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Tim Holtz Pumpkinhead Halloween Card with Stampers Anonymous

October 21, 2025 1 Comment

Keely Lowe brought spooky charm to life with the Tim Holtz Pumpkinhead stamp set from Stampers Anonymous. The sketch-style jack-o’-lanterns in this collection deliver the perfect mix of creepy and cute, making them ideal for handmade Halloween cards, tags, and décor projects. For her design, Keely layered deep purples, added splattered textures, and finished with a rustic burlap bow for extra flair. The result? A card that’s all treats, no tricks! This frightfully fun creation was featured in the Fall issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine — grab your back issue today and be inspired by more Halloween-themed paper crafting ideas! Happy Halloween Friends! ✨ Celebrate 20 Years of Creativity The journey comes full circle with Creative Scrapbooker Magazine’s Collector’s Edition — our final issue!This keepsake Winter 2025/26 edition is more than just a magazine — it’s a celebration of you, our creative community. Inside, you’ll find heartwarming stories, stunning artwork,…

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Stamping a Holographic Background: Step-by-Step with Cathie Allan

March 30, 2025 No Comments

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 Lindy’s Gang Magical Shakers combined with copper ink and vellum. Follow Cathie’s expert technique to layer color and shine, resulting in a unique holographic background that takes your paper crafting to the next level. 👉 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 Lindy’s 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…

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Layers, Details, and Texture with Altenew Garden Whispers Kit

March 10, 2025 No Comments

Layers, details, and texture—oh my! Altenew Garden Whispers Kit is the ultimate tool for crafting dimensional floral cards with ease. This stunning project by Erica Anderson showcases the power of layering inks, adding shimmer with stencils, and creating bold sentiments for eye-catching results. How to Create This Stunning Altenew Card 🌿 Ombré Ink Blended BackgroundUsing the Whispering Woodlands Fresh Dye Ink Bundle, Erica blended an ombré background on a 4.25″ x 5.5″ panel, giving the card a smooth and vibrant base. ✨ Shimmery Stencil MagicThe Foil Leaf Background Stencil, paired with Shimmer Relief Paste in Burnished Platinum, adds metallic texture and elegant shimmer to the background. 🌸 Floral Focus with Altenew Garden Whispers KitThe Garden Whispers Kit makes floral layering a breeze! The coordinating stencils and stamps bring these stunning flowers to life, inked in shades from the Bubblegum Dreams Fresh Dye Ink Bundle. 📏 Dimensional Die-CuttingUsing the Altenew Garden…

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How to Make a Vintage Wish Card – Step-by-Step Tutorial

February 17, 2025 No Comments

Hey Creative Scrapbooker Fans! Today, I’m sharing a beautiful Wish Card tutorial featuring the Simply Stated Design Vintage Chic Collection.Along with Super Stock from Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, and adhesives from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. This step-by-step guide will help you create your own elegant, vintage-inspired card at home. Step 1: Prepare Your Papers To start, you’ll need Vintage Chic Paper 1, Vintage Chic Paper 7, and Vintage Chic Paper 5 from Simply Stated Design. Cut Vintage Chic Paper 7 to 4 ¾” x 6 ¾”. Cut Vintage Chic Paper 1 to 4 ½” x 6 ½”. Cut Vintage Chic Paper 5 to 4” x 6”. Sand the edges of all three papers. Insert CSM February Photo 1 Step 2: Add a Layered Base Cut Vintage Chic Solid Paper 6 to 4 ¼” x 6 ¼” and sand the edges. Step 3: Select Your Frame Choose a white square frame from…