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.
-Heather
New Release: There She Goes Stamps
There She Goes stamps has just released some adorable new stamps. I’m in love with this mermaid and the fairy set is super cute too! Click here to see all their new releases and then visit their blog for loads … Read More...
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.
-Heather
Technique: Cracked Glass
Visit the Sunflowers and Dragonflies blog and learn how to make a cool cracked glass effect using ultra thick embossing powder.
-Heather
Technique: Embossed Fabric
This card and technique just blows me away! Mel from Mel Stampz used fabric in her embossing machine and also added color to the fabric as well for an amazing technique. Click here to find out how she did.… Read More...
Project: Grunge Paper Book
How totally cool is this book!? Neil over at the Craft Barn blog shows how he made it using Tim Holtz Grunge Paper, stamps and Distress Stain.
-Heather
Technique: Stencil Background
Julia Stainton shares a fun background technique using stamping inks and stencils. Visit Ellen Hutson’s blog for detailed instructions.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Key Chain for Kids
Here’s a fun project to keep the kids busy this summer. Stamp on shrink plastic and let them make their own personalized key chains. Visit the My Stamp Box blog for directions. (be sure to carefully supervise the heating … Read More...
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!
-Heather
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.
-Heather
Technique: Watercolor Background
Jessica over at the Witticisms blog shares how to make a gorgeous watercolor background. Add a simple stamped image or phrase and you’ve got a wonderful card!
-Heather
Tip: Nicer Cut Edges
Sometimes it can be difficult when cutting out your stamped images to cut a nice looking cut edge. Here’s helpful tip from Paper Crafts by Candice for getting a cleaner looking edge. Click here for her tip.
-Heather
Project: Paper Firework Flowers
Use some patriotic paper, punches and your sewing machine and create some fun fireworks flowers. These would make a perfect embellishment on a stamped 4th of July party invite, table decor or scrapbook page! Visit the October Afternoon blog for … Read More...
Project: Liquid Pearls Card
Click here to find instructions for this fun ocean card, perfect for summer, from Ranger. Applying some Liquid Pearls adds just the perfect shimmer!
-Heather
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!
-Heather
Technique: Distress Letterpress
Visit Gina K. Designs for a wonderful video teaching you how to ink and emboss with your Cuttlebug for a great distress letterpress background.
-Heather
New Release: Stampavie
Project: Inchie Card
Inchie are fun little stamps that measure 1″x1″, they make great accents for any paper crafting project or group them together for a main focal point like in this card from A*Muse Studio. Click here for video instructions on … Read More...
Blog: Colour Q
If your looking for inspiration for a stamping project color is a great place to start. The Colour Q blog is a challenge blog that focuses on color, click here to visit for some great color combinations, card ideas and … Read More...
Review: Embossing Machines
With all the many, many machines out on the market that can emboss it can be a bit confussing choosing the right one for you. Find a very helpful video at Above Rubies Studio about some of the most popular … Read More...