Jenyfur shares a quick and easy tip on the Penny Black blog for adding multiple colors to solid stamps. Wow, this technique really makes the image pop!
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Project: Petal Card
This fold up petal card made from die cut circles is simply stunning! Beate Johns shares step by step instructions and a video on Splitcoast Stampers to show you how to make one of these wonderful cards.
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Tip: Aligning Large Stamps
Elizabeth Allen’s Art Studio blog shares a great tip for stamping and aligning large background stamps. I adore the card sample she made, the background and card edge are so cool!
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Tutorial: DIY Foam Stamps
Here’s a very nifty idea, use fun foam to die cut your own stamps! Melissa Samuels shares directions over on her blog.
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Technique: Stamped Grid Background
Jump on over to the Banana Frog blog and find out how Francine used masking tape, colored spray and stamps to make this super cool background.
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Project: Mermaid Card
This card is absolutely stunning from the front and then gets even more amazing on the inside!! Cathy from the Bright Side of Life blog shares a video tutorial on how to stamp on acetate and use fantasy film, paints … Read More...
Project: Stamped Banner Pendant
How adorable is this necklace?! Jump over to the Pink Persimmon blog and learn how to use some stamps and shrink plastic to make a fun pendant. This could be easily personalize and what a great gift it would make!
Tutorial: Make a Stamp from Gelatin
I’ve seen all kinds of objects and materials used to make stamps but this is something I’ve actually never seen before. Chantal Vincent shares her directions for using gelatin to make your own stamp. Her bottle and glass images turned … Read More...
Technique: Shadow Stamping
Adding a subtle shadow to your stamped images can add alot of dimension, depth and realism. Visit Jeanette Lyntons’ blog as she shows you how to cast a shadow.
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Technique: Two Step Masking
Visit Nichole Heady’s blog as she shares a terrific video tutorial on a two step masking technique. This is really perfect for when you want to add a lot of dimension without a lot of bulk.
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Technique: Add a Spring to Your Card
Want to make your stamped images jump around on your card? How about adding a spring? Learn a fun technique for making a “springy thingy” over at the Whimsey Unlimited blog.
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Technique: Stencil Background
Julia Stainton shares a fun background technique using stamping inks and stencils. Visit Ellen Hutson’s blog for detailed instructions.
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Technique: Masked Background
Kathy at the Daily Marker blog shares her process for making this adorable card, using a masking technique for her background. Such a bright and cheery card!
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Project: Stamped Tag w/ Yellow Pages Flower
Wendy from Studio 490 shares step by step how to make this lovely tag, including how to make the paper flower from phone book yellow pages, very cool! Click here for her directions.
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Project: Recycled Dryer Sheet Flowers
Visit the Such a Pretty Mess blog and learn how to recycle dryer sheets into beautiful flower embellishments. These are simply divine!
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Project: Scalloped Easel Card
Pop on over to the Sunflowers and Dragonflies blog and let Beth Norman show you how to make this stunning and clever scalloped easel card.
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Technique: Masking
Simply Stamped shows how to use the masking technique to add flowers inside of a vase and for a really pretty card.
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Project: Stamped Bib
How totally adorable is this baby bib?! Visit the Homespun with Heart blog for step by step instructions on how to make one. So cute!
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Project: Criss Cross Card
Inky Antics shares a pdf with detailed instructions on how to make a fun criss cross card for Dad. But this neat card style can also be adapted to any occasion. Click here for directions.
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Technique: Cracked Glass Effect
At Nicol Heady’s blog Heather Nichols shares a cool cracked glass technique, perfect for adding an interesting touch to any stamped card. Her samples are just stunning! Click here for her video.
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