Cool off this hot summer with a yummy ice cream themed card. These cards from Yana Smakula have fun and fresh trendy colors, glitter and lots of layers. And I love the punny saying! 🙂 She’s sharing a video tutorial … Read More...
Project: Dragonfly Card
This awesome card from the Frilly and Funky blog combines using embossing plates, markers, water coloring, die cutting, paint and acetate for the mixed media dragonfly card. I love the layer of clear acetate for the dragonflies wings! Click here … Read More...
Project: Floral Faux Postage Card
Create this lovely faux postage card using dies and stamps from Memory Box and by water coloring on water color paper, click here for directions on their website.
-Heather
Project: Hello Card
This sweet card features lots of layers of pattern papers, die cut shapes and a cute stamp from C C Designs. You can find a video how to for making it over on their blog, click here to watch.
-Heather
Inspiration and Freebies: Father’s Day Cards
Father’s Day is fast approaching and the Crafty Secrets blog is sharing a bunch of cool card, gift bag and scrapbook page ideas for Dad. They even have a couple of freebies to help you with your own projects, you … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mixed Media Bag
This interesting mixed media project, a draw string bag filled with message stones, incorporates adding stamping on several different surfaces, silk, felt and stones. Penny will give you tips for stamping and coloring directly on silk and how to fuse … Read More...
Tip: Combining Digital Stamps
Do you have several digital stamps that you’d like to combine together into one scene? You don’t have to print, cut and layer them you can do it all on your computer. The Some Odd Girl stamp blog has directions … Read More...
Projects: 2 Matching Cards with 2 Matching Tags
The Scraps of Life blog has not one but four projects to share using pattern papers from Graphics 45. You’ll find complete directions for making 2 very detailed cards, an easel card and a shutter fold card as well as … Read More...
Freebie: Dinosaur Coloring Page
Have you seen Jurassic World yet? I saw it this weekend and it was awesome, the special effects were amazing! To get your kids (or you if you’re adult who loves to color) in a dino mood Dover Publications is … Read More...
Project: Stamped Leggings
Leggings are so comfy but not always cute, so why not dress up a plain pair with a little stamping? The Elizabeth Made This blog has directions for using the edge of an eraser as a stamp to add a … Read More...
Review: Stampin Up Catalog 2015 Part 2
I’m back to share more new products from the brand new Stampin’ Up catalog! This catalog is full of wonderful ideas for card making, scrapbooking and parties! There are loads and loads of new stamps in wood mount, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric Notebook
This little hand made notebook is so pretty. It’s perfect to keep on your desk or toss in your purse for handy note taking. The cover and book mark are stamped on painted muslin fabric, the inside is folded pieces … Read More...
Project: Altered Cigar Box for Father’s Day
Transform an old cigar box into a fantastic keepsake box for Dad for Father’s Day. The Scrapbook Flair blog will show you how to cover the box with pattern papers and scrapbooking embellishments, click here to find out more.
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Project: Summer Window Card
Don’t just add a sentiment on the inside of your cards, the inside can be just as much fun as the outside! Like with this beautiful summer window card from Echo Park Paper. A scalloped die cut circle was used … Read More...
Freebie: T-Shirt Digital Stamp
Make your own t-shirt card using this free digital stamp from Paper Babe Stamps. Add any stamped image and you’ve got a custom designed shirt card for any occasion. Click here to visit their blog to download the t-shirt front … Read More...
Project: Mini Gift Bag
Need a little bag for candy or a small gift? No need to buy one, you can make your own. The A Muse Studio blog has cutting and folding instructions for making a tiny gift bag from just pattern paper, … Read More...
Technique: African Animals Card Using Die Cuts for Stenciling
Stenciling is so popular right now but sometimes you might now have the stencil shape you need. Well, here’s a little tip try using die cut or punched paper shapes as a stencil. This cool African Safari themed card from … Read More...
Project: 3D Niche Card
This pretty card has a surprise inside, a niche opening containing hanging paper flowers, how lovely is that? The Cut @ Home blog has a video tutorial showing how to use stamps and die cuts for this stunning 3D card. … Read More...
Project: Steampunk Heart Card
The Few Favorite Things blog has a video tutorial showing how to put together this cool steampunk inspired card using stencils, ink pads and chipboard shapes. This style is perfect for a masculine birthday card or for Father’s Day. Click … Read More...
Project: Latch Card
This lovely card was designed by Dina Kowal for Splitcoast Stampers. The small circle on the card is a latch that holds the front flap of the card closed. Find detailed directions, an alternative project and a video tutorial for … Read More...