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Tina Zinck, Stamping Artist & Creative Educator

Teaching others the art of stamping and paper crafting. Let me show you how to use paper crafting tools and all the different ways you can create with them!

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Surprising Watercolor Pencil Techniques You Need to Try!

February 28, 2025 5 Comments

Watercolor pencils have been around forever, and I’ve been using them for over 20 years—but I just discovered some brand-new techniques that blew my mind! I’ve always loved the soft, blended effects that watercolor pencils create, but recently, … [Read more...] about Surprising Watercolor Pencil Techniques You Need to Try!

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Heat Embossed Kissing Technique + DIY Stamps | Ocean Friends & Beauty of the Deep

January 18, 2025 Leave a Comment

Hi friends! Today, I’m excited to share two awesome techniques that will add a whole new level of creativity to your cardmaking. Whether you’re an experienced stamper or just starting out, these ideas are simple, fun, and yield stunning results. … [Read more...] about Heat Embossed Kissing Technique + DIY Stamps | Ocean Friends & Beauty of the Deep

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The New Mini Catalogue & Sale-A-Bration Have Arrived! 🎉

January 7, 2025 Leave a Comment

Hello friends! I’m so thrilled to share that the January–April 2025 Mini Catalogue is finally here, and so is the much-anticipated Sale-A-Bration (SAB) promotion! It’s time to celebrate all the incredible new products, kits, and FREE goodies … [Read more...] about The New Mini Catalogue & Sale-A-Bration Have Arrived! 🎉

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: 2025 sab, 2025 Saleabration

New! “The Creativity Files” Tutorials!

January 4, 2025 2 Comments

Hi Friends!🎨✨ I’m thrilled to share something super special with you! Whether you're an avid stamper or just love exploring new crafting ideas, I think you’re going to adore my brand-new 6-Project Colour Tutorial Bundle! 💕 This exclusive PDF … [Read more...] about New! “The Creativity Files” Tutorials!

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: 2025 mini catalogue, 2025 Saleabration, customer appreciation gift, january 2025, the creativity files, tutorial bundle

Step Up Your Scrap Strip Backgrounds with Embossing!

December 29, 2024 2 Comments

Hello, friends! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, love, and all the little things that make the season special. As we step into the New Year, I’m excited to share a fabulous cardmaking tutorial with you! Using scrap strips … [Read more...] about Step Up Your Scrap Strip Backgrounds with Embossing!

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Video Tagged With: background, Card Making Techniques, elements of text, Embossing, holidays, leftover scraps, New Years, quilt technique, scrap strips, storybook

Last-Minute Christmas Cards: Background Techniques & 14 Card Ideas

December 16, 2024 2 Comments

Hello, my friends! 🎄Are you in a pinch to finish your Christmas cards? Today I'm going to show how I created 14 beautiful cards with unique background layers and a mix of current, retired, and upcoming Stampin’ Up! products! A few days ago, I … [Read more...] about Last-Minute Christmas Cards: Background Techniques & 14 Card Ideas

Filed Under: Holiday, Miscellaneous, Technique, Tutorial, Video Tagged With: elements of texture, embossing folder technique, ink block stamping, ink double emboss, ink refill technique, quick christmas cards, Reindeer Fun, sophisticated sled, storybook friends

Soft Pastels Birthday Card

December 10, 2024 Leave a Comment

Hi Friends! For this month's "Leader's Project Sheet" tutorial, I created an easy birthday card with a classic versamark and "Soft Pastels" (chalk) technique. Using a combination of textured stamping, heat embossing, and layered details, this card … [Read more...] about Soft Pastels Birthday Card

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Tutorial Tagged With: sketched butterflies, textured florals, tune in

Busted Canvas Window Shaker Card | Step-by-Step Tutorial

November 22, 2024 Leave a Comment

Hi friends! I’m so excited to share a fun twist on the busted canvas technique with you today—this time, I’ve created a busted canvas card that doubles as a window shaker card! 🎨 Using the beautiful Umbrella Days Bundle from our online … [Read more...] about Busted Canvas Window Shaker Card | Step-by-Step Tutorial

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“Create Stunning DIY Busted Canvas Art with Designer Paper, Stamps, & More!

November 22, 2024 Leave a Comment

Hello, friends! I am so excited to share one of my (new) favorite DIY projects with you today: busted canvas art! If you’ve never heard of it before, you’re in for a treat. This technique is all about taking a plain canvas and transforming it into … [Read more...] about “Create Stunning DIY Busted Canvas Art with Designer Paper, Stamps, & More!

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: diy gift, handmade gift, Home Decor, recycled greeting card

Changing Leaves Autumn Card

November 4, 2024 2 Comments

Hi Friends! Today I'm sharing the autumn-inspired card I created for last month’s Customer Appreciation Gift! I LOVE how this card turned it! I think it really captures the beauty of fall, blending beautiful autumn colors with some fun techniques … [Read more...] about Changing Leaves Autumn Card

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