Coloring pages are so much fun! But when you’re finished coloring don’t leave them in the book, remove them and use them in projects. Like this stunning envelope that Kristina Werner made from a coloring page. She’s got a tutorial … Read More...
Technique: No Line Stamping with Water Coloring
This wonderful card looks hand painted but it’s actually a stamped image. Debby from Lime Doodle will show you how to do a “no-line” coloring technique and how to water color your stamped images like a pro. Click here to … Read More...
Tip: Floral Card Combining Stamps and Stencils
Add a lovely soft touch to bold stamped and colored card by using a stencil with a light touch of ink for the background. Find more info on this pretty card that combines stamps and stencils over on the Hero … Read More...
Project: Cats on a Fence Card
I love these cute kitties peeking over a fence! You can find a video tutorial over on the Gerda Steiner Stamps blog on how to cut and combine several cat face stamps with wood grain pattern paper for this sweet … Read More...
Technique: Ice Cream Card with Colored Texture Paste
Texture paste adds some cool dimensions to your cards and I usually see it used over stencils but Stephanie from My Favorite Things has a great idea for using it on top of ice cream dies. Don’t they look good … Read More...
Project: Quick Monogram Cards
Don’t we all find ourselves needing to send a quick note sometimes? It’s a good idea to always have some cards on hand and monogram note cards are a great way to add a personalized touch. Pam from P.S. I … Read More...
Project: Secret Box
Here’s a fun way to give a little gift or two. It’s a box with a twist, a Secret Box that has more then one compartment inside. Martha from Trinity Rose Designs has cutting, scoring and assembling directions for make … Read More...
Download: Spring Bunny Digital Stamp
This adorable bunny holding a chick digi stamp is free to download from Dearie Dolls Digital Stamps. Click here to get the black and white version.
-Heather
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Project: Easter Card with Dry Brushed Water Color Technique
Learn how to add texture to your water colored stamped images with this dry brush technique from Kristina Werner. She sharing it as part of her water color techniques series over on her blog.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Paper Doll Puppet Set
How much fun is this paper doll 3-D diorama scene!? Made by re-purposing packaging, covering it in pattern papers and adding stamps of dolls and furniture Jennifer Vanderbeek created this wonderful project. She’s sharing instructions and photos over on the … Read More...
Techniques: Hello Card made with Gelatos
Add some splatters and splashes of color using Gelato color sticks and water, then apply some simple stamping for a bright and colorful “Hello” card. Visit the Design Memory Crafts blog for instructions.
-Heather
Technique: Foiling Technique with Metal Dies
Here’s a cool way to use your thin metal dies but it doesn’t involve cutting. By using Transfer Gel as a paste over the die cut design you’ve now got a sticky surface to apply foil sheets to. Find out … Read More...
Project: Bride Book
This stunning bridal book would make the perfect gift for any bride to be. Gabrielle will not only show you how to decorate the cover of the book with stencils but how to also make the entire book itself. Visit … Read More...
Project: Floral Thank You Card
Stephanie from The Stamps of Life will show you how to make this cheerful floral Thank You card using stamps and dies. Click here to watch her video tutorial.
-Heather
Projects: 7 Paper Crafting Projects Using Vintage Book Pages
I love using old book pages in my paper crafting, from cards to collage they had such a wonderful vintage touch. Somerset Place has 7 different project ideas using book pages, many of them include stamping, as well as loads … Read More...
Project and Tip: Koi Fish Spinner Card with Circle Dies
I’m loving all the spinner cards that are so popular right now! And you don’t even need a special die to make them, all you need are some concentric circle dies or even punches. Jessica Frost-Ballas will show you how … Read More...
Download: Cats and Tea Cups Coloring Page
Seriously, what’s better then tea and cats? Nothing! Here’s a fun coloring page that’s free to download from Dover Publication, click here to get it.
-Heather
Project: Stamped and Die Cut Paper Easter Basket
This project is egg-celent in every way! If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Easter, then look no further than this adorable paper Easter basket designed by Nicole Spohr using dies and stamps from Mama Elephant… Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Camper Card
Designer Pam Bray combined lots of different technique like dry embossing, wire twisting, die cutting, stamping and stenciling for this fun camper card. Visit the Eileen Hull blog for the tutorial.
-Heather
Check out these Christmas Camper Tree Ornaments
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Congrats…….
goes out to LadySusanpdx, she’s the winner of this month Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!!
Check back here each month, we giveaway a kit from Stampin’ Up each month!
-Heather