Say goodbye to flat florals! In this tutorial, I’m sharing my favorite tips for adding depth and wow-factor when stenciling! If you love the ease of stenciling but wish your results had a little more depth and realism, this one’s for you! In today’s video, I’m sharing how to add simple shading when using stencils…
Learn how to create a dimensional holiday card—plus easy tricks for layering die cuts! Layering dies are one of the best ways to add instant dimension to a handmade card, but getting everything to line up (and look intentional) can take a little practice. In today’s video, I’m sharing my go-to tips for layering die…
Hey crafty friends! It’s time for another Hero Studio release from Hero Arts, and November’s theme is one of my favorites yet. This month is all about books, reading, and cozy creative moments. The new products are designed for bookworms, journaling lovers, and anyone who enjoys some quiet and a good story. Disclosure Compensated affiliate…
How I used layered stenciling to create two vibrant, scene-building cards full of light and color! Hi crafty friends! I’m super excited to share that I have finished my final level 3 class for the Altenew Educator Certification Program. I took the All About Layering 7 – Stencil Edition class, which dives deep into how…
Combining layered stamping and die cutting to build a dimensional floral frame Hi crafty friends! I’m excited to share another Altenew Educator Certification Program project. For this assignment, I took inspiration from the Layering 3D Dies and More class. While the course focused on layering dies, I decided to take that idea in a slightly…
Learn easy tips for creating vibrant, dimensional flowers using the Life’s Sweet Moments set from Honey Bee Stamps! If you’ve been wanting to level up your alcohol marker coloring (especially when it comes to florals), then this tutorial is for you! In today’s video, I’m walking you through my process for coloring a bright floral…
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…
