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A Whole Gallery of Techniques

There's an entire SCS gallery devoted to samples of the techniques you'll find on this page.

Techniques Gallery

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Color Wash Faux Bleach   [ gallery ] Create a faux bleached look by spraying Color Wash sprays over embossed images.

	2-5-7-10 Box   [ gallery ] Create party favors with just one sheet of cardstock, some scored lines, and some adhesive.
	3” x 3” Note card box   [ gallery ] Create this beautiful box to hold your 3" x 3" notecards.
	A2 card box   [ gallery ] Create this box with matching lid to hold sets of cards or other goodies.
	Accordion Card   [ gallery ] Create an extra long and special card for any occasion.
	Acetate & Tissue   [ gallery ] Use your re-inkers, glue and a sheet of acetate to create vibrant colors and a unique "caught in a crystal look".
	Acetate Card   [ gallery ] Try this clear card next time you need a WOW.
	Acrylic Post-It™ Note Holder   [ gallery ] Turn an acrylic photo frame on its end to make a cute desk accessory!
	Acrylic Resist   [ gallery ] Create stunning backgrounds with acrylic paints and Distress reinkers.
	Advent Calendar   [ gallery ] Make your own advent calendar with tins, velcro and a blank canvas board.
	Alcohol Ink   [ gallery ] Take non-porous surfaces from "blah" to "wow".
	Alcohol Markers   [ gallery ] Learn to shade and color with alcohol based markers.
	Altered Canvas   [ gallery ] Alter a canvas with paint, photos and stamps and turn it into a wall hanging.
	Altered Clipboard   [ gallery ] Your basic clipboard, given a new life!
	Altered File Folder   [ gallery ] Turn a file folder into a photo album.
	Altered Game Pieces   [ gallery ] Take dominoes to a whole new place using reinkers and stamps.
	Altered Lunch Tin   [ gallery ] Turn an ordinary lunch tin into a card organizer or gift package.
	Altered Paint Cans   [ gallery ] Perfect gift packaging every time.
	Altered Picture Frame   [ gallery ] Decorate a picture frame for the perfect room accent or gift.
	Altered Pop Top Can   [ gallery ] Create a small gift holder that will take everyone by surprise.
	Altered RSVP Pen   [ gallery ] Transform an ordinary pen into a stylish accessory.
	Artist Trading Cards (ATC)   [ gallery ] Make and trade tiny works of art.
	Baby Wipe   [ gallery ] Create your own custom-color ink pad with re-inkers and a baby wipe!
	Badge Holder Minibook   [ gallery ] Use badge holders to create a darling mini album.
	Bag-A-Lope   [ gallery ] Make your own gift bags in a flash.
	Beaded Pens   [ gallery ] Turn ordinary writing instruments into works of art.
	Big Buckle Card   [ gallery ] The Word Window Punch makes a great buckle for your card front!
	Bleached out Images   [ gallery ] Household bleach adds highlights to embossed images.
	Blurred Vision Watercoloring   [ gallery ] Create a diffused watercolor look on solid or outline images, super quick and super easy.
	Bouncing Brayer   [ gallery ] Create a groovy background with a multicolored ink pad and brayer.
	Box in a Bag   [ gallery ] Create this darling box in a bag.
	Brayered Batik   [ gallery ] Get your spectrum pads out and create beautiful sunsets.
	Brayered Sky   [ gallery ] Make incredible backgrounds with your brayer.
	Burned Batik   [ gallery ] Overheat your images intentionally for this wonderful background technique.
	Cami’s Trifold Card   [ gallery ] Make a big impression with this little card.
	Cammie’s Triangle Treat Box   [ gallery ] Create this fun treat box.
	Card Organizer   [ gallery ] A simple and adaptable organizer for storing birthday (or other) cards.
	CD Case   [ gallery ] Transform one sheet of cardstock into a custom CD case.
	Chalkboard Technique   [ gallery ] Use White craft ink and Chalks to highlight images on dark cardstock.
