Do you have a pattern paper that you like but maybe it’s too bright for your project? Try adding Gesso on top for a soft white washed look. For more on this tip visit the There She Goes blog.… Read More...
Cookie Stamps
I am sure I have seen these being made somewhere else where you can create your own. Rather than having to buy these.
But nonetheless, this is a great idea and perfect for personalizing cookies.
If you come across a … Read More...
Project: Card with Stamps and Sequins
Hop on over the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog and Vicki Boutin will show you how to make this fun floral card, with tips on using sequins and tying twine so it won’t slip.
-Heather
Technique: Die Cut Window Card
Lots of stamp companies are offering die cuts that co-ordinate with their stamps, for those who had to cut out your images this is a great solution. But instead of just die cutting out the design here’s a another clever … Read More...
Technique: Mixed Media Tags
Inspiration: Stamped Summer Art
This sunny Boardwalk themed stamped collage art piece from Tracy Evans makes me want to head to the beach! Find more info head over to her blog.
-Heathe
Project: Sexy Rocket Ride Girl Card
The Viva Las Vegas stamps blog has directions for making this fun (and slightly naughty) pin up girl on a rocket ride, she even wobbles! *Please note the tutorial shows a nude girl stamped image, if this offends you don’t … Read More...
Tip: Curving a Straight Die Cut
Let’s say you’ve got a punch or die cut of lace, scallops, ribbon, etc and it’s straight but you’d like to curve it around, what do you do? Well, hop on over to the Prickley Pear blog and find some … Read More...
Technique: Embossing Resist
Project: Cupcake Card
The K Werner Designs blog has a video tutorial for making this sweet cupcake birthday card, click here to watch.
-Heather
Happy Fourth!
Technique: Glass Etching with Rubber Stamps
Here’s a unique and clever way to use your stamps, how about glass etching?! Find all the directions over on the Stampendous blog.
-Heather
Tutorial and Freebie: Mother and Children Card
Mel Stampz shares all the info on how she made this stunning card including how to make the textured background, adding the punched flowers, coloring the digital image and she even includes a free download of the color blocked rainbow … Read More...
Project: Triple Easel Card
Here’s a interesting interactive card to send, it’s got not one or two but three easels that stand up! Find a tutorial for this fun card from Kim Score over on Splitcoast Stampers.
-Heather
Tip: Use Wood Stamps with Stamping Gear
A while back I did a review for the Inkadinkado Stamping Gear system, it’s a fun way to add round and oval patterns and background to your paper crafting projects but what if you want to use a wooden stamp? … Read More...
Project: Flower Card
Find directions for making this lovely flower card over on The Artist Stampers blog. I love all the texture this card has!
-Heather
Project: Stamped Gift Bag
This gift bag is so lovely it’s almost a gift itself! Pop on over to the Stempeleinmaleins blog and find step by directions for cutting and folding to make this pretty bag. Note: You’ll need to translate the site from … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Embossed Images
If you have a large solid image stamp it can be hard to find ways to add color to it. Here’s a great ideas from the Frugal Crafter, try heat embossing the image with white embossing powder and then coloring … Read More...
And the winner is…..
Congrats to Pat, you’re the winner of the Penny Black stamps giveaway! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
Thanks to all who entered!
-Heather
Project: Swing Card
This swing card is simply adorable and very clever! Die cut an opening in the front of the card and add the stamp of the little girl on a swing so she moves in the opening. Hop on over to … Read More...