Before we get started, I have some more exciting news that I don’t want you to miss.  For more information, please scroll down to the post just below this one.  It will be fun!

Now… are you ready for some more ideas for incorporating photos into your stamped creations?  We have lots for you today, including a video.

For me, adding photos to a card makes it more personal.  So, when my dear friend Lisa Russo took pictures of my family, I knew I need to make a card that showcased some of my favorite photos she took.  I couldn’t just pick one, so I decided to make a card that folds out to reveal several photos.  Scroll down to see the video showing how to create it, along with tips for creating a layered embossed and inked background.

Card by Jennifer McGuire.
Supplies:

• Shadow and Elements (floral)
• Raindrop Background
• Thank You Sayings
• Distress Inks
• VersaMark and Clear Embossing Powder
• Hero Arts Cream Notecards
• Pearls
• Other: Photos (by Lisa Russo Photography), silk ribbon (Creative Impressions), cardstock, Ranger foam inking tool

You can also include your photos inside your card.  Check out this great card from Erin Lincoln.  She added a sweet photo surprise inside.  Love it! (Oh, and click HERE to see the matching page for this card.)

Card by Erin Lincoln.
Supplies:

• ClearDesign: Hello Circles
• Houndstooth Background
• DesignBlock Four Leaf Grid
• Special Edition: Artistic Windows
• Anytime Messages (inside sentiment)
• Kraft Notecard
• VersaMark Ink, Memories ArtPrint Brown Ink, Soft Pool Shadow Ink, Faded Jeans Distress Ink, Memories White Ink
  
• Other: Circle punch, buttons, QK Silhouette (for letters)

How about another tip for making cards even more personalized?  Try using a photo AND stamping a one-of-a-kind message with alphabet stamps.  Here are some ideas…

This one would be sure to make a Grandma smile:

Card by Jennifer McGuire.
Supplies:

• Hugs and Kisses Heart
• Printer’s Type Uppercase Alphabet
• Printer’s Type Lowercase Alphabet
• Lime Notecard
• Card Buttons Spring
• Primary Elements Chalk Ink Queue and Black Memories Ink
• Other: Photo (by Erin Cobb), patterned paper (SEI), ribbon (Creative Impressions), string

Here is a great way to remind Daddy how great he is:

Card by Jennifer McGuire.
Supplies:

• Sunshine Lowercase Alphabet
• So Sweet
• Primary Elements Chalk Ink Queue and Black Memories Ink
• Other: Photo (by Erin Cobb), punches (EK Success), ribbon, Cuttlebug embossing

Kids really love to get a card that has a photo of themselves on it:

Card by Jennifer McGuire.
Supplies:

• Sky’s the Limit
• Printer’s Type Uppercase Alphabet
• Printer’s Type Lowercase Alphabet
• Primary Elements Chalk Ink Queue and Black Memories Ink
• VersaMark and White Embossing Powder
• Clear Mixed Gemstones
• Kraft Notecards
• Other: Patterned paper (Scenic Route), cardstock

I hope you are feeling inspired to try using photos on your next stamped creation. And remember, you still have time to win some stamp sets HERE!

Happy stamping,

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