Lauren’s chipboard letters and shapes, washi tape, and stamps from Wendy Vecchi are the perfect materials for turning a plain white bag and box into beautiful holiday packaging. Not only are these materials stylish and eye-catching, but they are also
How to Turn an Envelope into a Gift Bag
If you’re running low on small gift bags for the holidays, don’t worry – there is a quick and easy solution! With a few simple materials, you can create a “Bag-a-lope,” which is a gift bag made from an envelope. … Read More ...
Stamped Critter Christmas Tags
Add a sweet handmade touch to your Christmas wrapping with stamped gift tags. Vera used stamps from Ellen Hutson featuring cute critters decking the halls and trimming the trees to create tags to add to her presents this year. I … Read More ...
Christmas Card with Foiled Acetate
Foiling has been super trendy in card making for awhile now and I’ve seen lots of fun ideas with foil but not this amazing technique from Mindy. She foiled on clear acetate! How cool is that!? It gave her sweet … Read More ...
Christmas Cards and Ornament with Brush Metallic Cardstock
The new Brushed Metallic Cardstock from Altenew comes in gold, silver, copper and rose and gives the wonderful look of brush metal to your paper crafting projects. Pair it with heat embossing, glitter cardstock and shiny gems like these cards … Read More ...
Let it Snow Card
Laura used stamps and colorful ink pads from Simon Says Stamp to create this sweet “Let it Snow” Card. She sharing some great tips on how to condition solid stamps before using them to get a better image as well … Read More ...
Happy Hanukkah Card
I love the mix of metallic silver and deep blue on this elegant Happy Hanukkah card from Kristina Werner! She used an embossing diffuser from Tim Holtz which leaves a flat space when you emboss with an embossing folder so … Read More ...
Tips and Tricks for Stamping Winter Scene Cards
I love creating little scenes on my cards, it’s probably my go to when stamping. One of the Queens of making scenes is Sandy Allnock, I find her cards so inspirational and she’s so generous with her tutorials and ideas. … Read More ...
Santa Flat Shaker Card
Pre-made shaker pockets are a quick and easy way to create a shaker card without all the foam tape, acetate, etc. You simply stamp your cardstock, slide it into the pocket, add some sequins and seal it up. Amy R. … Read More ...
Mixed Media Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
This wonderful mixed media Christmas Tree Project from Paula is on a wooden tray to be hung on the wall during the Holidays but you could also use this same idea to create cards as well. For the base she … Read More ...
Christmas Elves Card with Digital Stamps and Stenciling
How cute are these little elves!? These little guys and gals are digital stamps from Hero Arts that Kelly used to create her adorable card. Like her I love digital stamps, they can be so versatile like on this card, … Read More ...
Christmas Carolers Card with Realistic Snow
I love the outfits these funny ladies are wearing to go Christmas Caroling! Nina-Marie water colored the stamp from Art Impressions for the focal point of her card. But also check out that amazing snow, it looks so real! She … Read More ...
Bottle Brush Tree Cards with Foil
I love the rustic mixed media style of these wonderful Bottle Brush Tree Cards from Barbara! She used sticky heat embossing powder from Ranger to add Gilding Flakes and foil to her stamped snowflakes and sentiments. She’s also sharing a … Read More ...
Beginners Guide to Wax Seals
I love wax seals, they make me think of medieval times or Harry Potter with the red seal on the back of his Hogwarts acceptance letter. Wax seals are making a come back and are perfect to add an elegant … Read More ...
Santa Christmas Card with Velvet Cardstock
I wish I could reach through the screen and touch this Jolly Holiday Card from Nichol Sphor! She used white velvet cardstock to add some wonderful texture to these cute die cut Santa’s beards. There’s also glitter paper stars and … Read More ...