Today I’ll reveal one of my most beloved simple methods to consistently create the ideal backdrop for scene cards or whenever you desire to enhance your background. Begin by blending Distress Oxide Inks, incorporating water spatter for an oxidized distressed effect, stamping background text, and then die-cutting for a seamless frame-to-background appearance. Elevating the frame…
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Domed Arches Shaped Scene Cards (Mama Elephant April 2024 Stampede Blog Hop)
Mama Elephant’s new release is here!Today I’m sharing a couple of domed arches shaped scene cards with you featuring lots of new stamps and dies from the awesome April 2024 Release! I always love a shaped card design and I let the shape of the new Seasdie Vibes Creative Cuts Die direct the creation of…
Shaker Balloon Scene Cards (Mama Elephant March 2024 Release)
Hello, friends! I’m excited to share a couple of delightful and playful shaker balloon cards showcasing the Mama Elephant March 2024 release stamps and dies. By swapping out the balloons on the It’s Poppin’ stamped images with the smallest Round Balloon die, charming balloon-shaped shakers were created to complete these adorable scenes! Affiliate links are…
Floral Postage Stamp Card (Simon Says Stamp April 2024 Card Kit)
Have you tried coloring with alcohol ink markers over patterned paper? Today I’m back with this beautiful floral card featuring the Simon Says Stamp April 2024 Card Kit, Wild & Free Flowers! I stamped one of the gorgeous floral designs from the Wild & Free Stamp Set over the light lavender patterned paper and colored…
Cherry Blossom Frame Card (Hero Arts March 2024 My Monthly Hero Release)
Hey there, crafty creators! The March 2024 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Release is here! Check out this scene-stealing card I whipped up using the latest stamps and dies. I jazzed up the Cherry Blossom Cover Plate with Olo Markers, crafted a dreamy backdrop to make those blossoms pop, and topped it off with a…
Cute Critters Scene Cards | MFT Stamps February 2024 Release
Scene cards are my jam! I created the backgrounds on kraft cardstock with my trusty OG MFT Stamps stencils, threw in some text stamping, and brought two unique scenes to life using the cutest new stamps and dies from the February 2024 MFT Stamps Release! I jazzed up all the images with Olo Markers on…
Simple Watercolor Backgrounds EASTER Cards (Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition Easter 2024 Card Kit)
The Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition Easter 2024 Card Kit has hatched! I whipped up some dreamy watercolor backgrounds using mainly goodies from the kit (plus a sprinkle of my own crafty stash)! Mixing Distress Crayons and Distress Mica Stain with a dash of creativity, I painted soft, shimmery pastel scenes using a detail brush…
MUST SEE! Pretty Easter Bunny Cards (Two Ways) | Simon Says Stamp Splendor Release Blog Hop Day 2
Get ready for a whirlwind adventure at the Simon Says Stamp Splendor Release Blog Hop, Day 2! Easter is hopping closer (March 31 this year!), and Simon Says Stamp is armed with a stash of adorable Easter and bunny-themed stamps, dies, and stencils! Today, I cooked up a double dose of card magic with matching…
Mama Elephant February 2024 Stampede Mini Tag “Scenes”
I enjoy dissecting card elements into bite-sized “scenes” that sprawl across several tags, delivering a visual feast! Splitting your creation into thirds or quadrants adds that extra zing, making your artwork pop! For this masterpiece, I mixed and matched images from two fresh Mama Elephant stamp sets, paired with some classic greetings and creative cuts…
Direct To Paper Inking Technique (Mama Elephant January 2024 Release + Tim Holtz Inks)
Y’all are in for a treat! Today’s video contains some serious crafting magic, as we’re unleashing the direct-to-paper inking technique to turn the plain ol’ Mama Elephant die cut barn into a stunning faux woodgrain masterpiece. The new Tim Holtz Distress Ink color Scorched Timber, is pure perfection over Lumberjack Plaid. You can snag this…