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Kassy combined paper, ink sprays, heat embossing and painting for this lovely dimensional layered frame Valentine’s Day card. I love all the shimmer and shine on this card!
Visit the Imagine Crafts blog to check out her card tutorial.
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Creative Medium made by Imagine Crafts is a paste that can be applied over many surfaces like stamped images, dry embossing and pattern papers to add an amazing metallic shine.
Find a variety of ideas for using it over on … Read More ...
Using stamps, embossing, die cutting, alcohol inks and more Anna-Karin used her paper crafting supplies to create this lovely Christmas wall hanging. It’s sure to brighten up any room for the holidays.
She’s sharing her step by step tutorial over … Read More ...
Using digital images, paints and markers Katie created these wonderful mixed media postcards with a Scandinavian flair.
Visit her blog Studio Katie for a step by step how to.
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Oh my, how much fun is this easel Christmas card? The teddies swinging from the ornaments in the opening is just too cute and clever! Made with papers and stamps from Wild Rose studio this awesome card is practically a … Read More ...
The combination of vintage patterns and gold embellishments makes this card from Sandi really elegant. Using papers and accents from Graphic 45 she put together this shaker card that is a gift in itself.
Foiling is super on trend right now for cards and it’s a perfect way to add some shimmer and shine to your Holiday cards this year. Deco Clear Foil Toner sheets from Therm-o-Web can be used with foil sheets but … Read More ...
The pretty blue ombre’ background is perfect for this festive Hanukkah card. Using inks, foil, dies and stencils Irit will show you how she made this lovely mixed media card.
Visit the Cas-ual Fridays blog for her step by step … Read More ...
I’m seeing the acrylic pour technique popping up on mixed media art projects, it adds a really interesting marble effect. Janette has used this same idea for card making and it’s so beautiful. It makes terrific backgrounds or use it … Read More ...
Anna-Karin transformed an altoid tin into a magical winter wonderland scene with stamps from Simon Says Stamp. Small tins like this are gift by themselves but you can also slip in gift cards, cash or small presents for gift giving.… Read More ...
Pass out candy and treats in a this fun be-witching gift bag. Covering it with old music sheets is a great way to upcycle vintage paper. The fun paper doll is made with stamps and brads for joints makes it … Read More ...
This amazing floral mixed media card has so much depth and dimension you’d need to put it in a box instead of an envelope. Also because it’s a gift in itself. I love the little cat in a bee costume … Read More ...
Using a 3D teacup template and heavy weight cardstock Catherine Garmany made some amazing Halloween teacups. She covered them in old book pages, ephemera and paint, stamps would also work great for this project.
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Ashlea put together this adorable unicorn face card with some unique ideas, like small banners for the eyelashes and a chevron stamp for the horn. So clever!
You can find her tutorial over on the Sticker Kitten blog.
-Heather
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I’ve been making Artist Trading Cards for years but now there’s a new fun take called Artist Trading Coins. They’re like ATCs but instead of a 3.5×2.5 rectangle, it’s a 2.5″ circle. So fun! Blank Page Muse has made some … Read More ...
