This cute little penguin is ready to make a splash this summer. Laura created this card with stamps and dies from SugarPea. The splashy watercolor background she created with Distress Inks and a Sprayer is perfect for this card!
1 Stamp 4 Ways – Cat Cards
I love Christy’s series 1 Stamp 4 Ways, she shares great ideas on how to use one stamp set in different ways to make 4 different cards. She used the Meow Mix stamp set from My Favorite Things to create … Read More ...
Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog 2019 Review Part 3
I’m back with another look at the new annual catalog from Stampin’ Up. If you missed my first post click here to check it out and my second post is here. Inside the catalog you’ll find lots and lots … Read More ...
Sewing and Solid Stamps
Michelle added some great texture and color around her solid stamped flowers and leaves by sewing around them. She pierced holes along the edge of each image and then sewed a simple running stitch. This is a great way to … Read More ...
Moon Landing Card
Today is the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing! So I thought this cool card from Cassie was perfect for today. She used Milky Way Embossing Powder from Brutus Monroe for her awesome outer space background and ink blending for … Read More ...
Frosty Treat Card Backgrounds
Lisa Spangler has some fun card background techniques for these yummy frosty treat cards. She used watercolors with salt, embossing powders and a straw blowing technique for a cool mix of textures, patterns and colors.
5 Sided Gift Box
Natalie O’Shea is on Splitcoast Stampers with a FREE template and directions for making this lovely 5 sided gift box. Use the template on cardstock, cutting with scissors or you could probably download it for an electronic die cutting … Read More ...
Die Cut Parrot Card
Els deigned this bright and colorful Tropical Parrot card using new dies from Elizabeth Crafts. I love how she added extra dimension to her die cut shapes by inking the edges and curling them with a stylus tool. She’s sharing … Read More ...
Hero Hues Inks 10 Ways
Hero Arts has recently introduced their new Hero Hues ink pads. These inks react with water and are blendable so you can achieve trendy ink blended backgrounds, splashy watercolor looks and more. Carrisa with Ellen Hutson has 10 different way … Read More ...
Paper Crafting with Kids
If you’re a crafter and have kids I bet your kids want to craft along with you. Crafting is a great way to encourage imagination and creativity in children. Jennifer McGuire shares some great tips and simple projects along with … Read More ...
12 Stencil Ideas for Cards
Stencils are super fun, super easy and super versatile to use on your cards. There are so many different products and techniques you can do with them. Eloise has gathered 12 different ideas using stencils like tracing, layering, foiling, dry … Read More ...
Stampin’ Up Annual Catalog 2019 Review Part 2
I’m back with another look at the new annual catalog from Stampin’ Up. If you missed my first post click here to check it out. Inside you’ll find lots and lots of clear and rubber mounted stamp sets, many … Read More ...
Watercolor and Stamped Journal Page
I love how Carisa added her flowing handwritten journaling along the shape of the wavy watercolor background she painted on her art journal page. She also added stamped hearts and girls faces to finish it off. She’s sharing photos and … Read More ...
Geometric Card with Paper Strips
Using nothing but cardstock and a paper trimmer Laura created this awesome colorful card design. She created her shapes with thin strips of cardstock arranged in a geometric pattern. This is a great way to use of scraps of paper … Read More ...
Altered Art Record
Got some old records laying around but don’t have a turntable anymore? Turn those albums into some fun altered art home decor. Angela used an old 45 and some fun rocker girl stamps from Some Odd Girl to create this … Read More ...