If you have a large solid image stamp it can be hard to find ways to add color to it. Here’s a great ideas from the Frugal Crafter, try heat embossing the image with white embossing powder and then coloring … Read More ...
Technique: Encrusted Jewels
Add some glitz and glitter to your next stamping project with this interesting Encrusted Jewel heat embossing technique from Stampendous.
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Tip: Embossing on Buttons
Dress up those plain old buttons with some stamping and heat embossing, Your Next Stamp will show you how.
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Technique: Embossed Paper Edges
Add just a touch of heat embossing to the edges of your paper for a unique card look, Maile Belles at Simply Stamped will show you how.
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Project: Stamped Rocks
Here’s a fun way for your kids to learn the alphabet and play with spelling out words. Sam at Thrive 360 Living shows how to decorate rocks with stamps and heat embossing (btw don’t let the kids use a heat … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stamped Faux Metal Buttons
These cool buttons look like vintage metal buttons but they aren’t. Papercraft Planet has wonderful tutorial for using embossing powders and stamps on buttons to make neat faux metal buttons, click here directions.
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Technique: “Messy” Embossing
This “messy” embossing look is absolutely perfect for a rough and tumble boys card. Jessica Witty shows how to mix different embossing powders and also stamp into them for this far out look.
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Technique: Embossing Powder Stencil Card
Here’s a fantastic way to get more from your embossing powders, try using them with a stencil instead of a stamp. Wendy Jordan at Paper Craft Planet shares this clever and cool technique.
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Technique: Embossed Gelato Background
I love the beautiful background on this card! It was achieved by rubbing Geltos from Faber Castell over a heat embossed stamped image. Find a video tutorial and step by step instruction for how to get this lovely look on … Read More ...
Project: Halloween Altered Book of Magic
I love making altered books. It so great to take an old unloved booked and give it a new life! Visit the Stampendous website for directions from Suzanne Czosek for making a stunning Magic Book. Filled with stamping, embossing, embellishments … Read More ...
Technique: Embossing Powder Embellishments
Stampington and Company has a super cool way to turn Ultra Thick Embossing Powder (also known as UTEE) into shiny embellishments. These are perfect for cards, scrapbook pages or even home decor items too. Click here to watch a video … Read More ...
Technique: Sanding Cardstock
There are several cardstocks on the market that have a white or colored core, these are perfect for dry embossing and then sanding to show to color hidden inside. Visit the Papercraft Planet website to learn more.
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Stamping Technique: Resist with Perfect Pearls
This card is so soft and pretty! Kwerner designs shares a great video tutorial for stamping on watercolor paper, doing an embossed resist and then painting on top with Perfect Pearls
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Technique: Cracked Glass
Visit the Stampendous blog for directions on how to cover your stamped image with clear embossing powder and then crack it for a cool cracked glass look.
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Technique: Encrusted Jewel Embossing
Hop on over to the Michel’s website and Fran (from the Frantic Stamper) will show you her cool Encrusted Jewel technique. By adding little bits and bobs into embossing powder she creates wonderful sparkly backgrounds!
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