Tim Holtz has posted a look at his new products made for Ranger that are coming out this week at CHA. My favorite are the new colors of Distress Stickles!! I love this product, it’s a glitter glue like regular … Read More ...
Technique Video: Watermark Ink Pad
Patti Behan with Ranger has a new video
showing several different techniques on how to use their watermark resist ink pad.
-Heather
… Read More ...Blog and Techniques: Backgrounds with a Brayer
Michelle Zindorf is the queen of backgrounds and brayers! On her blog she shares step by step detailed photos and instructions on how she makes each of her stunning cards. She uses a rubber brayer and ink pads to … Read More ...
Technique Video: Simplicity with Close To My Heart
Inspiration: Stamped Water Bottle
Why carry a plastic water bottle with you when you can carry your own cool stamped water bottle. Show off your own style and help the environment at the same time! Visit Collen Penn’s blog Clever Nesting to see how … Read More ...
Technique: Make Your Own Stamps From Placemats!
Check out this really clever idea at Mel’s Own Place for turning old rubber placemats into stamps! How cool is that??
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique: Stamping and Embossing Metal Sheets
Take a look at these amazing samples from PaperArtsy on how to use their metal sheets and tools. Leandra takes you step by step and explains how she made these great accents by stamping and dry embossing on thin sheets … Read More ...
Freebie: Page Maps for Your Cards!
Are you looking for inspiration for your card layouts? Page Maps offers Card Maps, FREE sketch ideas for your cards as well as their sketches for scrapbook pages. These are really great jumping off points to get your creative … Read More ...
Technique: Color Blending with Mineral Spirits
Tutorial: Faux Wood
Check out this wonderful tutorial by Kim Teasdale for Splitcoast Stampers on how to make a faux wooden frame with cardstock, stamping ink and die cuts.
-Heather
… Read More ...Tip: Add Easy Accents to Your Cards
Check out this fantastic article by Shari Carroll on how to use some popular products to add some easy but very cool accents to your stamped cards.
-Heather
… Read More ...Trend: Using Felt on Your Cards
Using felt embellishments is a really popular trend right now.
You can make your own as I have done on the sample card by using a die cutting machine. I used sheets of felt from the craft store in my Cuttlebug … Read More ...
Inspiration and Trend: Stamping On Fabric
Check out this fabulous post on Capture the Moment where Nicole Heady talks about incorporating fabric into your stamping projects. Be sure to follow the other blog links she lists to see some fantastic ideas from the Papertrey Design Team … Read More ...
Tip: Use Stamps to Journal on Your Scrapbook Pages
Check out this very informative article at Hero Arts about journaling with stamps on your scrapbook pages. The samples there are simply lovely!!
-Heather
… Read More ...