Designer Jane Allen came up with a super clever idea for this card. She altered a hippo stamp by turning his feet into hands and using those along with the hippo’s head making it so the hippo could peek over … Read More ...
Tip: Make Your Own Pattern Paper with Stencils
Debbi Adams created her own wonderful pattern paper with inks and stencils. The papers are so pretty they don’t need much more then a stamped sentiment added to turn them into beautiful cards. Visit her blog Doodles in My Sketch … Read More ...
Project: Slider Treat Card
This adorable slider card pulls out to move the image, reveal a hidden message and a hidden treat, a small piece of chocolate. You can find complete step by step photo directions for make this fun card (along with other … Read More ...
Projects: 8 Cards with My Favorite Things New Products
Gab a cup of coffee (or tea) , get comfy and check out Vicky Papaioannou’s video for the latest stamp and die cut release from My Favorite Things. She’ll show you how to make EIGHT different amazing cards, all with … Read More ...
Technique: Stained Glass Window Card
By dripping alcohol inks onto glossy cardstock Sue Wilson got a lovely mottled glass look. Then by putting a detailed die cut image over top it looks just like a stained glass window. Find out more about how she made … Read More ...
Project: Dinosaur Water Fall Card
Learn how to make this adorable dinosaur themed water fall card, when the bottom tab is pulled the images flip up. You’ll find complete cut, scoring and folding directions for this fun animated card over on the Stamping Bella blog.… Read More ...
Technique: Color Blended Card Background with Oxide Inks
Mindy Eggan got this beautiful bright card background by blending Distress Ink over top of a stencil. By mixing and blending 3 colors together she was able to get multiple colors from just the 3 inks. Visit her blog Paper … Read More ...
Projects: Christmas in July Stamped Table Decor
It’s Christmas in July, are you starting your holiday projects already? If so here’s a a couple of great stamping ideas for your holiday table. Place cards and matching napkins rings made with an easy paper piecing idea from Kristine … Read More ...
Techniques: Three Different Color Blocked Cards
Laurie Schmidlin has three different ways to add color blocking to your cards. She’ll show you how to use cardstock, stamps and paints for each look. Visit her blog Just Give Me Stamps to watch her video tutorial.
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Technique: Inked and Stenciled Swirl Card Background
Tim Holtz’s new Distress Ink react with water like regular Distress Inks so you can combine different colors and add water for fun color combinations. This card used three blues over top of a swirly stencil for the perfect wave … Read More ...
Project: Under Water Cove Card
Christy added a peek a boo die cut window to the front of a stamped under the sea scene for this fun cove card. I love the inked and water splattered background, perfect for an ocean background. Visit her blog … Read More ...
Project: Sepia Tone Hot Air Balloon Card
The colors and style on this hot air balloon travel themed card make it look so vintage! Learn how to get a sepia tone look on your cards with these coloring and inking tips from Vicky Papaioannou. Visit her blog … Read More ...
Project: Mermaid with Layered Die Cut Sentiment Card
Are you tired of mermaid cards? Nope? Good, neither am I 🙂 Here’s a wonderful under the sea mermaid with an amazing dimensional die cut sentiment from Nichol Spohr. Those new mermaid stamps from Honey Bee are adorable, I think … Read More ...
Technique: Water Color with Coffee
Yup, you read that title right, you can water color your stamped images with coffee!! This technique gives you an amazing vintage sepia tone look. You can learn all about this unique coloring technique over on the Cat’s Pajama’s blog.… Read More ...
Project: Snorkel Pull Tab Card
The cute little snorkeling bear pops up out of the water in this adorable pull tab card. How cute! Learn how to use some fun new stamps from Waffle Flower to make this card. Designer Yainea has a video tutorial … Read More ...