It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I thought I would show you a clever way to get those pesky acorn embellishments to stay on your card or project. So I will tie a bow normally but first thread the acorn embellishment on to the ribbon. Then I will loop around and tie my bow like normal. ToContinue reading “Attaching acorns.”
Category Archives: Product Education
Stampin’ Blends for coloring more than paper.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! You already know that the Stampin’ Blends can color card stock beautifully. But, did you know, that these alcohol markers can also color embellishments? In the past we have colored the Basic Pearls. But, you can also color on metal.Continue reading “Stampin’ Blends for coloring more than paper.”
Full Adhesive Post-its and Celebration Labels Dies.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are talking about the Celebration Labels Dies. When you watch the video you will see two things created (and three mentioned) with the Celebration Labels Dies. I mention how to create a tag and you can watch the creation of a card and bag topper. To watch the video pleaseContinue reading “Full Adhesive Post-its and Celebration Labels Dies.”
When pumpkin seeds become Christmas lights.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are talking about seeds turning into lights. So, if you’ve been around me for a few minutes, then you will know that I say to look at everything upside down, backwards, and sideways. A leaf may become aContinue reading “When pumpkin seeds become Christmas lights.”
Taking the plush paper to a new level.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I will show you how to color on the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper. To view the paper on the website please go to https://www.stampinup.com/products/plush-poinsettia-specialty-paper-?demoid=2008407. Here is a quick thumbnail so you know what I am talking about. For this technique I grabbed my Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends and began toContinue reading “Taking the plush paper to a new level.”
Floating ornaments and swiped borders.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will demonstrate how to create a floating ornament card as well as a swiped border tree card. For the floating ornament card you will need: Misty Moonlight Card Stock Window Sheet Paper Trimmer Mini Glue Dots Adhesive Sheet Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Paper Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack Star Designer ElementsContinue reading “Floating ornaments and swiped borders.”
Ink pads are for coloring.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you ever looked at the front of your card and said that there is too much blank space or that it doesn’t coordinate well? Here’s an easy way to fix it. Grab a coordinating ink pad and swipe itContinue reading “Ink pads are for coloring.”
Another way to stretch.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is another day to create and stretch a bit. Not only should you not forget to move but you should also know how to stretch your products. Take your Everyday Label Punch and cut diagonally to mat on all four sides. If you prefer to just mat on two sides thenContinue reading “Another way to stretch.”
3D pennants, wreaths from boughs, and Wink of Stella as a paint brush.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day to learn how to do a project from start to finish. And today I will show you how to create this wreath card the Curvy Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set. Here are the supplies you will need. Thick Whisper White Card Stock Classic Christmas 6X6 Designer Series Paper WhisperContinue reading “3D pennants, wreaths from boughs, and Wink of Stella as a paint brush.”
Dies and papers line up.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that so much coordinates with Stampin’ Up!? I know I have said that the paper, markers, ink pads, and embellishments all match. But, did you know, that sometimes the Designer Series Papers or Specialty Papers also lineContinue reading “Dies and papers line up.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 