Visit the Unscripted Sketches Blog every Saturday for a wonderful free card sketch along with lots of great samples made using that weeks sketch. April Hall did the wonderful card shown above, here’s April’s Blog for more great cards from … Read More ...
Trend: Kawaii
There is a fun trend coming to the US from Japan termed “kawaii”, pronounced “ka-why-ee”, the simple definition is “cute” and it’s a big trend in clothes, food, toys and even crafts and stamps. This trend borrows alot of influences … Read More ...
Technique Video: Simplicity with Close To My Heart
Visit the Close To My Heart website and watch the great new Art and Soul video which focuses on simplicity and basics. There’s a great technique for making your own background papers with random stamping, how to pick out the
… Read More ... Giveaway: Label Maker
Visit the Label Zone website for some really great tips on using a label makers in your crafting. They are especially great for keeping all your craft supplies organized but you can use them in your crafting as well. I … Read More ...
New Release: Paper Works Stamps
Take a look at the absolutely adorable new stamps from Paper Works. They have two cute lines, Safari Friends and the new Aqua Amigos. Their pre-cut stamps are mounted on EZ Mount so they are ready to use … Read More ...
Inspiration: Stamped Water Bottle
Why carry a plastic water bottle with you when you can carry your own cool stamped water bottle. Show off your own style and help the environment at the same time! Visit Collen Penn’s blog Clever Nesting to see how … Read More ...
Blog and Shop: New Look for Hero Arts
Hero Arts has totally redone their website and blog. Some of the new features include wide screen videos, a new store (with the option to pick up orders at your local store) and the site is now more convenient and … Read More ...
Technique: Make Your Own Stamps From Placemats!
Check out this really clever idea at Mel’s Own Place for turning old rubber placemats into stamps! How cool is that??
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New Release: Papertrey Stamps
Papertrey Ink has just released 7 wonderful new stamp sets. There is a wonderful Nautical themed set, two sets with couches that have cute sayings to go along with them, a lovely floral set, polka dots , a retro … Read More ...
Technique: Stamping and Embossing Metal Sheets
Take a look at these amazing samples from PaperArtsy on how to use their metal sheets and tools. Leandra takes you step by step and explains how she made these great accents by stamping and dry embossing on thin sheets … Read More ...
Contest: Sticker Planet Craft Crate Giveaway
Sticker Planet is looking for customer suggestions, send in your suggestion and you could win a Craft Crate from Fiskars or gift certificates to Sticker Planet. Contest runs from now until July 24th, so send in your idea for a … Read More ...
Freebie: Page Maps for Your Cards!
Are you looking for inspiration for your card layouts? Page Maps offers Card Maps, FREE sketch ideas for your cards as well as their sketches for scrapbook pages. These are really great jumping off points to get your creative … Read More ...
Shop: That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams
Let me share with you yet another wonderful little stamp company on Etsy, That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams. Shelia carries a great selection of clear stamps. I really love this “Shrooms to Grow” set, mushrooms are still really popular! She’s … Read More ...
New Release: Hanna Stamps
Hanna Stamps has just released this touching new Breast Cancer clear stamp set. Design team member Frances Byrne designed this wonderful card, check out her blog for more terrific Hanna Stamps samples.
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Technique: Color Blending with Mineral Spirits
One of my favorite coloring techniques is using colored pencils and blending them with odorless mineral spirits. It gives a really smooth, soft look and makes for wonderful shading, shadowing and blending.
I recommend the Gamsol brand of mineral spirit
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