Instead of die cutting from regular cardstock you can make your own custom colored cardstock that has a bit of a textured look to it by inking with Distress Ink onto white cardstock. Tracy McNeely did this for the … Read More ...
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Instead of die cutting from regular cardstock you can make your own custom colored cardstock that has a bit of a textured look to it by inking with Distress Ink onto white cardstock. Tracy McNeely did this for the … Read More ...
I love all the layers and details in this lovely birthday card. Yana used many layers of different Spellbinders dies to make it along with some pattern paper and a stamped sentiment. Visit the Spellbinders blog to see how she … Read More ...
Oh my, how sweet is this baby animal card!? Perfect for a baby’s birthday. Kelly Latevola will show you how to mask and ink up a cloud background, how to color the stamped images with Copic markers and how to … Read More ...
Tie one on! 🙂 This clever shirt shaped card is perfect for a masculine birthday card or Father’s Day. Torico shares a link to the original template she used plus how she designed her tie. Visit her blog for all … Read More ...
Washi tape is so versatile for so many card projects. Here’s a clever way to use it with your die cuts. Jen Carter made a sky scraper building background using washi tape with a die cut on this adorable super … Read More ...
Die cut shapes are so much fun to use on your cards but you can make them even more interesting by using an embossing folder to emboss texture and designs onto the shapes. Cricut has so many wonderful die shapes … Read More ...
My Favorite Things stamps had 4 days full of ideas, tips, tricks and inspirations using Chibitronics products to make 8 different light up cards. You’ll find cards with Jack o’ Lanterns, birthday candles, holiday lights and more. Click here for … Read More ...
Know someone who loves to play Minecraft? Here’s an awesome Creeper birthday card! Emily Leiphart designed it using pixelated die cuts and it even has a light up feature! Visit her blog Art From the Heart for her tutorial.
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I’ve been stamping and making cards for over 20 years and can say I’ve never seen a card quite like this amazing bendy shaker card made by Jessica Frost-Ballas! It’s got layers of clear acetate and cardstock that curve away … Read More ...
This lovely vintage inspired heart card would be perfect for an anniversary or birthday and it even comes with a matching envelope. You can download the cut file and directions on how to put it together for FREE over on … Read More ...
Here’s fun masculine card that would work for father’s day, birthday, graduation and more. Clare Prezzia used a fun VW Bug van stamp from Hero Arts and Distress Ink s with water to make this cool card. You can find … Read More ...
Here’s a fun way to give someone money and a cute hand made card. The Capture the Moment blog has directions for folding up a bill into a man’s shirt. This is a great idea for graduation, birthdays or father’s … Read More ...
Gina K has a lovely floral card that she made using a masking technique. She tore copy paper and used it to cover (or mask off) the top and bottom of her card, in the center she blended ink and … Read More ...
How cute is this puppy dog tri-fold card? Emily Cupley made it using stamps and stencils and a cloud die cut for the top edge. She’ll teach you how to water color you stamped images using Distress Ink pads, make … Read More ...
Kendra from Kendra’s Card Company has a step by step coloring tutorial for making this cute Hippo Birdie thank you card, perfect for saying thanks for the birthday gift. She uses Copic Markers and has even got a great tip … Read More ...