I’m in love with the new fantasy stamps from Lawn Fawn! Eloise used the brand new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn to create this adorable Castle Shaped Mini Card. She’s got tips on how to use a regular die … Read More ...
Coloring Embossed Sentiments
If you’re new to coloring stamped images Cathy has a great tip. If you heat emboss your stamps it gives you a little raised “edge” that helps hold in the color so you don’t color outside the lines. She used … Read More ...
6 Different Ideas for Using Border Dies
Border dies are perfect for, well, card borders of course but there are lots of other things you can do with them too. Bibi Cameron used brand new border dies from Tonic Studio for pockets, bands around gift boxes, card … Read More ...
Monkey Jungle Card
If you know someone who could use a little pick me up these adorable Monkies are ready to swing in and do the job. Caly used new stamps from Pretty Pink Posh for this fun card. I love how she … Read More ...
Ink Smooshing Flower Card
If you need a quick way to add some color to some stamped flowers try the ink smooshing technique. Dana used Distress inks, sprayed with water picked up and applied with some acetate. It adds a pretty colorful splash … Read More ...
Alternative Die Ideas
I love seeing the creativity of others who can turn a stamp, punch or die into something completely different. Ardyth designed this bee and shark card using a rocket ship die from Ellen Hutson, how clever is that!? And for … Read More ...
Quick and Easy Pet Cards
Sometimes you just need a quick and easy card and one way to do that is by using pattern papers. For these cute Cat and Dog cards I used the new Playful Pets Papers from Stampin’ Up. Yup, that’s right, … Read More ...
Flip Flop Die Cut File Download
Don’t you just love Flip Flops? It’s the only footwear I wear in the summer! This fun Flip Flop die would be perfect for creating 3D shaped cards, gift tags or as table decor for a beach party or even … Read More ...
Floral Card with Multiple Ink Techniques
Nicole used Versacolor inks with several different techniques to make this lovely floral card. She used them for stenciling, coloring in her stamped images, traditional stamping and splattering. What a great way to show so many uses with just one … Read More ...
Inspiring Umbrella Card
I love this inspiring card from Chari Moss! The sun and umbrella have a watercolor marbled look that she achieved using an ink smooshing technique. This is a great way to add color and texture to your die cut images. … Read More ...
How to Make a Tent Card
A Tent Card is a fun design that has a 3D effect and can stand up on it’s own. Rachel used some sweet little house stamps for her card, she designed the inside and outside of the card opening to … Read More ...
How To Make Shaker Tags
Using some fun little dies from Studio Katia Galina created these adorable little tags. And each one is actually a mini shaker too, how cute! I love the little faux stitching detail on each tag and the sweet stamps she … Read More ...
Heat Embossed Inlaid Dies
I love doing inlaid die cutting, placing die cut images together like a puzzle piece. Verity took this idea a step further by apply heat embossing on every other section of her inlay. I love that she used glitter embossing … Read More ...
Tropical Aloha Card
Wow, doesn’t this amazing card from Marine make you wish you were on the beach right now? She used stamps from Hello Bluebird for this card and she’s blown me away with the palm trees. Why? Because Hello Bluebird doesn’t … Read More ...
5 Masculine Birthday Card Designs
Did you struggle to come up with masculine cards for Father’s Day this year? I hear lots of card makers say “It’s hard to come up with more masculine designs.” Theresa Calvird has created 5 different masculine card ideas using … Read More ...