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How to Make a Spooky Halloween Card Without Themed Stamps
Do you mail or hand out Halloween cards? I don’t think it’s typically a holiday that many people think of when they think greeting cards! Even if you have no plans for mailing, sometimes it’s fun just to create for the sake of having fun and relaxing. What if you don’t have a dedicated Halloween…
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How to Create Custom Patterned Paper with Stamps and Inks
Hello friends! Usually I’m pretty happy with the decorative papers I have on hand, and if not I look for a little retail shopping to find what I need.☺️ Sometimes, though, it’s fun to play around with your stamps and inks and create your own! That’s what I did recently, and I want to show…
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Vintage-Inspired Faux Metal Stamping Tutorial
Hi friends! Today I’ll be sharing a technique tutorial (instead of a card tutorial). Faux Metal Stamping is a unique way to either add accents to your card, or simply become the card front! It transforms cardstock into a realistic metallic-looking surface using layers of heat embossing powder and a stamped impression pressed into the…
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Tone-on-Tone Layered Textures + Free Tutorial
Hi Friends! Today I’m sharing with you an easy technique that works for any card type that you’d like to make. Tone on Tone refers to matching your ink color to your cardstock, and stamping directly onto the cardstock. This provides visual interest to your card! I started with an Old Olive card base, cut…