Sequins are the “it” embellishment for card making right now. They add a nice sparkle to most any card and there are so many cool ways to use them. Put them inside a shaker card, scatter them around the front … Read More ...
Download: DIY Guardian of the Galaxy Snowflake Patterns
In years past one of my most popular posts was Star Wars shaped DIY snowflakes from Anthony Herrera. And now this years he’s back with amazing Guardians of the Galaxy snowflake patterns that you can download and cut out yourself. … Read More ...
Technique: Coloring Winter Scene Cards with Water Color Markers
Kristina Werner will show you how to color up some fun winter snowman scenes with water color markers and also shares some tips on how to use unmounted rubber stamps. Visit her blog for all the details.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Funny Christmas Shaker Card
This bunny isn’t sure he’s ready for Christmas, he’s got some explaining to do! This adorable shaker card was designed by Nichol Spohr using dies and stamps from Honey Bee. I love their Blah Humbunny stamps set, such a … Read More ...
Project: Holiday Card with All Over Stamped Background
Designer Laura Bassen will show you how to use a stamp positioner to make it easy to line up a boarder stamp to create a seamless all over background pattern. She’s also got complete card directions for these lovely holiday … Read More ...
Tips: Three Ways to Add Stitching to Your Cards
Adding stitching to your stamped cards adds such a special touch and extra dimension. There are several ways to add stitching to your cards and the Ellen Hudson blog shares how to achieve 3 different stitched looks, hand stitching, machine … Read More ...
Tip: Setting Up Your Own Water Color Palette
Water coloring is a very popular coloring medium in stamping right now. But if you’re starting from scratch or want to move up from pre-selected palettes it can be a bit intimidating if you’re wanting to try using tube water … Read More ...
Projects: 3 Different Magic Slider Cards
Magic slider card are so much fun, they have a pull out that magically reveals an image underneath. In the past they were a little tricky to put together but the cleaver folks over at Lawn Fawn have designed a … Read More ...
Project: Die Cut Felt Headband
I love seeing products traditionally used for paper crafting used on materials that aren’t paper. Think outside the box this holidays by using some of your paper crafting items to make unique gifts like this head band. Using a large … Read More ...
Project: Llama Christmas Card
I think Llama’s must be the new “it” animal and why not they are so fluffy and sweet (except of course when they spit :)) I’m seeing lots of great stamps with Llamas especially for the holidays with great Fa-la-llama … Read More ...
Project: Copic Colored Santa Card
Mindy Eggen will show you how she colored this fun Santa stamps from CC Designs using Copic markers. Visit her blog for her coloring video.
-Heather
… Read More ...Card Making Project: One Layer Water Colored Winter Bird Card
This lovely holiday card designed by Jill Foster is only one layer so it’s great for mailing but it still looks like it has such depth because of the realistic way she colored the stamped image. Using Distress Re-Inkers she’ll … Read More ...
Product Review: Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers from Stampin’ Up
I’m so excited to share with you today a new line of markers from Stampin Up’! They are Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. They come in 12 colors with two shades of each color, one light and one dark, … Read More ...
The History of Stamping
Scrapbook.com has put together a fascinating history of stamping along with photos of some amazing vintage stamps. From signet rings that were pressed into wax seals to wooden blocks to modern rubber and clear photo polymer, stamps have sure come … Read More ...
Tip: Dry Embossing with Plastic Paper
Bazzill has introduced a new paper that contains plastic, meant to give a deeper more crisp image when dry embossing. Nina-Marie gave this new product a try making a lovely embossed Christmas card and she shares her tips on working … Read More ...