I love the look of colored pencils on kraft cardstock, the colors really stand out and pop! Echo Noble from Unity Stamps has a great tutorial showing how to coloring on kraft with colored pencils with an emphasis on … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hidden Message Card
I love a card that has a surprise element! This adorable Hidden Message card shows one message in the window when viewing the front of the card and a hidden panel slides when it’s opened to reveal another message inside … Read More ...
Download: Another Grumpy Cat Coloring Page
The last time I posted a Grumpy Cat coloring page it was pretty popular. So I thought I’d share that Dover Publications has released another new Grumpy Cat themed coloring book called “Grumpy Cat’s Least Favorite Hobbies”. I love this … Read More ...
Tutorial: Easter Egg Card with Masking Technique
If you hop on over to my personal Youtube channel, P is for Paper, I’ll show you how to use masking paper and small floral stamps to make a pretty Easter Egg Card. You can click here to watch it … Read More ...
Project: Die Cut Butterfly Card
This stunning butterfly card was made with layers of die cuts, some colored with Distress Ink . Samantha will show you how she used the positive and negative parts of a butterfly die from Elizabeth Craft Designs over on their … Read More ...
Project: Fishing Mixed Media Art
This amazing fly fishing mixed media art would be perfect to make for a fisherman or outdoors-man. Using lots of different products from Ranger and Tim Holtz “That Crazy Chick” will take you step by step through her process. Click … Read More ...
Tips: 7 Tips for Adding Details to Your Cards
Bibi Cameron made this adorable card using stamps from Neat and Tangled. She used lots of different products and techniques to make it and will share with you 7 tips for adding interest to your cards. Visit her blog for … Read More ...
Tip: Mixing Media – Copics and Colored Pencils
When I’m coloring a stamped image I always pick one coloring medium and stick with it. But I’m limiting myself and maybe you are too? Many types of coloring mediums can be combined and used together, try mixing and playing … Read More ...
Download: Easter Coloring Page
Oh my gosh, how adorable is this bunny and chick?!! You can visit the Draw So Cute page and learn how to draw them or there’s also a FREE coloring page you can download, print and color. Click here to … Read More ...
Technique: Distress Oxide Inks and Stencils
Tim Holtz Distress Ink just keep gaining in popularity and it’s no surprise, the new colors are beautiful and there are so many different techniques you can do with them! And I keep seeing more and more clever ways to … Read More ...
Tip: Masking with Contact Paper
Masking is a fun stamping technique that covers areas so you can ink or stamp over top to add layers, dimension or create shapes. There are sheets sold just for masking but you can also use items around your house … Read More ...
Tip: Dressing Up Die Cut Words
Die cut words and sentiments are a fun way to add big text to your cards. Instead of just die cutting them from plain cardstock try spicing them up. Carissa added watercolors and glitter pen to her “Lucky” St. Patrick’s … Read More ...
Product Release: Wreath Builder Stamps and Templates
Gina K is getting ready to release two cool new templates with coordinating stamps to be used with a stamp positioner to help you stamp out amazing wreath shapes. Jennifer McGuire got to try them out and she’s made some … Read More ...
Tutorial: How to Carve Your Own Custom Stamps
Have you ever tried making your own custom stamps? With a few simple printmaking tools you can make something totally unique and add your own personal touch to cards, notebooks and even create your own gift wrap.
Emma over at … Read More ...
Tip: Adding Multiple Colors to Solid Stamps
Penny Black stamps has recently released a gorgeous new line of Brushstroke Floral Stamps. These solid stamps can be inked in one color but really come to life when stamped with multiple colors. This idea might seem a little intimidating … Read More ...