Ink sprays are perfect to use with stencils and to get a cool splatter effect by spraying them but did you know you can also use them like watercolors? Spray some ink on a non porous surface , like an … Read More ...
Project: Round Fall Card
Layer up some delicate die cut cardstock circles and add a little stamped pumpkin in the center for a beautiful Thanksgiving fall card. I love shaped cards like this that are not just a traditional rectangle or square. The Spellbinders… Read More ...
Freebie: Gift Card Holder
Treat someone special this holiday season with a gift card to their favorite place to shop and you can add a special touch with a hand made gift card holder. The Joyful Daisy blog has a free gift card holder … Read More ...
Product Review: Xyron Adhesives
I am one of those card makers that loves to cut out tiny stamped image, I like to paper piece and also use die cuts with lots of small bits and pieces. But one of my biggest problems was what … Read More ...
Freebie: Thank You Die Cut
Just in time for Thanksgiving SVG Cuts is sharing a free “Thank You” die cut, perfect for cards, scrapbook pages and journals. All downloads are in Zip format and include the .svg files for use with Sure Cuts A Lot, … Read More ...
Tip: Getting More from Die Cuts
Some people are just too darn clever, they make me think “Wow, why didn’t I think of that?” One of those is Debbie Hughes over at Simon Says Stamp, she turn parts of a bow and paw print die cuts … Read More ...
Project: Holiday Ornament Card
The Daily Marker blog has a video tutorial showing how to make this wonderful winter scene ornament card. I love the use of white ink spray for the snow and the small pops of glitter! Click here to watch.
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Project: Thanksgiving Pumpkin Card
Here’s a great way to use up some scraps of pattern papers and ribbons, layer them behind a die cut shape for a cool card design. Here’s a great tip: Adhering those little strips is made much easier if you … Read More ...
Product Review: My Favorite Things Stencils
Stencils are probably one of the hottest trends in paper crafting right now. They are so versatile and work with many different mediums like ink pads, paints, ink sprays, pastes, air brushing, markers, glitter adhesive and much more plus … Read More ...
Technique: Watercolor Thanksgiving Card
You can achieve an artful stamped look using inexpensive watercolors with your stamps. Nina B shares a lovely Thanksgiving card she made using the “wet on wet” technique, visit her blog for more info on her card and a link … Read More ...
Project: Christmas Elf Flip Flop Card
How cute is this elf card? I love cards with movement! Kristine will show you how to fold a cardstock base and partial cut a die cut label shape to make a fun flip flop card over on her blog … Read More ...
Project: Artsy Kitty Card
Need to make a card for someone in your life who is artistic? This adorable card from Asia King combines stamps and stencils for a fun card with an artsy flare. I adore the cat in the beret stamp from … Read More ...
Technique: Stenciled Woodland Deer Card
The popularity of stencils continues to grow, they combine so nicely with so many other paper crafting products and there are so many techniques to use to achieve different looks. This stunning forest scene card is made with nothing but … Read More ...
Project: Day of the Dead Card
Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is coming up this weekend. Remember and celebrate those loved ones who have passed with a traditional style sugar skull card. The (th)Ink Positive blog has directions to make this brought … Read More ...
Freebie: Santa Pattern Paper
Use this free pattern paper download for Christmas cards and scrapbooking pages this holiday season. The Free Vintage Digital Syamps blog is offering this cute Santa paper in green, blue and red. Click here to download each color.
-Heather
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