Here’s another easy way to create a reverse image of your stamp using large blocks of craft foam. Sally from Hero Arts shares all the details here.
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Tutorial: Detailed Paper Piecing with Stamps
JoAnn from My Favorite Things stamps shares a wonderful paper piecing tutorial using lots of layers of pattern paper with her stamped image to get an amazing detailed look. Click here to watch the Youtube video.
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Freebie: ScrapStreet Magazine
ScrapStreet, the free on-line papercrafting magazine, now has their current issue up for viewing, be sure to check out the Card Corner for several wonderful card samples (like this one from Teresa Horner).
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Tip: Mirror Image Stamping
Have you ever wanted a reverse of a stamp image? Well Jessica Witty shares a simple tip for making a mirror image, by stamping onto a solid clear stamp you can then stamp the image again and you get the … Read More ...
Technique: Color Blocking with Die Cuts
Maile from the Simply Stamped blog has a fun technique for color blocking with strips of paper and die cuts, use the positive or negative cut out for some fun looks!
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Technique: Colored Paper Piecing
I love using patterned papers for paper piecing my stamped images, it can add a lot of texture and color but sometimes it’s not quite enough. Beth over at Sunflowers and Dragonflies adds color to her pattern paper pieces for … Read More ...
Project: Sliding Penguin Card
Find complete instructions for making this adorable sliding penguin card over at the Spotted Canary.
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Inspiration: Snowman Poop Card
How darn cute is this card!? Nancy from Creative Palette simply added an extra fold to the edge of her card so she could slip in some “snowman poop” (tic tacs
), adorable!
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Freebies: Vintage Winter Digital Stamps
Create with TLC is hosting a blog hop, as you hop along each blog will share a FREE Vintage Winter themed digi, 8 freebies in all! Click here for the list of blogs.
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Project: Button Tree Card
Add pretty patterned papers (another great use for scraps!) to clear buttons and stack them together to form a lovely winter tree, the perfect focal point for a wonderful winter card! Find complete instructions at Hero Arts.
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Project and Free Pattern: Step Card
This cute step card has so much depth and dimension! Cathy from The Bright Side of Life shares her step card pattern which could be adapted to so many different card scenes.
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Project: Winter Branch Card
W Plus 9 Designs shares a video tutorial for making this winter branch card. I love the “faux snow” using Glossy Accents and glitter, it makes the perfect sparkly touch!
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Technique: Embossed and Brayer Background
Betsy Veldman teaches how to add a big pop of color to your dry embossed paper images using stamping ink and a brayer. Watch her technique video over on the Capture the Moment blog.
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Freebie: Online Papercrafting Magazine
The fall issue of the free on-line magazine Scrapbook and Cards Today is now available. It’s chocked full of great paper crafting tips, ideas, projects and more. Including directions for this fun turkey card from Nicole Magouirk. Click here to … Read More ...
Tip: Box for Thick Cards
Have you ever made a wonderful card, lots of great embellishments and thick layers and then think “Now, how in the world will this fit in an envelope?” Leslie over at Running with Scissors solved this problem by making her … Read More ...