Learn my favorite tricks for smooth blends, bold contrast, and the perfect highlight placement using alcohol markers—just in time for holiday crafting! If you love coloring stamped images but sometimes struggle with streaks, flat shading, or inconsistent highlights, this tutorial is for you! In today’s video, I’m walking you through how I colored this trio…
Hi crafty friends! It’s time for another Hero Studio release from Hero Arts, and October is bringing the party. The theme this month is Deck the Halls with Disco Balls, and it is every bit as festive and fun as it sounds. Shiny disco balls, sparkling ornaments, and twinkling lights make this release perfect for…
Learn how to use ink blending to add realistic dimension to die cuts! Do you wish your flat die cuts had more depth and realism? Then this tutorial is for you! In today’s video, I’m sharing my favorite tips for ink blending die cuts to look 3D, using the adorable Lovely Layers: Coffee Cup and…
Learn how to bring die cut elements to life—plus how to enhance embossed details with alcohol markers for extra depth and realism. If you’ve ever finished a layered die cut card and wished it had just a little more “pop,” this tutorial is for you! In today’s video, I’m sharing simple ways to add dimension…
Learn how to add dimension to die cut ghosts and create a quick night sky with the Boo Crew dies from Simon Hurley and Spellbinders. Ghosts don’t have to be flat white! In today’s video, I’m sharing how to shade die cut ghosts for extra dimension and movement—plus how to build a quick and easy…
Hey crafty friends! A new month means a fresh Hero Studio release from Hero Arts, and this one is all about cozy critters, colorful leaves, and the charm of fall. With warm tones, rustic textures, and playful seasonal details, the September release is perfect for welcoming autumn. Disclosure Compensated affiliate links may be used in…
How I used shimmer paste, specialty cardstock, and dimensional die cuts to create a festive winter scene with Altenew. Hi crafty friends! I’m back with another Altenew Educator Certification Program project. This one is inspired by the All About Layering 6 class, which focuses on layering dies. I loved how this class emphasized both dimension…
Learn how to layer, stitch, and personalize a handmade thank you card If you’ve ever wanted to add stitching to your handmade cards without needing a sewing machine, this project is for you! In today’s tutorial, I’m showing you how to create an easy stitched paper heart card using the new In Stitches: Heart dies…
Learn coloring techniques, simple scene building, and fall color theory! In this tutorial, I’m sharing how I colored these adorable autumn critters using the Pumpkin Spice Cuties set from Pink & Main—plus a few tricks for building cozy scenes and choosing colors that pop. Cute critters and cozy cups? Yes, please! In today’s video, I’m…
Learn how to create clean and modern shaker cards in seconds! Shaker cards are always a crowd-pleaser, but they can sometimes feel a little fussy with all the foam, acetate, and layering involved. In today’s video, I’m sharing my favorite no-fuss method: making a shaker using a cellophane bag! This approach is beginner-friendly, mess-free, and…
