I’ve loved this adorable Bunny Love Stamp Set since it first came out. Super cute!! And I thought this particular image with the bunny blowing bubbles would be perfect for the Bubble Background Technique. Be sure to check back for my video this week showing how to do the Bubble Background Technique.
I am loving our *NEW* Spray Pen! The possibilities are endless with this tool…you can mix water and your choice of re-inker to do a nice mist. Or you could mix water and Pearl Paint to get a shimmer mist. Or better yet you could mix water, re-inker and some Pearl Paint to get a … Read more Thursday Tip–Add some shimmer
Here’s one of the fun new stamp sets you can get from our Sneak Peek Inspirations Brochure. It’s called A Game.
layout by Karen M. Looking for an easy technique on turning some basic metal accessories into a more Shabby Chic look? Take a look at our bookplate in the upper left hand corner of the layout. It starts out pewter. But add in a few items from our Distressing Kit, and you’ll have this: … Read more Thursday Tip–A Shabby Chic Look
This technique has such a sensational look to it and is super easy to achieve. Step 1: Use Versamark ink or embossing ink to stamp your images as usual. Step 2: Depending on the CS you use, you can either sprinkle clear embossing powder (which is what I’ve done here) or white embossing powder over your … Read more Technique Time–Emboss Resist
Check out this cute card we’re making in my Stamp Club this week. Too stinkin’ cute, right?!? We’re using the Emboss Resist Technique to add some dimension to this ‘lil guy.
Technique Time! Want to learn a fun (and easy!) new technique? Well here’s a simple one sure to please. Step 1: Select Dimensional Element of choice and place beneath a sheet of our white-core CS. Step 2: Lightly sand CS to expose impression of Dimensional Element.
Check out this delightful (or maybe I should say yummy) slice of pizza card. This card was made by Elizabeth for our Team Card swap this month. Pretty awesome, right? She used some great (and simple!) techniques on this card. A little sanding to the crust makes it look like flour when it exposes our … Read more Slice of Happiness
Today with the start of Summer I thought I’d share a layout designed by one of my team members, Carrie, which I think showcases a great summer combo of colors! It uses our Stardust Paper which has a nice mix of Moonstruck, Honey and Topiary colors. It’s a nice gender neutral layout too so I … Read more Welcome Summer!
Close To My Heart’s White Core Cardstock makes it the perfect candidate for distressing. And with our many fun tools, you can get some great effects too! Using an embossing stylus, dry emboss your CS, flip it over and then sand the raised edges Using sandpaper or a sanding block, sand your CS in a … Read more A Guide to Non-Stress Distressing
Visit my friend Rachel’s blog and send some birthday wishes her way today! I made this festive birthday card for her using this month’s Stamp of the Month, Piece of Cake. It’s a super cute set with a lot of fun potential! But remember, it’s only available until the end of the month. I used … Read more Happy Birthday Rachel!
Truly there was a LOT of glitter all over my work area when I completed this card! Here’s my take on Tresa’s Glitter ‘n Tape Technique…. I used her technique for the red glitter border as well as for the circle focal point. And if that wasn’t enough glitter, I decided to do Liquid Glass … Read more Glitter, Glitter, Everywhere!