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Cardmaking Magic with Scratch Away Stickers by Pink & Main

October 10, 2025 No Comments

Create a playful interactive card with scratch away stickers! In this Technique Tasters #400 video, designer Karla Yungwirth shares how to make a cheerful candy-themed card using stamps, dies, and patterned paper from Pink & Main. The project highlights the Pink & Main Chews You Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies, Complete with glittery Pink & Main Scratch-Off Stickers for a magical reveal! Whether you’re new to cardmaking or an experienced crafter, this project is packed with inspiration, colour, and dimensional fun. You can watch the entire creative process in the How-to Video — perfect for learning step-by-step techniques and seeing the scratch-off element in action! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv63he9zcAs 🍬 Techniques Featured Cardmaking with coordinating dies Scratch-away sticker interactivity Watercolour colouring with Distress Pencils Die cutting and layering Heat embossing and stamping Mixed media accents with sequins and stickers ✨ Let your creativity shine with this joyful Pink & Main scratch-away sticker tutorial…

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Pop-Up Cardmaking Magic with Dare 2B Artzy

June 13, 2025 No Comments

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 someone’s day—and it’s 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! 💡 Cathie’s 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. 🌼 Ready to embrace the season and your creativity? 👉 Watch the…

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Create Beautiful Holiday Cards with Stamping on Patterned Paper

December 12, 2024 No Comments

Want to make your holiday cards extra special this year? Stamping on patterned paper is such a fun and simple way to create unique designs that wow your friends and family! In this latest Technique Tasters video, Karla Yungwirth from Creative Scrapbooker Magazine shares her step-by-step process for making gorgeous Christmas cards full of color, sparkle, and festive charm. Karla uses some of her favorite crafting tools and supplies from brands like Unity Stamp Co., Lindy’s Gang, Simple Stories, and more to create cards that are full of layers and personality. Whether you’re a seasoned cardmaker or just getting started, you’ll pick up lots of ideas to try in your own crafting. Here’s What You’ll Learn: How to stamp on patterned paper to create eye-catching backgrounds. Tips for layering stamps, inks, and embellishments for that perfect holiday look. Fun ways to use shimmer sprays, embossing powders, and adhesives to add…

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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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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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12×12 Scrapbook Layout with Echo Park Paper and Karla Yungwirth

July 13, 2024 No Comments

Scrapbooking is a cherished art form, allowing us to preserve memories creatively. Using a 12×12 sketch can make this process even more enjoyable and straightforward. In this post, we’ll explore a beautiful 12×12 scrapbook layout created with top-notch products from Echo Park Paper, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, OLFA, Ranger, and Zebra. We’ll also share some techniques to enhance your scrapbooking skills, including designing with stickers, using minimal supplies, and working with sketches. Techniques Highlighted 12×12 Layouts: This is the classic scrapbook size, providing ample space to showcase your creativity. Designing with Stickers: Stickers can add a fun and dynamic element to your layouts. Minimal Supplies: Creating stunning pages without needing an extensive collection of supplies. Sketches: Using pre-designed sketches, like the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine May 2024 Monthly Sketch, to guide your layout. Supplies Used Echo Park Paper Co. Winnie The Pooh Collection Kit Echo Park Paper Co. Winnie The Pooh…

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How to Create a Beautiful Card with Prism Studio: A Step-by-Step Guide

July 2, 2024 No Comments

Creating beautiful cards with Prism Studio, Stampers Anonymous, Ranger and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L is a delightful way to express your creativity. Here is the “A Little Birdie Told Me” card designed by Karla Yungwirth. Follow this step-by-step guide to re-create Karla’s stunning card Materials Needed: Prism Studio – Acrylic Paint Markers – Canvas Paper – Cardstock – Glitter Cardstock – Blending Brushes – Dies Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz – Stamps – Stencil Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L – Adhesive Dots – 3D Foam Squares – Tape Runner Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink The Robin’s Nest Dew Drops Step-by-Step Instructions: Prepare the Canvas Paper: Scribble Prism Studio paint markers on canvas paper. Add water to the canvas and use a paintbrush to spread and blend the colors. This creates a vibrant and unique background. 2. Enhance the Background: Once the paint has dried, use a Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz background stamp…

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Art Impressions Matchbook Collection and Karla Yungwirth

November 9, 2023 No Comments

How stinkin adorable is this cute little Art Impressions Matchbook card that Karla Yungwirth designed. Look at all those tiny little details! From the flower pots to the birdies, to the rug! Yep there is a rug. Here is the Matchbook Garden stamp set that Karla used to create this uber tiny garden scene. Karla also used the Art Impressions Matchbook Template die set. You will need this in order to create these little scenes with any of their Matchbook collections. AND their are TONS of different Matchbook sets – CLICK HERE so see them all and start building your collection. They even have a tiny envelope die just for these adorable creations. Karla put together a step-by-step video . Grab a coffee and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF_Wo08TF20 CLICK HERE for all the product details Happy Thursday Friends! Let us be your HAPPY MAIL! Subscribe today to Creative Scrapbooker Magazine

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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…