Emma Williams + BOTM Tim Holtz!
Hi friends, happy Sunday! Have you seen the amazing work of Emma Williams?! She takes mixed media projects to the next […]
Did You Know? Fun Facts and Crafty Tips! July 2019 Edition
Hello, friends! Its Nina-Marie here, bringing you the July 2019 edition of our Did You Know series! If it’s your […]
Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: Distress Oxide Watercoloring
Hello crafters, its Nina-Marie Trapani here, bringing a new Studio Monday video to you that features some fun, Distress Oxide […]
Botanical Notes Altered Notebook
Hi friends! Happy Sunday! It’s always such a treat to have special guest Emma Williams on our blog! Please read […]
Masked Watercolor with FineTec Pearlescent Paints
Hello all! Kristina Werner here. Today I had so much fun creating a watercolor card using both traditional watercolors (American […]
Stencils 2 Ways: Adding Shimmer + New Gina K. Designs!
Hello friends, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today sharing 2 ways to add shimmer to your cards. Each of the […]
July 2019 Brand of the Month: Tim Holtz!!
SURPRISE!!! Our 4th Brand of the Month is none other than TIM HOLTZ!! Tim has a HUGE product line that […]
One Stamp Five Ways: Summatime!
Hi friends! Happy Sunday and happy last day of June! We’re excited to welcome back special guest Suzy Plantamura with […]
Art Journaling with Shari Carroll: Gouache Painted Background
Welcome everyone!!! Its Shari here trying out some Gouache paints for a colorful background. I’ve never tried them before so […]
Yippee for Yana: Hot Foil Backgrounds Made Easy!
Hi friends, welcome to the latest edition of Yippee for Yana with the always amazing and creative Yana Smakula! Be sure to read […]
Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: Make a Center Picture Window Card!
Hello friends, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today! I am very excited to be bringing you a tutorial, showcasing the […]
Easy Teachers Gifts: Quote Magnets
Hi everyone, Anna-Karin Evaldsson here with you today! I am so happy to be sharing a fun and easy tutorial. […]
2 Ways: Bee Yourself July 2019 Card Kit!
Hello friends! We’re BEE-yond excited that the amazing Nichol Spohr is sharing TWO adorable ways to create with the contents […]
Color Coordinates: Striped Summer Fun
Welcome everyone to another edition of my Color Coordinates series. I am so inspired by cardstock stripes lately especially from […]
A Summer Hello
Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! Please join me in welcoming back very special guest Elena Roussakis with this absolutely darling Summer […]
Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: Watercolored Frenchie Retirement Card!
Hello crafters, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today! I am very excited to be back again with you this week, […]
Ink Blended & Heat Embossed Die Cuts with Kristina Werner
Hello, all! Kristina here. Today I have a fun card for you with ink blending, heat embossing, and die cutting. […]
Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: Easy Cards for Dad!
Hello friends! Dad’s special day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate our fathers than with […]
Art Journaling with Shari Carroll: Foiling with Transfer Paste
Welcome everyone and happy Sunday!! I’ve been playing in my small Dylusions flip journal trying out some foiling. I used the […]
June 2019 Brand of the Month: Lawn Fawn!!
SURPRISE! Our 3rd ever brand of the month is none other than the amazing Lawn Fawn! We are SO excited […]
Mixed Medium with Shari Carroll: Jane Davenport Making Faces
Welcome everyone!!! I’ve had a playdate with Jane Davenports Making Faces products. Wow, are they fun!! I will admit that […]
Hero Arts Anniversary Blog Hop – Day 3
Welcome to Day 3 of the Hero Arts 45th Anniversary Blog Hop!!! I’m honored to be a part of this […]
Color Coordinates: Bold and Beautiful!
Welcome everyone to another edition of my Color Coordinates series. I’m in the mood for Bold and Beautiful color!! I […]
Prehistoric Home Decor Vignette Box
Hi friends! Happy Sunday! Feast your eyes on this GORGEOUS project by Emma Williams! I’m constantly blown away at her […]
Blender Pen Coloring & Mail Art Lettering – June 2019 Card Kit
Hi all! Kristina here. Today I’m playing with the June 2019 Card Kit and the Leafy Frames stamp set. I […]
Coffee Monster!
Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! Please join me in welcoming special guest blogger Ashlee McGregor representing the adorable Gerda Steiner Designs […]
Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: Distress Oxide Watercoloring
Hello friends, its Nina-Marie here with you today sharing inspiration using our Simon exclusive Outline Butterflies background, along with some […]
Funny Friday with Art Impressions: AI Hamster Wheel Cubbies
Oh dear… this stamp set brings back memories!!! I can’t even begin to tell you how many years I tortured […]
Quick Tip: Glue Sponge!
Hello friends! We’re always on the look-out for tools and supplies that will make crafting easier, more efficient and even […]
1 die, 4 ways – Outline Floral Mom
Hello, all! Kristina here! Today I have four card ideas for you featuring the Outline Floral Mom die. This die […]
One stamp, five ways: Outline Butterflies
Hi friends! Happy Tuesday, and happy last day of April! (Whoa… how did that happen?!) Please join me in welcoming […]
Color Coordinates With Shari Carroll
Are you ready for a fresh Spring Color Coordinates? I’ve come up with a new combination of soft pastel colors […]
Funny Friday with Art Impressions: Holographic Rainbow Shaker!
Hello friends, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today and welcome to another Funny Friday, featuring Art Impressions products! I’m using […]
Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: ThermoWeb Flocking Sheets!
Hello crafters, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today, sharing inspiration on how to use the new ThermoWeb Flocking sheets! Many […]
Watercolor Peonies
Hi friends! Happy Easter Sunday! Please join me in welcoming back special guest Anna-Karin Evaldsson! We are very honored that […]
Mixed Medium with Shari Carroll: Homage to Paris
Welcome, everyone!!! Today I have a mixed medium piece that has a lot of thought and meaning behind each detail. Sometimes […]
Studio Monday: Dahlia Flower 3 Ways
Hello crafty friends! It’s Nina-Marie here with you today, sharing 3 ideas for creating with our Simon exclusive Dahlia die. […]
It’s hip to be SQUARE!
Hi friends! Happy Monday! I’m excited to welcome back co-owner of Newton’s Nook and Mama to Newton the cat, Jen […]
Egg-stra Sweet Tabletop Decor!
Hello crafty friends, its Nina-Marie here with you today! I have an EGG-stra special tutorial for you, featuring some easy-to-create […]
Mini Journal Book with Shari Carroll
Welcome to the blog everyone!! It’s Shari here with a twist on an art journal idea. I’ve created a mini […]
Altenew 5th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1
Welcome everyone to the 5th anniversary celebration blog hop for Altenew!! If you’ve come from May Sukyong Park’s blog, you’re in […]
Our very FIRST Brand of the Month: Art Impressions!
Hi friends! I’m so excited to share something new we’ve been dreaming about for a bit now. We really wanted […]
LOVE, Forever and Always: Alcohol Pearl Inks
Welcome everyone! Happy Monday!!! I have a mixed media project that I hope inspires you to play and discover the […]
Bold & Bright Inspiration from Jill Foster & Penny Black!
Hi friends! Happy Sunday! Please welcome special guest Jill Foster back to our blog with three gorgeous cards focusing on […]
Did You Know? Fun Facts & Crafty Tips! March 2019 Edition
Hello crafters, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today, bringing the latest edition of Did You Know?! If it’s your first […]
New Paper Smooches Inspiration!
Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! Please welcome special guest Kim Hughes back to our blog! She took a bit of a […]
Floral Wedding Inspiration
Hi friends! Happy Monday! Please join me in welcoming Ankita Gupta as a special guest on our blog today! We […]
Color Coordinates: Spring Has Sprung!
Happy Saturday!!! We are just days away from the highly anticipated first day of SPRING!! I couldn’t wait so I […]
Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: Background Stamping 3 Ways
Hello crafters, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today sharing 3 fun and unique ways to create with background cling stamps. […]
Spotlight on Emma Williams!
Hi friends, happy Sunday! Have you seen the amazing work of Emma Williams?! She takes mixed media projects to the […]