Stencils work so well with so many different mediums like gesso, ink, paint and pastes and can be incorporated into so many different creative ideas, especially paper crafting projects. From cards to scrapbooking, mixed media and collage, stenciling can add … Read More ...
Giveaway and Review: Paper Pumpkin Kit for July 2018
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 ...
“Coloring” Your Stamps with Bleach
This cool bleaching technique is sort of anti-coloring. Stamp your image and then using a paint brush with bleach to “color” inside your image to remove the papers color for a neat white out effect. I’ve done this technique on … Read More ...
Learn to Make a Tassel
Learn how to make your own tassel using Bakers Twine, it’s perfect for bookmarks or accents on cards or other paper crafting projects. Stephanie added hers to this fun cross stitched bookmark made using dies from My Favorite Things.
Tiger Lily Layering Stamps Cards
Layering stamps give such a realistic look like with this Tiger Lily set from Hero Arts. The flowers just really pop right out. Designer Yana has some color suggestions to use with these stamps on a few different cards.
Mitered Frame Paper Ornament
Betty Traciak took a quilting technique and applied it to pattern paper for this pretty mitered frame ornament. Add some stamped images and you’ve got a great embellishment that also works on cards and scrapbook pages too.
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Accordion Book Box Gift Card Holder
This fun Accordion Book Box holds a gift card inside and would make a great gift to give to a teacher or someone heading off to collage. It’s made with a digital die cut set frm Lori Whitlock and designer … Read More ...
How to Make Stencils Using Your Dies
Melissa Phillips has a great way to get more from your dies. She used larger background dies as stencils for some pretty inked patterns on her cards.
She’s sharing a tutorial video on this great tip to stretch your die … Read More ...
DIY Shaker Bookmark
Keep your place in a book or planner with this fun shaker bookmark. You can find direction for making one over on the Sizzix blog.
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Happy Birthday Banner
If you have paper scraps left over from 4th of July cards or scrapbook pages use them in other project like this fun birthday banner. It’s perfect for anyone who has a birthday in July. Find directions on how to … Read More ...
Stamped Rocks
If you’re looking for a really interesting way to use and display your stamped images? How about putting them on rocks? Kathy from the Daily Marker will show you how to take your stamps off your cards and make some … Read More ...
Happy 4th Star Die Cut
If you’re in the US, Happy 4th of July!!
Here’s a fun and FREE Star die cut to help you celebrate. It’s free from Designs by Miss Mandee.
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Make Your Own Inks Sprays
Ink sprays can add a cool, colorful splash to your cards. Simon Hurley has some great tips on how to make your own custom ink sprays using Nouvo Mousse. He’s also sharing steps for several great cards he made with … Read More ...
Card for an Avid Reader
I love to read, I read every night for an hour or two before I go to bed. So I’m always drawn to stamps with a reading theme. Nicole Spohr used these adorable reading critters stamps from Mama Elephant to … Read More ...
Scrapbooking & Cards Today Magazine Download
The Summer 2018 issue of Scrapbooking and Cards Today is now available. You can purchase a subscription or download the entire current magazine for FREE! Click here to download and also find links to extras like FREE sketches and cut … Read More ...