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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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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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Create a Stunning Butterfly Card with Therm O Web Foil

July 18, 2024 No Comments

Create a Stunning Butterfly Card with Therm O Web Deco Foil Get ready to add some shimmer and shine to your card-making projects! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create a gorgeous butterfly card using Therm O Web foil products. This project, crafted by the talented Karla Yungwirth, showcases the magic of Therm O Web Deco Foil Toner Card Fronts, iCraft Deco Foil Brutus Monroe Magical Monarch die set, stamp set, and coordinating stencil. Follow along and bring a touch of elegance to your card designs. Materials Used: Therm O Web Deco Foil Toner Card Fronts Therm O Web iCraft Deco Foil Brutus Monroe Magical Monarch die set, stamp set, and coordinating stencil Therm O Web iCraft Memory Tape Runner Therm O Web Gina K. Designs Fancy Foils Therm O Web iCraft Pixie Tape Therm O Web Deco Foil Craft & Carrier Sheets Prism Studio Stitched Scalloped Rectangle…

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Handmade Birthday Card Featuring Art Impressions Frog Stamp Set by Cathie Allan

July 15, 2024 No Comments

Are you looking for a fun and unique way to craft a birthday card? Look no further! Using the Art Impressions Frog Stamp Set, you can create a delightful and vibrant card that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. In this blog post, we’ll take you through the materials needed to create this playful handmade card, and you can watch the full-length video by Cathie Allan to see the entire process in action. Full Supply List Stamps and Dies Art Impressions Frog Stamp Set Art Impressions Tag Stitched Die Set Inks and Coloring Tools VersaColor Pigment Ink VersaFine Black Ink Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Brush Pens Sharpie Black Marker Cardstock and Papers Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Adhesives Sookwang Double-Sided Tape Tools and Embellishments Blending Brushes Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Glaze The Robin’s Nest Creative Dew Drops Here is a close up shot of Cathie’s card Watch the Full-Length Video For…

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Brother P-Touch Cube Label Maker and Card Making

March 8, 2022 No Comments

Happy Tuesday friends! Kim Gowdy was on our latest web show – Scribble Sticks Gnome House Card creating this happy little fairy house card. Makes me want to see what is going on inside that adorable little house! Kim added the customized sentiment to her card using the (PT-P300BTAD). This little dude is a GAME CHANGER!One of the things I love about the P-Touch Cube is that the ribbon comes in different widths, colours, designs and textures! You can create labels that are thin or you can create labels that are thicker… all by changing out the ribbon cartridge. You can also change the colour of the ribbon, colour of the font, length of the ribbon, the font and so much more! Make everything custom or use one of the built in templates. TRULY making the possibilities ENDLESS with the Watch as Kim puta the Brother P-Touch Cube to work…

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Create CUSTOMIZED Journaling Strips with the Brother P-Touch Cube Label Maker

November 6, 2021 No Comments

Adding journaling, sentiments or titles to your project has seriously NEVER been easier when you have the (PT-P300BTAD). This little dude is a GAME CHANGER!FAST, EASY, TONS of OPTIONS and the added bonus of printing on ribbon. Now if you just can’t find the right color or patterned that you are looking for – Kim will show you how to change a glossy white label into a customized journaling strip that will work perfectly for your next project. TRULY making the possibilities ENDLESS with the Watch Kim in ACTION! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37IKphYAgFw Here is the final layout that Kim designed in her video using the to create the journaling strips. They used to be white and glossy – but no more! For more information on the P-Touch Cube PT-P300BTAD – Happy label making my friends! Jackie Ludlage Join me in the Village of Inspired People! I would love to see you there!

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Designing Cards with Cut Files and the Brother ScanNCut with Kerry Engel

June 12, 2021 No Comments

One cut file, one Brother ScanNCut = THREE gorgeous card designs! Kerry used her Brother ScanNCut to cut out the “Happy Everything” cut file sentiment! Watch Kerry’s process video from start to finish! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du19W7wOY1I For a complete supply list visit the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine Video Library – CLICK HERE Happy Saturday everyone!

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Embossing with the Brother ScanNCut

September 26, 2019 3 Comments

Creating this dynamic embossed background is so easy with the Brother ScanNCut SDX125. Hey crafters, Nicole here and I love all things metal. The Embossing Starter Kit comes with everything you will need to get started. This includes 2 embossing tools, metal sheets to emboss and the embossing mat. This is my first time using the embossing feature and it was really easy. Check out the steps in this video and get inspired by your next project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMNRify-q5g&t=19s Supplies Brother ScanNCut SDX125 Electronic Cutting Machine Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock MultiCraft Forever in Time black cardstock Keep on creating! To see more of Nicole’s work visit here blog – Nicole Wright Designs SUBSCRIBE TODAY to our quarterly publication – delivered right to your door!

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Create Your Own Stencils – Technique Taster #132

March 16, 2018 4 Comments

Kim Gowdy is on the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine Technique Taster web show today. She is designing a super cute mixed media tag that highlights creating your own stencils from supplies you have already at home. Kim also shows you basic techniques using supplies like gel medium that often scare us a tiny bit. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiW8rxWHY1I Here is a complete supply list of the products used in the video. Carta Bella for Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper Creative Scrapbooker Magazine Super Stock Ranger Gel Medium, Distress Oxide ink, Dylusions stamps and paint Creative Memories punch, adhesive and journaling pen. The punch used on Kim’s tag is no longer available from Creative Memories – however this gorgeous Daisy Bouquet one is! LOL! Get them while they are hot! Be sure to follow Creative Scrapbooker Magazine on YouTube for hundreds of scrapbooking ideas – CLICK HERE Happy Scrapbooking Everyone!Subscribe today…

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Creating Die Cut Inserts – Card Making

October 23, 2017 No Comments

Kim Gowdy is on our web show today walking you through how to create die cut inserts. This is a relatively simple technique that gives your project an added sense of depth and slightly more texture. This technique is even easier if you have coordinating dies for your stamps so you eliminate any tedious fussy cutting. No Talkie Before Coffee Here is the card that Kim will be stepping out on our webshow. The Art Impressions stamped image of the happy lady spinning in her office chair was stamped and then cut out with a coordinating die. Kim then used the coordinating die to cut out where she would like to place the image on her card. Next she simple adhered the die cut stamped image into the space – creating a die cut insert. Pretty simple. If I confused you – it will all be clear after you watch…