Each issue of the Stampers’ Sampler magazine includes a FREE Tempting Template that you can use for all types of paper crafting projects like cards, scrapbook pages, art journals and mixed media. But did you know that the publishers, Stampington … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Colored Pencils and Gamsol
Give your next stamped card a soft look. By using a product called Gamsol (which is an odorless mineral spirit) you can blend your colored pencils for a lovely softer look. Hop on over to the W Plus 9 blog … Read More...
Freebie: On-Line Stamping Magazine from Whimsy
The second issue of Whimsy Inspired Magazine is now on-line to read for free. It’s chocked full of card ideas. projects and tutorials using stamps from Whimsy. Note: You will need an ISSUU account to read it but it’s free … Read More...
Project: Stamped Butterfly Tote Bag
Turn a plain canvas tote bag into a stunning work of art you’ll be proud to carry around. Using stamps, ink pads, ink sprays, dies and stencils Neva Cole will show you how to make your own customized carrying bag. … Read More...
Technique: Water Colored Die Cut Card
Take your die-cutting to a whole new level with water colors. Instead of using colored paper to die cut your images try cutting from white cardstock and color them with water color paints or watercolor markers
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Freebie: Pokemon Coloring Page
Gotta Catch ’em All!?! Is it raining (or is the server down :)) so you can’t go out and play Pokemon Go? Then stay inside and still enjoy some Pokemon with this cute Squirtle and Clefairy coloring page. Click here … Read More...
Review and Giveaway : Art Journaling Magazine
Art Journaling, published by Stampington and Company is a quarterly publication filled with pages from amazing artist who share their emotions, thoughts and passions from the pages of their own personal journals. Inside are pages using techniques like … Read More...
Technique: Christmas in July Inlaid Die Holiday Tree Card
Starting on your holiday cards early this year? Yana with Spellbinders has an inlaid die cutting technique using the positive and negative cuts from the die. This stunning metallic tree card for Christmas in July will help get you started. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Rocket Rubber Stamp
Blast off with this adorable project from Journey into Creativity. Carve simple shapes into 3 erasers to make your own rocket stamp, perfect for making cards or even clothes for anyone who dreams of going to space. Visit their blog … Read More...
Technique: Cards with Stencils and Water Color Pencils
Water color pencils are great for coloring in stamped images on your cards but you can also use them with stencils too. Find a tutorial and a couple of card ideas over on the Spectrum Noir blog.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Coral Necklace
This lovely necklace looks like it was made with a real piece of coral but can you believe it’s actually stamped?!? Using a coordinating coral stamp and die cut Laura Drahozal made this amazing piece of jewelry. Visit her blog, … Read More...
Projects: Over 15 Birthday Party Paper Crafting Ideas
Have birthday party to plan? Michael’s has got you covered! They’ve collected over 15 different ideas to incorporate paper crafting ideas into your next big bash from banners, signs, treat and food holders, labels, gift boxes and more. Click here … Read More...
Project: Stamped Drink Coasters
Add a personalized touch to your home decor with stamped tile coasters. Wendy, The Frugal Crafter will teach you how to make them over on her blog. Click here for her video tutorial. These would make perfect house warming gifts!… Read More...
Project: Colored Highlight Floral Card
This stunning card was designed by Kelly Latevola using a stamping highlight or color spotlight idea, laying a colored stamped panel over a plain black and white version of the same stamped image. The results really pop! Visit her blog … Read More...
Project: Paper Mug Treat Bags
These mugs look so real you could almost drink from them. But these adorable candy treat holder mugs were made with cardstock and pattern paper using a scoring board and an envelope punch board. You can find a video tutorial … Read More...
Technique: Adding Foil to a Die Cut
I’ve seen a lot of neat card ideas incorporating foiling with stamping but here’s a cool idea from My Favorite Things, adding foil to a die cut. Find out all about the technique in a video over on their blog.… Read More...
Inspiration: Embroidery Hoop Shaker
Here’s a super cool twist on a shaker! Shaker cards are really trendy right now and I’m always amazed to see how creative some stampers are coming up with such creative new ideas! Amy Rohl used an embroidery hoop for … Read More...
Stamping Technique: Perfect Pearls Shimmer Water Coloring
Add some sparkle to your next hand made card. Learn how to make your own shimmery water color paints using Perfect Pearls Powders and just water. This beautiful paint is perfect for coloring your stamped and heat embossed images on … Read More...
Freebie: Grumpy Cat Coloring Page
Do you hate the adult coloring book craze? Well, so does Grumpy Cat! And here he is to prove it with his very own coloring pages. You can download this fun page featuring everyone’s favorite Internet cat for free from … Read More...
Tip: DIY Washable Fabric Paint for Stamping
The Craft Invaders blog has a great idea to turn regular acrylic paint into washable fabric paint using items you probably have around your house. It’s perfect to use along with large stamps for making your own custom clothing and … Read More...