I’m super excited to be sharing some of the brand new product from the Stampin’ Up 2018-2019 catalog!
Inside the catalog you’ll find loads of new items like rubber stamps (wood and clear mount), clear stamps, new colors of … Read More ...
News, techniques and inspirations
I’m super excited to be sharing some of the brand new product from the Stampin’ Up 2018-2019 catalog!
Inside the catalog you’ll find loads of new items like rubber stamps (wood and clear mount), clear stamps, new colors of … Read More ...
Love fun nail polish colors? Did you know you can use them in your card making? Kyra Sanders has a cool marbling technique using nail polish to add some pretty splashes of color to your next stamped card. Visit Splitcoast … Read More ...
Layering is really trendy in card making right now. These lovely cards from Dawn McVey are double layered, she’s used not only used layered stamps but lots of layers of die cut shapes too. She’s sharing some tips on how … Read More ...
I recently needed a graduation card and found some adorable stamps on Etsy from a shop called Isabel Cristina Stamps. I printed out the boy and cap and colored them with Prismacolor colored pencils blended with Gamsol solution. Learn more … Read More ...
Add an interesting 3D pop to your cards with partial die cutting. This easy technique allowed you to cut out only part of a dies shape. It’s a really great way to get more from your dies. Laurel Beard has … Read More ...
By die cutting shapes from adhesive foam you can make some quick and easy shaker cards. Stephanie Bernard from the Stamps of Life will show you how to make your own fun shaker cards with this neat product. Click here … Read More ...
I love slider cards, they are so much fun to make, coming up with ideas of images you can use to slide across your cards. This cute snail card from Michelle Yuen has the slider part of the card hidden … Read More ...
Pom Poms are a great way to add dimension, color and fun to your cards! Queen and Company has a wonderful, colorful selection of pom poms. Along with some great card ideas for incorporating them like using them as balloons, … Read More ...
Selective or “spotlight” coloring adds color to just a section of your stamped image. It can be a way to add attention to your card with a combination of pop of color and elegant black and white. Crystal Thompson used … Read More ...
There are many things other then ink pads you can “ink” your rubber stamps with. Using Vicky Boutin Art Crayons Stephanie Severin colored directly on her large stamp, spritz it with water and then stamped it on water color paper … Read More ...
One way to get more uses from your dies is to use them as stencils. Lydia Evans inked up her cardstock background and then used a die cut piece of masking paper to apply white ink over top, then doddle … Read More ...
Celebrate someone’s incredible achievement on their Graduation Day by showing them just how proud and happy you are with a fun and creative money card! This unique card features an origami shirt that’s made from folded money, adding a personal … Read More ...
Michelle over at the Card Grotto has 4 different way to use alcohol inks on your card for colorful backgrounds. She’s got tips for using foil, stencils and more. Add a clea die cut sentiment over top for a sticking … Read More ...
Shaker cards are so much fun to make and you don’t always have to use clear plastic or acetate for the opening, try something different like Tulle. If you don’t know tulle to a thin mesh like material and adds … Read More ...
I know it’s really popular to spend a long time coloring, shading and adding depth to stamped images but what if you need a card in a hurry or quick stamping is more your thing? Then Outline Coloring is perfect! … Read More ...