Welcome to video 2 of my technique files for card makers! I have a video walking you through 6 techniques and a printable for each technique that you will find the links for below! I’m making a technique binder to replace the one I made years ago. Time for an update! You can check out all the techniques… Read More »
Stampin’ Up! sells two kinds of stamps: cling stamps and clear stamps. They are both wonderful! CLING STAMPS Cling stamps are made of red rubber and they are the classic stamps from childhood for many of us. I often call them rubber stamps, but you will see them listed as cling stamps in the catalog and on… Read More »
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 »
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 »
I love a good sketch! This week’s sketch at the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge is a good one! I love when a sketch includes a basic shape behind a focal image. It always provides a nice anchor for my decorative stamped and die bits. It also provides an opportunity to use some go to dies. In my case,… Read More »
I have 3 ways for you to create colorful floral cards without a lot of fussy coloring. This reinker technique will rock your world!! I added one drop of 4 different reinkers to a large clear block and spritzed them with water. Then I used a water brush to add the color to my card panels. I stamped… Read More »
I’m on the Kat Scrappiness blog and YouTube channel today sharing 2 cards that I made using the new Slimline Interwoven Hearts die set that was just released! You can see all the details in the video that I created here: Supply List: Are you interested in the products I used? To make them easier for you… Read More »
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 »
Today we are having a YouTube hop to feature the tools of papercrafters! That’s right…there are materials and tools we use to make all of our creations and nobody ever sees them! The silent heroes of papercrafting! We partnered up with Amy from ScraPerfect to learn about all the fabulous products that she has and we got a… Read More »
I’m on the Maker Forte blog today sharing a fun summer card and video that is so simple to create thanks to a great stamp set! This card uses the Summer Vibe stamp set from Maker Forte. I’m in love with this set! I used the round background stamp and added a yellow and an orange… Read More »
Maker Forte just came out with a huge release for May and there are some noteworthy new tools that will actually make some techniques easier. I loved the Perfect Placement Tools. These are mats made out the same material a stencil is made out of with embossed templates that allow you to align different sized cardstocks and stencils. … Read More »
Create a quick and easy set of floral cards with the Scrappy Tails Crafts Oopsy Daisy stamp and die set and stencils from your stash! I have a video to share with you today to show you 5 of my go to stencil background techniques that you can use with the images from the fabulous Oopsy Daisy stamp… Read More »
The Imperfectionists Rules of Cardmaking Rule 1: All cards should have sparkle, sheen, shine, or a metallic detail. That’s right. I’m making up my own rules for cardmaking now! Rule 2: Always use a score board to score your folds and a bone folder to crease them for a tidy fold. Today I’m on The Hedgehog Hollow blog… Read More »
I have a fun card using TLC Designs Happy Dragon stamp set and the Celebrate Frame Set. The card is really fun because I also used a set of Pear Blossom EZ Lights that Tammy from TLC Designs sent me to try and they are really fun to play with! This is a sweet little card even without… Read More »
There are some tools that are essential to have in your craft stash, and the Assorted Leaves die set is one of those. Scrappy Tails Crafts just released a fabulous set of assorted leaves dies and I’m loving them. I have 5 ways to use them to share with you today. You will also find a VIDEO TUTORIAL… Read More »