Svetlana used the new Tonic Studio 
Shimmer Powders over a stencil to create this lovely card background. These powders react with water for a cool watercolor effect. The vellum flowers she added over top really help to soften the bold … Read More ...
Mixed Metallics Floral Cards
I love the mix of metallics in these stunning cards from Nichol Spohr. She heat embossed her stamps in white on black cardstock, then water colored them with metallic paints. So pretty and elegant!
Stamping Techniques – White Blending Ink
The new Hero Hues reactive inks react with water and are also perfect for ink blending techniques. One of the colors is something I think is going to become a must have if you love ink bending and that’s Sea … Read More ...
Paper Pieced Umbrellas Card
Is it raining where you live? It’s been raining non stop here for the last week and there’s no end in sight. If you want to cheer up someone’s rainy day send them a colorful umbrella card like this one … Read More ...
Comparing Blending Applicators
Ink blending is still one of the most popular techniques in stamping and card making right now. More companies are coming out with blendable inks and new tools to get that perfectly blended look. Lindsay (aka The Frugal Crafter) takes … Read More ...
Dogs and Cats Flip Card
When you open this adorable peek a boo flip card the image of the dogs photo changes into one with cats. I love the silly faces they are making! Karolyn has step by step measurements and directions for making one … Read More ...
Snail Mail Mailbox Card
Being card makers I think we all still appreciate good old fashioned snail mail, there’s nothing better than getting a hand made card in the mail! Sandy Allnock created this amazing mailbox card which opens up to show a snail … Read More ...
Cool Duck on the Beach Card
How cute and cool is this little duck in his sparkly sunglasses? He’s ready to catch some waves! Tina will show you how she created her ink blended background and added glitter to the waves and glasses in her video … Read More ...
Big Brother Jumper Shaped Card
This adorable card from Sandie is perfect to give to someone who is becoming a big brother. She’s sharing directions for cutting, scoring and folding to create this sweet jumper shaped card over on the Stamping Bella Blog.
Pull Tab Slider Moped Card
When you pull the string on the side of this cute Moped card it not only moves the Moped across the card it also reveals a sentiment, how cute is that?! Julie used stamps and dies from Ellen Hudson to … Read More ...
Card Making – 3 Palm Tree Themed Handmade Cards
I’m seeing palm trees popping up as a trendy design lately, they are perfect for fun summer, tropical, beachy projects. Yana used the new Color Layering Palm Tree stamp set from Hero Arts in 3 different way to create 3 … Read More ...
10 Ways to Use Stickles and Nuvo Drops
Stickles Glitter Glue and Nuvo Drops are fun products to add dimension, shimmer, shine and texture to you cards. In addition to simple accents you can use them with embossing folders, create backgrounds, use them with die cuts and lots … Read More ...
25+ Father’s Day Card Ideas
Father’s Day is coming up so be sure to make that special dad a special card. Sometime masculine card ideas can sometimes be difficult but Altenew has gathered over 25 different ideas to get you inspired. From traditional themes like … Read More ...
Puppy Surprise Slider Card
The oh so cute puppy dog on this card slides up to reveal a surprise underneath, a hidden gift card! Stephanie created this fun Slider Surprise Card with new dies from My Favorite Things. I love how she lightly inked … Read More ...
Rainbow Foil Cards
Nina-Marie created some super fun and festive cards with rainbow foil, stencils and paste. Rainbow colors and foiling are really trendy right now and are perfect for celebrations like birthdays and graduations.
Visit the Nina-Marie Designs blog to check out … Read More ...