I love embossing folders, they add such a nice textured look to cards. But did you know there are other easy ways to get that same look? Debby Hughes will show you how to get the dry embossed look but … Read More...
Download: Summertime Animal Digital Stamps
Animals love the summer too. Check out this cool surfing dog and kitty going for a ride digital stamps. They are FREE to download from Sliekje stamps blog, click here to get them.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and … Read More...
Tip: Quick and Easy Letter Press Card Background
Add color and texture to your next card background and get more from your embossing folders with this easy Letter Press look. By inking them up and then embossing you’ll get a unique card background. Find out more about this … Read More...
Download: Giant Coloring Page
I’ve shared loads of fun and free coloring pages on this blog but never a giant one that could cover your entire wall. You can take it to places like Staples and Office Depot and have it printed, adheres it … Read More...
Tip: Reverse Stamping
Flip your stamps! Do you have a stamp you’d like the reverse of? It’s fun to have the same image facing each other so they can do things like talk or kiss each other. Ardyth with SugarPea Stamps will show … Read More...
Project: Sentiment Shaker Card
There are so many cool sentiments dies out right now and there are lots of techniques you can do with them, they don’t have to just be a plain die cut image. Linda from A Happy Scramper used her sentiment … Read More...
Mix and match embossed Christmas cards
If you make your own cards you know how it can be addictive. Which, when it comes to card making can come in handy since we all love to send out lots of cards at the holidays. It makes sense … Read More...
Printable: Coloring Page Book Marks
Two of my favorite things to do are read and color. Especially in the summer when it’s too hot to do much outside. If you love these things too here’s the perfect DIY project, printable book marks with the look … Read More...
The Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy
I’ve fallen in love with modern calligraphy, so of course I have to share that love with you! This is a great skill for any scrapbooker or paper crafter to have as it can be used for so many things! … Read More...
Project: Slider Treat Card
This adorable slider card pulls out to move the image, reveal a hidden message and a hidden treat, a small piece of chocolate. You can find complete step by step photo directions for make this fun card (along with other … Read More...
Technique: Stained Glass Window Card
By dripping alcohol inks onto glossy cardstock Sue Wilson got a lovely mottled glass look. Then by putting a detailed die cut image over top it looks just like a stained glass window. Find out more about how she made … Read More...
Rubber stamped and embossed organza ribbon card
Did you know you could rubber stamp and emboss organza ribbon? Well, you can!
I taped the organza ribbon down to a piece of scrap paper.
Then I stamped and embossed it. I did take special care not to melt … Read More...
Technique: Inked and Stenciled Swirl Card Background
Tim Holtz’s new Distress Ink react with water like regular Distress Inks so you can combine different colors and add water for fun color combinations. This card used three blues over top of a swirly stencil for the perfect wave … Read More...
Project: Under Water Cove Card
Christy added a peek a boo die cut window to the front of a stamped under the sea scene for this fun cove card. I love the inked and water splattered background, perfect for an ocean background. Visit her blog … Read More...
Project: Sepia Tone Hot Air Balloon Card
The colors and style on this hot air balloon travel themed card make it look so vintage! Learn how to get a sepia tone look on your cards with these coloring and inking tips from Vicky Papaioannou. Visit her blog … Read More...
Technique: Paper Molding
Doesn’t this rose look like a tiny carved sculpture? It’s actually paper! Learn how to mold and shape sections of stamped images on cardstock for this amazing Paper Molding technique. Deb Valder shares her instructions over on Splitcoast Stampers.
-Heather
Project: Honey Bear and Bees Shaker Card
I made this fun Bear and Bee shaker card recently using adorable new stamps from the A Little Wild set from Stampin’ Up. I’ll show you how to add a little window shaker panel on the front of a … Read More...
Projects: MERMAIDS! 9 Stamped Card Ideas
If you read this blog at all you probably know how obsessed I am with mermaids and I’m so happy how popular they are right now! Sandy Allnock has 3 new adorable mermaid scene cards to share and she also … Read More...
Tip: Coloring the Negative Space on a Stamp
Instead of coloring the stamped leaf images Debby Hughes painted the “negative” background space making the image really pop. This works really well with floral and botanical images and is a great way to get more use and a unique … Read More...
Project: Hydrangea Vellum Overlay Card
This beautiful hydrangea card has a dark colored stamped image on the bottom layer but the top layer of heat embossed vellum laid over top softens the colors and makes it really elegant. Find directions for making this vellum overlay … Read More...