Ink Smooshing is a quick and easy technique that gives a big punch of color. Using ink pads, water and a piece of plastic you can get this cool water color splashed effect. Visit the MASKerade blog where Ardyth has … Read More ...
Tip: Adding Shading to Stamps
You can add shading to a solid stamp but inking the image with a light shade of ink and then re-inking just a section of the stamp in a slightly darker tone of ink. Ardyth used this technique on the … Read More ...
Download: Thank You Die Cut File
Large script die cut phrases are very popular right now, add them over stamped backgrounds as a focal point on your cards. Here’s a lovely “Thank You” cut file that’s FREE to download from SVG Cuts. They say “all their … Read More ...
Technique: Foiling Technique with Metal Dies
Here’s a cool way to use your thin metal dies but it doesn’t involve cutting. By using Transfer Gel as a paste over the die cut design you’ve now got a sticky surface to apply foil sheets to. Find out … Read More ...
Project: Floral Thank You Card
Stephanie from The Stamps of Life will show you how to make this cheerful floral Thank You card using stamps and dies. Click here to watch her video tutorial.
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Project: Ninja Card
This sneaky Ninja is swinging in to make someone’s day! Pamelo Ho will show you how she stamped up this fun card over on the Mama Elephant stamps blog. I love how she used twine for the rope! Click here … Read More ...
Project: Winter Thank You Cards
These “Snow Much Thanks” cards from Nicol Spohr are a sweet and funny way to say thanks for the holiday gifts. Visit her blog to learn a cool tone on tone stamping technique for this card, click here for the … Read More ...
Project: Holiday Thank You Cards
Don’t forget to say “Thank You” for all the wonderful gifts you received during the holidays. Stamp up some pretty thank you cards with red floral designs, like these from Dawn Mc Vey. She’s got tips for making some quick … Read More ...
Project: Water Colored Thanksgiving Card
This lovely Thanksgiving card was made by stamping a sentiment and then repeatedly stamping small stamps all around. The images were then water colored pencils and added to a card base. This one layer card has lots of impact without … Read More ...
Tip: Inking Stamps with Markers
Get multiple colors on one stamp by using markers to directly color on the stamp instead of using an ink pad. Distress Markers 
work great for this technique because you do an extra step and spritz them with water for … Read More ...
Project: Thank You Cards with Acetate Window
These lovely Thank You cards have a stamped acetate window panel that gives them such a unique look. Visit the Hand Made by Heather blog for directions.
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Project: Thank You Cards with Acetate Window
These lovely Thank You cards have a clear acetate window panel with a stamped sentiment that adds an interesting touch to the cards. Visit the Hand Made by Heather blog for directions.
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Tutorial: Make a Gift Bag from an Envelope
Need a little bag for a gift or treats? No need to buy one, just grab an envelope and follow Jennifer McGuire’s tutorial to turn an envelope into an adorable little gift bag. I love the cute fall stamps she … Read More ...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for August
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If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought … Read More ...
Card Making Project: Gate Fold Boarder Card
Here’s a different way to use those V shape corner/banner shaped boarder die cuts, make an interesting gate fold style card with them. Jennifer Mcguire has a video tutorial with complete directions, click here to watch.
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