Hetty over on the Craft Chaos blog has directions for a cool coloring technique using Distress Stains and bleach. This idea would be perfect for large detailed stamps you might not want to spend all day coloring in 🙂
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Hetty over on the Craft Chaos blog has directions for a cool coloring technique using Distress Stains and bleach. This idea would be perfect for large detailed stamps you might not want to spend all day coloring in 🙂
-Heather… Read More ...
Solid stamps can sometimes be a challenge, how do you get multiple colors onto one stamp? Catherine Pooler has some great tips for using ink pads and also markers to get a perfect crisp image and several different colors onto … Read More ...
Generational stamping is a simple technique that allows you to get lighter, softer colors just by stamping again and again without re-inking your stamp. It’s an easy (and cheap :)) way to get more colors from your inks! Find a … Read More ...
Morgan from Binks and Bubble has a cool tutorial for using masking tape to make your own faux washi / paper tape. I love the mustache stamp she used, so trendy right now!
-Heather
… Read More ...The Silhouette blog has steps for turning simple flower die cut (or punch) into a lovely layered 3D paper flowers. These flowers make great accents on cards, scrapbook pages, even home decor projects like wreaths and bouquets.
-Heather
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Wow, this little girl doesn’t even looked like it’s stamped but it is. Elaine Hughes has a wonderful technique for stamping with light colored ink and coloring over top for a “no-line” stamped image. Find step by step instructions and … Read More ...
The Create with TLC’s latest blog hop has seven wonderful vintage images to download for free, including this charming Alice In Wonderland image. Click here to start hopping and follow through to each blog for the downloads.
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I thought I’d seen stamping on just about every surface but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it on an egg before! Lucy from Craftberry Bush shows how easy it actually is to add stamping to an egg.
-Heather
… Read More ...Taylored Expressions has a very helpful charts for those want to use Copic markers for coloring different hair colors and skin tones, there is even a blank sheet for practicing. Download them here. (note: you’ll need to “check out” … Read More ...
Here’s a pretty twist (get it ? 😉 ) on using baker’s twine. Kristina from Simon Says Stamp has a how to video on braiding baker’s twine for a lovely accent to any card!
-Heather
… Read More ...Because LaBlanche stamps are made from a sturdy high quality silicone so they can withstand things, like heat, that other stamps might not. The owner of LaBlanche shares a cool technique on the Scrap Time blog for pouring melted UTEE … Read More ...
Ribbon can add so much to any paper crafting project but I know tying bows is a real frustration for a lot of crafters. This wonderfully fluffy bow can be made in four easy steps and is the perfect addition … Read More ...
Tim Holtz and Teresa Natividad share with you what you can do with Ranger’s adhesive backed Metal Foil Tape. You can ink it, stamp on it, die cut and emboss it, this stuff looks so cool! (I think I need … Read More ...
Jessie with There She Goes stamps has some great tips for getting all those layers on your cards to measure and look perfect.
-Heather
… Read More ...Using flocking powder gives a great soft feel to any card but it can be a little messy to work with. The Rubber Cafe Design Team has a great idea for making a stencil to use with flocking, get a … Read More ...