This post over on The Cheese Theif blog brought back a lot of memories. When I was little I remember many times making ornaments out of salt dough. Find the simple recipe to make the dough and some idea for … Read More ...
Tips: Making Glossy Paper Embellishments
The Simply Stamped blog has some wonderful tips for adding some dimension and shine to your card embellishments using Glossy Accents. Glossy Accents is from Ranger Ink (and is one of my personal favorite products, I use it all the … Read More ...
Tips: Cutting Out Stamped Images
The Your Next Stamp blog shares some wonderful tips for getting great results cutting out detailed stamp images. One I learned a long time ago that helped me is to move the paper and not your scissors while you’re cutting, … Read More ...
Project: Bird Tag
This amazingly beautiful collage art tag comes from Maria McGuire over on Donna Downey’s blog. Mixing watercolor crayons, paints, stencils, fabric, stamps and trims she shares her step by step process for making a this wonderful piece of art.… Read More ...
Tip: Make a Stencil from a Punch
Stencils are very popular right now, used with spray paints, spritz inks and sponges you can get a nice soft airy look with them. The Stamping with Sandi blog shares a simple tip for using the negative of a punched … Read More ...
Project: Carved Wooden Stamps
What a great idea! I’ve seen stamps carved from foam, rubber and vinyl but this idea uses scrap blocks of wood, reminiscent of old block printing. Find directions for carving your own wooden stamp over on the Better Homes and … Read More ...
Technique: Stamp on Both Sides of a Die Cut
Isn’t this 3D floral card so pretty? Kelly from the Notable Nest shows how she stamped on both sides of a die cut and added wire and pearls for a realistic looking bouquet of flowers.
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Tutorial: Stamped Decorative Tape
Make your own stamped tape (similar to washi tape) using cream painters tape, it looks like masking tape but it’s not. The Creative Chaos blog has all the info you need to make yourself some really pretty tape.
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Freebie: Paper Art Dolls
When I was little I loved paper dolls and as an adult I still enjoy making my own. The Enchanted Gallery has several different paper art doll downloads from a basic doll, a goddess doll and extras like tails to … Read More ...
Technique: Weathered Wood Background
Betsy Veldman shares a great background technique using an embossing plate and some paint for a great shabby weathered wood look. Find directions on her blog Paper, Scissors and Superheros.
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Project: Stamped Clay Dish
How pretty and colorful are these jewelry dishes? The Fiskars website has directions for using clay, paint and stamps to make these. I’ve not done much with clay myself but these look easy enough I think even I could make … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stamped Rose Tag
Donna Downey shares detailed step by step instructions for making this lovely rose tag. The water color crayons give such a soft touch and I adore the pleated paper along the bottom! This would make such a nice gift tag, … Read More ...
Technique: Coloring on Dark Paper
Beat Johns has a great tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers, she shows how to color with pencils on black cardstock. That bold pop of color is really striking! Click here for a step by step tutorial and video too.… Read More ...
Sneak Peek: Embossing Diffusers
Oh, that clever Tim Holtz has done it again. Recently at CHA Tim demonstrated his cool new Embossing Diffuser templates. Used with embossing folders these plates fit inside certain die cutting machines ( that take thicker dies including Tim’s Vagabond) … Read More ...
Project: Spinning Easel Card
I adore cards that move, spin, pop up, etc so I really fell in love with this beautiful card from Dorcas Designs. Not only does it stand up like an easel card but it spins too! Find direction on how … Read More ...
