This awesome card from Sandie combines two fun card designs, a pop up and an explosion. I love all the colorful pattern papers she used! Pop on over to the Stamping Bella blog to find step by step directions for … Read More...
Giraffe Card with Reverse Stamping Technique
I made this cute giraffe card using new stamps and dies from Stampin’ Up. There’s only one giraffe in the stamp set but I’ll show you how to make a facing image using a reverse stamping technique. Click here … Read More...
Impossible Card
These amazing Impossible Carsd have a fun pop up element but fold flat to mail. They might look impossible to make but Dina Kowal makes it easy with her step by step and video tutorials over on Splitcoast Stampers. Click … Read More...
One Layer Floral Card with Copic Coloring
This stunning card from Yana Smakula is done with just one layer but has so much dimension. She stamped the large flower stamp on the card front and colored it with Copic markers. And by also coloring the background around … Read More...
DIY Explosion Cards
You don’t always need fancy (or expensive) dies or tools to make fun cards like pop ups or explosion cards. Simon Hurley has great tips on how to make your own DIY custom exploding card. I love the ocean theme … Read More...
Stamped Canvas Card
Shannon Smith added loads of texture to this lovely card by using an embossing folder for the background, layers of die cuts and stamping the butterfly on canvas paper. Visit the Fun Stampers Journey blog for more on making this … Read More...
Custom Planner Tabs
Emylia transformed some planner tabs she found at the office supply store into her own custom glitter tabs by covering them in washi tape. These can be customized to any project with different tapes and would also be fun on … Read More...
New Stampin’ Up 2018 Catalog
I’m super excited to be sharing some of the brand new product from the Stampin’ Up 2018-2019 catalog!
Inside the catalog you’ll find loads of new items like rubber stamps (wood and clear mount), clear stamps, new colors of … Read More...
Card with Nail Polish Marbling
Love fun nail polish colors? Did you know you can use them in your card making? Kyra Sanders has a cool marbling technique using nail polish to add some pretty splashes of color to your next stamped card. Visit Splitcoast … Read More...
Layered Cards
Layering is really trendy in card making right now. These lovely cards from Dawn McVey are double layered, she’s used not only used layered stamps but lots of layers of die cut shapes too. She’s sharing some tips on how … Read More...
Graduation Card with Colored Pencils and Gamsol
I recently needed a graduation card and found some adorable stamps on Etsy from a shop called Isabel Cristina Stamps. I printed out the boy and cap and colored them with Prismacolor colored pencils blended with Gamsol solution. Learn more … Read More...
Partial Die Cutting
Add an interesting 3D pop to your cards with partial die cutting. This easy technique allowed you to cut out only part of a dies shape. It’s a really great way to get more from your dies. Laurel Beard has … Read More...
Make Easy Shaker cards with Adhesive Foam
By die cutting shapes from adhesive foam you can make some quick and easy shaker cards. Stephanie Bernard from the Stamps of Life will show you how to make your own fun shaker cards with this neat product. Click here … Read More...
DIY Metallic Embossed Paper
Metallic and embossed papers are very trendy right now, lots of companies sell them but you can also make your own! Using an embossing folder and heat embossing metallic powders Jo West will show you how to make your own … Read More...
Hidden Slider Card
I love slider cards, they are so much fun to make, coming up with ideas of images you can use to slide across your cards. This cute snail card from Michelle Yuen has the slider part of the card hidden … Read More...
Using Pom Poms on Cards
Pom Poms are a great way to add dimension, color and fun to your cards! Queen and Company has a wonderful, colorful selection of pom poms. Along with some great card ideas for incorporating them like using them as balloons, … Read More...
Giveaway and Review: Paper Pumpkin Kit for May 2018
If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up.… Read More...
Cat and Mice and Donuts, Oh My!
This adorable cat, mouse and donuts birthday card designed by Nicole Spohr includes a fun little envelope on the front that opens to reveal the sentiment. She’ll show you how she made it using stamps and dies from Mama Elephant… Read More...
Using Mica Powders and Stamps on Dark Cardstock
Betsy Veldman used mica powders with her stamps on dark cardstock for a pretty shimmery pop of jewel tone colors. So pretty! Visit her blog Paper, Scissors and Superheroes for more details and a link to some video tips … Read More...
Frogger Card Classic Video Game Inspiration
My husband is a big fan of classic video games so when I saw the Toadally Awesome stamp set from Lawn Fawn one of the first thing I thought is “I could make a Frogger card!” so that’s what I … Read More...