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18+ Handmade Cards with a Focus on Backgrounds

April 5, 2023 by Heather Holbrook

Welcome to a creative journey through the world of card making, where backgrounds take center stage! In the blog post “18+ Handmade Cards with a Focus on Backgrounds,” crafting enthusiasts are in for a treat as they delve into the … Read More ...

Sketchbar Mirror Paper and Artist Fine Pens Review with Coupon Code

February 21, 2023 by Heather Holbrook

Sketchbar Mirror Paper and Artist Fine Pens Review with Coupon Code

A while ago I shared with you a review of Sketchmarker Brush Pro Markers (click here if you missed it) and now I’m back with a review of the Sketchbar Mirror Paper Pad and Sketchmarker Artist Fine Pens.… Read More ...

Sketchmarker Alcohol Markers Review

November 29, 2022 by Heather Holbrook

Sketchmarker Alcohol Markers Review

Today I’m really excited to bring you a review of the Sketchmarker Brush Pro Markers! These markers are alcohol based and dual tipped with brush and chisel tips. (Bullet and chisel dual tips are also available). The Japanese nibs … Read More ...

Happy Thanksgiving

November 24, 2022 by Heather Holbrook

Happy Thanksgiving

To everyone in the US I’d like to wish a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for our readers!

Click here for this cards tutorial on my personal blog, P is for Paper.

-Heather… Read More ...

Cute Bat Halloween Card

September 21, 2022 by Heather Holbrook

Cute Bat Halloween Card

Adding lots of layers of cardstock and pattern paper gives a nice clean look along with layers of color and pattern to a card like on this fun Halloween Bat Card. If you’re not the best with calculating the dimensions, … Read More ...

Little Mermaid Pop Up Card

March 11, 2022 by Heather Holbrook

Little Mermaid Pop Up Card

The new Platform Pop Up Dies from Lawn Fawn makes a super fun card that pops up with areas to create a scene in the center and a base that can be decorated all around plus it folds flat for … Read More ...

Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Marker Tips

March 10, 2022 by Heather Holbrook

Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Marker Tips

Some of my favorite alcohol based markers are the Tri-Blends from Spectrum Noir. They take the guess work out of picking colors to blend, they take up less space and are less expensive than buying 3 markers. Close to … Read More ...

Fairy Hello Card

January 20, 2022 by Heather Holbrook

Fairy Hello Card

Like me Lien is ready for Spring to hurry up and get here! So she created this beautiful Fairy Hello Card, ready to bring a warm sunny smile to someone special. She create her background with liquid watercolors on a … Read More ...

3 Valentine’s Day Cards with Heart Stenciled Backgrounds

January 12, 2022 by Heather Holbrook

 3 Valentine's Day Cards with Heart Stenciled Backgrounds

Nichol Sphor used 3 different stencil in 3 different way to create some wonderful backgrounds for 3 cute Valentine’s Day Cards. Using ink blending techniques, light ink on dark cardstock and glitter paste she’ll show you how to design each … Read More ...

How to Color Metallic Balloons for a Valentine Card

January 11, 2022 by Heather Holbrook

How to Color Metallic Balloons for a Valentine Card

Wow, Catherine took a simple XOXO die cut and made them look like actual metallic balloons! She cut the die from white cardstock and used Copic Markers in shapes of pink and red to color them in. They are the … Read More ...

Christmas Gnomes Copic Coloring Tutorial

November 27, 2021 by Heather Holbrook

Christmas Gnomes Copic Coloring Tutorial

Elaine is sharing how she colored up a fun stamp from Stamping Bella of little gnomes in their reindeer hats using Copic markers. I love how she used white color pencil after coloring with the markers to add highlights to … Read More ...

Woodland Deer Christmas Card

November 23, 2021 by Heather Holbrook

Woodland Deer Christmas Card

This sweet deer standing in a snowy woodland scene is so serene. Tallie used a masking technique, no line coloring and darker colors to bring the deer into focus and keep the background more subtle. A simple stamped sentiment is … Read More ...

Christmas Wreath Card with Non Traditional Colors

November 8, 2021 by Heather Holbrook

Christmas Wreath Card with Non Traditional Colors

I love non-traditional colors for any holiday like this beautiful Christmas Wreath Card from Gaylynn in pinks and browns. This subtle colors along with the die cut scalloped doily and pearl embellishments really give her design a soft vintage feel.… Read More ...

Fall Tree Shadow Box Card

November 5, 2021 by Heather Holbrook

Fall Tree Shadow Box Card

Wow, how amazing is this Fall Tree Shadow Box card from Amanda!? Who wouldn’t love to have this sitting on their desk or mantle this fall? This card features a  box base with a large Autumn tree sprouting from it … Read More ...

Bat and Ghost Halloween Card with Masking Tips

September 29, 2021 by Heather Holbrook

Bat and Ghost Halloween Card with Masking Tips

Sandy shares some great tips for masking and coloring with Copic markers to create this wonderful Bat and Ghost Halloween card. She masked the stamped image so it appears the bat has his arm around his ghost friend and notice … Read More ...

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