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This sweet handmade Easter card from talented cardmaker Tina Smith is bursting with cheerful spring vibes! Perfect for sending a little sunshine to friends and family, this card combines playful stamped images with vibrant colors for a design that’s sure … Read More ...
Bunnies don’t have to be just for Easter cards, this sweet card uses them for a birthday. I love the mix of plaids and pattern papers Laura used to create the scene on this adorable card.
Nancy used an architecture stamp for the background on her Vintage Inspired Easter Card. Gold around the sentiment, water coloring and distressed washi tape all help give this card an old world feel.
These lovely Artist Papers are perfect for creating card backgrounds or to use on journal pages or collage art projects. There are 8 different pages to choose from and they are FREE to download from Stampington and Company.
This cute little piggy’s all dressed up in his party hat with balloons and cake and is ready to squeal “Happy Birthday”! Heather Campbell created this fun card with stamps and dies from Avery Elle.
Simon Says Stamp is hosting the United We Craft blog hop. This hop shares projects, inspiration and ideas for crafting together with family and friends, either at home or on-line. There are 100 participants, which should give you plenty of … Read More ...
I used stamps from Gerda Steiner along with a masking technique to create this fun Easter Card with the Bunny juggling eggs. I filmed a video tutorial that you can check out over on my Youtube channel. Or watch … Read More ...
I know we’re all looking for things to do while staying at home and since we’re card makers what better way to spend our time them making cards to send to family and friends to let them know we’re thinking … Read More ...
Bev shows how she used Poppy Flower dies from Whimsy Stamps to create wonderful 3D flowers for her cards. She’ll show you how to add color with a pen and inking and how to fold and bend the paper to … Read More ...
Kathrin created what she describes as a double tent card for this adorable Easter Bunny scene. This card is like a combination of a diorama and pop up card and it’s really amazing with all the layers and dimension. She’s … Read More ...
Did you know that most metal dies will cut not only paper but thin felt too? Felt adds a really wonderful feel and texture to cards. Using alphabet dies for a Monogram is the perfect way to make a bespoke … Read More ...
Verity created the most stunning card backgrounds by applying alcohol ink to vellum paper. And then took it to the next level by added embossing powder to sections that were still wet for an added metallic shine. These pattern are … Read More ...
Wow, this is amazing! Rare Earth is offering 45 different Spring and Easter digital stamps for FREE! Use these on cards, planners, scrapbook pages, party decor and more. Over on the Papercrafter Magazine blog you’ll find a link to … Read More ...
When you shake this beautiful Butterfly card from Channin the butterflies will shake, flutter and spin. She adhered the butterflies to pennies so they can move around and the result is so cool! I also love her ink lifted background.… Read More ...
This cute little pig card simply squeals Happy Birthday! Ginger used different sizes of round and scalloped die to create this fun circular card. I love the pig surrounded with cake, presents and balloons, he’s ready to party!
