(image by Nilda and Cuttlebug Spot)
This embossing technique really blew me away! I love using my Cuttlebug embossing plates to emboss and I’ve always thought it would be cool to have an “open” space in the middle to add … Read More ...
Technique:Stamping with Faux Bleach
(image by SCS and Sherry Cheever)
Stamping with bleach can be messy and smelly so here’s a great solution from Sherry Cheever, faux bleach using alcohol inks, how clever (and pretty)! Click here for her tutorial.
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New Release: Savvy Stamps
Savvy Stamps has some wonderful new Holiday and Winter images. Most of their stamps can be found on-line at Impress Rubber Stamps but be sure to check with your local retail store and see if they carry them or you … Read More ...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Embossing Plate
Click here to watch a great video from Margaret’s Crafts on how to make your own embossing texture plates for your Cuttlebug using punches and chipboard.
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Technique: Flocked Stamps
(image by Nicol Magouirk)
Want to add some fun and fuzz to your cards? Visit Nicol Magouirk’s blog for a wonderful video on adding flocking to yur stamped images. Click here for the tutorial.
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Technique: Embossing Metal with Cuttlebug
(image by Blockheads)
Visit the Blockheads blog to learn how to emboss metal sheets in your Cuttlebug. You can make some really stunning card embellishments and frames, very cool! Click here for the tutorial.
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Product Review: Martha Stewart Scoring Board
(image by Heather Holbrook)
I recently got the chance to try out the Martha Stewart Scoring Board and it is quickly becoming one my favorite tools! What is a scoring board and why do I need one you might ask? … Read More ...
Technique: Painting with Bleach
Join Tresa Black aka the Stamping Goddess for another great video, this time she shows you how you can paint with bleach on your stamped cards, very cool!! Click here to watch and learn.
(image by Tresa Black)
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Technique: Creating a Digital Background Paper
Don’t have the perfect paper for your stamped card? Don’t worry, visit Hero Arts and let Lucy Abrams show you how to make your own digital background papers. She printed both the blue and green polka dot papers for her … Read More ...
New Release: Penny Black Stamps
Click here to download the brand new stamp catalog from Penny Black. It’s got lots of great new stamps in wood, clear or cling mount including travel, cute kids, beach, hedgehogs, teddies, cats and lots more.
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New Release: My Favorite Things Stamps
My Favorite Things stamps has just released 13 new clear stamp sets with themes like tea party, cars, cute kids, travel, gardening, bears and more and also 4 new dies, I personally LOVE the new banner die! Click here to … Read More ...
Giveaway and Tips: Finding Your Personal Card Style
Visit the Paper Crafts blog and take a little quiz to help you determine your own personal card making style. To help launch the release of their new magazine called “Card Style” paper crafts is giving away a copy of … Read More ...
Technique: Painting with Embossing Powders
Visit the Stampendous blog for instructions on how to achieve these gorgeous results on your stamped card by “painting with powder” using embossing powders.
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Tutorial: Book Easel Card
Visit Valita’s Designs and Fresh Folds blog for instructions on how to make one of these lovely book easel cards.
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Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
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Inspiration: Close To My Heart Stamp and Scrap Gallery
Looking for ideas to use with your Close To My Heart stamps and scrapbooking supplies? Well check out their newly redesigned gallery where you’ll find lots of cool projects, ideas and inspirations. Click here to visit the gallery.
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