Kathrin created this wonderful card background with Distress Inks and a Stencils. She first ink blended her cardstock with fall colors, then she placed a baby wipe over top, then a leaf stencil and then she embossed it in her … Read More ...
Color Changing Embossing
Amber used translucent embossing powders from Wow to create an amazing chameleon color changing effect on these holiday cards. The embossing shows a different color depending on what it’s over top so by ink blending her card background with different … Read More ...
3 Graphic Cards for Fall
I love the bold, graphic looks of these stunning cards from Yana Smakula! The large sentiments and color scheme of green, orange and red work perfectly together to create a bold modern design. Using the same stamps, inks, and markers … Read More ...
Focal Scene Card
I love creating scenes on my cards but sometimes it’s a lot of work and sometimes I might want to keep things simple or I don’t have a lot of time. This idea from Therese is perfect for these instances, … Read More ...
Gatefold Gift Card Holder
These lovely offset Gatefold Cards hold a fun surprise inside, there’s a pocket that’s perfect for tucking in a gift card! Nicole Watt designed a simple card sketch but took it several steps further turning them into card holders. She’s … Read More ...
Halloween Cat Cards
How fun are these snarky Halloween Cat Cards from Keisha!? I love her beautiful card backgrounds, she ink blended with distress inks with stenciling over top for lots of depth. She then stamped the images (new from Tim Holtz) in … Read More ...
Techniques with Embossing Folders
Embossing folders are a simple way to add depth and texture to your cards. Simply place cardstock in the middle, run it through your manual die cutting machine and that’s it, or is it? There are actually many more techniques … Read More ...
7 Techniques with Watercolor Brush Pens (and a Discount!)
I recently got the chance to try out the Watercolor Brush Pens from Chalkola. Last year I shared how you could use their Chalk Markers in your paper crafting (click here if you missed it) and now … Read More ...
Add Easy Flocking to Your Cards
How adorable is this wiener dog card from Therese!? This cards has a fun, fuzzy element with flocking. She used Decofoil Flock Transfer Sheets for the clouds and grass for a quick, easy and non-messy way to add some flocking … Read More ...
Resist Embossing Technique with Watercolors
Verity is sharing 3 different card ideas using an Resist Embossing Technique with watercolors. The beautiful metallic heat embossing really stands out beneath the washes of watercolor colors. She’s sharing how to use 3 different types of watercolors: liquid, pan … Read More ...
5 Card Ideas with Turn About Stamps
Turn About Stamps allow you to easily create colorful stamped patterns and backgrounds for your cards. Daniel West shares how to use stamps from Concord and 9th along with a stamp positioning tool to create 5 different card ideas.
Watercolor Fall Leaves Card
Amber used watercolor markers, dies and stamps from Altenew for this stunning Autumn Leaves Card. She die cut the leaves from watercolor paper and then colored them with various markers in fall colors for a wonderful mottled look. I love … Read More ...
Coffee Shaker Card
If you know someone who is obsessive about their coffee this fun Coffee Cup Shaker Card is perfect! This card from Jo Herbert has a tiny shaker element inside the mug and the background is covered in glittery coffee beans, … Read More ...
CHI Hand-Held Steamer Review and Giveaway
When you think of crafting tools you might not immediately think of a steamer but it’s actually a really handy thing to have on hand. Since the pandemic hit I’ve had to work more on my sewing skills … Read More ...
Interactive Glow in the Dark Halloween Card
Amy R. used a cloud stencil and white ink and some splatters to create her dark and spooky background for these fun ghost cards. The ghost are the best part though because they not only wobble but they also glow … Read More ...