I know most of us paper crafters probably have large piles of pattern papers scraps, they’re too pretty to throw away, right!? But what to do with them? Lydia has a great idea to use up those scraps for paper … Read More ...
Pirate Girl Card with Stencil Background
Wendy used some soon to be released stamps, stencils and dies from SugarPea to create this fun Pirate Girl Card. The treasure map stencil makes the perfect background and I love the cute sentiment with the glittered X that marks … Read More ...
Gnome Color Changing Card Tutorial
I’m in love with this Gnome who has a coloring changing beard! Jeni created a spinner wheel card using a gnome stamp and cut away his beard and placed the wheel behind so when it’s turned his beard changes color. … Read More ...
Congrats Spinner Card
The squirrel sitting in the office chair spins around on this adorable card from Kara. The double sided stamped image is suspended from string in the center opening on the card so it can turn and spin, such a cute … Read More ...
Cats and Dogs Card : No Line Coloring with Distress Inks
I love the no-line coloring technique Galina used on this sweet card! She stamped the cute dogs and cats image stamp from Studio Katia in a light colored Distress Ink pad and then used Distress Markers and a water brush … Read More ...
How to Watercolor Realistic Peony Flowers
Wow, this card from Debbie almost looks like a photograph instead of a stamped and colored image. To achieve this realistic effect she lightly stamped the large background with markers and then used watercolors to paint them in. Some paint … Read More ...
Self Closing Flap Fold Card Tutorial
This fun Self Closing Card from Jay Jay folds up and stays closed for a unique interactive design. It reminds me of closing a card board box top with out tap, tucking the flaps beneath each other. This card also … Read More ...
Mini Slimline Summer Scene Card
With Slimline style cards being so popular many companies are putting their own twists on them with mini slimline designs. These cards are long and skinny like the traditionally size only smaller. LDRS has released some background dies to fit … Read More ...
4th of July Hot Air Balloons Card
Marine used some adorable stamps from Hello Bluebird to create a patriotic card for the 4th of July. She turn non themed stamps to fit her holiday/occasion by coloring the hot air balloons in red, white and blue. This is … Read More ...
Slimline Flamingos Card with Shimmer Paste
Lynne used cute Flamingo stamps from Art Impressions for this fun couples card, perfect for a wedding or anniversary card. She added wonderful depth and color to her card background using shimmer paste over top of a dry embossed panel. … Read More ...
Coloring a Birthday Card with Copic Markers
If you’re new to coloring stamps watching a video tutorial that is in “real time” can be very helpful so you see all the details of blending and layering colors and maybe even follow along for practice. Angelica is sharing … Read More ...
Coloring Animal Fur with Colored Pencils
If you’re looking to achieve a realistic look when coloring animal stamps colored pencils 
are a great way to add texture to their fur. Bev is sharing a tutorial video over on Technique Tuesday site with details and directions on … Read More ...
Beach Vibes Card Tutorial
I love how Marion used little squares to create 4 little beach vignettes on this Summer Beach Vibes Card. She used a simple masking technique with ink blending to create the sand, ocean and sky and added cute stamped images … Read More ...
Layering Stencils Birthday Card Background
Stencils are so popular and are great for creating backgrounds on cards. Amanda took her stenciled background to a whole new level by adding 3 different stenciled layers to her wonderful Slimline Birthday Card design. She started off ink blending … Read More ...
You’re Pawsome Father’s Day Card
If you’re Dad is a dog lover then this card is perfect for him. The cute little pup “runs” across the card chasing the ball for a fun interactive slider design. I love the large foam letters incorporated into the … Read More ...