Usually a resist technique involves stamping an image, embossing it and then inking or stamping over top and the original image resists the second layer of ink. But here’s a very neat twist on this technique using stencils and paste … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Graduation Cards
Know lots of up coming graduates? Nichol Magourik has a video tutorial on her blog showing how to stamp up a bunch of fun graduation cards (good for a girl or a guy) all at once. Click here to watch.… Read More ...
Project: Graduation Cap Gift Card Holder Box
It’s graduation time! Grab your scoring board and some card stock and make this fun graduation cap box, it’s the perfect size to hold a gift card or money or even a few Graduation treats like cupcakes or chocolates. Designer … Read More ...
Project and Freebie: Light the Stars Journal Page
Reach for the Stars! And also reach for your paints and create a lovely journal page. You can find a video tutorial for making this mixed media page as well as a free digital stamp of this sweet girl over … Read More ...
Project: Block Printed Napkins with Carved Stamps
Add a rustic look to your home with cool custom stamped table linens. You can find some tips and tricks for sketching, carving and blocking print on fabric with your own hand carved stamps over on the Sugar and Charm … Read More ...
Project: Unicorn Glitter Bomb Card
Surprise someone with a super fun (albiet a little messy :)) glitter bomb card! This cute unicorn card was designed by Amador for The Greeting Farm stamps and in his video tutorial he’ll show you how to make a card … Read More ...
Tip: Embossing with Your Metal Dies
Did you know that instead of using a metal die to cut out an image you can also use it to emboss the image as well? Using a rubber embossing pad and some extra paper for a “shim” you can … Read More ...
Project and Template: Aperture Card
This amazing card pulls out and has a cool aperture opening in the center that reveals the stamped design inside. Left Field Studios blog has complete step by step photo instructions as well as a template for this fun card. … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Shoes
Ever heard the phrase if it doesn’t move stamp on it? Well, here’s a fantastic stamping project that does move (when you wear them) and you can stamp on it, it’s shoes! This clever idea from Jen Matott can be … Read More ...
Technique: Adding Color to Your Embossing Folder Images
Here a great way to get more from your embossing folders, emboss them and then add color. You can use chalks, markers or ink pads with sponge dauber like on this pretty card from Card Maker Magazine. Visit their blog … Read More ...
Tutorial: Vintage Water Color Card
Take your water coloring into a different direction by using sepia and other vintage tones. Hether Telford has step by step direction and a video tutorial showing how to get this antique look on your stamped cards. Use vintage style … Read More ...
Freebie: Cross Stitched Card Patterns
There are several die cuts and embossing folders on the market that are made for stitching and sewing. Marianne Designs is sharing 4 pretty cross stitch patterns so you can sew up some sweet cards. Grab a needle and some … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Tag
Each month designer Tim Holtz shares an amazing tag full of mixed media and stamping tips and techniques. For the month of May he’s flashing back to some of his favorite ideas combining them into a whole new tag. Learn … Read More ...
Project: Baby Card Box
Busy new mothers might need to send out lots of thank you cards for all the gifts and help they’ve received but they probably don’t have time to make or buy cards. Gift them a set of cards you make … Read More ...
Project: Grad Gift Card Holders
Cindy Shuster has directions for making 2 different gift card holder cards along with instructions for making a tassel from twine, perfect for making Graduation cards. Visit her blog Nutmeg Creations for all the details.
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