Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da………yeah, that’s me “singing” Darth Vaders theme song 🙂 I can’t help it, looking at this amazing card from Valita it’s all I can think of!! The little geek girl in me … Read More ...
Technique: Marker Thumping on Rubber Stamps
The always talented Michelle Zindorf shares a cool technique called “thumping” (always makes me think of that Chumbawamba song “Tub Thumping” :)) that uses markers to achieve cool patterns directly on your rubber stamp. Find her directions for making this … Read More ...
Project: Metal Stamped Bracelet
So, here are some stamps that are a little different from the rubber or clear most of us are used to, these stamps are made of metal and are made for stamping on metal. Find a video tutorial over on … Read More ...
Technique: Misting with Markers
I’m always so happy when the flowers in my yard start to bloom. I have a tiny hydrangea bush that’s given me some lovely pink blossoms already this year. Here’s a wonderful card from Taylored Expressions (using one of their … Read More ...
Project and New Release: Penny Black Stamps
I love seeing stamps used in home decor projects! These adorable standing stamped birds come from Jill Foster using some of the brand new stamps just released from Penny Black. Check out her “how to” video to make some tweet … Read More ...
Project: Pop Up Card for Dad
This totally AMAZING pop up card has got everything, stamping, die cutting, dry embossing, crackle paint and more. It was made for the Sizzix blog by our ol’ friend Shelly Hickox, boy, she never disappoints!
Card making Project: Owl Shaker Card
Hoot, hoot! Shake things up with this fun owl shaker card. Find directions over on the Impression Obsession blog.
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
… Read More ...Technique: Embossing with Die Cuts
I’m always looking for ways to get more out of what I already have. Here’s a terrific way to get more mileage out of your die cuts! Shari Carroll with Hero Arts says to die cut several of the same … Read More ...
Project: Seamless Tiers Card
This lovely and elegant card is perfectly layered and lined up. Find out how to get this look over on Ellen Hutson’s blog, Julia Stainton shares all her tips and tricks for a seamless tiers card.
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique: TP Embossing
Need to make a card but don’t have any cardstock on hand? That’s ok, run to the bathroom and grab some toilet paper! No, seriously 🙂 Leigh with Blockheads shows how to emboss TP for a cool (and unusual) background. … Read More ...
Technique: Watercolor with Lumiere Paints
Keri Lee Sereika shares a great way to add some sparkle and glitz to your next stamped card using Lumiere paints and glitter. Check out her tutorial on Buttons Galore and More.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Mermaid Treasure Box
Paper Craft Planet shares a tutorial for turning a plain old wooden box into a wonderful seaside treasure box. Perfect for hiding your seashells in. If you haven’t noticed I have a thing for mermaids, so I loved this project … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Bracelet
This fun tropical bangle bracelet would go perfectly with any summer outfit! Find out how to stamp your own over on the Paper, Ink and Smiles blog.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Eiffel Tower ATC Holder
Kristen Hubrick has directions on her blog for covering masonite Eiffel Tower shapes with different mediums like washi tape, stamps and crackle spray, then adding stamped clothes pins for a cool holder for ATCs, cards or photos.
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique: Water Coloring Stamps with Gelatos
Laurel Beard shares a wonderful video on her blog on how to water-color your stamped images with Faber Castell Gelatos. I love the soft pretty look she got with this technique!
-Heather
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