Instead of using the coordinating die cut to cut out this stamped strawberry image Virginia used it to add a subtle line of embossing around it.
Find more info on this idea over on her blog Yes, Virginia.
-Heather… Read More ...
Cut and Emboss Folders
Spellbinders has new amazing folders that cut and emboss at the same time in one pass through your die cutting machine, how cool is that!? Nichol Spohr added an additional element to them by adding ink to the folders for … Read More ...
Negative Space Die Cut Coloring
I love the colorful rainbow hues of this floral card. By tracing the inside and outside of a detailed die Stephanie watercolored the negative space of the shape for beautiful results.
Visit her blog Stephanie Low Creative for more on … Read More ...
Two Trendy Llama / Alpaca Cards
Llamas and Alpacas are super trendy right now and I’ve seen many fun stamp sets with them. Sugar Pea stamps has a cute one that Stephanie Beauchemin used to make two adorable cards.
Drop Shadow Letters
Lydia Evans got two cards from one cut using the same die cut shapes making these cool drop shadow letter Thank You cards. I love her tip on adhering her dies to acetate to keep them in place, great tip!… Read More ...
Shadow Box Scene
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 ...
Harry Potter Hogwarts Crests Die Cuts
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 ...
Garden Bunny Card
Using some of the new adorable stamps from the Best Bunny set from Stampin’ Up I created this fun bunny in a garden card. I’ll show you some alternative ideas for using dies, like turning a flower die into a … Read More ...
Subtle Embossed Card Sentiments
Lydia used alphabet dies with an embossing pad to add subtle embossed sentiments to her cards. The pops of color in the layering stamped flowers adds a nice touch to these elegant cards.
You can find her card tutorial over … Read More ...
How To Make Pop Up Slider Cards
These awesome Pop Up Slider card pop up to reveal either sentiment or gift card, how fun are they?! Using stamps and dies from Sunny Studio Jennifer McGuire shares her tutorial for making several styles of these cool cards.
Embossing with Dies
Kerin Sylvester used a large cutting die with an embossing mat to emboss (instead of cut) this card background and colored the sections with Copic markers for a really lovely card. And a great way to get more from your … Read More ...
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 ...
Stamping Up 2018 Catalog Review – Part 3
I’m back with one last look at some of the brand new products from the Stampin’ Up 2018-2019 catalog! Click here if you missed part 1 and here if you missed part 2.
Inside the catalog you’ll find … 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.
-Heather… Read More ...