Believe it or not the circle and the lamppost shown on this card are from one continuous piece of cardstock. Cool, huh? Visit the Blockheads website to find out how to achieve this “stamping outside the box” effect.
-Heather
Project: Swan Card
This card from Theresa Momber is simply lovely! She used mirror image stamping and a sponged background to create this beauty, find step by step instructions here on her blog Crafting the Web.
-Heather
Technique: Ghost Stamping
No it’s not time for Halloween just yet 🙂 But Betsy Veldman has a really neat technique to share called Ghost Stamping. Using masking and second generation stamping she shows how to make a single layer card that has loads … Read More...
Project: Steampunk Valentines
Find directions for making these cool Steampunk Valentines over at the Inkadinkado website.
-Heather
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New Release and Project: Love Frame
Kim Howard made a wonderful home decor framed project using the brand new quote2love stamp from Stamps of Life. Click here to find her directions on their blog. And be sure to check out the two other new sets from … Read More...
Technique: Stamping on Clay
Tha gals over at Paper Craft Connections share tips and ideas for stamping on clay and making some lovely ornaments.
-Heather
Sneak Peek: Stamp2Cut from Tim Holtz
Tim Holtz has teamed up with the Sizzix Eclipse electronic die cutting machine for his latest line to debut soon at CHA called Stamp2Cut. With this amazing new system you’ll be able to use the machine to die cut around … Read More...
New Release and Freebie: Crafters Companion
Crafter’s Companion has just released a totally adorable new line of stamps called Strawberry Kisses. These cute images of cats and dogs are perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries or anytime you want to send someone something sweet. Click here to see … Read More...
Project: Gnome Punch Card
How cute and clever is this Travelocity Gnome card?! Lisa Young from Add Ink and Stamp shows how she used different punches to make this adorable card. Click here for her detailed step by step instructions.
-Heather
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Freebie: Wheel Barrow Stamp
Cornish Heritage Farms stamps has re-opened. They are currently only carrying digital stamps but are planning add some rubber in the future. To get a taste of the digital stamps they carry you can download a free digital wheel borrow … Read More...
Tutorial: Carve Your Own Valentine’s Day Stamps
Lisa’s Craft Blog has a fun tutorial for carving your own Valentine’s Day stamps from erasers, click here for her details instructions.
-Heather
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Project: Box with Cards
Since just about everyone sends cards but not everyone makes their own cards (shocking, I know!) making a gift of handmade cards is a great idea. The Rubber Cafe has directions for make an interesting box to put your cards … Read More...
Project: Stamped K Cup Coffee Holder
A couple of years ago my husband *really* wanted a very expensive ( to me) Keurig coffee maker, I was really reluctant and thought we really didn’t need it but since he wanted it so badly we got ourselves one … Read More...
Freebie: Girl Digital Stamp
My Sugar Paper shares a sweet little girl with a flower digital stamp for free on their blog, click here to download.
-Heather
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Technique: Snowy Glitter Overlay
Here’s a cool technique to make a stamped image looked covered in snow and glitter. By adhering a dryer sheet and glitter over top the image it looks like this cute guy is standing in a snow storm. Teddy Bo … Read More...
Technique: Paper Mache with Stamps
Bet you can’t guess what this cute paper mache flower embellishment is made of? It’s toilet paper! That’s right, a few layers of tissue, glue and paint over a stamp and you’ve got a great accent for any paper crafting … Read More...
Project: Thank You Note Pad
Technique: Snowy Window Card
Gina K has a fun background resist technique for a snowy window card. I love the sentiment on this card, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or to warm someone on a cold winters day. Watch her step by step tutorial … Read More...
Project: Jane Austen Card and Bookmark
I adore all things Jane Austen, books, movies, you name it! So I was thrilled to see a brand new clear stamp set from Papertrey Ink called Simply Jane, with quotes and Regency style silhouettes, it’s a really lovely … Read More...
Etsy Shop: Whimsy and Stars Studio Digital Stamps
I love cruising around Etsy looking for new stamp companies, you can find so many unique clear, rubber and digital companies that you can’t find anywhere else. I recently came across an adorable digital company called Whimsy and Stars Studio.… Read More...