Category Archives: Technique-a-Week Beyond Basics

Create A Cardmaking Technique Album Using My Free Printables + Video

I started a new project today!  I’m creating a video series for cardmaking techniques and I’m creating a free printable for each technique.  You will find 3 printables below for techniques using the Stampin’ Write Markers.   I purchased a set of 12 of these little photo albums from Amazon a couple of years ago.  I pulled one… Read More »

Mini Album with Interactive Elements and Stampin’ Up! Products

I absolutely loved making this project!!! I created a mini album and all the pages have interactive elements. I made the album out of the new Sunny Springs Card set and the Calming Creek Card set from the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.   I love how this turned out!  I used pieces from all three of the… Read More »

Scrappy Tails Crafts Assorted Christmas Leaves YouTube Hop + Giveaway!

Today the Scrappy Tails team is sharing their love for our best selling and beloved “Assorted Christmas Leaves” die set! We are happy to be showing you multiple ideas that feature this die set along with other Scrappy Tails products!    Giveaway details: Hop along with us for some wonderful inspiration and chances to win some awesome prizes!… Read More »

Rustic Christmas Card Using Toner Sheets For Foiling Details

I’ve been looking for an excuse to use the Therm-o-Web Deco Foil toner sheets to do some foiling with my laminator.  I decided to try them out today to create a Christmas card with my Poinsettia Dies from Scrappy Tails Crafts. A couple of months ago I won a gift card to Therm-o-Web’s store.  One of the items… Read More »

Interactive Gate Fold Halloween Card With Peek-a-Boo Suprise!

I have a video to share with you today to show you how to make two cards with very different techniques using a new stamp set from Maker Forte called Snail Mail Everyday Sentiment stamp set. This is a great go to stamp set for your stash.  There are future add on sets coming for this set, so… Read More »

2 Slimline Cards With Stencil Techniques Featuring Maker Forte Products

I have two cards to share today using Maker Forte products that were just released in August! The first card is a 4 x 8-1/2″ slimline card with a monochromatic color scheme.  I used the Have a Brew-tiful Day stamp set, along with the Iced, Ice Baby Add-on set and the In Bloom stencil.   I mixed some… Read More »

Easy Cards With Stencil Techniques Featuring Maker Forte

I have two cards to share today using stencil techniques that feature products from Maker Forte. This card uses a layered stencil called Pineapple Petals.  This is a 3 stencil set.  Isn’t it pretty? I made this in less than 10 minutes!! Stencils are a cost effective tool to have in your stash.  They are versatile and  you… Read More »