News, techniques and inspirations
Learn how to make some colorful butterflies and dragonflies to add to your next card using alcohol inks on glossy cardstock and then die cutting them with dies from Technique Tuesday.
Click here to watch designer Bev’s video.
-Heather
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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 ...
I’m back to share some more ideas using stamps from Whimsy Stamps. They carry photo-polymer clear stamps, rubber on cling mount stamps, digital stamps, stencils, metal dies and pattern papers. Whimsy has many different talented artist that design … Read More ...
Using lovely patterned papers and dies from Graphic 45 Ginger created these quick and easy gift card holders.
She’s sharing a tutorial over on their blog.
-Heather
I am a big fan of gift cards, I know lots of … Read More ...
I love that The Incredibles are back in a new movie! If you or your kids are too you can make this fun Incredibles themed paper lantern to decorate any room. The cut file is FREE to download from designs … Read More ...
Add some quick and easy pattern, color and texture to your die cutting by using patterned papers. It’s also a great way to use up some of your paper scraps!
Norine shares some lovely flower cards with this idea over … Read More ...
Simon Hurley has 6 great hacks for die cutting. With tips like how to make your own stamps with your die cuts, tricks to make die cutting easier like using adhesive cardstock and Press n Seal and several more great … Read More ...
I recently got the chance to try out some stamps from a wonderful company called Whimsy Stamps. They carry photo-polymer clear stamps, rubber on cling mount stamps, digital stamps, stencils, metal dies and pattern papers. Whimsy has … Read More ...
Feeling a little stampers block, stuck on how to start your next card? Each month Papertrey Ink posts card sketches and color combo inspirations to help jump start your creativity.
Click here to see their latest collection of inspiration.
-Heather… Read More ...
Looking for an excuse to get creative and make a card? Try some of these “holidays” and make and mail something fun and different to a friend. Like did you know today is the day the US dollar bill was … Read More ...
Inspired by the theme Food and Drink Kath stamped up this fun little booklet. She’ll show you how she inked watercolor paper, added her stamped images and stencil designs and put together her little birthday book.
Just in time for back to school these fun teacher gift card holders are a great way to say thanks to your child’s favorite teacher. And they are FREE to download!
Visit the Crazy Little projects blog to download them.… Read More ...
This fun geometric background tile die shape would be great on a retro themed card. You can download it for FREE from SVG Cuts! They say there files are “in Zip format and include the SVG Files for use with … Read More ...
Olga used several different dies from Spellbinders to create this stunning and romantic shadow box scene. Wouldn’t it make the perfect wedding or anniversary gift?
Visit the Spellbinders blog for her instructions.
-Heather… Read More ...
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time I’m sure I’ve mentioned a few (hundred) times that I’m a big Harry Potter fan. So of course I had to share these wonderful Hogwarts Crests die cuts! Miss … Read More ...
