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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 … Read More ...
Stampendous has some cool new twist on stencils out that you trace and then color in the intricately detailed designs. The look reminds my of the trendy Mandala style coloring pages. Kristine shares on her blog how she made this … Read More ...
This amazing mixed media art piece was made by stamping and coloring on fabric with different coloring mediums like brush markers and gelato sticks. You’ll find a video tutorial from designer Carisa over on the Design Memory Crafts blog.
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Here’s a cool twist on the traditional card shape. This fun twisted card serves double duty as a gift card holder as well. You can find complete cutting, folding and assembling directions for making one over on the Stempeleinaleins blog.… Read More ...
Do you feel like you can’t sketch or draw very well (I know I do) but love that look? Here’s a fantastic technique from Melanie Muenchinger using rubber stamps with Colored Pencils on sketch paper to achieve that wonderful hand … Read More ...
The basket on this adorable Easter card was created by cleverly combining two die cuts, a wicker weave die and a basket die. Additional bunny and water colored egg dies were added to complete the card. You can find out … Read More ...
Shaker cards are still super popular and combined with another popular embellishment, sequins you can make the cutest cards. Like this fun frog card created by Nina-Maria Trapani for Simon Says Stamp. Hop on over to their blog for a … Read More ...
Here’s a great tip for adding some extra highlights to your colored stamped image or color pages to really make them pop, use a white colored pencil or white gel pen after coloring with markers. Find more about this tip … Read More ...
If you’re not familiar with vellum it’s a semi translucent paper that is very versatile and can be used in lots of different ways on cards and with different stamping techniques. You can stamp on it, heat and dry emboss … Read More ...
Doesn’t this card make you want to hoot “How cute!”? This stunning step card covered in adorable owls was made by Marisa Job, she’s got more photos and info on how she made this card over on her blog, Designs … Read More ...
How lovely is the paper detail on this card? Becky Roberts will show you how to cut, score and fold double sided pattern paper for a pretty pleated skirt design for your cards. You can find her step by step … Read More ...
Introducing her royal highness… Queen Kitty! This beautifully detailed coloring page is puuurfect for anyone who loves cats, Queens or playing cards. You can download this page for free by clicking here and visiting Dover Publications.
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Chameleon Pens has this awesome fantasy dragonfly lady coloring page, you can download a black and white version to color yourself for free. There’s also a video tutorial with some coloring tips using there unique markers, click here to check … Read More ...
Wow, isn’t this tag simple stunning? Penny Black stamps guest designer Ranji Chawla made this using stamps from Penny Black, die cuts, Ultra Thick Embossing Powder, ink sprays, Distress Ink and more. You can find more info on her amazing … Read More ...
Nichol Magouirk has a video tutorial showing how to use Tim Holtz’s Distress Markers
to water color your stamped images. By applying the marker ink on a non porous surface you can use it like a pallet, pick up the … Read More ...
