If you have a solid stamp you can add multiple colors directly on the stamp using markers. Learn how to do a pretty water color look onto clear stamps with markers over on the Cat Pajamas stamps blog.
-Heather
Project: Mixed Media Nature Shadow Box
Tammy Tutterow shares how she made this stunning nature inspired collage shadow box using vellum, metal scrapbooking embellishments, stamping inks and more over on here blog. I love the dimension of the leaves, they look so real!
-Heather
Tip: Vintage Sepia Tone Coloring
Learn how to get an old fashion sepia tone to your stamped images with alcohol markers, Spectrum Noir has all the details.
-Heather
Freebie: Funny Sharknado Digital Stamp
Are sharks the next trendy thing? The silly (and soon to be cult classic??) “Sharknado” movie is certainly trendy, I think a sequel is even on the way and Wonderstrange is paying tribute with a funny “shark ate … Read More...
Technique: Reflection Stamping
Visit Gina K Designs and learn how to do a reflection stamping technique, this works so well with images in water. Click here for a how to video tutorial.
-Heather
Project: Snowflake Wreath
It’s Christmas in July and not too early to start working on those holiday themed projects. The Stamping and Scrapping in California blog has directions for making a pretty snowflake wreath using new rubber stamps and matching dies from Stampendous.… Read More...
Tip: Easy Coloring of Stamps with Alcohol Markers
Sometimes coloring with alcohol markers can be a bit daunting and take a lot of time to get good results but you can do just some quick techniques for adding shading and highlights, the Spectrum Noir blog has tips for … Read More...
Techinque: “Rock and Roll” Stamping (using mutiple ink colors on one stamp)
One of the hottest new products out right now for card making are the Wink of Stella pens, they add a wonderful touch of shimmer to your cards. Just like Catherine Pooler I recently got the clear pen and LOVE … Read More...
Project: Stamped Clock
This amazing altered clock was made by stamping on clay and adhering it to a clock base, how cool is that? Find more info over on the De Stempelwinkel Designs blog.
-Heather
Project: Stenciled Greeting Cards
Ink up stencils to create pretty one of a kind note cards, combine multiple stencils for fun patterns, the Crafts Unleashed blog will show you how.
-Heather
Tip: Stamping with Acrylic Blocks
Did you know you can use your clear acrylic stamping blocks as stamps themselves? Apply some Distress Ink and spritz on some water and then stamp for a neat watercolor look. Find out more over on The House That Stamps … Read More...
Project: Stamped Metal Keychain (and Etsy Plug)
Are you familiar with Etsy? It’s a wonderful place filled with thousands of individually owned and run shops that specialize in hand made items, vintage and crafting supplies. I’ve had my own shop P is for Paper there for many … Read More...
Project: Z Fold Card
The Prickley Pear Stamps blog will show you how to turn one piece of 8 1/2″ x 11″ cardstock into a cool Z Fold card using a scoring board, click here to see how.
-Heather
Project : Summer Bug and Frog Cards
Each month Stamps by Judith shares a video tutorial with projects using their stamps. This month is 3 cute cards, a frog and mushroom card and two bug cards, these would be great cards for boys. The page changes and … Read More...
Project: Christmas in July – Snowflake Card
I’m seeing lots of wintery ideas pop up for Christmas in July as many stamp companies are already beginning to release this years holiday stamps.
Make a pretty snowflake card with a clear front by stamping on acetate sheets, the… Read More...
Freebie: Nautical Pattern Paper
Download this pretty vintage nautical inspired pattern paper to use in your scrapbooking and card making projects. It’s free to download from Free Vintage Digital Stamps.
-Heather
Looking for more Nautical-themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Project: Mixed Media Art Journal Pages
I love these beautiful sea inspired mixed media journaling pages from Jenn Shurkus, visit her blog to find out how she used stamps, paints, stencils and more to make them.
-Heather
Technique: Basket Weave Card
Cut strips of co-ordinating pattern papers and weave them together for a pretty card, find out how over on the Moss Made blog.
-Heather
Tip: Add a Touch of Shimmer to Cards with H2O’s
The Whiff of Joy stamps blog has a tutorial teaching you how to color your stamped images using Twinkling H2O’s and a water brush, this adds a nice subtle shimmer to your designs. (note: be sure to hit the “translate” … Read More...
Tutorial: Die Cut Front Card
Die Cuts that co-ordinate with stamps can be used in a variety of ways, instead of just cutting out around the stamped image you can die cut the front of the card and stamp the matching design inside for a … Read More...