The C C Designs stamps blog has a tutorial using die cuts and stamps to make a fun greeting card shaped like a tablet. There are even pockets to tuck in money or gift cards. This would be a great … Read More...
Project: Baby Card
Know someone welcoming home a new little one? This owl card might just be perfect. Find directions for making it over on the Hampton Arts blog.
-Heather
Tip: Altering Your Stamps
How cute is this weiner dog card? The dog stamp Tobi used is actually not that long but she’ll show you in her video tutorial how she used a masking technique and a pen to make one looooong dog for … Read More...
Project: Stamped Wooden Basket
How sweet is this springtime basket? Debbie Cole painted, stamped and colored different stamped House Mouse images from Stampendous stamps for this wonderful home decor project. You can find her complete directions and lots of pictures by clicking here.
-Heather
Project: Floral Card
Layers of pattern papers, die cut shapes and floral stamps are used in this lovely card design from Card Maker magazine. Each month they share a pattern and tutorial, click here for instructions on making their card for February.
-Heather
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Ink Pads
Did you know you can not only stamp with your ink pads (duh! :)) but you can also use them as a coloring medium! Sabrina Alery will show you how to use a paint brush and pigment ink pads to … Read More...
Project: Post it Note Holder
This sweet post it note holder is made using a scoring board with cardstock and decorated with pattern papers and stamped images from C C Designs. Their blog has all the dimensions and cutting directions so you can make one … Read More...
Project: Matching Gift Box and Card
The Scrap of Life blog has directions and dimensions for making this sweet blue bird themed gift bag made out of cardstock and pattern papers along with a pretty matching gift card. Change up the pattern papers to fit any … Read More...
Project: Detailed Die Cut Card
Intricate die cut shapes are lovely but it can be hard to add additional color to them. Lisa will show you how she adds smaller die cut pieces of cardstock behind the larger die for a stunning card. Visit her … Read More...
Project: Mail Card
You’ve got mail! Wendy McGaffy used die cuts and foam tape to add an extra layer of dimension to this adorable card. I love how the pattern paper she used mimics the colors of an air mail stamp! Find her … Read More...
Project: Tea Party Card
Tea for Two? Know someone who loves tea or are you planning an actual afternoon tea party? Then this lovely tea party card would be perfect. Kittie Caracciolo will show you how she combined many different die cut shapes to … Read More...
Project: Memo Note Holders
Display hand made cards, photos and notes with these fun memo note holders. Andrea made these using paper mache’ shapes covering them with washi tapes and paints, adding stamped words and curled wire. Find her complete directions over on her … Read More...
Project: Friends Forever Tag
This pretty tag has such a cool chevron embellishment and guess what it’s made of? Photo corners…how clever is that?!? The Scrapbook Adhesives blog shows how to line up alternating black and white photo corners for a unique embellishment, click … Read More...
Project: Humorous Card
Learn how to utilize both the positive and negative shapes of a die cut image and add a coordinating stamp and make a card with a very funny take on “when life gives you lemons”. Hop on over to the … Read More...
Techniques: Year End Round Up
Each and every Monday Nichole Heady’s blog, Capture the Moment, shares a new stamping technique video from the talented Papertrey Ink stamp designers. Nichole has collected all 50 videos in one handy post with a photo and link to each … Read More...
Project: Memory Ornaments
Did you take special vacation trip to the beach this year? Make an ornament to remember those fun memories by adding some sand in a tiny vial and add a stamped strip of paper with the place inside. The Shabby … Read More...
Project: Winter Village Card with Stenciled Snow Technique
If you want to add some snow to the background of your holiday cards try using some paste and a stencil, this technique adds a really nice texture and dimension. Combine this with some die cuts and stamping and you’ve … Read More...
Project: Felt Ornament
Doesn’t this cute fuzzy ornament look like it was made from a sweater? Shelley Hickox actually made this by stamping onto a die cut piece of felt. She shares her process over on her blog, The Stamp Tramp (which is … Read More...
Project: Reindeer Candy Bag
How cute is this little Reindeer treat bag?! Shannon from Enchanted Lady Bug Creations combined different die cut shapes, added some inked highlights and an adorable red glitter nose for these cuties, find out more over on her blog. … Read More...
Project and Free Pattern: Mug Shaped Card
Know someone who loves coffee, tea or hot chocolate? Make them a fun mug shaped card and slip inside a drink packet and maybe a gift card too. The Craft Ideas website has directions for making this cute card along … Read More...