I recently shared with you a cool technique video by Patti Behan and I’ve now discovered she has a wonderful blog dedicated to sharing her techniques! My favorites are her step by step technique videos on how to make animal … Read More ...
Trend: Inchies
Have you heard of Inchies?? Well inchies are simply tiny pieces of art that measure only one inch square. The possibilities are endless, you can stamp them, collage them, whatever you like as long as they are only one inch. … Read More ...
New Release, Freebie and Technique Videos: Hero Arts Digital
Hero Arts has gone digital!! They are now offering some of their most popular classic images as digital stamps. Their store at Two Peas also has a few free down-loadable images as well!! Then click over to the Hero Arts … Read More ...
Product Review: Clear Stamps
I really appreciated everyone who took time to make a comment last week for the clear stamp set I gave away. I enjoyed reading them all and noticed many of you have never tried clear stamps before so I thought … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stair Step Card
Visit Splitcoast Stampers for a terrific tutorial by the very talented Beate Johns for step by step instructions and a video to make this lovely stair step fold card.
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique Video: Joseph’s Coat
Join Gina K for another fun and informative video on Stamp TV. In this video she teaches you how to do a cool background embossing technique called Joseph’s Coat.
-Heather
… 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 ...Project: Bottle Cap Choker
Visit the Hemidemisemiquaver blog and learn how to turn tiny stamps and bottle caps into a magnetic choker necklace. Becky Oehlers shares step by step instructions for this adorable, clever project.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project Video: Using Stickles and Dimensional Pearls
Watch this wonderful and very informative video by Jennifer McGuire for Two peas in a Bucket, she shows how to make these adorable owl cards with inks and stamps from Hero Arts and adds tons of interest using Stickles glitter … 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 achieve … Read More ...
Project: Interlocking Gatefold Card
Visit Qbee’s Quest blog for a wonderful step by step tutorial on how to make this fantastic interlocking gatefold card. Brenda also shares lots of other wonderful projects on her blog , so be sure to check out the rest … Read More ...
Project: Pin Wheel Card
I wanted to share with you the instructions for this fun Pin Wheel Card I made recently.
Supplies:
cardstock: yellow, rust, orange
double-sided pattern paper 3″x 3″
button
string
small dowel, stick or skewer 3 1/2″ long
“smile” stamp (from
… Read More ... Technique Video: Simplicity with Close To My Heart
Visit the Close To My Heart website and watch the great new Art and Soul video which focuses on simplicity and basics. There’s a great technique for making your own background papers with random stamping, how to pick out the
… 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 … Read More ...