Clear embossing powder is something every stamper should have in their stash. It super versatile and can be used with so many different stamping techniques. Jenny shares 5 different way to use clear embossing powder, to create subtle backgrounds, add … Read More ...
No Line Coloring Technique with Solid Stamps
I’ve seen lots of examples of no-line coloring (stamping in a light color so the outline disappears) with lined stamped images but Lydia had the great idea to do the same with solid stamps. She stamped her florals in a … Read More ...
Floral Card with Nuvo Markers
I love how bright and colorful the flowers are on this card from Kelly Latevola. She used Nuvo markers from Tonic Studio 
Tri Window Animals Card
I love how Nichol Spohr used the Tri Window die from Mama Elephant to create fun little scenes in each window opening. With each set of cute critters holding a sign it ties the theme of the card together.
Stamp Outline vs No Line
Layering stamps are really trendy, they give a really wonderful realistic look. Most have outline stamps that you fill in with colored inks on solid stamps but Lydia wanted to show you don’t have to use the outline. Using the … Read More ...
5 Cards with 1 Die Set
The funky Abstract Flowers dies from Penny Black make some fun shaped flowers but Therese thought outside of the box and also used the shapes for big polka dots and peek a boo windows. She created 5 different card using … Read More ...
Barnyard Card with Masking Technique
Laura used a masking technique to make a cute grouping of pigs on this funny “chicken in” card. She also did some ink blending for her background and colored her images with Spectrum Noir markers.
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Painting and Stamping with Distress Oxide Sprays
Richele used Distress Ink Sprays from Ranger and Tim Holtz to both watercolor her stamped images and stamp the background on these cool botanical cards. I love the loose artsy style of these cards.
Tulle Shaker Card with Rosettes
Using tulle instead of acetate is a fun departure from the normal shaker card. Diana stitched the tulle to her cards to inclose the sequins inside. She also made her own pretty paper rosettes to add to the card front. … Read More ...
Feather Print Cards
Heather Telford was inspired by a technique from Gelli Arts using a gel plate and real feathers to create some stunning stamped images. I bet other natural items like leaves and flowers would work too, this idea makes me want … Read More ...
11 Cards with Glitter Paint
Vicky Papaioannou tried out the new Izink glitter paints and created 11 stunning cards, each with big sparkle and shine! This paint is great when used with stencils, it can be painted on or applied with a spatula, they come … Read More ...
Mixed Media Fairy Card
Suzanne shares how she made her mixed media card background using torn pattern papers, paint and string. Along with this sweet fairy image from Some Odd Girl it makes the perfect Springtime card.
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Handmade Card Tutorial – Butterfly Shaped Card
Large shaped dies are perfect for making fun shaped cards. Ilina used a large butterfly die from Hero Arts to cut out her card base, adding some lovely stamped flowers in white embossing which really pop on the dark cardstock.… Read More ...
Pen and Ink Card Technique
Up your doodling game with this pretty technique from Norine. She stamped out some layered flower and leaves in different colors of ink and then added her own hand drawing around the images for a really wonderful artist look. This … Read More ...
Die Cut Watercolor Floral Card
I love how cheerful this Springtime botanical card from Bobbi Smith is. She die cut a bunch of leaves and flowers from white cardstock and then used a water brush and Distress Oxide Inks to color her die cut shapes. … Read More ...