Tim Holtz Distress Ink just keep gaining in popularity and it’s no surprise, the new colors are beautiful and there are so many different techniques you can do with them! And I keep seeing more and more clever ways to … Read More ...
Tip: Masking with Contact Paper
Masking is a fun stamping technique that covers areas so you can ink or stamp over top to add layers, dimension or create shapes. There are sheets sold just for masking but you can also use items around your house … Read More ...
Techniques: Three Cards with Magical Backgrounds
I love anything with a fantasy feel, fairies, unicorns, etc. so these wonderful cards really caught my eye. Lindsay aka The Frugal Crafter shares these three magical, mystical cards with amazing backgrounds on her blog. She’ll show you how to … Read More ...
Tutorials: Six Easter and Spring Card Projects + Inspiration
I’m so ready for Spring! I love the flowers, the weather, bunnies and of course Easter candy 🙂 So I’m excited to see all the new Spring and Easter stamp designs coming out this time of year! And as usual … Read More ...
Technique: Stamping with Liquid Water Colors
Watercoloring has been a very popular trend in stamping lately and while most of us are probably used to seeing watercolors in a pan form or as a pencil Hero Arts has just released Liquid Watercolors. They come in a … Read More ...
Technique: Alcohol Ink Rainbow Card Background
Rainbows make me think of rain and warmer weather and Spring, which just can’t get here fast enough! 🙂 Learn how to create a vibrant rainbow card background using alcohol inks, perfect for Spring and Easter cards, over on the … Read More ...
Project: Disney Trip Scrapbook
My husband and I have been to Disney World three times, have taken loads of amazing photos but I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t scrapped a single page yet. Even though I’ve bought tons of Disney themed supplies. So I … Read More ...
Project: Quick and Easy Planner Banner
Using pattern paper, twine and adhesive you can make an easy little festive banner for your planner, a card or scrapbook page. This is a great way to use up scraps of paper! TheXyron site has the tutorial, click … Read More ...
Project: Dog Valentine Treat Holder
Oh my gosh, how cute is this little doggy treat holder for Valentine’s Day? Tamatha has a video tutorial over on MayMay Made it with complete project directions, click here to check it out.
-Heather
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Project: Bold Color on Black Valentine Card
Wow, the bold pop of color on the black background of this card from Heather Telford is just stunning! She heat embossed her stamp on black cardstock with gold embossing powder and colored it with pearlescent water colors. Visit the … Read More ...
Tips: Stenciled Card Backgrounds
Justine Hovey has some wonderful cards that feature a bold stamped silhouette over top of stenciled backgrounds using stencils from Stencil Girl. She used ink and two different pastes with her stencils, check out her card tutorial video over on … Read More ...
Inspiration: Unicorn Gift Bag
Debi Adams share her ideas for using Spellbinders die in unique ways to make an amazing Unicorn Gift Bag. As well as other party favor ideas for a very magical party. Visit the Spellbinders blog for her tips.
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Projects: Water Colored Birthday Cards
These bright and cheerful birthday cards will make anyone’s birthday special. Nina- Marie will show you how to use water color markers to make two fun birthday card using new products from Pretty Pink Posh. Click here to watch her … Read More ...
Projects: New Valentine Release from Penny Black Stamps
Jill Foster has made some amazing cards using the latest Love and Roses stamp and die collection release from Penny Black. For the card shown she combines a stamp of a sweet older couple with come city dies to create … Read More ...
5 Tips for Crafting with Freezer Paper
Freezer paper is great in the kitchen but you can also use it in your craft room. Nina Marie shares 5 useful tips like using freezer paper to protect your work surface, using it for stamping and masking techniques, as … Read More ...