The second issue of Whimsy Inspired Magazine is now on-line to read for free. It’s chocked full of card ideas. projects and tutorials using stamps from Whimsy. Note: You will need an ISSUU account to read it but it’s free … Read More ...
Technique: Water Colored Die Cut Card
Take your die-cutting to a whole new level with water colors. Instead of using colored paper to die cut your images try cutting from white cardstock and color them with water color paints or watercolor markers
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Technique: Christmas in July Inlaid Die Holiday Tree Card
Starting on your holiday cards early this year? Yana with Spellbinders has an inlaid die cutting technique using the positive and negative cuts from the die. This stunning metallic tree card for Christmas in July will help get you started. … Read More ...
Technique: Cards with Stencils and Water Color Pencils
Water color pencils are great for coloring in stamped images on your cards but you can also use them with stencils too. Find a tutorial and a couple of card ideas over on the Spectrum Noir blog.
-Heather… Read More ...
Projects: Over 15 Birthday Party Paper Crafting Ideas
Have birthday party to plan? Michael’s has got you covered! They’ve collected over 15 different ideas to incorporate paper crafting ideas into your next big bash from banners, signs, treat and food holders, labels, gift boxes and more. Click here … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Drink Coasters
Add a personalized touch to your home decor with stamped tile coasters. Wendy, The Frugal Crafter will teach you how to make them over on her blog. Click here for her video tutorial. These would make perfect house warming gifts!… Read More ...
Technique: Adding Foil to a Die Cut
I’ve seen a lot of neat card ideas incorporating foiling with stamping but here’s a cool idea from My Favorite Things, adding foil to a die cut. Find out all about the technique in a video over on their blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Embroidery Hoop Shaker
Here’s a super cool twist on a shaker! Shaker cards are really trendy right now and I’m always amazed to see how creative some stampers are coming up with such creative new ideas! Amy Rohl used an embroidery hoop for … Read More ...
Technique: Sititching over Stamps
If you’ve got a stamp that consist of all straight lines you can use those as guide lines to stitch along for some amazing added dimension to your stamped images. This map design from Neat and Tangles stamps is perfect … Read More ...
Projects: Harry Potter Themed Party
If you know me you know I’m a huge Harry Potter fan! I’d be so thrilled if someone threw me an amazing Harry Potter themed birthday party like this one designed by Elena from Just Me. Using paper crafting supplies … Read More ...
Projects: 9 Kids Summer Crafts
Are you tired of hearing your kids say “I’m bored!” this summer? Here are 9 kid friendly crafts, including several with stamps like a journal covers, book marks, wrapping paper, cards and more from the folks over at Stampington and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shaker Card with Real Water
Make a splash with a shaker card that contain real water. This idea is perfect to use with fish bowls or mason jar stamps! Swim on over to the Lawn Fawn stamps blog for a fun video tutorial from designer … Read More ...
Technique: See Though Card with Alcohol Inks
This fun see-through card was made by embossing clear acetate and tinting it with alcohol markers, it gives it such a cool glazed look. You can find a video tutorial for this technique over on Ellen Hutsons Classroom blog.… Read More ...
Projects: 20 Ideas for Washi Tape
There are so many things you can do with Washi Tape! It’s great for any type of paper crafting from cards to scrapbooks but you can also use it to make wall and home decor projects, cover a cell … Read More ...
Project: Magic Card
This fun magic card has a simple plain design on the outside but when the recipient pulls on the tab it reveals an amazing colorful card. It’s magical! Head on over to Stampin’ Up’s Youtube for a video tutorial.
-Heather… Read More ...