Morgan from Binks and Bubble has a cool tutorial for using masking tape to make your own faux washi / paper tape. I love the mustache stamp she used, so trendy right now!
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Technique: Using Bleach on Your Cards
Leslie at Blockheads shares a really cool technique for coloring on dark cardstock. She uses bleach to remove the dark background leaving a nice blank area to then add her coloring.
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Project: Stamped Mixed Media Canvases
Stampington and Company has instructions for making some cool mixed media canvases. Using stamps, paper, bees wax and embellishments these are quick and simple ways to add some beautiful artwork to your home. Find more info on these projects from … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Clay Pendant
Stamping is so versatile, I love seeing it combined with other types of crafts, like jewelry and/or clay. Find instructions for making a sweet little stamped clay pendant over on the Then She Made blog.
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Technqiue: No-line Stamping
Wow, this little girl doesn’t even looked like it’s stamped but it is. Elaine Hughes has a wonderful technique for stamping with light colored ink and coloring over top for a “no-line” stamped image. Find step by step instructions and … Read More ...
Freebies: Seven Vintage Images to Download
The Create with TLC’s latest blog hop has seven wonderful vintage images to download for free, including this charming Alice In Wonderland image. Click here to start hopping and follow through to each blog for the downloads.
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Tutorial: Stamping on an Egg
I thought I’d seen stamping on just about every surface but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it on an egg before! Lucy from Craftberry Bush shows how easy it actually is to add stamping to an egg.
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Tutorial: Hand Stitching on Your Cards
With an “egg”cellent card just in time for Easter Linda over at the Catered Crop has a great tutorial for hand stitching on your cards. Hop on over there to check it out.
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Technique: Brick Wall Background
Michelle Zindorf has a great tutorial on her blog for making a cool brink wall background for your cards, click here for her step by step instructions.
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Freebie: Copic Hair and Skin Coloring Charts
Taylored Expressions has a very helpful charts for those want to use Copic markers for coloring different hair colors and skin tones, there is even a blank sheet for practicing. Download them here. (note: you’ll need to “check out” … Read More ...
Technique: Braided Baker’s Twine
Here’s a pretty twist (get it ? 😉 ) on using baker’s twine. Kristina from Simon Says Stamp has a how to video on braiding baker’s twine for a lovely accent to any card!
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Technique: Melted Embossing Powder Embellishment
Because LaBlanche stamps are made from a sturdy high quality silicone so they can withstand things, like heat, that other stamps might not. The owner of LaBlanche shares a cool technique on the Scrap Time blog for pouring melted UTEE … Read More ...
Tip: Bow Tying
Ribbon can add so much to any paper crafting project but I know tying bows is a real frustration for a lot of crafters. This wonderfully fluffy bow can be made in four easy steps and is the perfect addition … Read More ...
Techniques: Metal Foil Tape
Tim Holtz and Teresa Natividad share with you what you can do with Ranger’s adhesive backed Metal Foil Tape. You can ink it, stamp on it, die cut and emboss it, this stuff looks so cool! (I think I need … Read More ...
Tip: Make A Stencil for Flocking
Using flocking powder gives a great soft feel to any card but it can be a little messy to work with. The Rubber Cafe Design Team has a great idea for making a stencil to use with flocking, get a … Read More ...