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Technique Tasters with Cathie Allan: Steel Dies as Stencils Featuring Art Impressions

October 29, 2024 No Comments

If you’re looking for a unique way to bring your Halloween crafting to life, try using steel dies as stencils! In this tutorial, Cathie Allan shows us how to create a spooky card with Art Impressions products, using steel dies in a whole new way. Follow along with these steps to blend, emboss, and color your way to a ghostly masterpiece. Materials Needed: Art Impressions Steel Die – Web Die Set Art Impressions Ghost Stamp (Fright Night Set) Black pigment ink (VersaColor) Gina K Designs Black Embossing Powder Zebra Mildliner and ClickArt pens Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Vellum paper Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Blend Black Pigment Ink through the Steel Die Place the Art Impressions web die over a piece of Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock. Blend black pigment ink through the die to create a spooky, web-patterned background. 2. Double Up for Depth Slightly shift the steel die and apply a…

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DIY Spooky Halloween Tags with Simply Stated Design Halloween Town Collection by Katelyn Spencer

October 28, 2024 No Comments

Hey Creative Scrapbooker Fans! Katelyn Spencer here for today’s blog post, I’m excited to share a fun and spooky project – Halloween tags perfect for treats and decorations. I’ve created these tags using the Halloween Town Collection from Simply Stated Design, along with adhesive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. Grab your favorite fall beverage, and let’s get started! Supplies Simply Stated Design: Halloween Town Quirky Ephemera, Scenes Ephemera, Essentials Ephemera, Sentiments Ephemera, Halloween Town Paper 10 Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Tape Miscellaneous: Twine Step-by-Step Guide Tag 1: Got Candy? 1. Prepare the Base To start, cut a 1 ¾” x 2 ¾” piece from the black and gold paper (Halloween Town Paper 10) and a 1 ½” x 2 ¾” piece from the script paper. Sand the edges of both papers for a vintage look. 2. Add Ephemera Use the Halloween Town…

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Halloween Magic Layout with Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st Collection

October 22, 2024 No Comments

In the spirit of Halloween, Tracy McLennon crafted this captivating scrapbook layout using the Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st collection. This project, featured in the Fall issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, brings the spooky season to life with layers of vintage Halloween elements and bold pops of orange and black. In Tracy McLennon’s Halloween layout, the Bits & Pieces Ephemera from the Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st collection plays a key role in bringing vintage charm and detail to the page. These ephemera pieces include nostalgic Halloween icons like witches, jack-o’-lanterns, owls, and spooky sentiments, adding a playful and whimsical feel to the design. The cardstock stickers from the Simple Vintage October 31st collection further enhance the layout with bold, dimensional elements. From pumpkins to bats and vintage-inspired typography, these stickers provide the perfect finishing touches. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape, 3D Foam Squares, and E-Z…

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Creating a Spooky Halloween Tag with Lindy’s Gang Pigment Powders

October 21, 2024 No Comments

If you’re looking to add an eerie touch to your Halloween crafts, this spooky tag project with Lindy’s Gang Pigment Powders and Ranger Distress Crackle Paste is a must-try! In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the steps of creating a fun, textured tag using a combination of mixed media techniques. Let’s dive into how you can “blow away the cobwebs” and craft a spooky masterpiece! Materials You’ll Need: Prism Studio cardstock Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Ranger Dina Wakley Media gesso Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paste Ranger Dylusions paint pen Ranger Archival ink Lindy’s Gang Magical Shakers pigment powder Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stencil and stamps Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner Grand tape runner Step-by-Step Instructions: Step 1: Create the Textured Background Apply a thin layer of Ranger Dina Wakley Media White Gesso onto a heavy piece of cardstock. Then, use Ranger Tim Holtz Distress…

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Spooky Halloween Card Ideas Using Art Impressions Halloween Journal Die Set

October 15, 2024 No Comments

Looking for creative and spooky Halloween card ideas? Check out this festive project by Sharon Caudle featuring the Art Impressions Halloween Journal Die Set and Spooky Crew Clear Stamps. This adorable Halloween card perfectly captures the fun spirit of the holiday with charming details, including a cute frog peeking out from a pumpkin and creepy bats hovering in the background. The adorable frog is from the Art Imrpessions Spooky Crew Clear Stamp Set. Using the versatile Art Impressions Halloween Journal Die Set, Sharon brings her card to life with a mix of playful and spooky elements, making it a perfect addition to your Halloween crafting. To see the full step-by-step tutorial and dive deeper into this spooky project, head over to the Art Impressions Blog and get ready to create your own Halloween-themed crafts! Don’t miss out on these fun and easy Halloween card ideas—start crafting with Art Impressions today!…

