Pop-Up Cardmaking is the perfect way to welcome spring with color, creativity, and a touch of fun! In this Technique Tasters episode, Cathie Allan walks you through a simple, stylish pop-up card project featured in the Spring 2025 issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. This cheerful interactive card is designed to brighten someoneโs dayโand itโs easier than it looks. With bold stamped florals, whimsical bikes, and vibrant coloring, Cathie shows how to build beautiful dimension using: Dare 2B Artzy Bike Bouquet Stamp & Die Set Serenity Fair Vintage Victorian Roses Washi Tape WOW! Embossing Powder Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Scor Board and more! ๐ก Cathieโs tip? Use those tiny stamps to create custom backgrounds, and let your die-cut pieces shine as the focal point. With a clever pop-up fold and floral details, this card is guaranteed to deliver smiles. ๐ผ Ready to embrace the season and your creativity? ๐ Watch the…
Dare 2B Artzy products bring fun and flair to this vibrant spring-inspired bicycle card designed by Karla Yungwirth! This joyful project appears in the Spring issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine and bursts with colour, creativity, and cheerful energyโperfect for anyone who adores papercrafting. Build with Dare 2B Artzy Stamps and Dies To create the main focal point, Karla turned to the Dare 2B Artzy Bike Bouquet stamps and coordinating dies. She used Zebra Pen Mildliners for soft, vibrant colouring and stamped the images with Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks. Layering the elements added dimension and charm to the card. Dare 2B Artzy Stencils and Patterned Paper Magic For the background, Karla selected a polka dot texture using the Dare 2B Artzy Circle Duo Stencil Set. She combined it with papers from the Countryside Floral Collection to create a beautifully balanced spring palette thatโs lighthearted and elegant. Add Pop with…
Floral bouquet card making just got a fresh, fabulous twist! In this quick and cheerful tutorial, youโll learn how to stamp, colour, glaze, and pop up a pretty bunch of tulips that will make anyoneโs day bloom. Grab your favourite pens and letโs bring this bouquet to lifeโdimension and all! โ๏ธ Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Make a Dimensional Floral Bouquet Card 1. Stamp the base imageStamp the Art Impressions vase and tulip bouquet from the Farmhouse Container Set and Floral Long Stem Bouquet Set onto watercolour paper using Ranger Archival Ink. Repeat this step to make a second stamped image and set it aside. 2. Colour the bouquetUsing Zebra ClickArt pens and a water brush, colour the flowers and greenery on the base image. Skip the vase, as it will be covered later. 3. Cut out the vaseFrom the second stamped image, carefully cut out the vase using OLFA scissors.…
Altenew Leaf Canopy is the star of this beautiful cardmaking project by designer Heather Fischer. Featured in the Summer issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, this duo of stunning handmade cards highlights the versatility and elegance of Altenewโs Leaf Canopy Stamp Set, Die Set, and Add-On Die. Whether you’re designing vibrant sentiments like โHave a Good Dayโ or sending heartfelt thanks, this collection allows you to layer, emboss, and dimensionally elevate your designs with ease. Heatherโs supply list includes: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Altenew stamps and dies Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink, embossing ink & embossing powder Lisa Horton Crafts embossing folder Elizabeth Craft Designs dies Simple Stories enamel dots Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner & 3D Foam Adhesive From subtle watercoloured leaves to bold pops of colour, the Altenew Leaf Canopy collection offers timeless design possibilities for all skill levels. ๐ฟ This project is featured in the Summer…
Are you ready for some heartwarming coffee crafting inspiration? โโจ Pam Bray Designs, in collaboration with Emerald Creek, brings caffeine-fueled creativity straight to your craft room with her beautifully coordinated โCoffee Delightโ collection! From cling mount rubber stamps to charming 12×12 designer papers and ephemera, this line is a must-have for cardmakers, scrapbookers, and mixed media enthusiasts alike. Featured here is a gorgeous handmade card designed by Pam herself, using the adorable mug and sentiment stamps, along with coordinating patterned papers that add rich detail and texture. โค๏ธ Featured Emerald Creek Products: Pam Bray Designs Cling Mount Coffee Sentiment Stamps Pam Bray Designs Coffee Cups Rubber Stamps Pam Bray Deigns coffee Delight 12×12 Paper Collection Whether youโre sipping on your favorite brew or dreaming up your next layout, coffee crafting with Emerald Creek Pam Bray Designs is sure to warm your soul. Perfect for celebrating friendships, daily pick-me-ups, and everything…
