Learn how to get loads of depth, shading and realistic dimension to your stamped images with these great colored pencils coloring tips from May Sukyong. She’s got a fantastic tutorial over on Hero Arts.
-Heather
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Learn how to get loads of depth, shading and realistic dimension to your stamped images with these great colored pencils coloring tips from May Sukyong. She’s got a fantastic tutorial over on Hero Arts.
-Heather
Wow, this is such a cool card! I’ve seen lots of cards with thick sentiments on them but this card from Stephanie takes it one step further, the sentiment is inside the card and comes up through a die cut … Read More...
…..Wendy Day! She’s won this months Paper Pumpkin kit! Congrats!
If you didn’t win be sure to check back as we give one away every month.
-Heather
Add some texture and interest to your card backgrounds with splashes and splatters. Heather will show you how to use inks and a water brush to make some fun splats to your next card. Click here to visit her blog … Read More...
You can download this lovely mandala style fox coloring page for FREE over on the Dover Publication site. Click here to download, then print and color.
-Heather
Ilina will show you how to make a whole bunch of flowers using just a single flower stamp with a masking technique and how to color them a lovely shade of blue with a combination of Colored Pencils and alcohol … Read More...
This pretty card has lots of shine because the entire thing is covered in embossing. This fun double embossing technique from Lucia Gomez will show you how to heat emboss an entire piece of cardstock and then how to heat … Read More...
You can download three lovely black, gold and floral planner sticker sheets for FREE from Planner Addiction. Print them on sticker paper and cut out with your Silhouette die cut machine or with scissors. Click here for the downloads.
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I love working with paper, it’s my favorite medium, there’s so much you can do with paper and there are artist out there who can do some totally unbelievable things with just paper, scissors or a knife and some glue. … Read More...
Learn how to combine curved border stamps to make lovely stamped scalloped designs. Perfect for a variety of card designs. Melanie from Hands, Head and Heart has a video tutorial, click here to watch.
-Heather
Oh my gosh, how sweet are these spring themed shaker bookmarks?! Ashley Abelson used a Fuse tool to make the shaker part and adorable stamps from Your Next Stamp for the designs and she’s got a video tutorial showing how … Read More...
If you follow this blog you probably know I review and giveaway a Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin’ Up every month, I look forward to it each time! But next month has got me really excited because Stampin’ Up! CEO, … Read More...
Sandy Allnock has a fun and creative twist on coloring some stamped animals. Instead of using colored markers or paints she used a thin tip black marker and drew in lines and designs for some fun black and white doodled … Read More...
Stumped for a card idea? The background is a good place to start. You can make a simple card with just a stamped background or build a more detailed card design around a cool background idea. Stamped backgrounds are also … Read More...
Wow, this dimensional cityscape framed home decor project is simply amazing! Jenny made is using die cuts and new Distress Ink from Tim Holtz. She’s got step by step project directions over on the Frilly and Funkie blog, click here … Read More...
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...
I am obsessed with sloths. They’re so cute and laid back and really trendy right now, I see them on shirts, pillows, jewelry and now lots of stamp companies have some adorable sloth stamps too. Lawn Fawn Stamps just released … Read More...
This lovely detailed intricately shaped card is available as a FREE SVG Die Cut File from SVG Cuts. Try using different colored cardstocks or patterned papers for different fun looks with this file.
SVG Cuts says their “downloads are in … Read More...
How adorable are these egg shaped treat holders? Untie the ribbon at the top and they open up and inside is little pocket for candy. The Stempeleinmaleins blog has directions, a free printable pattern and lots of sample designs to … Read More...
Kelly will show you how to stamp, color, die cut and stencil this adorable boy and girl pirate card. Visit her blog You and Your Big Dreams and check out her video tutorial.
-Heather