Adding color to a stamp that has a simple outline can be accomplished by using several different methods. In Part One of this series, I discussed using Stampin’ Write Markers and a Blender Pen. Today I will discuss coloring a stamped image using Watercolor Pencils and a Blender Pen. I used…
They make cards like these, of course! My cousin was going through some “treasures” she saved and found these cards I made her 55 years ago! Add-ons like those sequins clearly still added some extra dazzle to this card, even if I didn’t seem to have a handle on…
‘Very Vintage.’ One of the new hostess sets in the 2018-2019 Stampin’Up! Annual Catalog just screams ‘Delftware’ to me. It’s the perfect set for using the ceramic tile technique! You will need to cut the following cardstock: Card Base —Whisper White— 5 ½” x 8 ½” 1st Layer (cut two) — Blueberry Bushel— 5 3/8”…
Although a simple outline design can be very elegant when stamped with a single color, they are also often stamped with black ink and colored with one of several methods. I have taken a flower stamp from the brand new ‘Love What You Do’ stamp set and used several methods to…
The Painted Harvest stamp set is perfect for making a gorgeous summer floral card for someone special. The ‘sunflower’ stamps take on a whole new life when stamped in shades of purple! These are the stamps from the Painted Harvest set that I used to create the floral layer. The…
August at Stampin’ Up is all about preparing for the holidays, making this a great month to take advantage of two great promotions! Now through August 31st, every $50 spent on Stampin’ Up products earns you a $5 coupon that can be used during the month of September! This…
One of my favorite new stamps sets in the 2018-2019 Stampin’Up Annual Catalog is ‘In Every Season’ (in wood mount and clear mount!). I just love the small flower designs and all the possibilities to use them! Using just one of the stamps you can create a beautiful card. Following the…
Take a look at these Designer Series paper sets! All are arranged by theme and are double sided, so there are twice the designs in a pack. Now through July 31st, these 10 sets of Designer Series Paper are buy three get one free. Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper Best…
Did you know there’s a subscription box for papercrafting? Paper Pumpkin sends a surprise box of crafting supplies (including a stamp set, everything you need to create a cute handmade card, and more) directly to your door every month! It’s the perfect “treat yourself” gift that will give you a…
Dimensionals are wonderful little double-sided foam dots that give your cards and other papercrafts a little more depth and dimension, adding that extra special touch to your creations. They come in two sizes, the original size and mini. Here’s a simple little tip for removing the paper backing from…
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