Mika from Craftybit really has way with coloring stamped images, her cards are truly amazing! She will take you step by step and color by color on how she used Copic markers to color this stunning Halloween witch card. She’ll … Read More...
Project: Paper Fall Wreath
Want a lovely autumn wreath for your door? No need to gather and dry leaves just grab your paper crafting supplies. The Crafter’s Companion blog has a fun idea for embossing, stamping and die cutting paper leaves and adding them … Read More...
Freebies: Over 25 Free Halloween Coloring Pages
As the weather starts to get cooler is a great time to stay inside and color. If you or your kids love to color then Crayola has got you covered for Halloween. They’ve got over 25 different coloring and activity … Read More...
Project: Altered Halloween Book
Got an old book laying around? Turn it into a work of art with this amazing altered book idea from Shelly Hickox. She cut a niche into the book and filled it with a spooky Halloween scene. This is the … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Winter Diorama Card
You can find directions for cutting, scoring, folding and die cutting a pop up diorama card over on the Crafting Forever blog. Anita Kejriwal shares how to made the basic card and also how she decorated it with die cut … Read More...
Project: Batty Halloween Scene Card
Nicole Magourik has an adorable Halloween card project on her blog showing how to stamp, die cut and color with Copic markers a cute Halloween scene card using new products from Waffle Flower. She’ll also show you how to make … Read More...
Project: Stamped Pinata Napkins
The Creative Live blog has directions for using basic shapes carved from pencil erasers to form adorable pinata stamped shapes. They’ll show you how to stamp up some festive Fiesta Napkins for a party. Click here for complete directions.
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Tip: Magnet Trays for Metal Die Storage
I know when I’m working on cards I have my supplies spread out all over my work space (and probably the floor too :)) and it’s easily to loose track of stuff even when it’s right in front of me. … Read More...
Tips: Coloring Inspirations with Large Digital Stamps
Suzy’s Doodles makes whimsical digital stamp designs in large card front sizes with the trendy look of coloring pages. Currently a set of 12 images is available at Simon Says Stamp and Suzy is sharing a sample made with each … Read More...
Project: Halloween Spinner Card
I’ve seen loads of fun spinner card ideas lately but this one is really fantastic in the way it uses the stamped image, stamped twice with the spinner going around over top. What a clever card layout! Find out more … Read More...
Project: Halloween Bat and Moon Card
Find out how to use masking, direct to paper inking and stamping techniques for a cool moonscape Halloween card. Isn’t that bat stamp adorable? Directions are over on the Gerda Steiner stamp blog.
-Heather
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Project: Glow in the Dark Halloween Card
Add a spooky glow to your Halloween cards this year with glow in the dark embossing powder. Amy from Prairie Paper and Ink will show you how to use this fun embellishment to make any of your Halloween stamps … Read More...
Project: Snowman Triple Easel Card
Get a jump start on holiday and winter cards with this super cute triple easel card. I love all the details and dimensions on this card! You can find directions and a link to a Youtube video over on the … Read More...
Tip: Coloring Clear Bubble Embellishments
Clear plastic or glass bubble embellishments can add a fun dimension to your cards or scrapbook pages but did you know you can customize them by adding a touch of color to them? Using alcohol inks, like those from Tim … Read More...
Project: Stamped Metal Necklace
How amazing is this mixed media necklace? It’s made with a buckle, images stamped on metal and colored with alcohol inks and jewelry findings. You can directions over on the Paper Artsy blog.
-Heather
Review: Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog 2016
It’s time to starting working on Holiday ideas! Fall, Halloween, Winter and Christmas are quickly approaching and Stampin’ Up is ready to help you get started working on your cards, scrapbook pages, treat bags, party decorations, and home decor … Read More...
Project: Balloon Shaped Shaker Card
Stitch together some die cut cardstock and acetate shapes with sequins in between and you’ve got a really fun shaker card! Find out how to make this balloon shaped shaker card over on the Lime Doodle Designs blog.
-Heather
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Freebie: Birch Trees Cut File
Make lovely cards for fall and winter with this great birch tree die cut. It’s free to download from SVG Cuts. Click here to get the SVG cut file.
-Heather
Technique: Faux Metal Embellishments
Get the look of metal embellishments on your cards and scrapbook pages by covering die cut shapes with metallic embossing powders. This look is perfect for fall themes! Find complete directions for this technique from Jennifer McGuire.
-Heather
Projects: 2 Halloween Dog Cards
Lawn Fawn stamps has recently released some awesome new Halloween stamps, dies and papers. A recent blog post has tons of Halloween and Fall card ideas as well as a video tutorial with complete directions for two cute dog cards, … Read More...