Looking to create bold cards that are quick, creative, and packed with personality? Look no further! This fabulous tutorial from Elizabeth Craft Designs shows you exactly how to make a striking handmade card using designer paper โ no coloring required!๐ The featured project by Vicki Dutcher uses the Beetles and Bugs Stamp & Die Set, perfect for stamping and die-cutting intricate images like dragonflies, beetles, frogs, and more.To build the colorful layers in the background, Vicki chose papers from the Colorful Collective Paper Pack โ an excellent way to use up patterned paper and add vibrant personality to your cards. ๐ Visit the full blog post here for the complete tutorial: Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog ๐ Don’t forget to pin or save this card for inspiration. You’re going to want to try this EZ card idea yourself! We are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Craft Designsย is one of our Great…
Bleach Stamping is a creative technique that delivers soft, dreamy results โ and this gorgeous card from Crafty Meraki is the perfect example! Featuring the Feathered Friends Press-Tacular Plate and a rainbow ink-blended background, this project is a fresh twist on a classic stamping effect. Designed by Michelle B. for the Crafty Meraki blog, this stunning card uses water (instead of bleach!) to lift colour from a Distress Oxideโblended background, creating a gentle, ethereal look that enhances the detailed bird image beautifully. โจ We love how Michelle kept the birdsโ bodies untouched, allowing the vibrant background to remain intact in those spaces and draw the eye inward. โก๏ธ Want to make this card yourself? Hop over to the Crafty Meraki blog to read Michelleโs full tutorial. She walks you through each step and shares her tips for getting the best results from this easy bleach stamping technique โ plus a…
Create a showstopping holographic background with this gorgeous birthday card designed by Cathie Allan. Using stamps, pigment inks, embossing powders, and magical shimmer powders, this tutorial walks you through each step to craft your own layered, luminous floral design. This project features the Unity Stamp Co. Birthday Blooms stamp set and highlights the brilliance of Lindyโs Gang Magical Shakers combined with copper ink and vellum. Follow Cathieโs expert technique to layer color and shine, resulting in a unique holographic background that takes your paper crafting to the next level. ๐ Watch the full video tutorial of Cathie Allan putting this project together RIGHT HERE. Supplies Used: Unity Stamp Co. Birthday Blooms VersColor Pigment Ink (white) Black Embossing Powder Lindyโs Gang Magical Shakers Brilliance Archival Pigment Ink (Cosmic Copper) Peragamo Vellum Unknown Ribbon 3D Adhesive Instructions Step 1:Stamp the Unity Stamp floral image onto kraft cardstock using pigment ink and heat…
Sheena Douglass embossing folders and dies from Crafterโs Companion are here to infuse your papercrafting with peace, beauty, and dimension. Featuring the Tree of Life and Balance & Tranquility koi fish designs, these deeply detailed 3D embossing folders and coordinating dies are the perfect tools to elevate your cardmaking, journaling, and mixed media projects. Bring Sheenaโs iconic style into your creative space and add stunning texture and artistry to your backgrounds. Use inkpads, gilding wax, or shimmer sprays to make the designs truly popโand transform your makes into masterpieces. Whether youโre crafting serene landscapes or eye-catching focal points, Sheena Douglass embossing folders are the perfect foundation for meaningful, inspired creations.ย โจ Shop the Sheena Douglass Embossing Folder & Die Collection today at Crafterโs Companion! โจ We are thrilled to announce that Crafter’s Companionย one of our Great Canadian Scrapbook Carnival Sponsors! ๐ SHOP! CROP! CREATE! at the 18th Annual Great Canadian…
March is a special month at Pink & Mainโitโs their birthday month! Thatโs why the Pink & Main Birthday Cards Challenge was the perfect way to celebrate. Their talented design team has created an incredible gallery full of handmade birthday card inspiration, all featuring stunning Pink & Main products. Whether you’re looking for cute, elegant, or bold designs, this gallery has something for everyone! Join the Celebration & Challenge! Pink & Main is marking its 11th anniversary this month, and theyโre inviting YOU to join the fun! Their Birthday Cards Challenge encourages crafters to create their own birthday-themed cards, with the chance to win a $25 Pink & Main store credit. To participate, simply submit your card in one of two ways: In the Inlinkz link-up at the bottom of the challenge blog post In the March album in the Pink & Main Creations Gallery Facebook Group Submissions close on…
