This swing card is simply adorable and very clever! Die cut an opening in the front of the card and add the stamp of the little girl on a swing so she moves in the opening. Hop on over to … Read More...
Project: Transparent Card and Box
Transparency sheets are lovely but can be a little intimidating to work with. Julie Stainton has a couple of beautiful projects over on the Classroom blog. She’ll show you how to make a sliding card holder and pillow box … Read More...
Tutorial: 3D Paper Piecing
Mariska van der Veer’s cards are simply amazing! She adds loads of depth and dimension by paper piecing several layers. She’s sharing her tips for this technique over on Splitcoast Stampers, click here for step by step photos and a … Read More...
Technique: Ombre Stamping
Why just stamp your sentiments in one color? Add some wow with over lapping text in gradating colors for a cool ombre effect. Head over to the Capture the Moment blog for a video tutorial on this simple but fun … Read More...
Project: Flower Journal Page
The Clips N Cuts blog has a video tutorial for making this stunning stamped journal page, click here to watch.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Steampunk Tote Bag
Holy Cow, this amazing Steampunk inspired tote bag blows me away! Darcy Wilkins made it using a little hand drawing, paint, charms and loads of different stamped images from Paper Artsy. She shares lots of step by step photos and … Read More...
Project: Stamped Clay Jewelry
The Resin Crafts blog has a cool tutorial for making jewelry with clay and stamps. They’ll show you how to color the clay , stamp it , add some bling and place it in a bezel for some terrific wearable … Read More...
Technique: Paper Piecing with Stamps
I love to do paper piecing with my stamps. I have tons of pattern papers with tiny prints just for this technique. It gives such a great look to your cards and is perfect for those who don’t like to … Read More...
Project: Africa Safari Card
Cathy over at The Bright Side of Life will take you on a Safari with this gorgeous giraffe card. I love the fantastic sunset background!
-Heather
Tutorial: Bendi Fold Card
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a card quite like this! Splitcoast Stampers has a wonderful tutorial from Bibiana Martinez-Ziegler for this unusual bended card.
Technique: Pierced Card Backgrounds
Technique Tuesday will teach you how to use a piercing template to create lovely backgrounds for your cards.
-Heather
Technique: Chalkboard Style Teapot Card
The chalkboard look is really trendy right now! Find out how to get this hot look using your stamps over on the Stampendous blog.
-Heather
Projects: Teachers Gifts with a Summer Theme
Tell that favorite teacher thanks for a job well done and get them ready for summer at the same time with these adorable stamped gift treats. Find out more at the Paper, Scissors and Superheros blog.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Photo Frame Mat
Here’s a fun and easy way to dress up a boring photo frame mat. Eat Sleep Make has directions for carving a simple geometric shaped stamp, perfect for adding some pizzazz to any project.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Kids Hand Prints
Laura at Make Life Lovely has a great way to use your stamping supplies to preserve your child’s hand print.
-Heather
Tip: How to Align Co-Ordinating Stamps and Dies
The Verve Stamps blog has a great video showing how to align matching dies and stamps. Lots of companies are adding dies to go with their stamp images so you don’t need to cut them out, simply die cut them.… Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Pocket Book
This pretty pocket booklet is perfect for tucking in photos, ticket stubs, notes and more. Dar’s Crafty Creations shares how to make the covers and pockets for this sweet little book. I love the sewing theme she used but the … Read More...
Technique: Stamp Doodling
Does anyone else sit and doddle like I do? If I’ve got a pen and paper in front of me you’ll see me drawing little flowers, stars and spirals, I can’t help myself. If you also like to doodle here’s … Read More...
Project: Summer Swimsuit Card
I am so glad that spring is finally here and before you know it summer will be too. Get ready for it with this cute swimsuit girl card from Elizabeth Allan’s Art Studio. She’s got step by step directions for … Read More...
Project: Twine Wrapped Frame Card
Twine has been and still is a trendy item to use on your cards. By wrapping twine around a frame May, from Mayholic in Crafts, made a neat display card. I love the tiny clothes pins to hold the … Read More...