Wow, this is a really cool card, I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Sharon over at the Created By You blog shares her instructions for making a fun 3D pyramid shaped card.
-Heather
Technique: Resin Paper
Visit the Paper, Scissors and Superheros blog and learn how to coat stamped and embossed paper in resin for an interesting technique, this idea has such a nice vintage feel to it.
-Heather
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New Release: The Stamps of Life
The Stamps of Life has just released four new clear stamp sets. With themes like speech bubbles with cute sayings, two new alphabets and a rockin’ guitar set too. Click here to see what’s new.
-Heather
New Release: Glaz-On
I love Staz-On Ink, but some times when I stamp on a project using Staz- On stamps. I want to seal it and it tends to bleed. Well, the folks at Tsunieko have solved that problem. Their new Glaz-On is … Read More...
Project: Folded Card
This card is so simple but so elegant. Find out how to make a pretty folded and punched card at the Kwerner Blog.
-Heather
Inspiration: Creativity Wall Hanging
This wall hanging using Tim Holtz products is absolutely stunning! For more pics and a list of products used visit Annette’s Creative Journey.
-Heather
New Release: Lawn Fawn Stamps
Lawn Fawn, has just released NINE new clear stamp sets *sigh* I love their stamps 🙂 Most of the sets are for the upcoming holidays but they can also be used for every day as well. I adore the winter … Read More...
Freebie: Calculator Digi
My Hiding Place in Cyber Space (what a cute name!) shares a cool free calculator image on their blog, perfect for back to school. This is actually an embroidery pattern but it works perfectly as a digital stamp too!
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Freebies: Pop Ups
No stamping in this one but I think a lot of us cardmakers love to make pop up cards so I thought I’d share this great site I came across. Artist Robert Sabuda shares loads of free and simple pop … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped Button Border
I love a scalloped edge, they always add such pretty touch to any card so I flipped when I saw this amazing scalloped border made of buttons, how clever! Pop over to Britta Swiderski’s blog for a video tutorial on … Read More...
Inspiration and Freebies: Card Sketches
Tami Mayberry has collected all the card sketches from CPS into one convenient place, making it quick and easy to look through dozens and dozens of terrific sketches at once. Click here to take a peek, this is definitely … Read More...
Project: Stamped People Banner
Tutorial: Floral Card with Colored Pencils
Jill Fosters shares a great new video tutorial on her blog. Using a new Penny Black Christmas floral stamp she creates a lovely elegant card sharing lots of tips for shading and blending colored pencils .
-Heather
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Technique: Faux Crazed Porcelain
Shelley over at Stamptramp shares a fabulous technique she calls Faux Crazed Porcelain. Using crackle paint, paint dabbers and Ultrathick Embossing powder she makes some wonderful stamped embellishments. Click here for her step by step tutorial.
-Heather
Freebie: Pumpkins Digi
New Company: Sweet Stamp Shop
There’s a cute new stamp store on the block! Sweet Stamp Shop just opened and they already have lots of adorable stamp sets, I personally love the gnome set! (how cute is that Gnome Home?) Click here to visit the … Read More...
Project and Inspiration: Stamped Frame Book
The Lilli of the Valley stamps blog shares a stunning frame within a book project that would make a wonderful gift for a friend. Click here to see more pictures and then follow this link to the original instructions by … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Distress Stain
Melissa Samuels shares a quick tutorial on her blog for coloring and embossing with Ranger Distress Stains, click here to visit her blog. Her butterfly turned out so pretty!
-Heather
New Release: Cricut and Close To My Heart
Two of my favorite paper crafting companies have teamed up, Close to My Heart and Cricut! The brand new Art Philosophy Cricut Collection includes three CTMH stamp sets that coordinate with images from the cartridge. Plus CTMH has included lots … Read More...
Freebie: Girl Digital Stamp
My Sugar Paper has a sweet girl digi stamp for free on their blog, click here to download.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, with 36 different skin color shades, these skin-toned markers … Read More...