Employing a monochromatic color scheme is a bold choice for papercrafts. Using just one color is a surprising look, one that will attract attention to any paper project. 


This monochromatic embossed stamping technique from 100 Great Ways to Use Rubber Stamps is a great place to start in adding tone-on-tone color to cards. Embossing, along with materials like ribbon and adhesive foam, adds visual interest (with texture and dimension) to enhance a monochromatic scheme.

100 Great Ways to Use Rubber Stamps is an invaluable resource of 100 incredible ways for rubber stampers to create great cards and keepsake gifts for every occasion. Each of the 25 chapters focuses on a key technique or material, then features a range of four inspiring step-by-step card designs incorporating that theme. Inside discover:
*techniques like heat embossing, brayering and hand-carving
*100 handy tips, one for each project
*clear color photographs
*easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions
With 100 Great Ways to Use Rubber Stamps you will soon be on your way to perfect stamping every time!

Download this free monochromatic embossed stamping technique here.

Purchase a copy of 100 Great Ways to Use Rubber Stamps here. (Click here to buy it in the UK.)


100 Great Ways to Use Rubber Stamps
By Francoise Reid    
$22.99

Want more stamping ideas? Check out these books:

Simply Sensational Rubber Stamping
By Jane Pinder    
$19.99


Rubber Stamper's Bible
By Francoise Reid   
Retail: $22.99    On sale now! $11.50

Whether your looking for an alternative to wedding shower games, homespun gifts for a bride or great-for-any-season DIY wedding projects, check out these wedding papercrafts from Creative Wedding Showers.



A unique take on an advent calendar, the wedding wreath helps the bride and groom-to-be count down to their special day with little envelopes holding bits of advice. The set of seasonal napkin rings, housed inside handmade pillow boxes, make great shower gifts for guests or a treasure for a bride-to-be.

With Creative Wedding Showers it's a snap to throw a stylish wedding shower! Covering everything a hostess needs to give the bride-to-be a memorable day, the book:
*Features 10 inspired shower themes and 50 easy projects to match any bride's personality
*Provides information on invitations, decorations, entertainment, menus and party favors--all in one place
*Includes clear, step-by-step instructions that make these creative projects accessible for everyone
There's no reason for a hostess to stress out with this indispensable guide at her side. It's the next best thing to a party planner!

Purchase a copy of Creative Wedding Showers here.

Creative Wedding Showers
By Laurie Dewberry    
$14.99


Want more DIY wedding ideas? Check out these books:

Wedding Papercrafts
$19.99


Creative Wedding Decorations You Can Make
$19.99