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.
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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 … 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??
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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 ...
Technique: Color Blending with Mineral Spirits
One of my favorite coloring techniques is using colored pencils and blending them with odorless mineral spirits. It gives a really smooth, soft look and makes for wonderful shading, shadowing and blending.
I recommend the Gamsol brand of mineral spirit
… Read More ... 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.
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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.
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Project: Color Flip Book
Nicole Heady of Papertrey Ink has posted the instructions for this cool color flip book along with a free graphic download. Make one of these fun books yourself to help with color combination inspiration.
-Heather
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Project: BBQ Invite and Happy 4th!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July!
To celebrate I wanted to share the instructions for the fun BBQ pocket invitation card I made:
Supplies: black, yellow and white cardstocks, yellow and black ink pads, red and white … 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!!
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