Isn’t this stitched and embellished monogram so pretty!? But what does it have to do with stamping? Well, Mae Armstrong used a PSA monogram stamp as a pattern for her sewing, isn’t that so clever? This idea would work with … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shrink Plastic 101
If you’ve been curious about how to use shrink plastic you will want to check out this great beginners video from La Blanche stamps on how to use your stamps and shrink plastic for wonderful little charms and embellishments. Note: … Read More ...
Technique: Coloring Animal Fur
Visit the Inky Antics blog and learn how to color with colored pencils and Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits) to get amazing real looking texture for animal fur.
-Heather
… Read More ...Product Review: Astrobrights Paper
I recently got the chance to play with several different types of papers from Astrobrights. Astrobrights is just that, bright and bold for a great pop of color on any paper crafting project. It comes in 23 different colors … Read More ...
Product Review: Ribbon Roll Control
I am guessing that just like me you’ve got lots and lots of rolls of ribbon? I’m also guessing that like me your ribbon is a total mess, am I right? Don’t worry I won’t tell anyone. 🙂 Well, I’m … Read More ...
Tip: Stamp with Household Items
Here’s a fantastic way to have more stamps, hunt around your house for everyday objects, add some paint or ink and Volia’, a unique and interesting new stamp! See how Margo from Craft Pond used spaghetti and a spool for … Read More ...
Technique: Copic Marker Lightening Background
Debbie P from Make It Crafty shares how she makes a cool lightening background effect, perfect for Halloween cards. She lightly traces her lines and then adds color and blending with Copic markers. Find out more about her technique here… Read More ...
Tip: How to Mask Digital Stamps
Did you know you can use Photoshop to layer, or mask digital stamp images? Motivet stamps shares a great step by step tutorial on how to get more mileage from your digis by masking them.
-Heather
… Read More ...Tutorial: Copic Markers 101
If you’re curious about Copic markers or maybe you bought some and are not sure how to get started Darlene Designs has a wonderful beginners basics video on Copic markers, click here to watch.
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique: Double Embossed Copic Card Background
Sharon Harnist is sharing a really cool background technique over at Ellen Huttson’s blog. She dry embossed and then heat embossed clear embossing powder over top and then added color with Copic markers. The look has loads of depth and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stamped Resin Jewelry
The Resin Crafts blog has direction on how to use stamped images, resin and some bling to make some stunning jewelry pieces. Visit their blog for complete how to’s.
-Heather
For complete instructions on casting with resin read these… Read More ...
Technique: Tie Dye
The Capture the Moment has a cool way to use ink pads and Copic markers for a fun tie dye technique. Click here for the video tutorial. Peace and Love!!
-Heather
Looking for Tie Dye kits? Our prefered bran is… Read More ...
Tip: How to use a Glue Pad
Clare at Bearydo Paperie has a video on how to use a glue “ink” pad to apply glitter to your paper craft projects. You can stamp with or brush it onto die cuts to then add a perfect touch of … Read More ...
Tool How To: Distrezz It All
The shabby chic, distress look is still super hot! It goes perfectly with collage and artsy styles as well as vintage looks. If you want to distress the edges of a lot of paper at once, say for a book, … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Sea Glass Necklace
I love this wonderful necklace from Torrey at Left Field. So sparkly and fun, it looks like something a mermaid would wear! Find out how she stamped on sea glass to make this little treasure.
-Heather
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