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Here’s what Margy has to say: “The South African Digistamps4Joy company is under new management! We have a new blog, website, shop, and CDAC group! Come and see all … Read More...
Tanya from Nonna’s Craft Corner shows us this delightful set of cards made with an under the sea theme. The also lists the supplies used. Click here to see more.
Hetty over on the Craft Chaos blog has directions for a cool coloring technique using Distress Stains and bleach. This idea would be perfect for large detailed stamps you might not want to spend all day coloring in 🙂
-Heather
Generational stamping is a simple technique that allows you to get lighter, softer colors just by stamping again and again without re-inking your stamp. It’s an easy (and cheap :)) way to get more colors from your inks! Find a … Read More...
Morgan from Binks and Bubble has a cool tutorial for using masking tape to make your own faux washi / paper tape. I love the mustache stamp she used, so trendy right now!
-Heather
OMG, how cute and clever is this card!? Stampin with Niki has step by step directions for turning simple punched shapes into Angry Birds. Love it!
-Heather
Leslie at Blockheads shares a really cool technique for coloring on dark cardstock. She uses bleach to remove the dark background leaving a nice blank area to then add her coloring.
-Heather
The Silhouette blog has steps for turning simple flower die cut (or punch) into a lovely layered 3D paper flowers. These flowers make great accents on cards, scrapbook pages, even home decor projects like wreaths and bouquets.
-Heather
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Wow, this little girl doesn’t even looked like it’s stamped but it is. Elaine Hughes has a wonderful technique for stamping with light colored ink and coloring over top for a “no-line” stamped image. Find step by step instructions and … Read More...
The Create with TLC’s latest blog hop has seven wonderful vintage images to download for free, including this charming Alice In Wonderland image. Click here to start hopping and follow through to each blog for the downloads.
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Download the pdf file for making this adorable bunny candy cover hiding in a basket using cardstock and stamps from Inky Antics.
-Heather
Ribbon can add so much to any paper crafting project but I know tying bows is a real frustration for a lot of crafters. This wonderfully fluffy bow can be made in four easy steps and is the perfect addition … Read More...
Jessie with There She Goes stamps has some great tips for getting all those layers on your cards to measure and look perfect.
-Heather
Julia Stainton made this a lovely card using the new Tim Holtz Distress markers for stamping and Distress Stain on her paper flower. I love the colors and how all the Distress products co-ordinate so well together. Visit the Ellen … Read More...
The Scrappy Canuck shows you step by step how to create a never ending birthday card. This interactive card has several sides that will keep the recipient busy! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Wow, this card is a real stunner! Find more photos of this wonderful card (and many others, be sure to poke around) over at the Daisy Dreams blog. I love Sara’s work, so detailed with loads of dimension!
-Heather
Here’s a technique to make you feel like a kid again. Lalo from Crafting in LALA Land has a recipe using dishwashing detergent , paint and water for a wonderfully fun background for your stamped cards.
-Heather
There’s a wonderful technique video from Cathy Andronicou over on the Penny Black blog. She shows how to stamp with white ink onto acetate (transparency) and then color over top with colored pencils . The results are just stunning! Click … Read More...
Shari Carroll shares a technique she calls velveteen stamping on the Hero Arts website. By stamping an image on white cardstock with white ink and then over stamping with bold image and color over top you get a pretty patterned … Read More...
