I have a list of all the Bundles I will be using for classes for the rest of Spring Mini Catalog and I am betting a couple of them make it into the new Annual Catalog coming out in May. If they are in the new Annual Catalog they will […] Read more »
Learning to Add Pictures!
Really – you come for the pictures and the directions… I do. So I just finished the second tutorial tonight to figure out adding pictures…. so you are not sent from the blog to FB, but come to the blog from FB…. okay, let's try this again….followed all the steps […] Read more »
Mystery Object Revealed!
If you have been following our FACEBOOK PAGE, you know that yesterday, April 1st, we put a picture up of something for you all to guess what it was. And we had many people guess what it was. Yes, it was a toothpick holder…. to hold your green glue! Thanks […] Read more »
Creating a foil background
Q: How do I create a foil background? A: This really cool looking background is SOOOO easy to do and makes a great "bling addition" for those man cards like Dad's Day or for your graduate. What you need: a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil, a piece of card […] Read more »
What to send when words escape you!
This is the kind of card you make when you only want to say a little bit to someone and don't want to write a whole bunch. Because this is actually a card front and only the very front of the little card with the 2 flowers on it opens […] Read more »
Wendy’s Favorite Card this month!
So let me tell you, this card is Wendy's favorite card from this month's Stamp-A-Stack class. This is Wendy's favorite card because she loves sunsets and sunrises! Isn't that crazy? Who is up at sunrise? Ok, I know some of you are, but I am not! And if I am […] Read more »
Making Holiday Ornaments
Q: I love the ornament featured on the front of the Holiday catalog. How do I make it? A: That ornament is all the rage in the stampin’ world! You’ll be surprised that you can create such a beautiful ornament from paper. It takes a bit of time, but is […] Read more »
Being a square card in a rectangle world
Stamps: En Francais (Wood 109521), Daydream Medalion (Wood 126465 Clear 126467), Pursuit of Happiness (Wood 121907 Clear 121970), Tiny Tags (Wood 118091 Clear 118592) Cardstock: Crumb Cake Card Stock, Chocolate Chip Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, Crumb Cake Classic Ink Accessories: Floral Frames Framelits Dies […] Read more »
Tuesday’s Tools, Tips & Techniques!
Rock 'N Roll It's not just loud music, it's a stamping technique! Here's how to do it: Select a solid image stamp and two colors of dye-based ink. Ink the stamp with your base color (lighter color), then roll the edges of the stamp on a darker colored inkpad, […] Read more »
One Set – Many Possibilities
This week we are featuring cards made with an often overlooked, but really quite useful stamp set. You can find Serene Silhouettes (wood 127322 – clear 127324) on page 75 of the 2012 Idea Book & Catalog. You might have seen this card at Hostess Appreciation. Be sure to notice […] Read more »
Tuesday’s Tools, Tips & Techniques!
Many of you wanted to know how to make this beautiful card using the Color Resist Technique. You asked – We deliver! Click HERE to get the printable instructions! Happy Stamping! Wendy & Cheryl Read more »
Project for Inspiration
Here is another card sample that uses a different technique called Color Resist. Materials used for this card: Stamp Sets: Creative Elements, Petite Pairs Ink Pads: Jet Black Staz-On, Pool Party classic ink Cardstock: Basic Black, Pool Party, Whisper White, Glossy White Accessories: White crayon, Basic Black Dotted Swiss Ribbon, […] Read more »
Tuesday – Tips, Tools & Techniques
Introducing our new weekly blog feature – Tips, Tools & Techniques Every Tuesday, we will be sharing with you some tip, tool or technique to help you become a better stamper. We would love for you to post questions here or on our facebook page. You could see your question […] Read more »
Question of the day
What is your favorite stamping technique? Baby Wipe Technique Crayon Resist Faux Metal Kissing Masking Pop-Up Card Rock & Roll Scratch & Sniff Stamping Off Stamping with Markers Two-Step Stampin' Watercoloring I didn't list your favorite? Tell us in the comments section! Put your favorite technique in the comments […] Read more »