Did you know that most metal dies will cut not only paper but thin felt too? Felt adds a really wonderful feel and texture to cards. Using alphabet dies for a Monogram is the perfect way to make a bespoke … Read More...
Alcohol Inks and Embossing Card Backgrounds
Verity created the most stunning card backgrounds by applying alcohol ink to vellum paper. And then took it to the next level by added embossing powder to sections that were still wet for an added metallic shine. These pattern are … Read More...
Butterfly Spinner Card
When you shake this beautiful Butterfly card from Channin the butterflies will shake, flutter and spin. She adhered the butterflies to pennies so they can move around and the result is so cool! I also love her ink lifted background.… Read More...
Birthday Pig Round Card
This cute little pig card simply squeals Happy Birthday! Ginger used different sizes of round and scalloped die to create this fun circular card. I love the pig surrounded with cake, presents and balloons, he’s ready to party!
Easter Bunny Watercolor Card
Debby stamped a sweet Easter Bunny stamp from Simon Says with a light color of ink pad and colored it with Karin Brush Markers for a beautiful no-line coloring technique. She’s sharing a review of these markers plus a how … Read More...
Save The Crafty Youtuber Hop
I’m really excited to once again be participating in the Save the Crafty Youtuber Hop! Justine Hovey and lots of amazing companies are sponsoring the hop. Along the way you’ll find video tutorials from amazing paper crafters, some familiar to … Read More...
Rainbow Card with Partial Inking
Send someone a rainbow in an envelope with this fun Unicorn Card. Ardyth used a partial inking technique on a large background stamp to create her rainbow which pulls the focus of the card onto the cute unicorn.
Alice in Wonderland Card
When I saw this new Purr-fect Cat stamp set from Jane Davenport I immediately thought of Alice in Wonderland and the Cheshire Cat. I used Distress Crayons from Tim Holtz to watercolor the images and adhered a few tea charms … Read More...
Card Storage Idea
If you’re like me you probably create more cards at a time then you need to send right away. So what do you do with all that hard work before sending them off in the mail? Aly has a great … Read More...
Bold Background Cards
Lindsay has created some amazing cards that bring background stamps to the foreground. These types of large stamps allow you plenty of room to play with lots of different techniques. Using ideas like heat embossing and adding Perfect Pearl she’s … Read More...
Watercolor Floral Striped Card
Michele wanted to create a custom background that coordinated with her water colored floral stamps. So she used washi tape to mask off sections of watercolor paper and painted them in with her watercolors. The result is a colorful and … Read More...
Mini Easel Card
Jennier D. is sharing how to create a mini easel card base using circle dies. Once you’ve created the base you can decorate it with as many layers of stamps and embellishments as you’d like. Hers are quite wonderfully detailed … Read More...
Triple Slider Gift Card Holder
When you pull the tab on the top of this card sections slide out to reveal a sentiment and a gift card. How cool is that!? Sandi has step by step photo directions on how to cut, score and assemble … Read More...
Funny Coffee Card
If you know someone who isn’t a perky morning person until they’ve had their cup (or two) of coffee then this hilarious card might be perfect for them.
Visit the Pixel Maven’s Retreat for a video tutorial.
-Heather
Tips for Using Basic Shapes on Cards
Basic shapes like squares, rectangles, circles and ovals are the building blocks of design. But that doesn’t mean they have to be simple or boring, they can take center stage too. Ellen Hutson calls them Essential Shapes and they can … Read More...
Unicorn Mini Album
Tamara used a fun Unicorn stamp from CC Deigns for the cover on her cute mini album. Inside are pink and white polka dots and plaid pages for photos.
Visit the Handmade by Tamara blog for a closer look.
-Heather… Read More...
6 All Over Repeat Pattern Coloring Pages
These all over pattern coloring pages would be perfect for backgrounds on cards, scrapbook pages or even wrapping paper. Print, color and trim them to fit your next paper crafting project. There are 6 patterns to choose from and they … Read More...
Glaminator Giveaway
There’s still time to enter to win a Glaminator from Xyron!
Click here to visit the giveaway post for all the details.
Good Luck!
-Heather
Hot Air Balloon Card
Mindy Eggen got a bright and bold watercolor look on her Hot Air Balloon Card by using Karin Brushmarkers to color her stamped image. Those colors really pop against her pretty ink blending background. by HoneyBee Stamps
Books and Coffee Cards
These adorable cards really spoke to me, not just because they have sweet little animals on them but because they featured 2 of my favorite things, books and coffee! I can’t live without either 🙂 Using stamps from Eveline T. … Read More...