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Spooky Halloween Card with Therm O Web Deco Foil Stardust Hot Foil

October 5, 2024 No Comments

Gold Spiderweb on a Purple Background – The Perfect Halloween Card! Therm O Web Deco Foil Stardust hot foil works wonders for spooky Halloween cards, as seen in this delightful creation by Larissa Heskett. She transformed a purple background into a hauntingly fun card using the Spellbinders Spider Web Background Press Plate and applied gold foil for that magical shimmer. Larissa didn’t stop there! She die-cut an adorable spider using Therm O Web’s Black Deco Foil Plush Paper and added mini googly eyes to give the card some extra character. The texture from the plush paper makes the spider stand out, creating a perfect focal point on this fun and spooky card. Peel Reveal and Adorable Details The peel reveal is always so satisfying, especially when you unveil a gold spiderweb against a vibrant purple background! The Therm O Web Deco Foil Starburst hot foil for the WIN WIN! Who…

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Echo Park Spooky Collection Scrapbook Layout by Debbi Tehrani

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Debbi Tehrani’s Echo Park Spooky Collection scrapbook layout is a fun and creative Halloween masterpiece! This layout, featuring vibrant colors and playful Halloween-themed elements, was showcased in the Fall issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, where you’ll find endless Halloween inspiration for your crafting projects. The Echo Park Spooky Collection is perfect for bringing your Halloween memories to life, and Debbi’s design is full of charming details like witches, pumpkins, and ghosts that make the layout pop. From the adorable embellishments to the festive patterned papers, the collection captures the spirit of the season beautifully. Whether you’re scrapbooking Halloween parties, trick-or-treat adventures, or themed costume photos, this collection has everything you need! The layout features a variety of stickers, die cuts, and layering techniques, highlighting how versatile this collection can be. Don’t miss out on more Halloween inspiration—grab your copy of the Fall issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine today! Or better…

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Dive Into Halloween Card Crafting with the Art Impressions Spooky Crew Stamp Set!

September 16, 2024 No Comments

Halloween card crafting is the perfect way to get into the spooky season, and we’ve got just the thing to inspire you! Creative Scrapbooker Magazine is thrilled to share Diane Mason’s latest project, where she takes the Art Impressions Spooky Crew Stamp Set and transforms it into an adorable, handcrafted Halloween card. If you’re looking for a fun and crafty way to celebrate Halloween, Diane’s blog post over at Art Impressions is exactly what you need. Diane’s blog post isn’t just about making a card; it’s about creating a tiny world where Halloween comes to life, featuring a haunted house, a mischievous owl, and pumpkins with personality. She takes you through each step, from stamping to watercoloring, ensuring your craft turns out just as magical. Here is a look at the MUST HAVE Art Impressions Spooky Crew Stamp Set that is featured on Diane’s card. So, grab your broomsticks—or paintbrushes—and…

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Simple Stories Faboolous Collection with Katelyn Spencer

October 30, 2023 No Comments

Hey Creative Scrapbooker Fans! For today’s blogpost, I’m sharing with you how I created these adorable Halloween Cards using the Simple Stories Faboolous Collection. Along with Super Stock from Creative Scrapbooker Magazine and adhesive from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. You’ll want to grab a cup of your favourite beverage and learn all about my cards at home. To start, we’ll create the Enter If You Dare Card. Out of the Faboolous Paper Pack from Simple Stories, you’ll need the Batty for Candy Paper, Sweet & Spooky Paper, and Shrieks & Screams Paper. Cut a piece from the bat side of the Batty for Candy Paper that measures 4” x 5 ¼”. Cut a piece from the green leaf side of the Sweet & Spooky Paper that measures 3 ¾” x 5”. Cut a piece from the cat side of the Shrieks & Screams Paper that measures 3 ½” x 4…

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Therm O Web Deco Foil Flock Transfer Sheets

September 20, 2023 No Comments

EEK! This card designed by Justin Adkins featuring Therm O Web Deco Foil Flock Transfer Sheets is SPOOKTACULAR! The fabulous texture on the haunted house, the grass and the frame around the sentiment was all created using Therm O Web Deco Foil Flock Transfer Sheets. Here is what Therm O Web has to say about this super duper fun product! “Add a velvety texture and vibrant color to any project without the mess of traditional flock powders! These unique flock sheets transfer when using Deco Foil Transfer Gel or Deco Foil Foam Adhesive Sheets and offer unlimited creative options when using your favorite stencils and dies on cards, layouts, mixed media, home décor and so much more!” We love the sound of that! Justin’s card was featured in the Fall 2023 issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. Do you have your copy yet? CLICK HERE to grab a copy or TWO!…