Embossing powders don’t have to be heated over top of stamped images you can use them on die cut shapes and for wonderful card backgrounds. The Frilly and Funky blog will show you how to make some colorful cards using … Read More ...
Project: Graduation Card
Tell the graduate how proud you are of them with this vintage style congratulations card. Annette Green used pattern papers, ribbon and flower accents and created this card using products from Graphic 45, visit their blog for step by step … Read More ...
Giveaway Reminder
There’s still time to enter to win this months Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin kit! Click here to go to the original post to enter to win.
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Project: “You’re the Man” Father’s Day Card
This card is perfect for Father’s Day or any “guy” card you might need. Turn a couple of simple die cut or punched large circles into a cute man’s face, add a bow tie and mustache and he’s all dress … Read More ...
Technique: Water Coloring Stamps with Distress Stains
Distress Stains
from Tim Holtz are like the other products in his Distress line in that they react with water so there are loads of different technique you can do like this water color technique from Heather Telford. She inked … Read More ...
Freebie: Spring Flowers Image
This free Spring flowers in a vase printable from Dover Publications is great for kids (and adults) who like coloring pages or could be shrunken down for a card front. You can download this freebie here.
-Heather
Coloring in sheets … Read More ...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up May Paper Pumpkin Kit
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 to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up. … Read More ...
Tip: Quick Card Background
Need a colorful but quick and easy background for your cards? Try inking up a clear acrylic block (without a stamp attached) with different colored ink pads, spritz with a little water and then stamp it out. Voila, you’ve got … Read More ...
Project: Gnome Shaker Card
Cute little gnomes are popping up in gardens every where and also on cards. Shake up a little fun with this adorable Gnome shaker card filled with colorful sequins. Laura from Card Making is Fun has a video tutorial on … Read More ...
Project: Vintage Cameo Card and Pin
Die cuts, stencils and embossing plates aren’t just for paper you can also use materials like this metal sheets for stunning results. This beautiful vintage style card is also a gift, the lovely cameo is a pin that can be … Read More ...
Giveaway Reminder: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Card Kits
There’s still a few days left to enter to win 3 recent Stampin’ Up card making kits from Paper Pumpkin. Click here to visit the giveaway post and leave your comment there to be entered to win.
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Tip: Doodled Flower Card Accents
The Spectrum Noir
blog has a great card embellishment idea using flower die cut shapes. Color them with markers and then use a fine tip black marker to doodle around the edge of the shape and add a pearl or … Read More ...
Giveaway and Discount on Paper Pumpkin Monthly Card Kits!!
If my monthly reviews and giveaways of the Paper Pumpkin kits from Stampin’ Up have gotten you curious about trying a subscription for yourself well now is the time to give it a try! Starting Tuesday May 12th through June … Read More ...
Tip: Getting a Blush Cheek on a Stamped Face
Want that pinch-able cheeks look? If you’ve used markers to color in rubber stamped faces you might want a softer look for the cheeks. To give your cute face a blush look try using chalks and adding highlights with a … Read More ...
Stamping Technique: Shimmery Butterfly
Ellen Taylor created this stunning butterfly by adding fantasy film behind a die cut butterfly shape. This add such a lovely shimmery touch! Visit her blog The Serendipitous Stamper for all the details.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are deep … Read More ...