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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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How to Make Gorgeous Sunset Cards | Easy Ink Blending Technique

May 22, 2025 Leave a Comment

Hi Friends! My hubby, Brian, and I returned home on Monday from an incredible trip to Orlando, courtesy of Stampin’ Up!’s 2024 Incentive Trip - and let me tell you, it was pure magic. This dream vacation was earned through my Stampin’ Up! … [Read more...] about How to Make Gorgeous Sunset Cards | Easy Ink Blending Technique

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Technique, Video Tagged With: blooming phrases, ink blending, ink technique, scenic adventures, sunset sky

Easy Pop-Up Card Tutorial with Retiring Stamp Sets!

May 3, 2025 2 Comments

Hi friends!I’ve got a really fabulous pop-up card to share with you today—this layout may look fancy, but it's actually a breeze to put together. I used a variety of retiring stamp sets and dies to create several fun samples that I think you'll … [Read more...] about Easy Pop-Up Card Tutorial with Retiring Stamp Sets!

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Video Tagged With: interactive card

How to Create a Carved Wood Look Using Dies and Embossing Folders!

April 25, 2025 Leave a Comment

Hello my friends! Today I’m sharing a fabulous classic technique that’s been a favourite at my classes and workshops over the years - the Carved Wood Technique - and somehow, I just realized I had never posted it on my YouTube channel (or my … [Read more...] about How to Create a Carved Wood Look Using Dies and Embossing Folders!

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Technique, Video Tagged With: changing leaves bundle, emboss with dies, embossing folder technique, faux wood technique, glass and garden embossing folder, Inspirational Sketches, leaf fall embossing folder, sketched butterflies, zinnia

1 Layout – Five Cards | Quick & Easy!

April 18, 2025 2 Comments

Hi friends! If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your stamps and supplies wondering what the heck to make, today’s video is for you! I’m sharing FIVE quick and easy cards using one stamp set, one layout, and minimal supplies. This is … [Read more...] about 1 Layout – Five Cards | Quick & Easy!

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Video Tagged With: attention shoppers, blender pen, for the books, how to color, one layout, quick and easy cards, simple stamping

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

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

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Hi! I’m Tina - I’ve been teaching and sharing my love of stamping and paper crafts for more than 20 years. Though I’m no longer a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, my passion for creativity is stronger than ever. I’ll continue sharing ideas, tutorials, and inspiration here on my blog and on my YouTube channel - and I’m so happy to have you along for this new chapter!

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