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Bleach Stamping Card Tutorial Featuring Feathered Friends Press-Tacular Plate by Crafty Meraki

April 1, 2025 1 Comment

Bleach Stamping is a creative technique that delivers soft, dreamy results — 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 Oxide–blended background, creating a gentle, ethereal look that enhances the detailed bird image beautifully. ✨ We love how Michelle kept the birds’ bodies untouched, allowing the vibrant background to remain intact in those spaces and draw the eye inward. ➡️ Want to make this card yourself? Hop over to the Crafty Meraki blog to read Michelle’s full tutorial. She walks you through each step and shares her tips for getting the best results from this easy bleach stamping technique — plus a…

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Sheena Douglass Embossing Folders Add Zen to Paper Crafts | Crafter’s Companion

March 28, 2025 No Comments

Sheena Douglass embossing folders and dies from Crafter’s 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 Sheena’s 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 pop—and transform your makes into masterpieces. Whether you’re crafting serene landscapes or eye-catching focal points, Sheena Douglass embossing folders are the perfect foundation for meaningful, inspired creations. ✨ Shop the Sheena Douglass Embossing Folder & Die Collection today at Crafter’s Companion! ✨ We are thrilled to announce that Crafter’s Companion one of our Great Canadian Scrapbook Carnival Sponsors! 🎉 SHOP! CROP! CREATE! at the 18th Annual Great Canadian…

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The Stamps of Life Trophy Fold-it Club Set – Celebrate the Winner in Your Life!

March 27, 2025 No Comments

The brand-new Trophy Fold-it Club set from The Stamps of Life is here – and it’s packed with exclusive dies, stencils, and creative inspiration to help you celebrate every champion in your life! April’s Trophy Fold-it Club Set features a shaped trophy card die and two 5×7 stencils, perfect for making standout cards for birthdays, achievements, sports wins, or just saying “you rock!” Plus, when you subscribe, you’ll receive a FREE die set valued at $26.99 – a special gift only available to new Fold-it Club members. Here’s what makes the Fold-it Club so awesome: ✅ A2 Fold-it Die Set + Two 5×7 Stencils✅ FREE Exclusive Die Set ($26.99 value)✅ 15% OFF All Website Orders✅ Free USA Shipping✅ Earn and Spend Club Points✅ Bonus Monthly Points + Welcome Points✅ Surprise Gifts Throughout the Year✅ $15 Gift Certificate on Your Club Anniversary✅ Extra Discounts on Card Kits 🎉 All items in…

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Celebrate with Aloe Amigo Stamps from Avery Elle

March 13, 2025 No Comments

Looking for the perfect stamp set to bring some festive fun to your next card project? Look no further than the Aloe Amigo Stamps from Avery Elle! This adorable set features a playful cactus sporting a sombrero, complete with fun sentiments like “Fiesta Time” and “I’m Stuck on You.” Whether you’re making a birthday card, a thank-you note, or just something to brighten someone’s day, these stamps add a touch of whimsy and charm. Designer Yainea has crafted a stunning card using the Aloe Amigo Stamps along with the coordinating dies to create a dimensional look. The coordinating Aloe Amigo Dies make cutting out the elements a breeze, allowing for precision and clean edges. The mustache, maracas, and fun facial expressions provide endless possibilities for customization, making each project truly unique. By pairing these products with the Little Card Big Wishes Stamp Set, she added bold sentiments like “YIPPEE” for…

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Merry Little Christmas Card Tutorial with Katelyn Spencer

November 25, 2024 1 Comment

Hey Creative Scrapbooker Fans! Today, I’m thrilled to share how I created this Merry Little Christmas Card. This project features a blend of products from Ranger Ink, Creative Scrapbooker Magazine’s Super Stock, Penny Black dies, and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. Follow along as I guide you through the steps to craft this festive card. Grab your favorite drink, and let’s dive in! Step 1: Create the Card Base and Window Cut a piece of Super Stock from Creative Scrapbooker Magazine to 4” x 5 ¼”. Place the Woodgrain Circle Die by Penny Black 3/8” from the top and ½” from the right of the cardstock. Run the piece through your die-cutting machine. Step 2: Prepare the Background Cut a se piece of Super Stock to 4 ¼” x 5 ½” for the card base. Die-cut the Tree Trio from Penny Black out of Super Stock. Blend Vintage Photo Distress Oxide…

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🎉 WIN a $150 Gift Card from Penny Black! 🎉

