For some reason, I just love metal dies. Sure, I realize there are alternatives out there with electronic machines and digital files. However, there is something about running a die manually through a machine and picking out the different types of paper to layer together, that I just love. Putting together 3D dies, for me, is a mindful activity and I just adore the end result. For my first card, I die cut several flowers from the Craft-a-Flower Cosmos Layering Set( ALTN ) in using two different colours of cardstock.…
Altenew Love & Friendship Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
written by Justine Hovey
Hey Hoppers! Today I am creating with some of the new, fabulous stamps and dies from Altenew to create some amazing creations! Anytime I can get my hands on an alphabet stamp or die set, I’m all on it. I love creating custom sentiments and cards for friends! You can see the two cards I created using the Tall Alpha Lowercase Stamp Set. One card I added a sentiment for a wedding “congratulations you two” since I seem to not have any wedding cards in my stash. Additionally, I created…
Altenew Build-A-Flower: Bellaroma Hybrid Tea Rose Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
written by Justine Hovey
Birthday cards are always something I never seem to have enough of in my card stash. I decided to try out a slimline card today. Many people seem to think that creating a slimline card requires extra supplies. However, you definitely don’t need anything fancy to make them. Just a different size card base. To begin, I made my card 4 x 9 1/4″. Using the new Bellaroma Hybrid Tea Rose Stamp, I stamped out three roses for the card using a variety of shades of blue. I also die…
Welcome to Penguin Palace’s first ever Blog Hop. I’m thrilled to be joining a group of talented artists in featuring Penguin Palace’s latest Fall 2020 Release. The star of this release is not just the cool stamps and dies, but the Stencils 360 tool! I will have a video tutorial up later in the day explaining exactly how it all works. The best way I can describe the Stencils 360 tool is if the Wreath Builder Stencil and Turnabout stamps had a love child. Essentially it creates a beautiful frame…
Geometric stamps stencils are my absolute favourite because there is so much you can do with them. They are super versatile and fit nearly every occasion – just switch up the colours and you have a completely different card every time! I also love creating these as backgrounds to have in my stash for when I need a quick card. Prizes To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 09/23/2020 for a…
Buying ink pads can be a stressful and expensive experience. You want to make sure you pick the best ink pad that is great quality, works well, and isn’t splotchy when dry. There are many things to take into consideration when you’re buying ink pads, and I’m here to help! 1. Full Size or Mini Ink Cubes? If you get the refills, it ultimately doesn’t matter which size of ink pad you get. Felt Ink pads also will last you years before needing to be refilled if you use them…
Did you know that ink refills are not only used for re-filling inks? You can use them in a variety of ways. There are so many techniques available and ways to create your own craft supplies, just using ink refills. I can’t wait to show you 17 ways to use them. Today I’m collaborating with my good friend Ingrid. I’m showing off 8 ways and she will be showing off 9 in her video tutorial. Baby Wipe Swipe The baby wipe swipe technique needs watercolour paper. Add a few drops…
Today we are going to be exploring my inexpensive craft supplies that I am constantly reaching for! The majority of supplies are very inexpensive but I’ve added a few in here that when you calculate the “per use” cost, they are also very affordable tools. For example, a stamp can cost me $14.99 but if I only use it once, I paid $14.99 to use that stamp. If I take my MISTI stamping tool, which I use every single time I stamp, I’ve used it hundreds of times and it’s…
Welcome to the Mixed Media Inks Blog Hop! These new pigment inks from Altenew are made to stamp on a variety of surfaces – paper, wood and fabric! These are permanent when heat set. I decided to decorate my mask for today’s project. I simply stamped directly on the fabric. The fabric is quite textured and that gives the flowers a bit of a grungy look. Much better than a plain old white mask and it’s been quite the conversation piece! I think solid stamps are the next thing I’m…
Personalizing your Christmas Cards may seem like a difficult task, but today I’m showing off 4 ways to personalize your Christmas Cards in 2020. Creating custom cards can easily be done by adding a photo, using a person’s name or surname, incorporating a hobby or hand-lettering a card. I’m going to show you four easy ways to do this! Today’s video is a part of a collaboration with 5 amazing cardmakers! We are all creating Christmas Cards in our video to give you 20 ways to make Christmas cards using…