Do you adore pattern paper as much as I do? Next to stamps I think I have more pattern paper than any other crafting supply. I try hard not to horde it and actually use it but it there are … Read More ...
How to Watercolor with Hybrid Inks and Alcohol
Normally if you’re going to use stamping ink pads to watercolor stamped images you’d probably use a dye based ink pad and add some water to the ink but what if you want to use Hybrid Inks? Lynnea used hybrid … Read More ...
Stamped Pot Holder with Matching Card
I love seeing stamping projects that don’t involve paper like this one from Sally. She used tile stamps from Hero Arts, stamped them on small squares of fabric and stitched up an amazing quilted potholder. She also created a matching … Read More ...
Firefly Light Up Card
I know summer is finally here because a few nights ago I saw the first firefly in my yard, even one of our cats got excited, running to the window to see it. So this beautiful Interactive Card from Joy … Read More ...
Dimensional Ink Blending for a Floral Card
We might usually think of ink blending to create backgrounds but you can also use it to create dimension like Erum did on this stunning floral card. She used layering stamps and pretty ink pad colors from Altenew to stamp … Read More ...
Tropical Leaf Inlay Card
I love inlay die cutting, it’s like putting together a little puzzle on your card. For this fun Tropical Leaf card Bobbi die cut leaves from Sunny Studio in different colors of cardstock circles and then die cut the leaves … Read More ...
Using an Embossing Folder 3 Ways
Embossing folders are a great way to add pattern and texture to your card backgrounds, place your cardstock inside, run it through your die cutting machine and… instant design! Annie has a a few terrific ways to get even more … Read More ...
Birthday Balloon Bear Card
This sweet little Bear is floating by to wish someone a very Happy Birthday. And check out that wonderful night time sky that Kristina created for the background, she ink blended Distress Oxide Inks for a stunning sunset. She also … Read More ...
Birthday Card with Light Up Candle
Adding real lights to cards has been popular for awhile but usually it involves running little wires and a bit of fiddling to work it out. But the new One Light from Pear Blossom Press is an easy to install … Read More ...
Card with Stamped Watercolor Resist Technique
I love a resist technique, which if you’re not familiar is heat embossing a stamped image or design and then applying color over top, the embossing “resists” the color and leaves the image showing through. Verity used a large card … Read More ...
Coloring Dies with Copic Markers for an Anniversary Card
This beautiful Anniversary Card from Nichol Spohr features a lovely bursting bouquet of flowers. Instead of die cutting the images from colored cardstock she die cut them all from white cardstock and used her Copic alcohol markers to color them. … Read More ...
Use Heat Embossing to Create a Metallic Card Panel
Don’t have any metallic cardstock but want the look of shiny metal? Try heat embossing like Rachel did on this sweet card. By rubbing a Clear VersaMark embossing ink pad directly onto cardstock she then poured embossing powder over top … Read More ...
Disney’s Mad Tea Party Ride Inspired Card
If you’re a big Disney fan like me this amazing card from Kara will really make your head spin! She used brand new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn to create a card inspired by the Mad Tea Party Ride!! … Read More ...
Use a Punch to Create a Stitched Border for a Card
Dalis has a quick and clever way to create a stitched border using a scalloped eyelet edge punch. She punched the edge along each long side of a wide strip of paper and since the scallops have small holes in … Read More ...
Strawberry Basket Shaker Card
How “sweet” is this Strawberry Basket Card from Carly? This yummy design has so much movement, not only becuase it’s a shaker card but also because of how she placed her berries. Notice how some are inside the shaker and … Read More ...