Inspired by support for Ukraine Sunflowers are becoming a popular design, popping up on everything, including paper crafting supplies like stamps, stencils, pattern papers and more. As part of their most resent release The Ton has several different beautiful Sunflower … Read More...
Free BoHo Rainbow Collection
This fun and fresh downloadable collection of rainbows and flowers includes printable pattern papers, an alphabet, stickers, continuous “wallpaper” pattern, journal cards and more. Available in PNG, JPG, EPS and AI formats, it’s FREE to download and use on your … Read More...
Watering Can Card with Layering Stamps
If you’re not very confidant in your coloring skills or looking for a quick and easy way to color stamped images you should check out layering stamps. Many companies make them, like the ones that Tina used from Papertrey Ink. … Read More...
Shark Shaker Card
Check out all the depth and dimension Jennifer got on this wonderful Shark Shaker Card! Notice how she added some sharks behind the plastic and one on top, she also stamped the sentiment in white directly onto the plastic using … Read More...
Create an “Explosion” Scrapbook Layout
I’ve made explosion boxes and exploding cards but I’ve not heard of an Explosion Scrapbook Layout until now. Carolyn used flip flaps, clear plastic pockets, from Close to My Heart to create her layout that has flaps that fold out … Read More...
Free Rainbow Space Hologram Pattern Papers
These totally awesome Rainbow Space Hologram digital pattern papers would make perfect backgrounds for space themed cards and scrapbook pages. There 6 different papers and they are FREE to download!
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Traveler’s Notebook Sketch with End of School Layout
Lori is sharing a fun double page Traveler’s Notebook sketch with an End of School themed spread as inspiration. On the left there is the title and below a pocket that holds a large tag with all the info and … Read More...
Using a Large Floral Stamp Two Ways
I love large stamps, it’s an easy way to fill an entire card front but they might also feel limiting. So try cutting them up, not the stamp itself but the stamped image. You can cut out sections, and use … Read More...
How to Tone Down Bright Paper for a Beach Layout
If you’ve ever had a pattern paper that was too bright for your project try this simple tip from Deepti, she added white chalk paint over top her bright blue wave paper to soften the tones. For the rest of … Read More...
Cards with Ink Blending on Vellum
I love the soft look of ink blending and the soft look of vellum so why not combine them for a wonderful ethereal look like on these beautiful floral cards from Lydia. She used hot foil plates and stencils from … Read More...
UniKeep Storage Case Review
Recently I got the chance to check out a storage system from Univenture, it’s their UniKeep Case and EnvyPak Page Protectors, available on their Etsy Shop. These sturdy plastic storage cases are 3 rings binders that hold clear … Read More...
Barn Door Card
I love the front flap on this fun Barn Door Card from Robyn, it’s only got half a panel so it actually opens like a barn door! She covered the flap and inside of the card with woodgrain pattern paper, … Read More...
Traveler’s Notebook Pages Using Scraps
Traci had a scrap of colorful striped paper left over from a kit that she wanted to use on a layout. She cut the stripes into strips and added them down the background of two white traveler’s notebook pages. She … Read More...
How to Make a Triple Easel Card
I love an easel card, there so much room to create a fun design with lots of depth and dimension and it’s a great way for the recipient to be able to easily display the wonderful handmade card they’ve received. … Read More...
Make a Simple Circle Mini Album
Scrapbooking projects don’t always need to be complicated, busy or time consuming, sometimes you just want to keep it simple, like this pretty little circle mini album from Ulrike. Take some matching pattern papers and your photos and die cut … Read More...
Surprise Piñata Card
How cute is this Piñata Card from Carly!? I love the little bee with the yellow beehive shape she create using dies and fringed tissue paper. Behind the hive is a shaker element but best of all there is also … Read More...
Summer Lovin’ Pocket Page
The new Summer Lovin’ Collection from Simple Stories has bold colors, plaids, stripes and polka dot patterns and lots of summery sentiments and images like food, bathing suits, beach umbrellas, suns, sentiments and more. Jess used it to create a … Read More...
Floral Card Using Shimmer Powders
Amy R. used Nuvo Shimmer Powders in several different ways to design some amazing Thank You cards. She used them to create card backgrounds, watercolor her stamped images and add shimmer to die cut sentiments. I love all the wonderful … Read More...
Day at the Beach Layout
The large off center layered circles in the middle of this layout from Krislyn not only draws the eye to the center but also looks like a large bubble, perfect for an Ocean themed design! Check out the cool border … Read More...
Different Ways to Use Pattern Papers on Cards
Do you adore pattern paper as much as I do? Next to stamps I think I have more pattern paper than any other crafting supply. I try hard not to horde it and actually use it but it there are … Read More...