     | | newsletter signup | store directory | bulletin board | calendar | surveys | shop online | coupons | digital designers | An Independent Girl -- Article The projects in this article are appropriate for the beginner or intermediate paper crafter. This month marks the independence of our nation, so I thought it would be fun to explore "independence" as it relates to women. I love using images of women whether they be from Shakespearean times or from the 50's . . . they're all fun to use and can serve as great jumping off points for about any theme.
Greetings for the New Year -- Article These projects are for beginning and intermediate stampers. Celebrate the New Year by making cards for family and friends. There seem to be very few stamps of this theme available in stamping stores. However, you can make New Year’s cards by using stamps and images that you already have on hand. The four samples below will show you how to use them in new and creative ways.
The Minimalist Stamper -- Article This article includes projects for intermediate stampers. For several years, the trend within the stamping world seemed to lean toward increasingly complex designs and techniques. Let’s face it-we’re all suckers for fun new ideas and products! Lately, however, I sense a longing to go back to basics.
Patriotic Cards to Celebrate the Birth of a Nation -- Article These projects are perfect for the beginning and intermediate stamper. One of America’s favorite holidays is the Fourth of July. This year we are gathering to celebrate the two hundred and twenty-eighth anniversary of the birth of our nation. In many communities it is an all day event beginning with a parade, followed by a community picnic, then a symphonic concert, and ending in a dazzling display of fireworks.
Gone Fishing -- Article These projects are for intermediate stampers. When I first thought of making cards with a fishing theme, I thought only of the masculine gender. However, I soon found that fly fishing shops also cater to stampers. Not only does the store carry great fishing gear but also it has a terrific selection of embellishments for cards. I was surprised to see beautiful fibers and feathers as well as swivels to use with charms and sinkers that will find their way into an altered book.
Six Femmes -- Article This article includes projects for intermediate stampers. When the "More Fems-2" plate that I had ordered from Hearts In Touch arrived in the mail, I was immediately inspired to sit down and make a card with the Twenties Femme image. I so enjoyed coloring her that I soon had completed cards with six of the twelve imaged on the plate.
Celebrating Spring with Flower Cards -- Article This article contains projects for stampers of all skill levels. Now that this long hard winter is over, we are all looking forward to the beautiful things that springtime brings our way. Thinking of spring draws up images of new beginnings, hope, and anticipation of the beautiful things to come. One of the things that springtime brings is flowers. Stamp Artists can celebrate this event in all kinds of ways, but the simplest and easy way to express this celebration is through card making.
It’s Time to Get in Shape! -- Article This article contains projects for all skill levels. If you've vowed to get in shape for the year, you won't want to miss this article by Andi Mulholland. Andi shows you how to step out of the "box" of square and rectangular cards and into new shapes.
Black and Twinkling -- Article This article includes projects for all skill levels. Believe it or not, there are many different shades of black cardstock. The undertones may be green, red, or brown. This becomes very obvious if you use bleach in your stamping projects.
The Vintage Workshop -- Article I’m always looking for new ways to create cards or gifts. The easier it is for me to obtain the images I seek, the more time there is for me to really get creative! Click-n-Craft by The Vintage Workshop really makes creating a dream!
The Language of Thank You -- Article This article contains projects for Beginner to Intermediate Stampers. "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." - William A. Ward William Ward definitely had the right idea! How many times have we considered the generosity and thoughtfulness of a friend or relative, and just not managed to get a note in the mail? Isn’t it great when we have sent a note, and receive a warm thank you in return? It seems that goodwill and warm feelings continue to grow and spread!
Quick & Easy Christmas Cards: Get a Head Start! -- Article Missy Fortenberry encourages us to start now on our Christma cards. In this article, she shares her experience with using the products she already has in her scrapbooking supplies.
January Card of the Month - Part 4 -- Article Have you seen our latest card ideas?
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Cards, Cards, Cards! -- Article I feel like I am posting more cards these days than I ever have! I don't understand how the post office can be so broke; I know I've been doing more than my share of mailing cards! Getting Creative with your Cards - Part 4 -- Article I loved the idea of using burlap and instantly thought of Christmas and Fall. The card is a simple tree stitched on burlap with DMC floss. It was quick to stitch and the recipient of this card is sure to think it is adorable.
Getting Creative with your Cards - Part 3 -- Article Here are two cards that use some creative folding techniques. The first is a card which has a little accordion "album" attached to the front of it where I put some pictures. You could also write messages on each panel or do a combination of pictures and messages.
Getting Creative with your Cards - Part 2 -- Article There is a fun new product out called "Scratch Sicket" by Hampton Arts which I used to make a birthday card and surprise birthday party invitation. Any child would love getting a card where they had to scratch to find the mystery message!
Getting Creative with your Cards - Part 1 -- Article This month we will focus on cards made based on Becky Higgins' new book "Creative Cards." Each week you will find cards made using the techniques and concepts found in this book. Whether you own this book or not, you will be able to incorporate some new techniques in your card making.
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