Stuck on a layout design? Try this easy tip of using gradually sized photos or embellishments. You can use a series of photos that gradually get smaller or a set of elements each one a little bigger than the next. … Read More...
Multi Window Shaker Card
I love the little animals peeking out of the windows on this cute shaker card. Lydia created multiple individual windows for her shakers so the whole card doesn’t need to be filled with sequins. She also got more use out … Read More...
Quilt Inspired Layout
Tarrah McLean punched out a bunch of squares from blue, brown and white pattern papers, cut them on the diagonal and piece them together to form a wonderful quilt background for her layout. By stitching between each square she added … Read More...
Ink Smooshing Technique w/ a Block
I love the ink smooshing technique, it’s a fun and easy way to add color to your card backgrounds. Normally you get a random pattern with this technique but Mindy used a large clear stamping block which have her a … Read More...
By The Sea Layout
Sandi used lots of blues and browns for this beautiful By the Sea layout. The wood cut embellishments and title look perfect with a touch of white wash paint. They add lots of dimension along with the real seashells and … Read More...
Foiling Over Ink Blending
Chala combine two popular card making trends by foiling over top of ink blending and the result are fabulous! I love the shine of the metallic gold foil over top the darker inked card background. She used the Foil Quill … Read More...
Fringe Circle Layout
Monique cut out a large circle for the background of her layout, no need for fancy tools or large dies, she simple traced around a plate and cut it out. Using fringe scissors she add texture all the way around … Read More...
Layering Stamps with Embossing
Layering stamps usually are used with different colors of ink to create a multicolored design but Jenny had the terrific idea of embossing each layer instead. She used metallic and pearl embossing powders from WOW! with stamps from A Pocket … Read More...
Fairyland Scrapbook Page
This stunning layout from Roxanne appears as though you’ve just stepped behind the garden wall right into Fairyland. She created the brick wall design with paint and paste with a stencil directly on her paper and then added lots of … Read More...
Dot Coloring Card Technique
Jennifer McGuire has a cool take on coloring with markers using dots. By tapping the tip of a markers around the outside edges or even coloring in a stamped image with dots you get a fun pixelated pattern and can … Read More...
Foiled Rainbow Layout
Take your rainbow designs to the next level with metallic rainbow foil! Kim used this new foil along with the Minc Foiling machine to design a large shiny rainbow for the background of her scrapbook layout. The splashy watercolor paper … Read More...
T-Shirt Shaker Birthday Card
Tie Dye has been making a big comeback lately in clothing lately so naturally a stamping trend is sure to follow. Hero Arts has designed a fun clear stamp set with rings of tie dye patterns for fun and funky … Read More...
Mini Traveler’s Notebook with Pocket Inserts
Using some beautiful new dies from Elizabeth Crafts Annette created some beautiful pocket inserts for her mini travelers notebook. I love how the die makes the pocket itself and cuts the open design with butterfly details. This allows the tag … Read More...
Two Quick and Easy Whale Cards
Using new stamps and pattern papers from Stampin’ Up I created two quick and easy Whale Cards. These are simple to make, no coloring involved, so you can whip up a bunch of thank you and birthday cards to have … Read More...
Staying Home Layout
We’ve all been doing a lot of Staying Home lately so Zoe took some photos of home schooling projects she’s been doing together at home with her daughter for this sweet layout. I love the combo of pinks and yellow … Read More...
Make a Custom Stamp from a Die
Did you know you can turn many dies that you have into stamps? By cutting them out from thin fun foam you can create your own custom stamp. Laurie has a few card ideas she made with the leaf shaped … Read More...
Summer Grid Cut File
This fun Summer Grid Cut File will fill an entire scrapbook page adding lots of spaces for photos and journaling. I love all the fun little summer icons worked into the design. It’s FREE to download and cut with your … Read More...
Summer BBQ Card
It’s summer so that means it’s Barbecue Season! Even as a vegetarian I still love a good veggie burger on the grill 🙂 Elaine used cute stamps from Stamping Bella for her card, I love how she used softer colors … Read More...
How To Make A Slimline Mini Scrapbook Photo Album
Slimline cards are all the rage right now in stamping and card making. Ana took this trendy size and used in on a wonderful Slimline Mini Album. I love the tall 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 size and the vintage … Read More...
Layering Stencils Card
Layering stamps have been a trend for awhile and this idea has now expanded out with layering stencils. Taylored Expressions has some beautiful layered stencil designs that allow you to create custom backgrounds and designs. This card looks like it … Read More...