Journals and planners are really popular right now. And as a paper crafter we’re not limited to the size, style or shapes sold in stores, we can make your own! Gloria Stengel shares how to use chipboard and pattern papers … Read More ...
Elephant Card with No-Line Stamping
This happy little elephant looks like he was hand drawn but he was actually stamped and water colored using the no-line stamping technique. Kristina Werner will show you how to paint and also mask the image to paint the background… Read More ...
Miss You Card using Frame Die Cuts
Eloise Blue used small frames dies to pull together her scene to create this wonderful “Miss You” card. It’s perfect for someone moving away, leaving for school or changing jobs. She’ll show you how she used new products from Lawn … Read More ...
Front Fold Flap Card
Tina Zinck has a tutorial for using circle dies to create a fun Front Flap Fold card with an image or a sentiment is inside the card behind an open window. Visit her blog The Serene Stamper for project directions.… Read More ...
Gate Fold and Wrap Cards with New Penny Black Dies
Penny Black has recently released some gorgeous new dies that are perfect for adding detailed cuts to the edges of cards and they also make wonderful gate-fold/ wrap style cards too. Jill Foster has both a blog post and a … Read More ...
Dog Shaped Card
Laura made this adorable dog shaped card with new dies from W Plus 9. Instead of adhering the dog to a card front she partially die cut the back panel for a fun shaped card. The stitching lines could be … Read More ...
Tips for using Mini Ink Pad Cubes
Mini ink pad cubes are a great way to try new ink colors or brands without investing in a large pad, they take up less storage space and there are lots of cool stamping technique you can do with them. … Read More ...
Making Card Backgrounds with Postmark Stamps
Saying Bon Voyage? A combination of postmark stamps makes the perfect background for a travel, vacation or moving card. The Darkroom Door blog has several different fun card ideas using postmarks for the background. Click here for project directions.
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Project: Mixed Media Arch Card
This stunning 3D Arch shaped card from Shelley Hickox combines dies from Sizzix and products from Tim Holtz. This isn’t just a card, this is art that the recipient will be proud to display on a desk or shelf for … Read More ...
Project: Vellum Floral Patterned Card
Sandy Allnock has a great tip for stamping an all over pattern on your card using vellum using a stamp positioner. She also talks about coloring with pencils on vellum, making a thin knot and how to hide the adhesive… Read More ...
Tip: Floral Sympathy Card with Masking Technique
If you want to combine stamped images and a sentiment without adding lots of layers or bulk to your card try a simple masking technique. Using post it notes to cover the center section of her card , stamping flowers … Read More ...
Project: Tri-Fold Baby Card
This adorable tri-fold baby card will thrill any parent to be. Find a video tutorial on making one over on the Your Next Stamp blog.
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Technique: Dimensional Sentiments Cards
These wonderful card from Jennifer McGuire combine the main stamp and the sentiment together on the same layers for a really unique look. And like with most of her ideas Jennifer has many different techniques and ways to use this … Read More ...
Technique: Marbled Stamps
These colorful cards have a lot of impact but are made with an easy technique. By using her finger wrapped in plastic wrap Heather inked up her stamps with different inks in the same color family and got a fun … Read More ...
Technique: Dahlia Card with White Instead of Black Stamped Outline
Instead of using a black outline for this lovely Dahlia floral card Effie used white embossing powder to stamp the images and colored them with water colors for a pretty soft look. You can find a video tutorial for this … Read More ...