Been thinking about signing up for the Paper Pumpkin monthly kit? Now would be the perfect time. They’re celebrating their 5th anniversary but you get the present! Sign up by March 10th and you’ll receive a FREE gift in a … Read More...
Tutorials: Six Easter and Spring Card Projects + Inspiration
I’m so ready for Spring! I love the flowers, the weather, bunnies and of course Easter candy 🙂 So I’m excited to see all the new Spring and Easter stamp designs coming out this time of year! And as usual … Read More...
Giveaway and Review: Paper Pumpkin Kit for February 2018
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 to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up.… Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Birthday Crown
Using a variety of mediums like paint, stamps, glitter, ribbon and glaze a plain chipboard crown shape was transformed into a magical piece sure to make anyone feel like a queen on their birthday. You can find a video tutorial … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Liquid Water Colors
Watercoloring has been a very popular trend in stamping lately and while most of us are probably used to seeing watercolors in a pan form or as a pencil Hero Arts has just released Liquid Watercolors. They come in a … Read More...
Technique: Alcohol Ink Rainbow Card Background
Rainbows make me think of rain and warmer weather and Spring, which just can’t get here fast enough! 🙂 Learn how to create a vibrant rainbow card background using alcohol inks, perfect for Spring and Easter cards, over on the … Read More...
Technique: Water Coloring with Tombow Markers
Water coloring is super on trend right in stamping right now. And there are many techniques and products that you can use to water color, each one working a little differently and giving different looks and effects. Most water based … Read More...
Technique: Water Colored Die Cut Flowers
Robin Tharaldson totally transformed these flowers that she die cut from just plain white cardstock using water colors. They look so realistic and have so much dimension. The white lacy die cut on the background and black water color splatter … Read More...
Project: Interlocking Paper Boxes
If you need a small box for treats or a gift these little cuties made from pattern paper are perfect. They are interlocking so no glue is needed and they only use a 12″x12″ or 6″x6″ piece of patterned paper … Read More...
Project: Star Effects Card
How cool is this Star Effects card? It stands up like an easel to make an awesome display but folds flat for mailing. It makes the perfect birthday card but can see this fun card style used for any type … Read More...
Tips: Multiple Techniques with the Same Bird Stamps
Hero Arts has recently released some beautiful bird stamps. Lydia used some of the solid bird images to make several different cards with different techniques, getting very different looks but all using the same stamp set. I particularly love … Read More...
Technique: Nautical Card with Ink Smooshing Technique
Designing masculine cards can be difficult sometimes but a nautical theme is usually a great place to start. This wonderful ships wheel card has an ink smooshing background with Distress Ink and stamped images from Unity and would be a … Read More...
Project: Disney Trip Scrapbook
My husband and I have been to Disney World three times, have taken loads of amazing photos but I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t scrapped a single page yet. Even though I’ve bought tons of Disney themed supplies. So I … Read More...
Download: Glitter Planner Stickers for Silhouette Users
Andrea Gomoll designed these fun labels and flags for you to use in your planner. They are a print and cut file for the Silhouette Software. Print and cut them on sticker paper for a quick and easy sticker. I … Read More...
5 Techniques with Art Crayons
Vicki Boutin has a wonderful line of Art Crayons that can used in many different ways in all sort of paper crafting projects. These crayons are similar to oil pastels and react with water. You can color directly on your … Read More...
Download: Goat Valentine Printables
Need a quick printable Valentine? The guys over at Beekman 1802 , know for their amazing goat milk products are sharing four sweet FREE printables. I adore the ones with the goats, so cute! Jump on over to their blog … Read More...
Project: Quick and Easy Planner Banner
Using pattern paper, twine and adhesive you can make an easy little festive banner for your planner, a card or scrapbook page. This is a great way to use up scraps of paper! TheXyron site has the tutorial, click … Read More...
Project: Die Cut Dogs Valentine Treat Bags
Using adorable dog die cuts and a treat bag die from Mama Elephant Laura put together these cute treat bags for Valentine’s Day. I love how you can create all different types of dogs with these dies. (And yes, they … Read More...
Project: Funny Volcano Valentine Card
I just love a punny card, like this cute “I Lava You” volcano card from Katie. She used fun new stamps and dies from Avery Elle. The paper piecing technique with pattern paper she used makes for quick color and … Read More...
Project: Bold Flower Acetate Card
Jo-Ann achieved these bold vibrant colors by using colored pencils on Kraft cardstock to color her from Honey Bee stamped flowers. She got even more pop by heat embossing the stamp again with white over top. Adding the image to … Read More...