Karen Hanson at The Scrappy Canuck shares this adorable giraffe card that she created for her daughter’s first birthday. The giraffe’s head swings back and forth and she shows you how you can make one of your own. Click here… Read More...
Tip: Scallop Circle “Cheat”
Don’t have a scalloped circle punch or die cut? Not to worry, Lynn from Pretty Paper Swirls shows how you can “cheat” with circle punches and get the same effect.
-Heather
Tips: Making Glossy Paper Embellishments
The Simply Stamped blog has some wonderful tips for adding some dimension and shine to your card embellishments using Glossy Accents. Glossy Accents is from Ranger Ink (and is one of my personal favorite products, I use it all the … Read More...
Tips: Cutting Out Stamped Images
The Your Next Stamp blog shares some wonderful tips for getting great results cutting out detailed stamp images. One I learned a long time ago that helped me is to move the paper and not your scissors while you’re cutting, … Read More...
Tip: Make a Stencil from a Punch
Stencils are very popular right now, used with spray paints, spritz inks and sponges you can get a nice soft airy look with them. The Stamping with Sandi blog shares a simple tip for using the negative of a punched … Read More...
Technique: Stamp on Both Sides of a Die Cut
Isn’t this 3D floral card so pretty? Kelly from the Notable Nest shows how she stamped on both sides of a die cut and added wire and pearls for a realistic looking bouquet of flowers.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Mini Quilts
Combining stamping, fabirc, thread and paper Becky Shander created these sweet tiny quilts. I love how she displys them on clothes pins! Find more info on how she made them over at the Crescendoh blog.
-Heather
Technique: Weathered Wood Background
Betsy Veldman shares a great background technique using an embossing plate and some paint for a great shabby weathered wood look. Find directions on her blog Paper, Scissors and Superheros.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Clay Dish
How pretty and colorful are these jewelry dishes? The Fiskars website has directions for using clay, paint and stamps to make these. I’ve not done much with clay myself but these look easy enough I think even I could make … Read More...
Technique: Coloring on Dark Paper
Beat Johns has a great tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers, she shows how to color with pencils on black cardstock. That bold pop of color is really striking! Click here for a step by step tutorial and video too.… Read More...
Tutorial | Triple Heart Card
The Rebel Crafter sent along this Valentine card that was made by her friend Laura Sampson. She explains how Laura made the card, and shows other examples using a variety of colour schemes. Click here to see more.
Tip and Technique: How to Use a Blender Pen
The Daily Marker blog shares a great tutorial video for using a blender pen and markers for a beautiful soft watercolor effect for your stamped images. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Shrink Plastic Embellishments
Find instructions for making this lovely card with a stamped floral background and pretty shrink plastic butterflies over on the Ranger website.
-Heather
Project: Swan Card
This card from Theresa Momber is simply lovely! She used mirror image stamping and a sponged background to create this beauty, find step by step instructions here on her blog Crafting the Web.
-Heather
Invitation Idea | Very Hungry Caterpillar
Jenni from Vintage Umbrella came up with these cute invitations for a baby shower based on the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Click here to see more.
Technique: Snowy Glitter Overlay
Here’s a cool technique to make a stamped image looked covered in snow and glitter. By adhering a dryer sheet and glitter over top the image it looks like this cute guy is standing in a snow storm. Teddy Bo … Read More...
Project: Snowman Card for Kids
Here’s a great stamping idea to do with your kids. Nap Time Crafters shares how to make a simple stamp from a thread spool and felt (how clever!) for a fun snowman card. Click here for directions.
-Heather
Project: Paper Bag Card
How clever, turn a paper bag into a card! Vaneesa Spencer with Stampington and Co. shows you how.
-Heather
Project: Heart Shaped Easel Card
This card is simply stunning. Find the directions for making a heart shaped easel card over at the Whiff of Joy stamps blog. This would wow any Valentine!
-Heather
Project: Valentine Card
Echo Park Paper (one of my personal faves) is offering a free pdf project download for making this sweet Valentine, click here to download .
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