October 23, 2024 1 Comment

Congratulations to this weeks lucky winner – Diana Wood Attention, crafters! We’re excited to offer one lucky winner the chance to win a $150 Gift Card from Penny Black, (includes shipping and taxes). Penny Black is your ultimate destination for all your crafting needs. Whether you’re a stamper, cardmaker, or scrapbooker, Penny Black offers an incredible variety of products, including stamps, stencils, stickers, patterned papers, embossing folders, and so much more. No matter what holiday, season, or occasion you’re creating for, they have the perfect tools to bring your ideas to life. YES you want to WIN a $150 from Penny Black! This is one shopping spree you don’t want to miss, so make sure to enter now! The contest ends Friday, October 25th at midnight—just in time for you to stock up on crafting supplies for the upcoming holiday season! 🎄 CLICK HERE to ENTER! Good luck and happy…

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Win the Simple Stories Simple Vintage Holly Jolly Collection Prize Pack!

October 9, 2024 No Comments

Congratulations to this week’s lucky winner – Marilyn Massoud Get ready to add some festive cheer to your holiday crafting projects with the incredible Simple Stories Simple Vintage Holly Jolly Collection This prize pack is the perfect companion for creating stunning scrapbooks, handmade cards, and DIY decorations to celebrate the season. 🎄 The prize package includes the following must-have products from the Simple Vintage Holly Jolly Collection: 6×8 Snap! Binder – A beautifully designed binder to store your holiday memories in style. Washi Tape – Add a decorative touch with classic, festive designs of this washi tape. Enamel Dots – Bring extra dimension and shine to your crafts with these vibrant dots. Bits & Pieces – Ideal for embellishing your cards and layouts with vintage holiday designs. 12×12 Collection Kit – Includes patterned papers, stickers, and everything needed for creating seasonal magic. Chipboard Stickers – Fun, dimensional stickers to give…

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Free Fall Cut Files from Creative Geek Design – Get Inspired with Creative Scrapbooker Magazine!

September 27, 2024 1 Comment

Did you know that Alison Jones from Creative Geek Design creates free fall cut files for Creative Scrapbooker Magazine? One of her latest designs is featured on this beautiful autumn layout she crafted using her free fall cut file. Check out Alison’s stunning layout below:This versatile fall cut file can be used in a variety of projects, from scrapbooks to cards. It’s easy to download and a great way to add autumn flair to your crafting. Download Alison’s free cut file here: Download Free Fall Cut Files. Be sure to scroll down to find this cut file! Best of all, Alison’s layout is featured in the Fall issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. Have you picked up your copy yet? It’s full of more seasonal inspiration! Whether you’re looking to add some autumn flair to your scrapbook layouts, create stunning cards, or make seasonal decor, Alison’s free cut file is the…

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Designing with Pigment Powders: A Step-by-Step Birthday Card Tutorial by Karla Yungwirth

September 23, 2024 No Comments

Are you looking for a unique and colorful way to create birthday cards? Look no further than designing with pigment powders! In this step-by-step tutorial, Karla Yungwirth shares her techniques for crafting a stunning birthday card featuring Penny Black Inc. stamps and Lindy’s Gang Magical Powders. The intricate embossing, paired with vibrant pigment colors, brings this card to life. Follow along to see how you can add extra flair to your next papercrafting project! Step-by-Step Instructions to Design a Beautiful Birthday Card Step 1: Heat Emboss the Floral Elements Using the Penny Black Nature’s Jewels Stamp Set (31-048), stamp the floral images on Prism Studio Mixed Media Paper. Emboss the images using gold Brutus Monroe Embossing Powder to give them a sophisticated and elegant look. Step 2: Activate Pigment PowdersSprinkle Lindy’s Gang Magical Powders (Oh Canada Crimson, Poutine Gold, and Banff Blue) onto your craft mat. Mix these powders with…

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Carta Bella Paper Co. Hello Autumn Collection and Tracy McLennon

September 10, 2023 No Comments

Check out this beautiful card designed by Tracy McLennon as featured in the Fall 2023 issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. Tracy used the Carta Bella Paper Co. Hello Autumn Collection to design her card.The shaker window is adorable. It reminds me of the leaves changing colours and falling during this beautiful season of change. My favourite season of all. Here is a closer look at the Carta Bella Paper Co. Hello Autumn Collection kit that Tracy used. The colours and the patterns celebrate all things fall. The ephemera on Tracy’s card is also from the Carta Bella Paper Co. Hello Autumn Collection. The ticket, the pumpkins, the frame and the leaves work perfectly together. Everything on the card was adhered together, aswell as creating the shaker window, using a variety of adhesives by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, including the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner Grand.…