	Chipboard Calendar   [ gallery ] Turn two coasters into a quick and cute calendar.
	Chipboard with Patterned Paper   [ gallery ] Cover chipboard with patterned paper for perfectly coordinating accents.
	Circle Flip Up book   [ gallery ] Create this quick album to highlight an event or person.
	Clear Envelope Brag Book   [ gallery ] Make your own photo brag book with clear envelopes.
	Coaster Gift Box   [ gallery ] Attach a few square coasters to make an open topped box.
	Coaster Mini Book   [ gallery ] Turn coasters from a restaurant into a book perfect for gift-giving.
	Collage Stamping   [ gallery ] Learn to layer images and embellishments to create collage cards.
	Color Wash Faux Bleach   [ gallery ] Create a faux bleached look by spraying Color Wash sprays over embossed images.
	Colored Soot Stamping   [ gallery ] Take soot stamping up a notch, and add some color!
	Conditioning JustRite™ Stamps   [ gallery ] With a little cleaning and sanding before stamping, the JustRite™ images will stamp much better.
	Corner Rounder - Making Scalloped borders   [ gallery ] Use your corner rounder to add scallops to your cardstock.
	Cracked Glass   [ gallery ] Layers of Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE) give your stamped images an antique look.
	Crayon Resist   [ gallery ] Create a very different shading on your card by using a white crayon on glossy Cardstock.
	Crinkled Chalk   [ gallery ] Chalk inks and Saran Wrap create a wonderful background.
	Criss Cross Card   [ gallery ] Try this twist on a pocket card to show off your patterned paper.
	Cup Card   [ gallery ] Create a three dimensional cup to your card with vellum cardstock.
	Cutting Shapes with Nestabilities™ Die templates   [ gallery ] Use Nestabilities™ die cut templates to cut shapes from cardstock.
	Dahlia fold   [ gallery ] Circle punches folded just-so make a pretty flower.
	Dazzling Diamond Dust   [ gallery ] Make your stamped images sparkle with this easy and "glitter controlled" technique.
	Diagonal Double pocket card   [ gallery ]
	Diamond Shaped Ornament   [ gallery ] Create an ornament out of one strip of cardstock.
	Diaper Fold Pouch   [ gallery ] Create a cute little pouch out of one piece of paper.
	Diorama Card   [ gallery ] Create scenes in a fun 3D card.
	Double Pocket Bag   [ gallery ] Create a double pocket bag out of one piece of patterned paper.
	Double Slider Card   [ gallery ] Double the fun with this slider card.
	Drunken Chalks   [ gallery ] Use Color Box Petal Point Chalk pads and rubbing alcohol to create rich looking backgrounds.
	Dry Debossing   [ gallery ] Emboss an image, flip it over, and hit it with a background stamp. Beautiful!
	Dry Embossing   [ gallery ] Give your work an added dimension with this basic technique.
	Dryer Sheet Technique   [ gallery ] A fuzzy and glittery focal point makes your card unique!
	Dual Colored Pastel Ribbon   [ gallery ] Transform plain white ribbon with pastels.
	DVD Tin Scrapbook   [ gallery ] Turn a simple DVD tin into a mini scrapbook.
	Embossing Resist   [ gallery ] Emboss images on light colored cardstock, then apply darker ink to make them "pop".
	Embossing with Nestabilities™ Die templates   [ gallery ] Add beautiful dry embossed frames to your card base with Nestabilities™ templates.
	Emerging Color   [ gallery ] Try this little twist on Embossing Resist for a simple WOW.
	Envelope Memory Album   [ gallery ] Try this easy brag book idea for a special card or gift.
	Explosion Box   [ gallery ] A tiny box opens flat to reveal a note or little suprise.
	Faux Cloisonne   [ gallery ] Create the Cloisonne look with magazine pages and gold embossing powder.
	Faux Leather with Masking Tape   [ gallery ] Use some masking tape and your choice of inks to give your paper a leathery look.
	Faux Linen   [ gallery ] Scratch glossy cardstock with sandpaper to get this amazing look.
