Mini ink pad cubes are a great way to try new ink colors or brands without investing in a large pad, they take up less storage space and there are lots of cool stamping technique you can do with them. … Read More ...
Making Card Backgrounds with Postmark Stamps
Saying Bon Voyage? A combination of postmark stamps makes the perfect background for a travel, vacation or moving card. The Darkroom Door blog has several different fun card ideas using postmarks for the background. Click here for project directions.
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Project: Mixed Media Arch Card
This stunning 3D Arch shaped card from Shelley Hickox combines dies from Sizzix and products from Tim Holtz. This isn’t just a card, this is art that the recipient will be proud to display on a desk or shelf for … Read More ...
Tips: New 3D Texture Fades Embossing Folders
The brand new 3D Texture Fades from Tim Holtz and Sizzix are deeply detailed embossing folders. They are thicker then the regular folders we’re used to so Tim’s got some tips and ideas for using them like what plate “sandwich” … Read More ...
Double Pocket Card
This pretty double pocket card is perfect for tucking in multiple items like gift cards, book marks or tags. You’ll find a video tutorial from designer Elaine on how to make one over on the Stamping Bella blog.
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Project: Vellum Floral Patterned Card
Sandy Allnock has a great tip for stamping an all over pattern on your card using vellum using a stamp positioner. She also talks about coloring with pencils on vellum, making a thin knot and how to hide the adhesive… Read More ...
Giveaway and Review: Paper Pumpkin Kit for April 2018
If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up… Read More ...
Project: Bench Fold Kitchen Card
Wow, how amazing is this 3-D kitchen card?! Designed by Tanya de Roy this bench fold card style would work not only as a kitchen scene but a work bench for a masculine card, craft desk for a stamper or … Read More ...
Download: Mad Tea Party Coloring Page
This fun Alice in Wonderland inspired coloring page with the Mad Hatter, March Hare and Dormouse sitting in a giant tea cup is adorable! You can download and it print it for yourself over on the Dover Publications website. Click … Read More ...
Product Review and Project: Fox Card with Arteza Brush Pens
I really love the look of water color and the ease and control of using markers so I was really interested in trying out the Arteza Real Brush Pens. These water based markers have a flexible nylon brush tip … Read More ...
Coffee Cup Shaped Card
This adorable coffee cup shaped card holds a gift card inside, a perfect gift for any coffee lover! Kajcyika created it using stamps and dies from Honey Bee and she’s got a video tutorial over on her blog, click here … Read More ...
Tip: Ink Blending Directly on Stamps
How lovely are these birds!? Lydia has a great tip for getting an even more realistic look from layered stamps and that’s by ink blending directly on the stamps. She’ll teach you this technique and show you how she made … Read More ...
Download: Birthday Cut File
If you’re anything like me you probably make more birthday cards than any other celebration or occasion so I’m always looking for new birthday themed images. This great Happy Birthday sentiment and Balloons die cuts are perfect for just about … Read More ...
3D Butterfly Card
Crystal Thompson has a great idea to turn a butterfly stamp from Unity stamps into a 3D butterfly. By stamping two and layering them, only adding adhesive to the body of the top butterfly she created some great dimension on … Read More ...
Mixed Media Sunflower Journal Pages
This set of art journal pages are so bright and cheerful! Using mixed media like paint, stencils, gel pens, and DIY stamps die cut from fun foam Kath Stewart made these lovely layout. She’s got more info and photo over … Read More ...