I just got the Simon Says Stamps Thank You card kit. Every now and then, they put together a limited edition special card kit and this was one of those kits. The kit has quite a few goodies in it including the Thank You Flowers stamp set, a 2 piece Kind die, some Pink Fresh Sweet and Simple… Read More »
I’m so excited that I am #42 (any Hitchhiker’s Guide Fans out there?) on the Top 100 Card Making YouTube Channels for Cardmaking and Papercrafting list this week! 42. Stamping Imperfection About Youtuber Papercrafting and card making tutorials and techniques. Frequency about 2 videos per month Since Oct 2012 Channel youtube.com/user/StampingImp..+ Follow Youtube Followers- 14,877 . Views Count-… Read More »
I’ve been practicing and mentioning my single layer card faux dimension technique called drop shadow. Several people have asked me how to do it so I created a video and a pair of cards to show you how to do this technique and to compare what a difference it makes. I held up the two cards and asked… Read More »
Once again I am using the fun new Altenew watercolors for a technique to create a card for a class project. I like this technique for people who are new to watercoloring. The embossing provides lines to color which helps to prevent colors we don’t want mixing to actually mix! Sometimes we really do want to color in… Read More »
Sunny Studio Stamps had a really fun autumn release of stamps, dies and patterned papers. I fell in love with the colors and the images and couldn’t resist making a purchase. I especially loved the little Beautiful Autumn stamp and die set. One sentiment, 3 images and 3 small dies. I challenged myself one afternoon to see how… Read More »
I got the new Hedgehog Hollow September card kit and it is another fabulous kit. This is one of my favorites. The kit had 3 stamp sets, a full size Catherine Pooler ink pad, some cardstock and an envelope. (And candy of course!) Plus, as a regular subscriber I received the Marvy Brush Tip Pastel markers. What a… Read More »
Sometimes I want a card that is all my own. I want it to look completely different from any other cards that I’ve seen. Even though I’m using this week’s Paper Craft Crew Sketch challenge, I’ve created a card that is all mine. How have I done that? I created my own “patterned paper”. I created my… Read More »
One of the lessons in the recent Altenew Academy watercoloring class that I just took involved watercoloring with a template. The instructor used a word script die and a silicone embossing pad on the die cutting machine to create an impression with the die instead of cutting the paper out. Then she watercolored in the impression created by… Read More »
A few months ago, I created a video to show you a quick and easy watercolor technique using your stencils. You can see that video and the card HERE. I’m revisiting that technique today with some Altenew products. Altenew has what I hope is the start of a series of stamps called Mega Greetings. I just love these… Read More »
I’m still playing with those Altenew watercolors! My watercolor paints actually look like I’ve had them for months instead of a couple of weeks. They are loved! I am really feeling the fall cards right now. I know that summer still has a month to go, but school starts in a week and that puts me in the… Read More »
I have not been able to put down these watercolors that I got from Altenew. Their watercolor set is AMAZING! They also have several watercolor classes that you can take for less than $10 each in Altenew Academy. I love the classes. Sometimes the lessons are techniques that I already know how to do and feel like I’ve… Read More »
All these new stamp companies that I’m falling in love with have monthly releases of new products that I find very exciting. And addictive! Honestly, I don’t think I can just let new goodies pass by without filling my shopping cart! Altenew has had an exciting month. Earlier this month, they release their Watercolor Therapy Bundle. It is… Read More »
Some layering stamps are easy to use and others take practice. I just got a new Rose Garden layering stamp and die set from Catherine Pooler Designs and this one will take some practice. The results will be worth it! It’s a beautiful stamp set with some statement sentiments. I won’t show you the pile of discarded attempts… Read More »
I had so much fun with my Sunny Studio stamps yesterday, that I didn’t bother cleaning up my craft table. I just moved on to the next card I had in my head to create with this fabulous new fall release. I love the Sunny Studio Autumn Splendor and the Autumn Greetings stamp sets. I decided that I… Read More »
Sunny Studio has really fun stamp and die sets that have the cutest critters and the most darling kids to color in. They also have some spectacular 6 x 6″ printed paper stacks to craft with. I wanted to practice my Copic coloring, so I pulled out one of the Sunny Studio fall release sets called Fall Kiddos. … Read More »