I love the bold, graphic looks of these stunning cards from Yana Smakula! The large sentiments and color scheme of green, orange and red work perfectly together to create a bold modern design. Using the same stamps, inks, and markers … Read More...
Circle Tile Layout
Wow, check out the color and texture on the background of this layout from Paige Taylor Evans! She used a color blocked pattern paper and her electronic die cutting machine to cut out lots of little circles, she then distress … Read More...
Focal Scene Card
I love creating scenes on my cards but sometimes it’s a lot of work and sometimes I might want to keep things simple or I don’t have a lot of time. This idea from Therese is perfect for these instances, … Read More...
Not So Magical Layout
Doesn’t it stink when something is just not as amazing as you had hoped? Tracey had that experience while dinning at Disney and deiced to scrap about it in this “More meh, than magical” layout. Don’t you just love the … Read More...
Gatefold Gift Card Holder
These lovely offset Gatefold Cards hold a fun surprise inside, there’s a pocket that’s perfect for tucking in a gift card! Nicole Watt designed a simple card sketch but took it several steps further turning them into card holders. She’s … Read More...
Fall Grid Layout
Mary-Ann sewed rows of die cut elements towards the bottom of this cute Fall layout for a fun grid design. By only adhering them with a simple row of sewing helps them pop of the page and add depth. The … Read More...
Halloween Cat Cards
How fun are these snarky Halloween Cat Cards from Keisha!? I love her beautiful card backgrounds, she ink blended with distress inks with stenciling over top for lots of depth. She then stamped the images (new from Tim Holtz) in … Read More...
Large Title Halloween Page
Heather Conklin use a fun “Halloween” word die from Silhouette as the main focus of her layout, using it to fill up almost the entire page. She filled each section of the die with different fall pattern papers for added … Read More...
Tombstone Halloween Card
EEKK! I love this spooky Halloween Tombstone card from Lauren! She used dies from i-crafter adding color and distress with inks. The little touches of moss she added finish this card off perfectly. She’s sharing step by step directions for … Read More...
Easy SVG Pumpkin Halloween Treat Box
This cute little pumpkin box is perfect to hold candy, little toys and treats for Halloween. Since we probably won’t be having regular trick or treat this years make up a bunch and pass them out to family, school friends, … Read More...
Techniques with Embossing Folders
Embossing folders are a simple way to add depth and texture to your cards. Simply place cardstock in the middle, run it through your manual die cutting machine and that’s it, or is it? There are actually many more techniques … Read More...
Autumn Leaves Layout
Michelle added lots and lots of fussy cut leaves to her lovely layout, their lighter color really pops over the dark background. They perfectly frame the sweet photo in the center and I love the little bird elements and title … Read More...
Halloween Spanner Panel Card
I love a card with multiple layers and so does Wendy Lee. She designed this fun Spanner Panel Card that has an open section on the front with a piece of acetate, a second panel underneath and then finally the … Read More...
20 Tips for Pocket Pages
Pocket pages are quick and easy ways to put together a fast scrapbook layout. But you don’t want them to all start to look that same so Close to My Heart is here to give you 20 helpful tips for … Read More...
4 Cute Halloween Coloring Pages
If you’re not into creepy or scary for Halloween give this cute Halloween Coloring pages a try, perfect for younger kids too! Dover Publication has 4 too cute to spook coloring pages that you can download and print for FREE.… Read More...
Vintage Looking Photo Album
Sharon Payne Bolton created an amazing album using new photos but made it appear as if it was an old family heirloom. Printing her new photos in black and white or sepia tones gave them an aged look and using … Read More...
7 Techniques with Watercolor Brush Pens (and a Discount!)
I recently got the chance to try out the Watercolor Brush Pens
from Chalkola. Last year I shared how you could use their Chalk Markers in your paper crafting (click here if you missed it) and now … Read More...
Back to School Layout
I love the all over pattern on this layout! Traci used an adorable all over school design pattern paper from Doodlebug for the base of this cute Back to School Layout. Over top she added a large white circle, placed … Read More...
Slimline Halloween Cards
Amy R used new stamps from Simon Says and trendy Slimline dies as well for these cute Halloween cards. I love the bright bold colors she used and these designs are perfect for non-scary cards to give to kids.
Make a Hybrid Page About Yourself
Cathy Z is sharing some tips on how to create a Hybrid scrapbook layout all about yourself. Using one the digital templates available in her store she’ll show you how to add a photo and text on your computer. This … Read More...