By combining ink blending and masking techniques Kelly got a lovely spotlight effect for her card background. It’s a great way to highlight an image on your card, like she did on this pretty angel card. Spellbinders
So many adorable ways to swatch with your washi tape
If I had to guess I would say most of you have a stash of washi tape. Want a whole bunch of super cute ways to display the swatches of your tape? Then I highly recommend heading on over to … Read More...
Comic Book Style Planner Pages
This super cute planner layout is in a fun comic book style. How sweet is that?! Learn how to draw out the boxes and add small stamped images in a plain notebook for these neat planner pages.
Buttons and sequins are great witch hat embellishments
Is there really anything that you can’t put buttons and sequins on to make it personal and sparkly?
Witches hats and spiders are no exception. If you like your Halloween decor with a bit of bling pop on over to … Read More...
How to make a witch’s boot Halloween decoration
If you read this blog every day I bet you might think I am going a little nuts. It seems every day I am going back and forth from a Halloween to Christmas craft. Today is Halloween! This adorable witch … Read More...
Winter Bouquet Card
I’m seeing a trend in fall and winter cards this year withlots of florals and greenery. This lovely winter bouquet card was created by Jill Foster using a new stamp from Penny Black. She watercolored the image then added a … Read More...
Travelers Notebook Scale it Down Challenge
Victoria Marie took on The Scale it Down challenge using only 5 types of items for a smaller set of page layouts in a Travelers Notebook. Using only pattern paper, stickers fonts, stamps, tabs and chipboard shapes she made her … Read More...
Stamping with Alcohol Lift
The new Alcohol Lift solution from Tim Holtz allows you to lift away alcohol inks for some lovely images. By applying it to stamps you leave behind the colored background with the white image of the stamps, it’s very cool. … Read More...
How to Recolor Elements in Photoshop
If you’ve got some digital elements you like to add to your layout but they aren’t quite the right shade or hue for your project you can change the color. Judie has some simple tips on how to recolor images … Read More...
Sea Creatures Beach Layout
How cute are the little sea creatures poking in and out of the seashells on this sweet beach layout?! I love the large all die cut background. Laura Rumble has an instructional Youtube video showing how she put the page … Read More...
Mokume Gane Cabochons
Mokume Gane is one of those classic polymer clay techniques you should give a try if you clay. My favourite mg is with translucent clays and foils and a ton of sanding and polishing. As a result, I do it … Read More...
Painted Dash DIY Purse
This idea is a great way to update an old purse or if there is a mark on it that you can’t remove-cover it up! Check out how to make a fun Painted Dash DIY Purse for the fall time … Read More...
Color Your World Digital Planner
Don’t have time to make a physical planner but love the trendy look of them? Why not try a digital planner instead. The Color Your World Digital Planner works on an IPad with the GoodNotes app. and can be just … Read More...
How to Use Attach in Cricut Design Space
Learn how to use Attach in Cricut Design Space to create negative die cut openings that you can place pattern paper behind, instead of layering on front. It gives a cool different layering dimension.
Floral and Butterfly Mixed Media Layout
This stunning layout has so much depth and dimension. Marilyn used stencils, tags, inking, splattering, embellishments and more for this mixed media page.
Visit her blog Treasuring Memories and watch her video tutorial.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are deep … Read More...
Using a Digital Stamp for Wood Burning
This fantastic idea from Helen Gullett is a great way to really take your stamping off paper. She used a digital stamp as a template for wood burning
, how clever! She’ll show you how to transfer the image, use … Read More...
Mermaid Peek a Boo Card
I recently reviewed some fabulous products from Whimsy stamps. If you missed those be sure to check out part one and part two.
And I just had to make one more card with the adorable Let’s Be Mermaid … Read More...
To the Moon and Back Layout
Learn how to mix and match different pattern papers and die cuts to make this fun To The Moon and Back layout. I love the little alien inside the spaceship, so cute!
Shimmer Powder Star Layout
This fun layout was created with Shimmer Powders and water to created colorful watercolored papers. The paper can then be punched, hand or die cut for words and shapes.
Find step by step page directions over on the Hobby Craft … Read More...
How to Customize Word Art in Photoshop
Word art is a fun way to add text to your digital layouts, the scripted look is really popular right now. This handy tutorial will show you how to customize them by adding an outline to any word art in … Read More...