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...
Download: Thumbelina Fairy Tale Coloring Page
I’m seeing lots of renewed interested in classic fairy tales, probably because of the excitement surrounding the new Beauty and the Beast movie and that makes me so happy, I LOVE fairy tales! Dover Publication is sharing a lovely Thumbelina … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Canvas Card
This cool card is actually made from two small thin canvases instead of cardstock. Kristen Powers used several mixed media techniques with stamping, painting and more and then used washi tape to put the two canvases together to make … Read More...
Tip: Add Gold Foil to Your Planner
Dani from Pop Fizz Paper will show you some quick and easy ways to add foiling directly to your planner and to stickers with 2 different types of adhesive. Click here to check out the video.
-Heather
Download: Vintage Violet Frame Image
The Enchanted Place of Neli has this stunning vintage style violet frame to download for free. Use it on cards or as a frame for home decor or a scrapbook page. Click here to download it.
-Heather
Project: Dry Embossed and Inked Butterfly Card
This cool card adds pops of color to dry embossed cardstock with sponges and ink pads and texture by stamping over top of the embossing. Find complete card directions over on the Unity Stamp blog.
-Heather
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Tips: Coloring Stamps with 3 Different Coloring Mediums
Kathy with the Daily Marker will show you how to get similar coloring results with 3 different coloring mediums. She used Sharpie Markers, Distress Ink Pads and alcohol markers to color the same stamped flower. Showing us we don’t always … Read More...
Project: Make and Envelope from a Coloring Book Page
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...