Using a fine tipped marker learn to add depth, shading and dimension to a stamped image with a technique called Stamp Etching. Lydia Fiedler shares her step by step tutorial as well as a video of this cool technique over … Read More...
Project: Halloween Treat Bags and Tags
Don’t just hand out candy for Halloween, add a fun hand made touch by packing those treats into little bags. You can stamp on the bags and add a cute stamped tag too, like these adorable bags made with Mama … Read More...
Project: Halloween Gift Card Holder
Using a gift card holder die cut from chipboard Barbara from Sin City Stamps made this wonderful spooky Halloween Themed card. I love all the dimension she added with the layers of vintage designs and cut out stamped images. If … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Witch Paper Die Cut
Free SVG Files has a fun vintage witch die cut to download for free in a Zip format that includes the .svg files for use with Sure Cuts A Lot, Make-The-Cut, Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or any other SVG compatible … Read More...
Tutorial: How to Make a Shaker Card
This mermaid card from My Art Lab is simply stunning! The mermaid is stamped behind clear plastic acetate with sequins and glitter trapped behind so it floats around her to make a shaker card. There are so many fun little … Read More...
Project: Stamped Art Canvas
Stamping doesn’t just have to be for cards, use stamps in your mixed media art work as well. Paola from My Whimsical Little World used torn papers, ink sprays, oil pastels, stencils and added a digital stamped image (colored with … Read More...
Freebie: Fox Card Paper Piecing Pattern
What does the fox say? He says “Hello”! Papercrafts Magazine is sharing a free pattern from their Sept issue featuring this adorable fox. Print the pattern onto colored cardstock, cut out and glue together for a cute card, banner or … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Pattern Papers
Download some free Halloween themed pattern papers from Free Vintage Digital Stamps, you’ll find a cool stripe and all over haunted pattern. The papers are already sixed at 6″x6″ so they are ready to print on your regular sized paper. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Artist Trading Block
Using a small die shaped box template and covering it with stamped and colored images Michelle from Pinch Your Chic blog made a beautiful bird song themed “artist trading block”. The idea of artist trading cards isn’t new to me … Read More...
Project: Summer Memories Mini Scrapbook
Here’s a fun place to keep all those summer selfies. Ranger Ink has a cool project idea to remember all those fun summer memories. Using large manila tags for pages you can make a unique mini book album. Stencil the … Read More...
Inspiration: Progressive Cards
Here’s a fun idea from Marie-Anne, instead of sending someone one card why not send them a set of progressive cards, with a matching theme, when lined up they complete your message. I adore her Alice in Wonderland themed cards, … Read More...
Project & New Release: Penny Black Holiday Stamps
Penny Black has just released their new holiday stamp catalog. It includes wood mounted, cling mounted and clear stamp sets with images like lovely woodland scenes and animals, cute kitties and kids, elegant flowers and trees as well as new … Read More...
Project: Stamped Halloween Wreath
It might seem early but rubber stamp companies are starting to release their holiday images so you’ll be seeing Halloween and Fall projects beginning to pop up already like this wonderful tombstone wreath from Paper, Ink and Smiles blog using … Read More...
10 ways to stamp your lunch
Is lunchtime getting boring? Sometimes you’re just not in the mood for the same old sandwich on a plain white plate or brown paper sack. Well, here’s your chance to add some color and personality to your mid-day meal with … Read More...
Freebie: Stamping 101 On-Line Class
Craftsy is offering a free online stamping mini class sponsored by Inkadinkado stamps. This class is perfect for newbies and beginners, learn the basics, like which inks to use and also some great techniques like stamping on vellum. Click here … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Cupcake Topper
Make the transition back to school for the kids a little easier with cupcakes 🙂 Add this free downloadable apple cupcake topper from Claudine Hellmuth to top them off.
-Heather
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Project: Altered Plant Pot
Turn a plain old terracotta pot into a work of art using stamps, stencils and ink on tissue paper. Find complete directions over at A Vintage Journey.
-Heather
Project: Halloween Witch Card
It might a bit early for Halloween ( it’s never too early for me:)) but the stamp companies are beginning to release their holiday stamp lines so you’ll be seeing fall and winter ideas start to pop up like this … Read More...
Project: Metallic Stamped Card
Use metallic stamping inks for a beautiful romantic card with a touch of shimmer, the Imagine Crafts blog has the details.
-Heather
Project: Klimt Inspired Card
The Artist Stamper blog has directions for making this lovely stamped card inspired by the artist Gustav Klimt.
-Heather