Sometimes it’s hard to chose the right coloring medium for a stamp. Think about how saturated or soft you want the color, think about the style of design you want to achieve, the type of paper you’re coloring on or … Read More ...
18+ Handmade Cards with a Focus on Backgrounds
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
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
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
To everyone in the US I’d like to wish a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for our readers!
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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 ...
Umbrella Cat Card
This sweet cat in an umbrella card is sure to brighten anyone’s day! Vicky used an easy paper piecing technique to add color and pattern to the umbrella, adding a die cut flower and coloring the stamped kitty in with … Read More ...
How to Create Layers with One Stamp
Donna is sharing some helpful tips on getting depth and dimension from a single stamp. She used a floral bouquet stamp, stamping it twice, coloring certain flowers, cutting them out and then adhering them over top with foam tape, she … Read More ...
Faux Watercolor Technique with Copic Markers
If you’ve worked with alcohol markers before you know that they don’t blend or bleed with water but since they are alcohol based they can be moved around with alcohol. Joy put alcohol in a water brush, applied her Copic … Read More ...
Butterfly Circle Flap Card
It’s easy to add some unique interest to your card folds by adding a flap. This beautiful butterfly card has a half flap with a circle added over top for a one of a kind design. The pretty flap not … Read More ...
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
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
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
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
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 ...