I love back to school supply shopping. I scored a coupon in the mail from one of the big box stores and I had such a tough time deciding what to get as everything was pretty! Want to make something … Read More...
Corner to Corner Scrapbook Page
Using the idea of splitting a scrapbook page diagonally the design team at Designer Digitals created some lovely layouts using different colors and patterns for a corner to corner layout.
Visit their blog to check out all the great pages.… Read More...
Quilting Inspired Layout
Scrapbook your sewing projects with this lovely layout inspired by quilting. Elise used patterned papers and stitching to evoke a vintage look with a modern twist and loads of texture and layers.
Visit the American Crafts Studio blog for more … Read More...
“Coloring” Your Stamps with Bleach
This cool bleaching technique is sort of anti-coloring. Stamp your image and then using a paint brush with bleach to “color” inside your image to remove the papers color for a neat white out effect. I’ve done this technique on … Read More...
Big Balloons Scrapbook Page and Card
I love these big, bright and cheerful paper balloons! Lilith went through her pattern paper stach and use some great balloon dies from Winnie and Walter to create a colorful scrapbook page and matching greeting card.
Mitered Frame Paper Ornament
Betty Traciak took a quilting technique and applied it to pattern paper for this pretty mitered frame ornament. Add some stamped images and you’ve got a great embellishment that also works on cards and scrapbook pages too.
She’ll take you … Read More...
10 Free Summer Themed Scrapbooking Papers
Get your craft projects ready for summer with these 10 brightly coloured scrapbook papers.
The lovely bold colours evoke feelings of tropical islands and drinking exotic cocktails by the side of the pool.
The backing papers come in both A4 … Read More...
Cards Using Paper Scraps
Got lots of scraps left over from your latest pages? Here’s a fun way to use leftover paper scraps from scrapbooking kits to make card backgrounds. Visit Glitter on a Dime for some scrappy card ideas. Keep all those … Read More...
Project: Bench Fold Kitchen Card
Wow, how amazing is this 3-D kitchen card?! Designed by Tanya de Roy this bench fold card style would work not only as a kitchen scene but a work bench for a masculine card, craft desk for a stamper or … Read More...
Project: Treat Bag from 1/2 Sheet of Paper
Using only 1/2 a sheet of pretty patterned 12″ x 12″ paper Wendy Cranford made this adorable little treat bag. Add some stamped images and tie with a ribbon for the perfect way to deliver a tiny gift. She’s got … Read More...
Project: Interlocking Paper Boxes
If you need a small box for treats or a gift these little cuties made from pattern paper are perfect. They are interlocking so no glue is needed and they only use a 12″x12″ or 6″x6″ piece of patterned paper … Read More...
Project: Star Effects Card
How cool is this Star Effects card? It stands up like an easel to make an awesome display but folds flat for mailing. It makes the perfect birthday card but can see this fun card style used for any type … Read More...
Project: Gift Tags
Still wrapping gifts? Need to make some tags? Creative Memories has some pretty gift tag ideas using scrapbook papers and embellishments, several with ideas using border die cuts. I love the non-traditional colors and the weaving on the snowflake tag! … Read More...
Project: Thanksgiving Card with Paper Piecing
I think Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that sometimes gets over looked by card makers. But there are so many great fall, autumn and Thank You themed stamps that are perfect for Thanksgiving so don’t forget about it in … Read More...
Project: Fox Card with Dimensional Dots
Dimensional dots, rhinestones and sequins are really trendy right now, they add a great touch of shine and texture to any card. Pretty Pink Posh is introducing a new stamp set that will layout a pattern for you to adhere … Read More...
Tip: Make Your Own Pattern Paper with Stencils
Debbi Adams created her own wonderful pattern paper with inks and stencils. The papers are so pretty they don’t need much more then a stamped sentiment added to turn them into beautiful cards. Visit her blog Doodles in My Sketch … 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...
Stamping Technique: Add Texture w/ Stylus and Colored Pencils
Learn how to add texture and patterns to your stamped images with this awesome technique from Dina Kowal. She used a stylus to make indents in her paper and then lightly colored over top with colored pencils so the texture … Read More...
Technique: Basket Weave Edged Card
Kelly Acheson designed this fun card that has a basket weave pattern down the folded edge. She’s got a template you can download and use to make the cuts and shows you how to fold them for this neat pattern. … Read More...
Card Making Technique: Water Colored Stencil Card Background
Combining two hot trends in paper crafting, stencils and water coloring Betsy Veldman made the background for this lovely card. She finished off with a sentiment embossed on vellum
and some stamped flowers. You can find a video tutorial for … Read More...