	Faux Metal   [ gallery ] Make your own metal embellishment with a few layers of embossing powder.
	Faux Mother of Pearls (Lumiere™ Resist)   [ gallery ] A resist technique requiring just a few simple steps to create a shimmery background.
	Faux Postage   [ gallery ] Print out our template, make a mask out of a window sheet and start producing remarkable faux postage cards.
	Faux Rimmed Tags   [ gallery ] Make vellum square or circle tags in any quantity you like!
	Faux Shaving Cream   [ gallery ] Create a marbled look on your stamped image.
	Faux Silk   [ gallery ] Add softness to your image by stamping on tissue.
	Faux Stitching   [ gallery ] Connect the holes pierced in paper to form a faux stitched look.
	Faux Tearing   [ gallery ] Create a faux torn edge with scrap paper and sponges.
	Five in one Template Box   [ gallery ] Use an envelope template to create a scalloped lid for this box.
	Flap Card   [ gallery ] Try this adorable trifold card.
	Foxy Oxi   [ gallery ] Use your Oxi Clean for a great background. We promise it's more fun than doing laundry!
	Free Standing Pop-Up Card   [ gallery ] Create a free standing card that folds down flat.
	Frosted Filter   [ gallery ] Create a one-of-a-kind background with just a few supplies.
	Gamsol Magic   [ gallery ] Use colored pencils, odorless mineral spirits, and blending stumps to color a masterpiece.
	Gate Fold Card   [ gallery ] Add two scores to create this simple trifold.
	Gel (Water) Card   [ gallery ] A little hair gel makes a fun and unique card.
	Genie Bags   [ gallery ] Dress up a plan lunch sack for perfect presentation.
	Ghosting   [ gallery ] Another name for Versamark™ resist, this technique's not scary at all!
	Gift Card Holder   [ gallery ] Personalize gift card packaging to suit the recipient and the occasion.
	Glass Etching - Embossing Resist   [ gallery ] Turns ordinary glass into a personalized work of art.
	Glass Ornament   [ gallery ] Create a family heirloom with a clear glass ornament.
	Glitter Puzzle   [ gallery ] Run cardstock through a Xyron™, cut here and there, then add glitter for a sparkly card!
	Glitter Window   [ gallery ] Try this easy technique for a glittery focal point!
	Grid Technique   [ gallery ] Create a faux tile look and/or lovely backgrounds with your scoring tool.
	Hanging Treat Box   [ gallery ] This treat pouch is perfect to decorate bottles or hang goodies on a door.
	Hidden Message Slider   [ gallery ] Tug on the tab to reveal a hidden message
	Iris Twist   [ gallery ] Use our pattern and some lightweight paper to fold your way to a beautiful cardfront.
	Jacob’s Ladder   [ gallery ] Use chipboard coasters to create an interactive mini album.
	Joseph’s Coat   [ gallery ] Use a brayer and embossing to create a multi-colored background.
	Joy Fold Card   [ gallery ] Create this unique opening card with two pieces of cardstock.
	Junior Legal Pad Wishlist   [ gallery ] Create a cute wish list out of a Junior Legal pad.
	Kissing Technique   [ gallery ] Add texture to solid stamps with two colors of ink.
	Kissing with a Twist   [ gallery ] This basic technique adds texture to solid stamps.
	Magic Card   [ gallery ] Dazzle with black and white images that are magically colored when you pull a tab.
	Magic Snowflake   [ gallery ] Combine two easy techniques for a pretty look.
	Masking - Basic   [ gallery ] Something as simple as a little Post-It® Note adds lots of depth to your stamping.
	Masking - Reverse Masking   [ gallery ] A piece of copy paper or a Post-It® helps "fill" images.
	Meander book   [ gallery ] Make a this quick book out of one sheet of patterned paper.
	Melted Crayon Background   [ gallery ] Use your iron to melt crayons and create a special background.
	Microscope slide ornament   [ gallery ] Create your own ornament out of microscope slides.
	Milk Carton Box   [ gallery ] Make this little milk carton box to hold treats.