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...
Tip: Stamped Scalloped Cards
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
Project: Spring Shaker Bookmarks
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...
Sneak Peek: April Paper Pumpkin Kit
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...
Technique: Doodle Coloring
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...
Tips: Stamped Card Backgrounds
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...
Project: Framed 3D Cityscape
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...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for March
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...
Trendy Project: Sloth Cards
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...
Download: Intricate Shaped Card
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.
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Project and Pattern: Egg Shaped Treat Holders
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...
Project: Boy and Girl Pirate Card
Project: Easter Pocket Card
This adorable stamped Easter card has a pocket inside to tuck in some money or a gift card. Nicole Spohr has directions showing how she used brand new products from Pretty Pink Posh to stamp, emboss, ink and die cut … Read More...
Project: Bold Floral and Fungus Card
I love the contrast of the bright colors of the flowers and mushrooms on the dark background of this card. May Sukyong Park will teach you how to stamp, mask and color the stamped images with a combination of Copic … Read More...
Product Release: MISTI Tool Creative Corners
Stamping tools are hugely popular right now, I’ve seen several new ones pop up recently on the market but the original MISTI is still probably the most popular as it’s the tool that started it all. And now they have … Read More...
Project: Framed Flower Bouquet Card
This stunning framed floral bouquet card comes from the queen of die cutting, Kittie Caracciolo. She’s sharing her techniques for using die cuts from Impression Obsession, it’s amazing how much detail, depth and dimension she gets. You can find … Read More...
Project: Card with Floral Stamped Die Cut Letters
How lovely is this card? It makes me ready for spring. Lydia Evans die cut several of the same letters from cardstock and glued them on top of each other for a thick look and on the top most layer … Read More...
Project: African Wild Life Journal Page
Take a walk on the wild side with this cool African wild life journal page. Anna-Karin used Distress Ink and Distress Crayons with rubber stamps to make this awesome page. Visit Simon Says Stamp for her directions.
-Heather
Technique: Card with Nail Polish Marble Background
I love using house hold items in my card making and this idea from Lizzie with Paper Trey ink is such a neat idea. She used nail polish for a marble background on her card, how cool is that? I’m … Read More...
Project: Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Card
Tell someone how lucky you are to have them in your life this St Patrick’s Day with this wonderful card idea from Laura Bassen. She’ll show you how to stamp and stencil this sweet card, visit her blog LauraFadora for … Read More...