Here’s agreat tip for making a shaped card using die cuts. By folding your card in half and not die cutting over the fold you get a shaped card with a fold on top but then it’s flat alon that … Read More ...
Technique: Colorful Card Background
Irit Shalom shares an artsy colorful background and masking technique on her blog, click here to check it out.
-Heather
… Read More ...Tutorial: Coloring Digital Stamps with Your Computer
If you’re interested in coolring your digital stamp images with the computer instead of with markers or pencils there is a free program called Paint.net. The Craft Secrets blog shows you how to use this program to add color to … Read More ...
Technique: Gesso Resist
I use Gesso a lot in my collage and mixed media art and I’ve done several different stamping resist techniques (mostly using embossing powders or inks) but I never thought of using Gesso to resit with. These stunning cards are … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stamped Faux Metal Buttons
These cool buttons look like vintage metal buttons but they aren’t. Papercraft Planet has wonderful tutorial for using embossing powders and stamps on buttons to make neat faux metal buttons, click here directions.
-Heather
… Read More ...Tutorial: Coloring Stamped Images with Prismacolor Pencils
One of my favorite coloring mediums for my stamps are colored pencils from Prismacolor. They have loads of colors to choose from, they blend and shade really wonderfully with no “streaking” on their own but they also work nicely with … Read More ...
Technique: “Messy” Embossing
This “messy” embossing look is absolutely perfect for a rough and tumble boys card. Jessica Witty shows how to mix different embossing powders and also stamp into them for this far out look.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Rolled Paper Heart
Here’s a pretty way to use of scrap strips of pattern paper. Try rolling them up and making shapes with the tubes. The My Mind’s Eye blog has instructions for making this lovely hart design.
-Heather
… Read More ...Tutorial: Flip Card
I love cards that move, pull open or flip out! Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial showing you how to make this neat flip card.
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique: Gesso and Stencils
Renee from Bolton House shares this lovely card on her blog. She used multi color ink pads for the background and gesso with a stencil for the banner. I love the textures that technique gives!
-Heather
… Read More ...Inspiration: Stamped Valentine Advent Calendar
This advent calendar from Loves Rubber Stamps make me want to squeal like a little piggy! Find more info on this super cute project on their blog.
-Heather
… Read More ...Tutorial: Carve Your Own Stamps
Do you have stamp design in mind but can’t find one on the market? Why not try your hand at carving your own stamps? Craft Foxes has a great step by step tutorial for using print blocks and carving tools… Read More ...
Project: Stamped Mixed Media Art
This wonderful piece of art was made by Candy Colwell at Creativity is Contagious. Using chipboard for her base she added pattern paper, stamping and die cuts and my favorite part, she used doilies for the dress skirt, how clever! … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Snowflake Charms
Is winter over yet? 🙂 Nope? Well then I guess I should get with the program and make some wintery snowflake jewelry to wear. Elizabeth Allan has directions for stamping up these pretty snowflake charms, perfect forcard accents, jewelry, gift … Read More ...
Technique: Tile Effect for Stamping
This tile technique is a great way to add some interest to a large stamp. By using a scoring board to scoring your paper before stamping you can get this interesting effect. Find more info on the Stamping and Scrapping … Read More ...