When you buy a stamp you always want to try to get as much use out of it as possible. Using different colored papers, embossing powders and ink spray mists you can get a multitude of totally different looks using … Read More ...
Technique: Halloween Card with Marbled Background
This cool modeled card background was made with different colors of alcohol inks applied onto glassy paper using a felt applicator. You can gets many different looks using this technique by simply changing colors or adding more or less ink.… Read More ...
Project: Paper and Fabric Halloween Ornament
Combine paper and fabric for a fun spooky Halloween ornament. Over on the Authenique Paper blog you’ll find directions on how to apply ink from ink pads onto fabric for a customized color, and layer it up with batting, chip … Read More ...
Project: Stitched Paper Pockets for Halloween Treats
Match up some pattern papers, stich them together on 3 sides , add some die cuts and stamped images and you’ve got some terrific Halloween treat pockets. Fill them with fluff and candy and make your little ghosts and goblins … Read More ...
Project: Skiing Snowman Card
How cute is this snowman, he’s ready to hit the slopes and go skiing! Nicole Magouirk is sharing a video on her blog showing how to make this cute winter scene card using stamps and die cuts from Simon Says … Read More ...
Project: Skull Wall Hanging
You can use Gelatos coloring sticks and a stencil on a journal board and make a cool skull wall hanging. Mou Saha is sharing directions for this project over at the Design Memory Crafts blog. She even shows how … Read More ...
Technique: Stamping on Vellum Fall Leaf Card
Do you love stamping and/or embossing on vellum but then have a hard time adhering it your cards? Glue sticks and tape runner show through , brads and eyelets will work but sometimes you might not want to use them. … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Halloween Invitation
It’s time to bring out all those different stamping products! Sannie from Simon Says Stamp used lots of different items in making this cool Halloween invitation like tissue tape, Distress Ink s, die cuts, glossy accents, crackle paint and of … Read More ...
Technique: Stamping with Ink Sprays
By stamping with Ink Sprays instead of an ink pad you can get a cool runny watercolor look. Spray the ink spray on a nonporous surface, like a craft mat, then tap your stamp into the ink and then stamp. … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Scrapbook Page Background
Have lots and lots of trendy cool stamps? Stamp them all in black and then over in a bright color all over a 12″ x 12″ sheet of cardstock for a fun and funky scrapbook page base. You could also … Read More ...
Technique: Gold Leaf Card
Wow, this golden leaves card from Lydia Brooke is stunning! To make it she used a glue “ink” pad and stamped her leaves onto clear acetate
and then adhered gold leaf flakes
over top. This technique would work so well … Read More ...
Project: Monochromatic Halloween Card
The Peachy Keen stamps blog has directions for making a neat collage style Halloween card with a grey monochromatic color scheme. Find complete paper cutting sizes and directions here on their blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween … Read More ...
Project: Simple Step Card
The Some Odd Girl stamps blog will show you how to cut, score and fold one sheet of cardstock to make a simple but pretty step card. Add some pattern papers and stamped images and you’ve got an easy card … Read More ...
Tutorial: Paper Casting with Stamps
Believe it or not these wonderful Holiday tags are made with toilet paper! Seriously 🙂 Place pieces of toilet paper over your stamps (both clear and rubber stamps with work) dampen them, press out the water and you’ve made a … Read More ...
Project: Halloween Tags with Glitter Letters
This year add some glitz to your Halloween tags. Heather Nichols will show you how to die cut letters and apply glossy accents and glitter and make your own custom sparkly epoxy letters, perfect for tags, cards and treat bag … Read More ...