Get ready to light up your cards—literally! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a magical light-up holiday card with stenciling, die cutting, and interactive twinkle lights. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at an interactive light-up card but didn’t know where to start, this project is for you! I’m joining…
Three festive projects, from a retro wreath to a charming holiday window tag. Hi crafty friends! I’m excited to share a trio of clean and classic Christmas projects featuring the And Everything Nice release from Simon Says Stamp. I kept the color palette traditional with red, green, white, and a touch of gold, and focused…
Short on time but still want to make something fun? In this tutorial, I’m sharing two quick layouts you can use again and again! When you’re working with small die cut characters, figuring out how to place them on a card can sometimes slow you down. In this video, I’m sharing my two go-to layouts…
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…
