Pull Tab Hot Air Balloons Card
I’m seeing lots of new hot air balloon stamps lately, it’s becoming a popular trend in card making right now. And why not, possibilities for lots of colorful balloons, fun scenes in the sky and also interactive elements like these … Read More ...
6 Father’s Day Free Digital Stamps
Pipes and ties and mustaches, oh my! If you’re anything like me, Father’s Day sneaks up every single year and suddenly we’re all standing in the card aisle thinking, “Do I really want to pay $9 for something that says … Read More ...
Pink or Blue Background Baby Cards
One of my favorite stamp companies Hello Bluebird has a brand new release with some of the most adorable baby stamps and dies. Christy used some of these new products to create two baby cards, they are exactly the same … Read More ...
Magnolia No-Line Watercolor Card
Emily Midgett used Karin Markers to watercolor these beautiful Magnolia stamps from Altenew. For the metallic frame on the card she used iridescent foiling and decided to add some of those same iridescent colors to her no-line water coloring and … Read More ...
One Layer Frog Card
Who says you can’t get dimension if you’re card only has one layer? You don’t need pops up or layers of paper to get depth on your design. Gaylynn used a stencil to create a starry frame around her cute … Read More ...
3D Spring Scene Shadow Box Card
Shabreez used dies from Tonic Studios to create this amazing 3D Shadow Box Card for Springtime. For a card that can fold flat for mailing this card has lots of depth and dimension. I love her tip of coloring white … Read More ...