It’s time to bring out all those different stamping products! Sannie from Simon Says Stamp used lots of different items in making this cool Halloween invitation like tissue tape, Distress Ink s, die cuts, glossy accents, crackle paint and of … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Ink Sprays
By stamping with Ink Sprays instead of an ink pad you can get a cool runny watercolor look. Spray the ink spray on a nonporous surface, like a craft mat, then tap your stamp into the ink and then stamp. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Halloween Scarf
Don’t want to wear a costume for Halloween but still want to dress up? How about stamping up a cute black cat scarf for yourself (or a gift). You could also stamp one in other colors for any time of … Read More...
Product Review: Fun Stampers Journey
I am really excited to bring you a product review for a fantastic new paper crafting company called Fun Stampers Journey, a new “at home party” company. You can host a party in your home or join and become … Read More...
Project: Stamped Scrapbook Page Background
Have lots and lots of trendy cool stamps? Stamp them all in black and then over in a bright color all over a 12″ x 12″ sheet of cardstock for a fun and funky scrapbook page base. You could also … Read More...
Project: Halloween Candy Bag and Bookmark
Halloween candy and reading? Yes, please! Add little something extra to your Halloween treat bag by attaching a fun bookmark. Emily Leiphart will show you how to die cut candy bags from pattern paper and add some cute stamped and … Read More...
Technique: Gold Leaf Card
Wow, this golden leaves card from Lydia Brooke is stunning! To make it she used a glue “ink” pad and stamped her leaves onto clear acetate
and then adhered gold leaf flakes
over top. This technique would work so well … Read More...
Freebie: Bat Skelton Image
I know I’m probably in the minority but I love bats! I also love vintage science images so I’m crazy about this freebie. You can make some cool and creepy Halloween cards with this free vintage image of a bat … Read More...
Project: Monochromatic Halloween Card
The Peachy Keen stamps blog has directions for making a neat collage style Halloween card with a grey monochromatic color scheme. Find complete paper cutting sizes and directions here on their blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween … Read More...
Project: Simple Step Card
The Some Odd Girl stamps blog will show you how to cut, score and fold one sheet of cardstock to make a simple but pretty step card. Add some pattern papers and stamped images and you’ve got an easy card … Read More...
Tip: Die Cutting Sandwich Recipes – How To Layer
No, this isn’t how to eat a sandwich made of die cuts 🙂 A “sandwich” is a term used with manual die cutting machines to show you how to layer up the die cutting plates for your particular die cutting … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Casting with Stamps
Believe it or not these wonderful Holiday tags are made with toilet paper! Seriously 🙂 Place pieces of toilet paper over your stamps (both clear and rubber stamps with work) dampen them, press out the water and you’ve made a … Read More...
Project: Halloween Tags with Glitter Letters
This year add some glitz to your Halloween tags. Heather Nichols will show you how to die cut letters and apply glossy accents and glitter and make your own custom sparkly epoxy letters, perfect for tags, cards and treat bag … Read More...
Freebie: Fall Frame SVG Die Cut File
I’m so happy it’s fall, one of my favorite times of year! This pretty fall leaves frame die cut shape is perfect for fall scrapbook pages, Thanksgiving cards or home décor photo projects, get it for free over at SVG … Read More...
Product Review: A Muse Studio Holiday Catalog Part 2
The brand new A Muse Studio Holiday Catalog is full of wonderful new cling rubber stamps, coordinating dies, papers and embellishments. You’ll find wonderful fall stamps like woodland critters, leaves, arrows and feathers (just right for table décor and fall … Read More...
Freebie: Winter Scene Images
Shrink down this wonderful winter scene and color for a great holiday card or keep it full size for the kids as a coloring page. You can download and print this and several other winter scene images for free from … Read More...
Project: Fall Leaves Card Made with Die Cuts
Don’t these leaves look almost real? Die cut and color some leaves and words for a quick and easy fall card that would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Find a video tutorial with complete instructions over at the My Favorite Things … Read More...
Tip: Drawing Your Own Backgrounds for Stamped Cards
Have a cute stamped image that needs a background or someplace to stand? You can add some simple drawn lines and fill in some color with markers for a sidewalk and bushes. Art by Miran shares how she turned her … Read More...
Technique: Halloween Card with Splatter Background
The Marker Pop blog has a video tutorial showing how to use a Spritzer Tool for a cool splatter background on Halloween cards. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out … Read More...
Project: Black Cat Halloween Canvas Art
Who says Halloween projects have to be black and orange? Try some non traditional colors in your next spooky project like with this funky black cat mixed media collage. This tutorial over at Stampington and Company will show you how … Read More...