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Hello cardmakers, Lisa Tilson here, and today we’re going to be talking about ink blending. This is such an integral part of cardmaking, as ink blending can be used for many different designs in many ways. You might want to blend inks to create a background for a stamped or die-cut scene. You might want to add ink blending onto a stamped, pressed, or foiled...

Hello there, cardmakers. Welcome back to the beginner's guide to cardmaking. Today we are going to be looking at how to build a card layout. What simple design principles can we apply to help us create a card that we are happy with? It is important to remember that there really is no right and wrong when you are creating a handmade card. After all,...

Hello crafters! I’m Lisa Tilson and I am back with the next installment of the beginner’s guide to cardmaking. Today we are going to be focusing on tools – specifically those that are essential for new card makers. Some technique specific tools have been covered in previous posts. However, this post covers some extras that need a mention. Whether you are into stamping, die cutting,...