Back in the “old days” of stamping we didn’t have die cuts to cut out our stamped images so we had to use scissors *gasp* (shocking, I know! :)) Of course I’m just being silly but I bet most of … Read More ...
Technique: Easter Cards with Colored Pencils on Kraft Paper
I love the look of colored pencils on kraft cardstock, the colors really stand out and pop! Echo Noble from Unity Stamps has a great tutorial showing how to coloring on kraft with colored pencils with an emphasis on adding … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hidden Message Card
I love a card that has a surprise element! This adorable Hidden Message card shows one message in the window when viewing the front of the card and a hidden panel slides when it’s opened to reveal another message inside … Read More ...
Project: Die Cut Butterfly Card
This stunning butterfly card was made with layers of die cuts, some colored with Distress Ink . Samantha will show you how she used the positive and negative parts of a butterfly die from Elizabeth Craft Designs over on their … Read More ...
Project: Fishing Mixed Media Art
This amazing fly fishing mixed media art would be perfect to make for a fisherman or outdoors-man. Using lots of different products from Ranger and Tim Holtz “That Crazy Chick” will take you step by step through her process. Click … Read More ...
Tips: 7 Tips for Adding Details to Your Cards
Bibi Cameron made this adorable card using stamps from Neat and Tangled. She used lots of different products and techniques to make it and will share with you 7 tips for adding interest to your cards. Visit her blog for … Read More ...
Product Release: Wreath Builder Stamps and Templates
Gina K is getting ready to release two cool new templates with coordinating stamps to be used with a stamp positioner to help you stamp out amazing wreath shapes. Jennifer McGuire got to try them out and she’s made some … Read More ...
Tip: Adding Multiple Colors to Solid Stamps
Penny Black stamps has recently released a gorgeous new line of Brushstroke Floral Stamps. These solid stamps can be inked in one color but really come to life when stamped with multiple colors. This idea might seem a little intimidating … Read More ...
Techniques: Three Cards with Magical Backgrounds
I love anything with a fantasy feel, fairies, unicorns, etc. so these wonderful cards really caught my eye. Lindsay aka The Frugal Crafter shares these three magical, mystical cards with amazing backgrounds on her blog. She’ll show you how to … Read More ...
Tutorials: Six Easter and Spring Card Projects + Inspiration
I’m so ready for Spring! I love the flowers, the weather, bunnies and of course Easter candy 🙂 So I’m excited to see all the new Spring and Easter stamp designs coming out this time of year! And as usual … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Birthday Crown
Using a variety of mediums like paint, stamps, glitter, ribbon and glaze a plain chipboard crown shape was transformed into a magical piece sure to make anyone feel like a queen on their birthday. You can find a video tutorial … Read More ...
Project: Star Effects Card
How cool is this Star Effects card? It stands up like an easel to make an awesome display but folds flat for mailing. It makes the perfect birthday card but can see this fun card style used for any type … Read More ...
Tips: Multiple Techniques with the Same Bird Stamps
Hero Arts has recently released some beautiful bird stamps. Lydia used some of the solid bird images to make several different cards with different techniques, getting very different looks but all using the same stamp set. I particularly love … Read More ...
Technique: Nautical Card with Ink Smooshing Technique
Designing masculine cards can be difficult sometimes but a nautical theme is usually a great place to start. This wonderful ships wheel card has an ink smooshing background with Distress Ink and stamped images from Unity and would be a … Read More ...
5 Techniques with Art Crayons
Vicki Boutin has a wonderful line of Art Crayons that can used in many different ways in all sort of paper crafting projects. These crayons are similar to oil pastels and react with water. You can color directly on your … Read More ...