This awesome mixed media tag was made using lots of different products and techniques like stenciling, stamping, collage, crackle paste, painted metal embellishments and more. The “Crazy Chick” from Dig that Crazy Chick shares her step by step tutorial over … Read More...
Download: Planner Printables
Hey all you planner lovers (and card makers and scrapbookers too)! These lovely tags, banners, tabs and labels are FREE to download from Free Pretty Things for You. Click here to get them.
-Heather
Make Your Own Travel Journal
Journals and planners are really popular right now. And as a paper crafter we’re not limited to the size, style or shapes sold in stores, we can make your own! Gloria Stengel shares how to use chipboard and pattern papers … Read More...
Coloring Stamps with Water Color Crayons
I think water coloring is still the “it” medium for card making and stamping right now. Amd why not, it’s fun, easy and loose so no need to be a perfectionist or professional artist! There are so many types of … Read More...
Elephant Card with No-Line Stamping
This happy little elephant looks like he was hand drawn but he was actually stamped and water colored using the no-line stamping technique. Kristina Werner will show you how to paint and also mask the image to paint the background… Read More...
Miss You Card using Frame Die Cuts
Eloise Blue used small frames dies to pull together her scene to create this wonderful “Miss You” card. It’s perfect for someone moving away, leaving for school or changing jobs. She’ll show you how she used new products from Lawn … Read More...
Front Fold Flap Card
Tina Zinck has a tutorial for using circle dies to create a fun Front Flap Fold card with an image or a sentiment is inside the card behind an open window. Visit her blog The Serene Stamper for project directions.… Read More...
6 Different Stencil Techniques for Cards with Stencil Revolution
I recently had the chance to try out some great stencils from a shop called Stencil Revolution. Using stencils on cards and other paper crafts has been gaining popularity for a while now. It’s really not surprising since there … Read More...
Card Making – Gate Fold and Wrap Cards with New Penny Black Dies
Penny Black has recently released some gorgeous new dies that are perfect for adding detailed cuts to the edges of cards and they also make wonderful gate-fold/ wrap style cards too. Jill Foster has both a blog post and a … Read More...
How to Stamp and Water Color on Bristol Paper
Janette Klausen is sharing tips for stamping and water coloring on Smooth Bristol paper using Hero Arts stamps and their liquid water colors. I love how she first heat embossed her stamped image in white, it make the water colors … Read More...
Project: April 2018 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Idea
I’m always so excited each month to receive my Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin’ Up. I love the projects the kits make but I’m also inspired to put my own spin on the products inside and enjoy making alternative ideas … Read More...
Mason Jar Die Cut File
This mason jar with quote cut file made by Jillibean Soup is perfect for spring cards, journal and scrapbook pages. You can download a FREE Silhouette Studio or svg cut file over on their Bean Talk blog.
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Congrats to…..
Lorelai’s Legacy, she’s the winner of this month Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!
-Heather
Dog Shaped Card
Laura made this adorable dog shaped card with new dies from W Plus 9. Instead of adhering the dog to a card front she partially die cut the back panel for a fun shaped card. The stitching lines could be … Read More...
Tips for using Mini Ink Pad Cubes
Mini ink pad cubes are a great way to try new ink colors or brands without investing in a large pad, they take up less storage space and there are lots of cool stamping technique you can do with them. … Read More...
Making Card Backgrounds with Postmark Stamps
Saying Bon Voyage? A combination of postmark stamps makes the perfect background for a travel, vacation or moving card. The Darkroom Door blog has several different fun card ideas using postmarks for the background. Click here for project directions.
-Heather
Project: Mixed Media Arch Card
This stunning 3D Arch shaped card from Shelley Hickox combines dies from Sizzix and products from Tim Holtz. This isn’t just a card, this is art that the recipient will be proud to display on a desk or shelf for … Read More...
Tips: New 3D Texture Fades Embossing Folders
The brand new 3D Texture Fades from Tim Holtz and Sizzix are deeply detailed embossing folders. They are thicker then the regular folders we’re used to so Tim’s got some tips and ideas for using them like what plate “sandwich” … Read More...
Double Pocket Card
This pretty double pocket card is perfect for tucking in multiple items like gift cards, book marks or tags. You’ll find a video tutorial from designer Elaine on how to make one over on the Stamping Bella blog.
-Heather
Project: Vellum Floral Patterned Card
Sandy Allnock has a great tip for stamping an all over pattern on your card using vellum using a stamp positioner. She also talks about coloring with pencils on vellum, making a thin knot and how to hide the adhesive… Read More...