Get more from your clear stamps with this cool technique from Juliana Michaels. She used the *back* of her clear stamps to stamp with Distress Ink for a solid colored image, softened them with a little water and then stamped … Read More ...
Card Making Project: Halloween Shaker Handmade Card
Shake up some fun this Halloween with a trendy shaker card. Hero Art has a video tutorial showing how to make this card with a cool Ombre’ colored background. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Make a Gift Bag from an Envelope
Need a little bag for a gift or treats? No need to buy one, just grab an envelope and follow Jennifer McGuire’s tutorial to turn an envelope into an adorable little gift bag. I love the cute fall stamps she … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Halloween Bracelet
This awesome Halloween bracelet looks like it was made using glass but it’s actually shrink plastic! Designer Mary Presad will teach you how to stamp and color on clear shrink plastic using Staz- On inks for a cool faux … Read More ...
Tutorial: Copic Colored Witch Card
Mika from Craftybit really has way with coloring stamped images, her cards are truly amazing! She will take you step by step and color by color on how she used Copic markers to color this stunning Halloween witch card. She’ll … Read More ...
Project: Altered Halloween Book
Got an old book laying around? Turn it into a work of art with this amazing altered book idea from Shelly Hickox. She cut a niche into the book and filled it with a spooky Halloween scene. This is the … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Pinata Napkins
The Creative Live blog has directions for using basic shapes carved from pencil erasers to form adorable pinata stamped shapes. They’ll show you how to stamp up some festive Fiesta Napkins for a party. Click here for complete directions.
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Tip: Magnet Trays for Metal Die Storage
I know when I’m working on cards I have my supplies spread out all over my work space (and probably the floor too :)) and it’s easily to loose track of stuff even when it’s right in front of me. … Read More ...
Tips: Coloring Inspirations with Large Digital Stamps
Suzy’s Doodles makes whimsical digital stamp designs in large card front sizes with the trendy look of coloring pages. Currently a set of 12 images is available at Simon Says Stamp and Suzy is sharing a sample made with each … Read More ...
Project: Halloween Spinner Card
I’ve seen loads of fun spinner card ideas lately but this one is really fantastic in the way it uses the stamped image, stamped twice with the spinner going around over top. What a clever card layout! Find out more … Read More ...
Project: Halloween Bat and Moon Card
Find out how to use masking, direct to paper inking and stamping techniques for a cool moonscape Halloween card. Isn’t that bat stamp adorable? Directions are over on the Gerda Steiner stamp blog.
-Heather
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Project: Glow in the Dark Halloween Card
Add a spooky glow to your Halloween cards this year with glow in the dark embossing powder. Amy from Prairie Paper and Ink will show you how to use this fun embellishment to make any of your Halloween stamps … Read More ...
Tip: Coloring Clear Bubble Embellishments
Clear plastic or glass bubble embellishments can add a fun dimension to your cards or scrapbook pages but did you know you can customize them by adding a touch of color to them? Using alcohol inks, like those from Tim … Read More ...
Technique: Faux Metal Embellishments
Get the look of metal embellishments on your cards and scrapbook pages by covering die cut shapes with metallic embossing powders. This look is perfect for fall themes! Find complete directions for this technique from Jennifer McGuire.
-Heather
… Read More ...Projects: 8 Light Up Card Ideas
My Favorite Things stamps had 4 days full of ideas, tips, tricks and inspirations using Chibitronics products to make 8 different light up cards. You’ll find cards with Jack o’ Lanterns, birthday candles, holiday lights and more. Click here for … Read More ...