The Frugal Crafter shows how to turn pattern papers into an amazing starburst card background, click here for details.
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Project: Mermaid in a Jar
HOLY COW!! This project is STUNNING!! Laura from Remembering Life’s Moments stamped this lovely mermaid on acetate and “colored” her on the backside with glitter. Then added her into a jar with netting and embellishments all around. I LOVE this … Read More ...
Technique: Faux Embossed Card Background
Add some texture and get the look of dry embossing by using layers of die cuts. Learn more about this faux embossing technique over on the Sizzix blog. I also love how Hilary used all the different pattern papers … Read More ...
Technique: Faux Metal Background
The main image on this card looks just like it was stamped on metal but it wasn’t. The Bright Side of Life blog show you how to use spray ironing starch (of all things! :)) for a really cool faux … Read More ...
Tip: Watercoloring with Copics
Find out how to get more mileage from your Copic markers by using them to watercolor with. This gives such a soft blended look, I love it! Kristy Dalman shares her tips on the Some Odd Girl blog.
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Tutorial: How to Use Tim Holtz Resist Papers
Tim Holtz has a great new video showing how to use inks and stains with his resist papers. These papers are printed with a clear glossy pattern that will resist when mediums are applied on top for an easy and … Read More ...
Technique: Stamped Embossed Buttons
Kelly Rasmussen shares how to make some lovely little embossed buttons, a perfect embellishment for most any card or scrapbook page. Click here for her video tutorial at Hero Arts.
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Tip: Use a Stamp as a Sewing Pattern
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.
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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.
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