Two of my favorite things to do are read and color. Especially in the summer when it’s too hot to do much outside. If you love these things too here’s the perfect DIY project, printable book marks with the look … Read More...
Tip: Easier Card Layouts with Press N Seal
If you want to layer a bunch of stamped, punched or die cut images on your card front it can be super frustrating laying them all out just how you want and then having to flip or move them to … Read More...
Tip: Hippo Card with Altered Stamp Image
Designer Jane Allen came up with a super clever idea for this card. She altered a hippo stamp by turning his feet into hands and using those along with the hippo’s head making it so the hippo could peek over … Read More...
Project: Glittery Mermaid Card
You know I love mermaids and I’ve been loving all the cute mermaid card tutorials I’ve been seeing this summer so I had to get in on the action and make one myself. I’ll show you how to use Stickles … Read More...
Project: One Sheet Mini Scrapbook Album
Jen Hadfield has a pretty little project making a mini scrapbook out of one sheet of 12″x 12″ scrapbook paper. In addition to photos add stickers, stamped image and embellishments to finish it off. Visit her blog, Tatertots & Jello … Read More...
Tip: Make Your Own Pattern Paper with Stencils
Debbi Adams created her own wonderful pattern paper with inks and stencils. The papers are so pretty they don’t need much more then a stamped sentiment added to turn them into beautiful cards. Visit her blog Doodles in My Sketch … Read More...
Project: Slider Treat Card
This adorable slider card pulls out to move the image, reveal a hidden message and a hidden treat, a small piece of chocolate. You can find complete step by step photo directions for make this fun card (along with other … Read More...
Product Review: 12 x 12 Fab File Paper Organizer
The X Large 12″ x 12″ Fab File paper organizer from Totally Tiffany is perfect for storing and organizing your large pattern papers and cardstocks. Made from sturdy clear plastic it has a flap closure with a handle, two … Read More...
Tip: Organize Your Ink Sponges
If you love to do a lot of ink blending or direct to paper inking techniques on your cards and you’ve got sponges for each ink pad color it can be a challenge to keep all those blending sponges organized. … Read More...
Project: Peek a Boo Card
Sadia Minichini will show you how to score, fold and die cut to make this sweet peek a boo card. I love the “hidden” sentiment inside. You can find complete directions for making this card over on the Some Odd … Read More...
Printable: Flower Fairy Coloring Page
How sweet is this flower fairy coloring page!? You can download it for FREE from designer Denise Anne. Click here to visit her blog.
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Project: You’re My Anchor Card
Add the cool look of the ocean by adding blue permanent ink to plastic Vertigo sheets from Imagine Crafts. This fun anchor design makes for great masculine card for a summer birthday or anniversary. Find more info over on the … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Stampin’ Up Christmas Holiday Catalog
I am super duper excited to share with you an early preview of one of the new bundles from the Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog called the Carols of Christmas! This bundle includes the Carols of Christmas stamp set (in … Read More...
Projects: Beach Tote Gift Bag and Flip Flop Boxes
Using papers and embellishments from Echo Park and die cut shapes from Silhouette Jana Eubank made these wonderful beach themed Tote gift bag and Flip Flop boxes, perfect for a summer time birthday party! Find more info on these paper … Read More...
Project: Peony Card with Inked Cardstock
Instead of die cutting from regular cardstock you can make your own custom colored cardstock that has a bit of a textured look to it by inking with Distress Ink onto white cardstock. Tracy McNeely did this for the … Read More...
Projects: 8 Cards with My Favorite Things New Products
Gab a cup of coffee (or tea) , get comfy and check out Vicky Papaioannou’s video for the latest stamp and die cut release from My Favorite Things. She’ll show you how to make EIGHT different amazing cards, all with … Read More...
Technique: Stained Glass Window Card
By dripping alcohol inks onto glossy cardstock Sue Wilson got a lovely mottled glass look. Then by putting a detailed die cut image over top it looks just like a stained glass window. Find out more about how she made … Read More...
Project: Dinosaur Water Fall Card
Learn how to make this adorable dinosaur themed water fall card, when the bottom tab is pulled the images flip up. You’ll find complete cut, scoring and folding directions for this fun animated card over on the Stamping Bella blog.… Read More...
Technique: Color Blended Card Background with Oxide Inks
Mindy Eggan got this beautiful bright card background by blending Distress Ink over top of a stencil. By mixing and blending 3 colors together she was able to get multiple colors from just the 3 inks. Visit her blog Paper … Read More...
Projects: Christmas in July Stamped Table Decor
It’s Christmas in July, are you starting your holiday projects already? If so here’s a a couple of great stamping ideas for your holiday table. Place cards and matching napkins rings made with an easy paper piecing idea from Kristine … Read More...