Kathy from the Daily Marker wanted a large version of the mushroom stamp she has so her little gnome would have a big house to live in, so clever girl that she is, she used her projector to enlarge the … Read More ...
Project: Gift Set for a Tea Drinker
Know some one who loves tea? Here’s a sweet set of stamped gifts, a cup wrap, a box to hold tea and a honey straw box. Click on each link to find direction from The Spotted Canary.… Read More ...
Project: Stamped Scene Card
Samantha with The Greeting Farm stamps shares directions for making a cute scene card. I love her hand made sign for the sentiment!
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Tips: Using the New Distress Markers
I’ve seen a lot of buzz on-line lately about the new Distress Markers from Tim Holtz and Ranger. I love the idea that they work with water just like Distress Inks do and that they color match the ink … Read More ...
Freebie: Pirate Ship Digi
ARRGGHH! Ahoy Matey! Ye’ can download a free digital pirate ship image from The Graphics Fairy.
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Project: Box Made from Coasters
Inky Antics has instructions for turning four square coasters
, paper and some stamping into an adorable little box. I love how it’s stitched together with ribbon on the sides! Click here to download a pdf . Instructions are by … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Tag with Confetti
Kelley Marie from Lawn Fawn stamps shares a fun project video making a couple of stamped tags with confetti made from punches added. I love her easy faux stitching idea on the pennant tag too!
-Heather
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New Release and Projects: Heartfelt Creations Stamps
Each time Heartfelt Creations releases new stamp designs their design team comes up with tons of wonderful projects. Their latest release “Western Elements” is available now and on the blog you’ll find over 2 dozen terrific stamped cards, scrapbook pages … Read More ...
Technique: Stain and Bleach Background
Hetty over on the Craft Chaos blog has directions for a cool coloring technique using Distress Stains and bleach. This idea would be perfect for large detailed stamps you might not want to spend all day coloring in 🙂
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Freebie: Bird Digital Stamp
Pink Gem has a cute bird freebie on their blog, you can download an outline or already colored, click here. And you can find their adorable Etsy shop here.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love … Read More ...
Tip: Inking Bold Solid Stamps
Solid stamps can sometimes be a challenge, how do you get multiple colors onto one stamp? Catherine Pooler has some great tips for using ink pads and also markers to get a perfect crisp image and several different colors onto … Read More ...
Technique: Generational Stamping
Generational stamping is a simple technique that allows you to get lighter, softer colors just by stamping again and again without re-inking your stamp. It’s an easy (and cheap :)) way to get more colors from your inks! Find a … Read More ...
Inspiration: Stamped Ocean Themed Canvases
Combining stamps from JustRite, pattern paper and die cuts Barbara Schram created these stunning ocean inspired canvases. Visit her blog Explore, Dream, Discover for more pics and info.
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Technique: Glitter Background for Cards
Wendy Price has a sparkly tutorial for adding a gitter background to your cards. This look is perfect to go with mermaid or fairy stamps! Visit Paper Craft Planet for directions.
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New Release: Printworks Stamps
I recently “re-discovered” a stamp company I used to love years ago called Printworks. I’m happy to see they still offer loads lovely stamped images. Their latest release is all about flowers and sentiments, perfect for Mother’s Day or Spring … Read More ...