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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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Easy WOW Cards with Split Negative Technique | 1 Layout, 8 Designs!

April 11, 2025 Leave a Comment

Hi friends! Yesterday marked 23 years since I first joined Stampin’ Up! — and wow, what a journey it’s been! I’m feeling all the feels and thought it would be fun to take a walk down memory lane... I recently stumbled upon some of my original … [Read more...] about Easy WOW Cards with Split Negative Technique | 1 Layout, 8 Designs!

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Technique, Video Tagged With: anniversary, birthday cards, framed scenes, inspiration sheet, Quick cards, sketched butterflies, teacher cards, Technique, Thank You Cards, videos

Retired But Not Forgotten | Kitchen Cards with Retired SU! Sets

April 6, 2025 Leave a Comment

Hello friends! Welcome to the very first post in my new series,“Retired But Not Forgotten” 💕—where I’ll be bringing new life to some of my all-time favourite retired Stampin’ Up! sets every 2 to 4 weeks. For today’s project, I made a batch of … [Read more...] about Retired But Not Forgotten | Kitchen Cards with Retired SU! Sets

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Technique, Video Tagged With: kitchen theme

My Creative Watercolour Pencils Workshop is Here! Get a Sneak Peek of what’s inside…

April 6, 2025 Leave a Comment

Friends, I’m SO excited to officially share that my Creative Watercolour Pencils Workshop is now available! This digital course was made to help you feel confident using your watercolour pencils in cardmaking and papercrafts. Whether you're … [Read more...] about My Creative Watercolour Pencils Workshop is Here! Get a Sneak Peek of what’s inside…

Filed Under: DIGITAL PRODUCT, Miscellaneous, Technique, Tutorial, Video Tagged With: digitial download, Online Class, Watercolor Pencils, watercolour pencils, workshop

Watercolor Pencil Techniques with Heat Embossing

March 14, 2025 Leave a Comment

Hi, friends! I am SO excited to share today’s project with you! I’ve been having such a blast playing with our watercolor pencils and I've been anxious to share some stunning techniques using the brand-new "Happy Hibiscus" stamp set! 🌺 This … [Read more...] about Watercolor Pencil Techniques with Heat Embossing

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Technique, Video Tagged With: card technique, elements of text, heat embossing

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

Around the World on Wednesday: Holiday Color Challenge!

November 13, 2024 4 Comments

Hello, friends! Welcome to this month’s Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop! This month's theme is all about Holiday Vibes with a fun twist—a Color Challenge! Whether you're still working on your holiday cards or have already finished your stash, … [Read more...] about Around the World on Wednesday: Holiday Color Challenge!

Filed Under: BLOG HOP, Holiday, Technique Tagged With: Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop, Christmas cards, Reindeer Fun

“Changing Leaves” Emboss Resist Card

July 19, 2024 2 Comments

Hi Friends! I’m excited to announce a new video series called "Friday Night Special" – and tonight, you're in for a treat! I wanted to make sure you had something new to enjoy over the weekend, so I’ve put together a fun project featuring the new … [Read more...] about “Changing Leaves” Emboss Resist Card

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Technique Tagged With: changing leaves, friday night special

Awesome Water Paint Distress Technique

July 3, 2024 Leave a Comment

Hi Friends! In my latest video, I demonstrated the "Watercolor Distress Technique" (also known as the "Water Paint Distress"). During that video, I showcased one of the cards I had made earlier that day. I mentioned that I had filmed the entire … [Read more...] about Awesome Water Paint Distress Technique

Filed Under: Technique, Video Tagged With: paint, water distress

Watercolor Distress Technique | Simple, Beautiful, and Fun Backgrounds for Your Cards

June 19, 2024 Leave a Comment

Hi Friends! Today I've got a new video for you, demonstrating how to use water paints and embossing folders to create stunning backgrounds for your cards. While this technique isn't new to me, using water paints instead of acrylic paints … [Read more...] about Watercolor Distress Technique | Simple, Beautiful, and Fun Backgrounds for Your Cards

Filed Under: Technique, Video Tagged With: acrylic paint, distress technique, distressed tile, embossing folder technique, layered floral embossing folder, paint, videos, water paint, watercolor, watercolor distress

Stunning Shadow Block Technique!

June 14, 2024 Leave a Comment

Hi Friends! Well lemme just tell ya, I have found yet another technique that has me pretty fired up and insprired! I’m so excited to share with you the "Quilt Shadow Block Technique". This method is inspired by quilt patterns and creates a … [Read more...] about Stunning Shadow Block Technique!

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Technique Tagged With: Card Making Techniques, CardMaking, Craft Tutorial, Designer Series Paper, DIY Cards, Handmade Cards, Paper Crafting, Quilt Shadow Block Technique, Scrapbooking, Stampin Up, videos

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