Kia used Color Burst Powders for this bold card background and added her floral images, embossed in gold and watercolored with Zig Clean Color Markers over top. I love how she added extra dimension by using a stylus tool on … Read More ...
Tropical Thank You Card
I used products from the new Stampin’ Up Tropical Escape Suite to make this fun Tropical Thank You Card. I filmed a video tutorial along with a look at some of the products available in this new line. Check out … Read More ...
Using Small Stamps for Patterns
May Park will show you how to use those tiny stamps to make a lovely all over stamped patterned card background. I love the addition of more detail with the die cut pop outs. Visit her blog Mayholic Design for … Read More ...
Stamp Your Own Birthday Tags
Ashley will show you how to stamp up some sweet floral and bird birthdays tag to add something pretty to your next gift. Visit the Your Next Stamp blog for all the details.
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Make Your Own Inks Sprays
Ink sprays can add a cool, colorful splash to your cards. Simon Hurley has some great tips on how to make your own custom ink sprays using Nouvo Mousse. He’s also sharing steps for several great cards he made with … Read More ...
Card for an Avid Reader
I love to read, I read every night for an hour or two before I go to bed. So I’m always drawn to stamps with a reading theme. Nicole Spohr used these adorable reading critters stamps from Mama Elephant to … Read More ...
No Line Coloring Technique with Solid Stamps
I love to color and paint but I can barely draw a stick figure so I love learning new ways to use my stamps to help me feel more like an artist without needing as much talent 🙂 I’ve done … Read More ...
Funny Interactive Slider Cards
I love the juxtaposition of the pretty flowers and the funny sayings about birthdays on this Interactive Slider birthday card. If you know someone who has a good sense of humor about getting older hop on over to the Hero … Read More ...
New Stampin’ Up 2018 Catalog Part 2
I’m back to share another look at some of the brand new product from the Stampin’ Up 2018-2019 catalog! Click here if you missed part 1.
Inside the catalog you’ll find loads of new items like rubber stamps (wood … Read More ...
Coloring Stamps with Watercolor Crayons
Watercoloring is still really popular in the stamping right now. There are many different mediums that they come in, one handy style is watercolor crayons. They are easy to store and transport for coloring on the go and can give … Read More ...
Fish Shaker Card
I love the depth and dimension on this punny fishy shaker card! Learn how to make one using stamps and dies from MFT’s over on Ella’s Cards.
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Make a Coffee Themed Flip Top Box
Learn how to cut, score and fold a fun box with a flip top from cardstock and decorate it with pattern papers and stamped images. This one has a fun coffee theme for that caffeine lover on your list, fill … Read More ...
Basic Shapes Layered Cards
Instead of using those basic square, round and oval die cut shapes for frames or mats try layering them all up and covering your entire card with them. These cards make a big impact with monochromatic color schemes, die cut … Read More ...
Reverse Flower Cards
Dawn McVey has a fun flip on using flower dies. Instead of using bright colors for the petals and white for the centers she’s made white flowers with bright pops of color for the leaves and centers. The look is … Read More ...
Book of Templates Review
Over the years The Stamper’s Sampler has included wonderful Tempting Templates in their magazines, fun patterns you can use for paper crafting projects. They’ve gathered some of their favorites into one handy guide, the brand new Book of Templates.… Read More ...