Category Archives: Card Making

10 Ways to Use: Embossing Folders

Dry embossing with Embossing Folders is one of my favorite techniques.  It adds dimension and texture without adding much cost or height (for mailing!)  Here are some techniques using embossing folders to keep it fresh every time you make a new project:         1.  Embossed Background  Photo from:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1870225?&cat=18571   Photo from: […]

 

7 Halloween Washi Tapes

Check out these great Halloween Themed Washi Tapes that we found! Queen and Company – Trendy Tape Spider Web – 10 Yards –  $2.99 Queen and Company – Trend Tape Bubbles Halloween – 10 Yards –  $2.99 Queen and Company – Trendy Tape Halloween Dot – 10 Yards – $2.99 Queen and Company – Trendy […]

So Easy – Halloween Card

There is just something so appealing about the simple look of kraft cardstock.  There are only a few ingredients in this super cute Halloween card.  So if you are looking for a last minute party invite or an idea to incorporate in your Halloween scrapbook pages here is one we think is adorable!   Hero […]

Newsprint Flower Card

White embossing powder over color make this card easy to make – and adorable too!   Paper Hugs By Lisa Spangler Stamp, emboss and color a large flower as the focal point of your card. Instructions: Stamp and emboss the Newspaper Flower on Snow Layering Paper with white embossing powder, twice. Color flowers by blending […]

Masking Technique Tutorial

By Debbie Seyer  Hello!   Hope you are having a wonderful day!  Last week I found out that a group of ladies from my church are going on retreat this weekend.  Usually when this happens, I make each person a card to let them know their church is praying for them.   Well, life being busy and […]

10 Ways to Use: Newsprint

Newsprint and book pages are really very versatile elements to work with.  Here are lots of ideas showing different ways to use newsprint and/or book pages.   1. As a background:     Photo from:  http://paperiesweetness.blogspot.com/2012/09/vintage-cafe.html   Photo from:  http://mylittleshoebox.typepad.com/my-little-shoebox/2012/09/vintage-shop-joy.html      2.  As an embellishment Photo from:  http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2012/04/enjoy.html   Photo from:  http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/2012/07/11/put-a-bird-on-it/     […]

10 Ways to Use: Leaves & Leaf Shapes

Now that autumn is upon us, it’s time to notice the changing colors of the trees.  Time for a visit to the pumpkin farm, or corn maze.  Time to be thankful.  What better way to share greetings and save memories of this time of year than to use leaves.   Here are 10 different ways […]