I love making scenes on my cards and there are so many ways to create those scenes. You can mask, stamp, color, ink blend, stencil, die cut, etc. Today, I am using a mixture of all of those to create inset scenes on my handmade cards. Watch the video tutorial below for all the details! [...]
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Handmade Cards. DIY Cards
All About Modeling Pastes for Cardmakers – A Video Tutorial

The Crafter's Workshop not only creates amazing stencils, but they also have some really great mediums to work with their stencils. When you first look at all the mediums available it can be overwhelming! Today, I want to take a little of the guesswork out of all the mediums and focus on one group of [...]
Virtual Cardmaking Class 1
Lunchbox Notes #4
Digistamps4Joy New Release

It is time for another new release from Digistamps4Joy! Today, I made a card using the brand new digital image Annabella Quin. For this card I start by printing off my image. It was scaled down to fit a 4 inch circle in photoshop and printed onto kraft colored cardstock. I then started die cutting. [...]
Adding Dimension to Die Cuts with Distress Markers
Creating Shapes from Small Stamps

One of my favorite things to do, when shopping for stamps, is to think of interesting and creative ways I could use that stamp set outside of it's "intended" occasion. The Cozy Christmas set from Ellen Hutson has some great small heart stamps in it. I knew I could use those, stamp them repeatedly and [...]
Using a Sketch to Design a Card — Introducing Two Paper Divas Monthly Challenge

TWO PAPER DIVAS IS STARTING A MONTHLY CHALLENGE!!! This month is a sketch challenge, however, the theme will change monthly, so a little something for everyone. The challenge will start on the second Monday of each month and will run for two weeks. Easy peasy! Head on over to Two Paper Divas to check out the [...]
Masking A Scene — Featuring Two Paper Divas

So I have some exciting news. I have joined the Two Paper Divas design team!! I am thrilled to be joining a VERY talented group of ladies and showcasing these awesome stamps. If you want to know more about Two Paper Divas and their story you can check out their website HERE! I would HIGHLY suggest [...]