Are you using a stamp set in the same way each and every time you use it? Try mixing it up, use the same stamps as a background, as your focal images or mixed with die cuts. Heather Nicols from … Read More ...
Project: Masculine Pop Up Card
It’s hip to be square! Here’s a cool card with a square pop up that also folds flat so you can mail it. Jillian Vance will show you how to stamp, score and fold this neat card design that has … Read More ...
Project: Lunch Box Notes
Slip a yummy little reminder that you are thinking about them into someone lunch with a cute little single sided stamped note card. Jess Crafts has a video tutorial showing how to use watercolor pencils to color up some notes. … Read More ...
Tip: Quick Card Background
Need a colorful but quick and easy background for your cards? Try inking up a clear acrylic block (without a stamp attached) with different colored ink pads, spritz with a little water and then stamp it out. Voila, you’ve got … Read More ...
Technique: Making Temporary Tattoos with Stamps
Take your stamps off the paper and put them on your arm or your kids arms with temporary tattoos. This fun and easy project is something the kids will enjoy helping with and then showing off. Find directions over on … Read More ...
Tip: Masking off Stencils
If you have a large pattern stencil you can mask off sections of it and make your own shapes and designs. Just like Amy from Stamp -N- Paradise did. Using a low tack tape like blue painters tap is a … Read More ...
Tip: Wood Burning with Rubber Stamps
Think outside the box (or maybe I should say paper :)) and take your stamping into other crafting areas but using them as a template. For instance stamped images can be sewn over for embroidery designs or used as a … Read More ...
Project: Gnome Shaker Card
Cute little gnomes are popping up in gardens every where and also on cards. Shake up a little fun with this adorable Gnome shaker card filled with colorful sequins. Laura from Card Making is Fun has a video tutorial on … Read More ...
Project: Pet Sympathy Card
Losing a pet is so difficult, it’s losing a member of the family. If someone you know has lost a beloved pet let them know you’re thinking about them with a sweet card like this one from Nicole Magouirk. She’s … Read More ...
Technique: Summer Beach Scene Card
Theresa will teach you how to make a summer sky for a beach scene card by sponging ink directly onto cardstock and stamping over top with silhouette stamps. She’ll even show you how to add shadows with your markers. Click … Read More ...
Project: Frame Your Stamping
Stamp, heat emboss and add some ink to make a wonderful home decor framed piece of art work using your stamps. Find out more over on the Crafter’s Companion blog.
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Technique: Inked Embossing Folder
Did you know you can add color to your embossing folders by inking them before embossing? This add a whole new layer to using those folders! Kristine over at Stamping and Scrapping in California will show you how to make … Read More ...
Project: Recycled Coaster Art
Do you have any chipboard coaster laying around, I have a huge stack I use for parties. You can recycle those coasters into art buy die cutting a shaped hole in them, layering them and making a niche’, add some … Read More ...
Project: Vintage Cameo Card and Pin
Die cuts, stencils and embossing plates aren’t just for paper you can also use materials like this metal sheets for stunning results. This beautiful vintage style card is also a gift, the lovely cameo is a pin that can be … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Jewelry
You can add a custom touch and make your own unique jewelry by adding stamping to the Klik line of jewelry kits. Jamie from the Stamp This blog shows how a novice jewelry maker like herself got amazing results using … Read More ...