Create Shimmer Backgrounds with Maker Forte Kaleidoscope Powders

By Brandi Mahon | November 19, 2020

I've been obsessed lately with shimmer powders and different ways to use them. Today I have a super cute shimmery background using Maker Forte's Kalidscope powders. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t…

Use Maker Forte's Deer Scene stencil to create mask

By Brandi Mahon | November 12, 2020

Got a super cool technique for you today! We are going to use a stencil as a mask and do some cool ink blending with this stamp set and matching stencil. This card reminds me of the Northern lights with the ombre blending in the sky. I love how the stencil is the exact match…

Celebrating Maker Forte's October Release with Jess Fransisco's Collection

By Brandi Mahon | November 5, 2020

Have you ever just wanna “get lit”? Nah seriously when I saw the stampset from Maker Forte, I laughed so hard! Jess Francisco has this adorable stampset and coordinating stencil that is just full of holiday puns and I could not wait to play! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! This…

Create Foiled Backgrounds with Maker Forte Rosey Days Pattern Paper

By Brandi Mahon | October 27, 2020

Just discovered that you can foil Maker Forte's Rosey Patterned Paper to spice up your card making! I did some experiments with some of the paper from the stack and created some beautiful dynamic backgrounds. Below I'll show you what paper works best with this technique and then show you some card examples that I…

Create Repeating Patterns with the Misti Stamp Positioning Tool

By Brandi Mahon | October 20, 2020

Looking for ways to spice up your card backgrounds? I've got a quick tip for you today. I'm going to show you how to create this beautiful repeating pattern background using just one stamp! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I…

Creative background technique with Maker Forte's Wrapped Christmas stripe stamp

By Brandi Mahon | October 16, 2020

Looking for ways to spice up your Christmas card backgrounds? I've got a quick tip for you today. I'm going to show you how to create this beautiful stripped diagonal background using just one stamp! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link…

Amazon Prime Day Deals for Crafters

By Brandi Mahon | October 12, 2020

I'm so excited I can hardly stand myself!  Amazon Prime Day is Tuesday, July 12th and 13th and its only like the biggest sale of the year! If you haven't heard of Prime Day before, it's Amazon's once-a-year HUGE sale at Amazon — literally, 100,000 items get put on sale.  Its even bigger than Amazon's…

Cool Ways to use Maker Forte's New Marshmallow Paste

By Brandi Mahon | October 7, 2020

Create Super Cute Christmas Card with Maker Forte's Marshmallow Paste Christmas is right around the corner and it's time to get our cards made!  Today I'm going to show you how to create this super cute candy cane effect with Marshmallow Paste and a stencil from Maker Forte. Be sure to scroll down for some…

Alcohol Ink Lift Technique Christmas Card Class

By Brandi Mahon | September 28, 2020

         I've got some exciting news to share with you today!  My new card making class just launched on the Stamp Me Some Love Academy. This time we are creating a Christmas card using a technique called Alcohol Lift and it is just gorgeous! Head on over to SMSL Academy and sign…

Genius Blogger's Toolkit Review

By Brandi Mahon | September 21, 2020

Edit: Genius Blogger Toolkit 2020 is currently on sale until September 28, 2020.  Get your copy now! The review below originally written in 2019 but concepts are still the same and this year's toolkit is no different!  Same awesome value but a whole new set of resources. Grab Your Copy of the Genius Blogger Toolkit…

Custom Canvas Vinyl Wall Art from Your Photo

By Brandi Mahon | August 5, 2020

I use my silhouette cameo mainly for my card projects but sometimes I venture out and do something different. Recently I have become obsessed with converting photographs of my fur babies into SVG cut files and then creating custom wall art. This unique art is great for your home decor as well as gifts for…

Mother's Day Card with Emboss Resist Background

By Brandi Mahon | April 15, 2020

Create a Mother's Day Card with Emboss Resist Background Technique Mother's day is right around the corner and for once, I am ahead of schedule and have my card already made.  I decided to use the emboss resist technique on this card and color in the beautiful flowers with some Copic markers. Be sure to…

Cards for Kindness

By Brandi Mahon | April 1, 2020

Masked Ink Blending Rainbow Card Scrapbook(dot)com has recently launched a new global initiative called Cards for Kindness. The idea is to give handmade cards to people who need an extra boost, kindness, or just a simple smile. Scrapbook(dot)com sent me some really cool products to create a card to inspire you to contribute to Cards…

How to Add Foil to Your Card with a Laser Printer

By Brandi Mahon | February 18, 2020

How to add foil to your card with a laser printer Today's project is using a foiling technique that I just love.  Adding foil to your card with your laser printer and a laminator.  The sentiment you see “Thinking of You” is my design and at the end of this post you will find a…

Heart & Flowers Blog Hop (Valentine Day Ideas)

By Brandi Mahon | February 14, 2020

Super Cute Valentine Day Ideas I've been asked to participate in the Hearts & Flowers Video Hop.  There will be some great bloggers sharing some cute Valentine Day Ideas. Thanks for joining us! Scroll Down to Find the Next Hop & Qualify for a Free Giveaway We are a group of crafters who have gotten…

How to Create a Resusable Stencil for Paper Crafting with Oramask 813

By Brandi Mahon | January 22, 2020

How to Create a Reusable Stencil for Paper Crafting with Oramask 813 I love working with stencils. They can be such a beautiful tool in your crafting arsenal. But I struggle to get my stencils clean after using media such as glimmer paste, gesso, and texture paste. Even after soaking them immediately after use, it…

Black Friday Craft Deals Unboxing

By Brandi Mahon | December 10, 2019

Black Friday Craft Deal Unboxing Well after following all of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Craft Deals, I did some shopping myself.  You can see what I found on sale, here on my blog posts:  Black Friday Craft Deals and the Black Friday Amazon Craft Deals.  I will be updating those blog posts next year, so…

DIY Card Background with Stencil

By Brandi Mahon | December 4, 2019

Want access to my Resource Library? Fill out this form and I will send you the password! This is a sponsored post.  I was not monetarily compensated but was sent free products to review and use. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a…

Scrapbook.com Holiday Parade 2019

By Brandi Mahon | November 26, 2019

This is a sponsored post.  I was not monetarily compensated but was sent free products to review and use. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! I only…

Black Friday Deals for Crafters

By Brandi Mahon | November 22, 2019

Want access to my Resource Library? Fill out this form and I will send you the password! Update: 12/3/19 The Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals are not over!  I will update this post again next year! OOHHHH the excitement of Black Friday deals!  This is one favorite times of the years and I often seek out…

Color Me Happy SVG File Card

By Brandi Mahon | October 28, 2019

Looking to make your next colorful card?  Let's re-create this rainbow card together. I was asked recently from Scrapbook.com to create a project using one of their newly released digital cut files. Below I will show the simple rainbow card card I made with the Color Me Happy cut file, share some tips I learned…