No, this isn’t the sewing section of the blog but as card makers we can also add some pretty stitches to our projects too. Angela used a Piercing Die Cut and used colorful embroidery floss to add some simple graphic … Read More...
All You Need Is Love Layout with a Sketch
Sarah used a sketch from Erica Breslin as inspiration for her wonderful “All You Need is Love” layout. How cool is that circle word die cut file that allows the pattern paper to show through from behind? Around the edge … Read More...
6 FREE Whimsical Cats Coloring Pages
Do you love cats? I have 4 indoor cats and also care for a small colony of feral cats in my neighborhood, so I sure do love them! 🙂 So of course I love these fun and whimsical Cat coloring … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Layout with Shaker Element
Jennifer added a custom double heart shaker element to this heartfelt layout. Using chipboard pieces from Clear Scraps she painted the front pink, covered the backing in pattern paper and behind the acetate added some pretty sequins and glitter. She … Read More...
Treat Box and Easel Card in One
This sweet project from Cristena combines an easel card and a treat box in one. Decorated with dies and stamps the top flap opens up to form the easel card with another flap underneath that to reveal the chocolate squares … Read More...
Create a Page Background with Stencils and Pencils
When you want to stencil on your layouts you might think to only reach for paint, paste or ink pads. But Becki has a quick, easy and less messy tip tracing the stenciled design with colored pencils instead. Overtop her … Read More...
Heart Card Using Paper Strips
Have lots of strips and scraps of pretty cardstock laying around (I sure do! :)) Well put those to good use on a pretty card like this one from Samantha. She used strips of pink, red and peach cardstock adhering … Read More...
Sweet Candy Layout with Loads of Photos
This sweet layout from Nicole has a whopping 40 photos! She printed her thumbnail sized photos in a grid pattern, placing them in the center with white borders top and bottom. Cute candy themed stamps and her journaling across the … Read More...
Gnome Love Valentine’s Day Card
I love the rich pink and purples on this Valentine’s Day card from Ashley! She used Distress Oxide Inks and a blending technique to create the beautiful background that shows through behind the die cut letters. And how cute is … Read More...
11 Free Sketch Heart Pattern Papers
This pretty pattern papers are covered in hearts with a sketchy hand drawn feel. There are 11 different papers you can use on Valentine’s Day scrapbook layouts, planner pages and greeting cards. They are all FREE to download from Free … Read More...
Heart Pocket Cards
How pretty is the peach and gold color combination on these sweet Valentine’s from Jamie!? She used gold foiling on vellum tags tucked inside the pocket card that has a heart shaped opening, adding stamped sentiments to the tag and … Read More...
Spectacular Love Layout
I love the Spectacular pun on this sweet layout from Natalie! The heart shaped glass are the “specs”, get it? 🙂 Along with the puny title, a cute photo and doily borders she created her own banner flags with foil … Read More...
Accordion Card for Valentine’s Day
This sweet accordion card has lots of pockets to tuck inside lots of cute tags and is a special project to create for someone special on Valentine’s Day. I love the pink and red with pops of black color combo! … Read More...
Create a Photo Waterfall Layout
One way to add lots of photos to a layout is with a “waterfall”, this is an interactive element that flips through a stack of photos when the tab is pulled. Carol created one on her lovely Be YOU tiful … Read More...
DIY Small Treat Box
This adorable tiny treat box is the perfect size for small candies or even jewelry for Valentine’s Day or any occasion. Using cardstock to create the box you punch or die cut shapes on the lid to show the design … Read More...
Hugs and Kisses Baby Layout
I love the mint and coral color combo on this sweet Baby Layout from Meg, such a fresh take on traditional pink and blue! She created her background by rubbing an ink pad onto white cardstock, clustering her photos and … Read More...
Masking a Large Stamp for a Valentine Card
There are lots of large detailed stamps out there that can fill the entire front of card but what if you don’t want to use the entire image? Then a masking technique is perfect to try. Jill used sticky note … Read More...
Epson Expression XP-8700 Release
Looking for a new home printer for your home office, scrapbooking and paper crafting needs? Check out the new Expression Photo XP-8700.
The Expression Photo XP-8700 is compatible with the Epson Creative Print Mobile App,3which allows users to design and … Read More...
How to Create Heart Shaped Cloud Cards with Erasers
Sandy used colored pencils and erasers to create beautiful sky scenes with heart shaped clouds, perfect for Valentine’s Day. She created her design with a couple of different techniques, one used pencil shavings to create the clouds, adding rays with … Read More...
DIY Die Cut Acetate Accents
You know your digital die cutting machine can cut paper and most can also cut fabric and other materials but did you know you can also cut thin sheets of acetate plastic too? Kerry has a great tip for coloring … Read More...