Rubber Stamping Tips: Making a Good Impression
Have you ever stamped a large stamp, only to find a “hole” in the image where the ink didn’t transfer from the rubber to the paper? I used to have this happen all the time, and it was always near the bottom left corner of the image. If you’ve been to my classes or watched […]
Announcing a New Cardmaking Techniques Class
NOTE: This program has been incorporated and replaced by Papercrafts Toolbox. Please visit us there! ———————————————————————– Beginning in January I will be offering a new cardmaking techniques class on the third Saturday of each month. You can join the Techniques Boutique at any time, but if you join from the beginning you won’t miss a […]
New Card Making Tutorial Available
This month’s card making tutorial is now available, Delightful Dozens Occasions Cards. Reveal the magic when you use a variety of resist techniques with the Natural Composition Specialty Designer Paper. You’ll love creating these cards again and again for dozens of occasions. From a simple birthday card for him to more feminine vintage greeting cards, […]
Designing Your Classes
In the coming weeks I will be designing your classes for next year. Is there something in particular you’d like to have a class on? Some ideas could be: cardmaking techniques scrapbooking instructions card folding techniques mini album ideas unique homemade gifts 3D projects Big Shot class digital class paper punch art These classes will […]
Homemade Birthday Card
This simple homemade birthday card uses just half a sheet of card stock, a budget-friendly approach to making handmade cards. I took a scratch sheet of paper and cut out a square from it, then laid it over the front of my card. I sponged Crumb Cake ink along the edge of a Post-It note […]
Tea Shoppe: Card Folding Techniques
I love using different card folding techniques, and here’s an oldie-but-goodie: an explosion card! It’s been at least 10 years since I’ve made one of these and I don’t know why, they’re so much fun! The Tea Shoppe stamp set is featured here. I love this set! It’s very feminine, and it’s versatile, too. The […]
New Amazing Card Making Tutorials
Bright colors, whimsical designs, fancy folds, and 3-D designs create a winning combination in these fun-filled card making tutorials. In this spectacular class you’ll make your own cards perfect for kids, friends, and family! With the cards and treat bag you’ll truly have unique handmade gifts to give. Your friends will say you’re amazing when […]
Unique Thank You Cards Class
I’m busy designing cards for my Unique Thank You Cards Class next weekend. This is my first one. I may redo it using Pretty In Pink as the base, but I do like how it turned out. This card features the First Edition Specialty Designer Paper, one of my very favorites, and the Windows Frames […]
Need More Ideas for Handmade Cards?
Are you interested in receiving FREE card making tutorials? Then join the Stamp4Joy Online Stamping Club! Pick up more ideas for handmade cards while learning new rubber stamping tips and card making techniques. Membership does have its privileges! What is the Stamp4Joy Online Stamping Club? It’s an exclusive club for those stampers committed to developing […]
Simple Christmas Card Design
Could this Christmas card design be more simple? I selected a saying from one of my favorite Christmas greetings stamps sets, Greetings of the Season and stamped it near the bottom right corner in Pacific Point ink. Then I took a size E clear block and traced around it using the fine tip of the […]