Metallics are still really trendy right now! And metallic embossing powders are a great way to add a big shiny wow to your cards. Lydia took her heat embossing one step further by layering different colors over top each other … Read More ...
Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral
This year pantone chose Living Coral as the color of the year. I love this color, it’s not quit pink and not quit red and it’s a darker, richer color then the dusty rose that’s been really trendy for a … Read More ...
Snowman Valentine Day Card
Where I live it’s still winter and it’s not unusual to have snow around Feb 14th. So using winter images like snowmen are so fun on Valentine’s Day cards. This winter Valentine is from Nichol Spohr is so cute, I … Read More ...
4 Owl Coloring Pages
I grew up loving owls, my grandmother collected them so I have fond memories of her whenever I see them. Being a Harry Potter fan doesn’t hurt either 🙂 Dover Publication has 4 delightful owl themed coloring page that you … Read More ...
Skunk Valentine Card
I’m not sure why skunks work so well for Valentine’s Day card but they really do. Maybe it’s that black and white goes well with red, or all the cute puns that go with them? Like in this fun “You’re … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Matchbooks
This sweet little matchbooks can hold a little treat or note inside and are perfect for handing out at school or the office for Valentine’s Day. They are quick and easy to make so you can create a whole bunch.… Read More ...
Cards with the Look of Batik
This stunning cards from Norine have the look of batik dyed fabrics. She used layers of ink blending and heat embossing to make her lovely leafy cards.
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Make A Mandala Thank You Card
Don’t forget to send Thank You cards for all the nice holiday presents you’ve received. Michelle used small ink pads in multiple colors of blue on one large Mandala stamp to get this lovely tone on tone Thank You card.… Read More ...
Paper Jewelry Pendant
This idea from Dina is a fantastic way to get more from your cutting dies! She used several layers of die cut watercolor paper colored the top layer and sealed it to make a pretty paper pendant.
Piggy Valentine Cards
I’m seeing loads of adorable pigs stamps lately and that makes me smile because I love pigs! Their pink color goes really well with Valentine’s Day card like with these sweet set of cards from Nichol. She used new dies … Read More ...
Stampin’ Up Occasions Catalog 2019 Review
The brand new Occasions 2018 Catalog from Stampin’ Up is full of wonderful additions to the annual catalog. You’ll find themes like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Easter, Spring and birthday. With clear and cling mounted stamp sets with … Read More ...
Happy New Year!
Get a Metallic Look with Creative Medium
Creative Medium made by Imagine Crafts is a paste that can be applied over many surfaces like stamped images, dry embossing and pattern papers to add an amazing metallic shine.
Find a variety of ideas for using it over on … Read More ...
Winter Snowmen Card
Now that the holidays are over you can still keep some of those stamps out for a bit longer and use them for winter themed cards. Send them to warm someone’s day or they are especially perfect for someone who … Read More ...
Snowman Card with Custom Ink Pad Background
The Distress Ink Custom Blend Ink Pad is a blank ink pad, you use Re-Inkers to add your own custom mix of inks for wonderful rainbow and ombre effects. Kristina used hers for a lovely background on this snowman card. … Read More ...