News, techniques and inspirations
Stamping AND cookies, seriously, what could be better!? The Lovely Cupboard has a recipe for yummy shortbread cookies and directions for adding a special personal touch by stamping the cookies too. I’m getting hungry just looking at them……
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I love seeing stamping with unusual items! The Lemmemakeit blog shares tips for stamping with a feather, the results are so soft and romantic.
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Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.… Read More ...
Julia Stainton has a nice tutorial over on the Ellen Hutson’s blog using stamps and watercolors on canvas. This technique looks like a true work of art! Click here for more info.
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Purple Onion stamps has just released the most adorable new line of images from designer Stacey Yacula called The Sweetest Day. With cute bunnies, a funky frog, a tweet bird and the cutest snail you’ve ever seen, these are truely … Read More ...
Hair gel, in crafting? Really? Why, yes! Lori for Whiff of Joy stamps has a fun tutorial for using hair gel to make a cool water background for cards. The mermaid stamp is perfect for this but I can also … Read More ...
Lisa from Wishcraft shares the stunning book card she’s made for Mother’s Day. For the base she followed a tutorial from I Wanna Build a Memory, which can be found here.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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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Valerie Wilson shares how she added a stamped image onto a large faux flower and attached it to a bobby pin for a fun and funky hair accessory.
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