Masking is a fun stamping technique that covers areas so you can ink or stamp over top to add layers, dimension or create shapes. There are sheets sold just for masking but you can also use items around your house … Read More ...
Tip: Dressing Up Die Cut Words
Die cut words and sentiments are a fun way to add big text to your cards. Instead of just die cutting them from plain cardstock try spicing them up. Carissa added watercolors and glitter pen to her “Lucky” St. Patrick’s … Read More ...
Product Release: Wreath Builder Stamps and Templates
Gina K is getting ready to release two cool new templates with coordinating stamps to be used with a stamp positioner to help you stamp out amazing wreath shapes. Jennifer McGuire got to try them out and she’s made some … Read More ...
Tutorial: How to Carve Your Own Custom Stamps
Have you ever tried making your own custom stamps? With a few simple printmaking tools you can make something totally unique and add your own personal touch to cards, notebooks and even create your own gift wrap.
Emma over at … Read More ...
Tip: Adding Multiple Colors to Solid Stamps
Penny Black stamps has recently released a gorgeous new line of Brushstroke Floral Stamps. These solid stamps can be inked in one color but really come to life when stamped with multiple colors. This idea might seem a little intimidating … Read More ...
Technique: Watercolored Die Cuts
I’ve been seeing a cool trend with die cutting lately of applying color to white cardstock and die cutting the images instead of die cutting colored cardstock. Doing this allows you to customize your colors as well as get more … Read More ...
Tip: Using Pastels on Coloring Pages
I love to color in coloring books but for some reason I tend to just stick to my Prisma colored pencils and forget about all the other great coloring mediums I have to use. Erin from Simple Art for Adults … Read More ...
Technique: Coloring with Ink Pads and a Blender Pen
If you’re not familiar with a Bender Pen they are a pretty handy item to have in your stamping stash. It’s like a colorless marker that you can use to blend together colored markers but you can also use them … Read More ...
Technique: Water Coloring with Tombow Markers
Water coloring is super on trend right in stamping right now. And there are many techniques and products that you can use to water color, each one working a little differently and giving different looks and effects. Most water based … Read More ...
Technique: Nautical Card with Ink Smooshing Technique
Designing masculine cards can be difficult sometimes but a nautical theme is usually a great place to start. This wonderful ships wheel card has an ink smooshing background with Distress Ink and stamped images from Unity and would be a … Read More ...
Project: Disney Trip Scrapbook
My husband and I have been to Disney World three times, have taken loads of amazing photos but I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t scrapped a single page yet. Even though I’ve bought tons of Disney themed supplies. So I … Read More ...
5 Techniques with Art Crayons
Vicki Boutin has a wonderful line of Art Crayons that can used in many different ways in all sort of paper crafting projects. These crayons are similar to oil pastels and react with water. You can color directly on your … Read More ...
Project: Quick and Easy Planner Banner
Using pattern paper, twine and adhesive you can make an easy little festive banner for your planner, a card or scrapbook page. This is a great way to use up scraps of paper! TheXyron site has the tutorial, click … Read More ...
Project: Valentine Treat Box
Looking for a sweet way to pass out treats for Valentine’s Day? Latisha turned 12″ x 12″ patterned paper into this pretty little box, prefect for holding candy or small gifts. Add ribbon, stamps or stickers and your good to … Read More ...
Project: Bright Birds Card with Colored Pencils
This lovely card is so bold and bright! Sandy Allnock did some no-line stamping on “desert storm” cardstock and colored the birds using colored pencils. She’ll take you through her coloring process over on Ellen Hudson’s Classroom blog.
-Heather… Read More ...