Anyone else as obsessed with the show “Sherlock” as I am? I can’t wait for the new season to start here in the US! I’m also a huge fan of the original books so I’m in love with this awesome … Read More ...
Tip: Rubber Stamping and Coloring on Wood
Take your stamping off of paper and try it other mediums like wood. There are so many neat unfinished wood items at the craft store that would look really fantastic dressed up with some stamping. Chameleon Pens has a video … Read More ...
Project: Father’s Day Grill Card
Does your dad or husband love to grill? Then here’s a funny card for him for Father’s Day, The Grillfather! Sandy Allnock will teach you how to use alcohol markers to accent around a stamped image to create your own … Read More ...
Project: “You’re the Man” Father’s Day Card
This card is perfect for Father’s Day or any “guy” card you might need. Turn a couple of simple die cut or punched large circles into a cute man’s face, add a bow tie and mustache and he’s all dress … Read More ...
Technique: Water Coloring Stamps with Distress Stains
Distress Stains
from Tim Holtz are like the other products in his Distress line in that they react with water so there are loads of different technique you can do like this water color technique from Heather Telford. She inked … Read More ...
Tips: Using the Same Stamp Set 3 Different Ways
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 ...
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 ...
Tutorial: Stamped Soap
There’s so much more you can do with rubber stamps then just stamping them on paper, like how about use them in soap making? Add a fun personalized touch to hand made soap using rubber stamps, Stampington and Company has … 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 ...