Shauna combined pattern stamps and circle dies to create some wonderful pattern balloons for this birthday card. Notice how she added the little triangle at the bottom of each circle to create the look of a realistic balloon along with … Read More...

Carly used layering stencils from Pretty Pink Posh to create this yummy Cupcake Card. Using ink blending with Distress Oxide Inks she colored in the cupcakes and then added a wonderful finishing touch by adding Glossy Accents over the icing … Read More...

Nesting dies are simple shaped dies that are concentric getting smaller or larger in size. These are some of the most versatile dies and I think all paper crafters should have at least circles and rectangles in their craft room. … Read More...

This pretty Spring Card from Yoonsun features layered stenciled flowers and lots of die cut texture. Using borders dies she cut her stenciled panel and then pieced it back to together, adding a die cut butterfly and sentiment in the … Read More...

Galina used a single butterfly stamp and a masking technique to create a wonderful butterfly shaped frame for this stunning card. She turned her frame into a shaker element filled with gems that coordinate with the colors she used to … Read More...

Shimmers Sprays add color and shine to your paper crafting projects like this wonderful card from Oleksander. They used 2 blue Shimmer Sprays from Lindy’s along with dry embossing to create a beautiful background and also used a pink spray … Read More...

I think this cute little gnome is trying to take a leprechaun’s job? This sweet card from Amy R. features a large sentiment over a glittery background created with new products from Simon Says Stamp. Notice the highlight she added … Read More...

Take your cards to a whole new level by adding scent to them. Imagine opening a beautiful handmade card that not only is a feast for the eyes but for the nose too. One way to add a nice smell … Read More...

This sweet Unicorn would look perfect on Princess Party Invitations as well as greeting cards, scrapbook layouts or planner pages. This SVG Cut File is FREE to download and use with your electronic die cutting machine from Free Pretty Things … Read More...

Your clear acrylic stamping blocks of course hold your stamps for stamping but did you know you can also use them alone for techniques too? They make great non-porous palates for mixing inks and paints and they can also create … Read More...

This stunning Stand Up Wreath Card from Yasmin was created with washi tape from Pinkfresh Studio. This wide washi tape has coordinating dies that allows you to cut out the flowers and leaves like you would a stamped image, this … Read More...

Spring is almost here and along with nicer weather and flowers blooming it also means cute little bugs and insects will be popping up too. Tina used new products from Photoplay to create this adorable mini slimline bug card. I … Read More...

The “Chippies” line from Wendy Vecchi are chipboard shapes that ad a wonderful depth and dimension to your paper crafting projects. Pattie used them to create this colorful birthday card. The pieces are primed but she added white gesso over … Read More...

Using the brand new monthly kit for March “Hoppy Days Ahead” from Simon Says Stamp Vicky created 5 different beautiful cards for Spring. These designs with loads of flowers and bunnies are perfect for Spring Birthday’s, Mother’s Day and Easter … Read More...

If you’ve ever die cut a large and detailed background that needs to be pieced together you know how hard it can be to fit them all together like a puzzle with no gaps or overlaps. Nicky used a tree … Read More...

Spotlight coloring is where you stamp an image but only color in a certain area, “spotlighting” that section. This can be done with a variety of coloring mediums to draw the eye in. Dana stamped and heat embossed a swirly … Read More...

I love the whale and bunny friends stamps on this sweet card from Jessica! Behind them is a big splash of blue that looks like watercolor but isn’t. Instead she created her own stencil using plain copy paper, tearing a … Read More...

Stickers are a fun way to add a quick embellishment to a card or scrapbook projects or for sealing envelopes. You can make your own simple stickers by using printer labels. Christen added splashes of watercolor to the sticker sheets … Read More...

The new book Crafting with Digital Die Cutting Machines by Libby Ashcraft is a how to manual for three of the most popular brands of electronic die cutting machines on the market. Covering Brother Scan N Cut, Silhouette and Cricut … Read More...

The Gel Press has become a very popular tool again in stamping and card making, I remember them from years ago and now with more unique mixed media products on the market that work together create fun techniques the Gel … Read More...