Irit Shalom shares an artsy colorful background and masking technique on her blog, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Freebie: Steampunk Girl Digital Stamp
Penny Blossom has a fun freebie to share, click here and follow the directions to download a black and white version of this cool Steampunk girl digi stamp.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Rubber Stamps from Photos for Scrapbooking
I just came across this tutorial from Photojojo for carving custom rubber stamps from photos and I have to try it! They explain the best kind of photos to use, as well as how to enhance and transfer the … Read More...
Tutorial: Coloring Digital Stamps with Your Computer
If you’re interested in coolring your digital stamp images with the computer instead of with markers or pencils there is a free program called Paint.net. The Craft Secrets blog shows you how to use this program to add color to … Read More...
Technique: Gesso Resist
I use Gesso a lot in my collage and mixed media art and I’ve done several different stamping resist techniques (mostly using embossing powders or inks) but I never thought of using Gesso to resit with. These stunning cards are … Read More...
Freebie: Papertrey Ink Digis
Each year Papertrey Ink releases several free black and white and color digital images to celebrate their anniversary. This year there are 8 adorable images available, click here to download the pdf.
(image frome Just Dandy Studios)
-Heather
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Tutorial: Stamped Faux Metal Buttons
These cool buttons look like vintage metal buttons but they aren’t. Papercraft Planet has wonderful tutorial for using embossing powders and stamps on buttons to make neat faux metal buttons, click here directions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Coloring Stamped Images with Prismacolor Pencils
One of my favorite coloring mediums for my stamps are colored pencils from Prismacolor. They have loads of colors to choose from, they blend and shade really wonderfully with no “streaking” on their own but they also work nicely with … Read More...
Technique: “Messy” Embossing
This “messy” embossing look is absolutely perfect for a rough and tumble boys card. Jessica Witty shows how to mix different embossing powders and also stamp into them for this far out look.
-Heather
Freebie: On-line Card Idea Magazine
Echo Park has a great free on-line magazine”Creative Cards” to download with 24 different card ideas, click here to download (you will need to check out through their system but it’s free)
-Heather
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Tutorial | Decorate a Box for Storing Your Stamps
Jamie Lane from Bits of Paper shares a tutorial showing how she decorated a plain box to use as stamp storage. She shares photos of each step. as well as links to where you can purchase the supplies she used. … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Fry Box Valentine Candy Container
Find directions for making these fun French Fry shaped candy boxes for Valentine’s day over at the There She Goes stamp blog. There is even a link to a free template download from Scrapbook Graphics.
-Heather
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Project: Valentine Sucker Wrapper
Freebie: Valentine Candy Digital Image
This large digital candy image from Dover Publications would make a great card for Valentine’s Day, click to download it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
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Tip: Change a Clear Stamps Shape
Since clear stamps are some what flexable it’s possible to change the shape of a lot of them. For instance if you have a long image of a straight ribbon, you can curve it, you make circles into ovals, etc. … Read More...
New Release: Close To My Heart Stamps and Scrapbooking
The brand new 2013 catalog and idea book from Close to My Heart has just been released. It’s chocked full of terrific new stamp sets, pattern papers, embellishments and more. Click here to virtually flip through and find a consultant … Read More...
Project: Hearts Banner
Here’s a pretty and simple way to dress up your home for Valentine’s Day, a sweet little paper banner. Using dies and washi tape the folks at Lifestyle Crafts share a “how to” on their blog.
-heather
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Freebie: Valentine Coupon Book
The Harvest Moon Papiere blog has free pages to download and directions for a cute coupon book to give to your kids on Valentine’s Day.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
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Tutorial: Flip Card
I love cards that move, pull open or flip out! Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial showing you how to make this neat flip card.
-Heather
Project: Sour Cream Treat Holders
Using some pretty pattern paper and a little adhesive you can make these fun little sour cream container treat holders. Find directions on the Skip to My Lou blog.
-Heather