Clipsters are cute paper clip embellishments that are popping up on cards and scrapbook pages. These fun little accents are perfect to make using left over scraps of pattern papers. This easy embellishments are made by cutting or punching out … Read More ...
Tip: Embellishments with a Faux Burlap Look
The rustic look of burlap is really trendy right now and you can achieve a similar look on paper and acrylic accents by using a scarp of burlap to “stamp” the pattern with. The Paper Ink and Smile blog has … Read More ...
Tips: Layering Papers
Do you hoard papers like I do? I have several stashes of scrapbooking paper that I really don’t want to cut up and use on projects because it’s just too pretty to use! Or sometimes I have pattern papers that … Read More ...
Project: Mermaid Card
I love mermaids and anything to do with the ocean! This stunning card from Lyn’s Paper Petunia uses a stencil and Gelatos for the background with a beautiful mermaid stamp from Stampendous. She’s sharing her card making details on her … Read More ...
Projects: 9 Metal Stamping Projects and Inspiration
Stamping on metal is a quite a bit different than stamping on paper but it opens up your crafting to lots of new ideas, techniques and mediums and you can also mix the two ideas. Stampington and Company has gathered … Read More ...
Project: Flap Fold Card
Julie Davison has a step by step tutorial and a video to watch on how to make a fun Flap Fold card. This cute trifold card idea has a hole punched in the center that opens around the focal image … Read More ...
Project: Ocean Shaker Card
This is a great twist on a shaker card, using a food saver pouch and filling it with water glycerin, sequins and glitter Larissa created this fun ocean card. She’s got more info on how to make one over on … Read More ...
Tip: Color Theory
If you make cards, scrapbook, sew clothes or knit everyone who crafts can benefit from at least a basic understanding of color theory. Sometimes if a project looks “off” to you it might be because the colors aren’t working well … Read More ...
Project: Deer Card made with Metallic Pens and Stencils
One of my favorite pends to use are the Wink Of Stella pens, they add a wonderful shimmer of glitter to any card and now they also have the Wink of Luna which adds a metallic shimmer, I need to … Read More ...
Technique: Ocean Wave Background
Using a spackling compound , stamping ink and a stencil you can make a cool water and wave card background. This look pairs perfectly with ocean and sea critter stamps. Find out how to make this background over at Jess … Read More ...
Technique: Ink Smooshing Background
The Lawnscaping Challenge blog is sharing a tutorial on how to make a ink smooshing background for your cards, this technique is perfect for those ocean and sea themed stamp sets, click here to watch the video tutorial.
-Heather
… Read More ...Tips: Alcohol Marker Basics
If you’ve not yet tried alcohol markers to color your stamps you’re missing out on a medium that can add lots of realism, depth and dimension to your stamped images. Yes, they are an investment but they really can take … Read More ...
Project: Christmas In July Card
I know many crafts start early on their holiday creating so many blogs are sharing Christmas in July ideas, like this adorable card from Penny Black stamps, click here for complete instruction on how to make it. I love … Read More ...
Project: Boxed Card Set
The Stampingville blog has a template and directions for making a simple box out of a sheet of cardstock that’s the perfect size to hold a set of cards. Stamp up a matching set of cards, tie with a ribbon … Read More ...
Techniques- Nine Different Ways to Use Water Colors
The Some Odd Girl Stamp blog has 9 different techniques for using watercolors on cards and scrapbook pages. You’ll learn how to color in stamps with them, how to color directly onto stamps with them, how to get cool looks … Read More ...