I love it when paper crafters take products off the page and use them in a unique way. Nina-Marie used Alcohol Inks to decorate some lovely mugs, perfect for storing craft supplies or as flower pots. Visit the Simon Says … Read More ...
Coloring Technique: Fuzzy Bunnies Card
It’s amazing how much realistic texture and “fuzz” Sandy Allnock achieved on these 2 adorable bunny stamps! She colored them first with Copic markers but them added the fuzz with an HB pencil (similar to a regular #2). She’s got … Read More ...
Project: Harry Potter Inspired Card
I made this fun Harry Potter inspired card using stamps from Kindred Stamps and an inexpensive unbranded Castle die I found on Ebay. I’ll show you how to add texture to your die cut images using embossing folders and how … Read More ...
Freebie: Easter Boy Digital Stamp
How sweet is this boy covered in Easter chocolate? This fun digi stamp is available in color or black and white to download for FREE from Dearie Dolls, click here to get it.
-Heather
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Tip: Turn Flowers Stamps into a Floral Bouquet
If you’re like me you probably have quite a few (or quite a lot :)) of flower stamp sets. I love them! Amanda has a great idea using some floral sets, she turned them into a flower bouquet for a … Read More ...
Project: Bridge Fold Card
Designer Sandi used just part a large detailed label die to make the ornate top of this wonderful Bridge Fold Card. What a clever way to use the edge of a die! She’s got die cutting and folding directions for … Read More ...
Technique: Stamping Off
This Stamping Off technique also called Second Generation Stamping is a great way to get more from your ink pads. By inking up your stamp, stamping it onto scrap paper and then stamping it again (without re-inking) you’ll get a … Read More ...
Projects: Elegant and Inexpensive Wedding Table Setting
Planning to make wedding table decorations? The idea for this grouping is based on easy-to-find supplies, not requiring crafting machines or things that would be difficult to use after this project is complete. It’s easy to prepare but still elegant. … Read More ...
Technique: Marble Card Background with Shaving Cream
Using ink pad Re-Inkers , salt and shaving cream, yes shaving cream, Meg made this cool fantasy marble card background. So go raid your own, or dad, husband or boyfriends bathroom for some shaving cream and have fun learning this … Read More ...
Tutorial: Let’s Hang Out Hammock Card
I’m so ready for warmer weather, spending time in my back yard gardening and laying in the hammock. So I made this fun hammock card, it’s perfect to send to a friend you’d like to hang out with soon. I’ll … Read More ...
Tips: Beginner to Advanced – 3 Cards with One Stamp Set
Whether you’re a beginner stamper or looking to advance your card making skills Justine Hovey has a great blog post for you. She took one stamp set with it’s coordinating dies from Concord and 9th and made 3 different cards. … Read More ...
Tip: Masking Stamps with Dies Kitty Card
Betsy from Papertrey Ink has a great way to mask your stamps by using the coordinating dies that go with them. Using this technique she calls Mask and Stack she turned one kitty into a big pile of cute kittys! … Read More ...
Tips: Copic Marker Card Background
Designer Delphine took this sweet stamp from Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps and made her own amazing background using Copic Markers and turned it into this amazing scene below. Wow! She’s sharing her marker colors and process over on the Kraftin Kimmie … Read More ...
Project: Star Wars Pop Up Card
I love this Star Wars Pop Up Card using Galactic Adventures stamps from Kindred Stamps! Tonya Boser has directions for making this awesome card over on her blog, Tinkering in Ink, it even folds flat for mailing! Click here to … Read More ...
Tips for Fussy Cutting Your Stamped Images
Back in the “old days” of stamping we didn’t have die cuts to cut out our stamped images so we had to use scissors *gasp* (shocking, I know! :)) Of course I’m just being silly but I bet most of … Read More ...