The Some Odd Girl stamps blog will show you how to cut, score and fold one sheet of cardstock to make a simple but pretty step card. Add some pattern papers and stamped images and you’ve got an easy card … Read More ...
Product Review: A Muse Studio Holiday Catalog Part 2
The brand new A Muse Studio Holiday Catalog is full of wonderful new cling rubber stamps, coordinating dies, papers and embellishments. You’ll find wonderful fall stamps like woodland critters, leaves, arrows and feathers (just right for table décor and fall … Read More ...
Project: Sequin Shaker Card
Here’s a fun card idea, a multi tiered shaker card! J J Bolton uses trendy sequins for this colorful a card and keeps them separated with small strips of foam tape behind clear acetate. Find directions for making one here … Read More ...
Freebie: Fox Card Paper Piecing Pattern
What does the fox say? He says “Hello”! Papercrafts Magazine is sharing a free pattern from their Sept issue featuring this adorable fox. Print the pattern onto colored cardstock, cut out and glue together for a cute card, banner or … Read More ...
10 ways to stamp your lunch
Is lunchtime getting boring? Sometimes you’re just not in the mood for the same old sandwich on a plain white plate or brown paper sack. Well, here’s your chance to add some color and personality to your mid-day meal with … Read More ...
Freebie: Printable Cupcake Topper
Make the transition back to school for the kids a little easier with cupcakes 🙂 Add this free downloadable apple cupcake topper from Claudine Hellmuth to top them off.
-Heather
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Project: Metallic Stamped Card
Use metallic stamping inks for a beautiful romantic card with a touch of shimmer, the Imagine Crafts blog has the details.
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Freebie: Funny Sharknado Digital Stamp
Are sharks the next trendy thing? The silly (and soon to be cult classic??) “Sharknado” movie is certainly trendy, I think a sequel is even on the way and Wonderstrange is paying tribute with a funny “shark ate … Read More ...
Techinque: “Rock and Roll” Stamping (using mutiple ink colors on one stamp)
One of the hottest new products out right now for card making are the Wink of Stella pens, they add a wonderful touch of shimmer to your cards. Just like Catherine Pooler I recently got the clear pen and LOVE … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Clock
This amazing altered clock was made by stamping on clay and adhering it to a clock base, how cool is that? Find more info over on the De Stempelwinkel Designs blog.
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Tip: Stamping with Acrylic Blocks
Did you know you can use your clear acrylic stamping blocks as stamps themselves? Apply some Distress Ink and spritz on some water and then stamp for a neat watercolor look. Find out more over on The House That Stamps … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Metal Keychain (and Etsy Plug)
Are you familiar with Etsy? It’s a wonderful place filled with thousands of individually owned and run shops that specialize in hand made items, vintage and crafting supplies. I’ve had my own shop P is for Paper there for many … Read More ...
Technique: Basket Weave Card
Cut strips of co-ordinating pattern papers and weave them together for a pretty card, find out how over on the Moss Made blog.
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Technique: Watercolor Card Background
Since Distress Ink react to water they are perfect to use for a water color card background, smear them on a non-stick craft sheet, spraying them with water and press your paper onto top. Find out more on this technique … Read More ...
Tip: DIY Stencils
The Some Odd Girl Stamps blog has directions for turning your die cut images into custom stencils, click here to check it out.
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