Do you have two stamped images you’d like to use together and you don’t want to cut them out but you do have dies for both images? Therese Calvird had that problem, the ice cream cone and truck are not … Read More ...
Technique: Embossed Ribbon
I love adding ribbon to my cards, it always adds a nice touch of texture. And this cool technique from Dina Kowal adds even more texture to ribbon with embossing. By using embossing folders that would normally emboss paper she’ll … Read More ...
Card Making Technique: Starry Sky Silhouette Cards
Wow these starry night sky card background are amazing! Using techniques like ink blending, ink sprays and paint splatter Nichol Spohr will show you how she made these Night Sky Silhouette cards. Visit her blog for a video tutorial.
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Tip: Hippo Card with Altered Stamp Image
Designer Jane Allen came up with a super clever idea for this card. She altered a hippo stamp by turning his feet into hands and using those along with the hippo’s head making it so the hippo could peek over … Read More ...
Project: One Sheet Mini Scrapbook Album
Jen Hadfield has a pretty little project making a mini scrapbook out of one sheet of 12″x 12″ scrapbook paper. In addition to photos add stickers, stamped image and embellishments to finish it off. Visit her blog, Tatertots & Jello … Read More ...
Tip: Make Your Own Pattern Paper with Stencils
Debbi Adams created her own wonderful pattern paper with inks and stencils. The papers are so pretty they don’t need much more then a stamped sentiment added to turn them into beautiful cards. Visit her blog Doodles in My Sketch … Read More ...
Product Review: 12 x 12 Fab File Paper Organizer
The X Large 12″ x 12″ Fab File paper organizer from Totally Tiffany is perfect for storing and organizing your large pattern papers and cardstocks. Made from sturdy clear plastic it has a flap closure with a handle, two … Read More ...
Tip: Organize Your Ink Sponges
If you love to do a lot of ink blending or direct to paper inking techniques on your cards and you’ve got sponges for each ink pad color it can be a challenge to keep all those blending sponges organized. … Read More ...
Sneak Peek: Stampin’ Up Christmas Holiday Catalog
I am super duper excited to share with you an early preview of one of the new bundles from the Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog called the Carols of Christmas! This bundle includes the Carols of Christmas stamp set (in … Read More ...
Projects: Beach Tote Gift Bag and Flip Flop Boxes
Using papers and embellishments from Echo Park and die cut shapes from Silhouette Jana Eubank made these wonderful beach themed Tote gift bag and Flip Flop boxes, perfect for a summer time birthday party! Find more info on these paper … Read More ...
Project: Peony Card with Inked Cardstock
Instead of die cutting from regular cardstock you can make your own custom colored cardstock that has a bit of a textured look to it by inking with Distress Ink onto white cardstock. Tracy McNeely did this for the paper … Read More ...
Projects: 8 Cards with My Favorite Things New Products
Gab a cup of coffee (or tea) , get comfy and check out Vicky Papaioannou’s video for the latest stamp and die cut release from My Favorite Things. She’ll show you how to make EIGHT different amazing cards, all with … Read More ...
Projects: Christmas in July Stamped Table Decor
It’s Christmas in July, are you starting your holiday projects already? If so here’s a a couple of great stamping ideas for your holiday table. Place cards and matching napkins rings made with an easy paper piecing idea from Kristine … Read More ...
Project: Cards using Large Gems
Wow, talk about big, bright and shiny! By combining large acrylic flat backed gems and stamped sentiments on black cardstock Channin made these really elegant cards. Visit the Waffle Flower blog for her tips and tutorials.
-Heather
Project: Bike Themed DIY Phone Stand
This adorable cell phone stand was made by combining different chipboard shapes from Gypsy Soul. Pam Bray stenciled, painted and decorated the shapes for this fun decor project. Visit her blog and see how she put it all together.
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