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HB2U Party Girl

Here’s a Birthday card I made recently using stamps from C.C. Designs. Isn’t she cute? I received the set as part of my Sweet Sentiment coloring subscription. If you want to up your coloring game, check it out! There are classes for both alcohol markers and colored pencils. I don’t like to fussy cut, so […]

Sunflowers

Technique Junkies recently released this stamp of a sunflower in front of a rustic barn. I decided to color the entire image for one card, and just the sunflower on the second card. I like the end results of both cards. I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink to stamp the image, and Spectrum Noir triblend […]

Hello Again

It’s been quite awhile since I’ve touched this site, and I’m sorry for that. I left a full time job, started a business, took at part time job and left that part time job, was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, closed the business, and moved from the Midwest to the Southwest. Oh, we also adopted […]

Thank You Card

My project today was thank you cards. I needed more than just a couple, so it was important to design it in a way that would be easy to create in an assembly line process. I chose stamps that were solid, so that I did not have to any hand coloring. The first image I […]

Make Your Own Glue Dots

On a budget, looking for ways to save some money? Don’t pay for pre-made glue dots – make your own! Using a sheet of parchment paper and a bottle of Aleene’s Tack It Over and Over, you can make any size you want. You can also make lines, which are good for ribbons.

Scrap/Craft Room

I’ve taken quite a bit of time over the last couple of years trying to organize a space for crafting, scrapbooking, stamping and related activities. I used to work in a craft & hobby store, so I have a lot of supplies (probably an understatement). I’m at a point that feels comfortable and workable. Here’s […]

Line Image or Solid Rubber?

Which do you prefer to stamp with? Is it both? Personally, I love sets that contain a line image with a solid, block image. Being able to put the solid image down on paper, then stamp over it with the line image is so easy and immediately satisfying!

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Wax Resist Technique

Stamp basic image in black dye ink on glossy card stock. Color the areas you want to remain white using a white crayon. Use a brayer or sponge daubers to cover the entire surface of the card stock with ink. Wipe off excess ink with a tissue. If desired, add additional color to image using […]

Toilet Paper Casting

Supplies needed: toilet paper liquid starch spritzer bottle Rub & Buff Perfect Paper Adhesive Radiant Pearls deeply etched rubber stamp Mix 1 part liquid starch to 2 parts water in the spritzer bottle. Place the stamp face up. Put a piece of tp on it. Spray the tp with the starch mixture. Gently press the tp into […]