Texture is Key

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to talk to you about texture. This card may not have a bunch of color but it makes up for it with texture and depth. For this card I used the Labels Aglow Dies as well as the Layering Circles to get depth and texture. I also put theContinue reading “Texture is Key”

Heidi’s, Club, Hosting, & More!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and maybe a bit beyond. October Online Craft Class There are only 5 days left to order this class! Club Order Bonus For this Club from October 1-15 order $50 or more in product with host code PX7EG29U or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=PX7EG29U to qualify. (You can also placeContinue reading “Heidi’s, Club, Hosting, & More!”

4 Ways to Color with an Embossing Folder

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to color with embossing folders four different ways. The first project has two of the ways to color. The background is done by stamping the Fern 3D Embossing Folder with the Versamark Ink Pad. After running the Evening Evergreen Card Stock through the Machine withContinue reading “4 Ways to Color with an Embossing Folder”

Dies for Borders

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Yesterday I talked about how border dies can make a card. And today I want to talk to you about how a die can make a border. Cut your card stock slightly smaller than the die and place what edgeContinue reading “Dies for Borders”

Borders Aren’t Just for Edges

It’s Technique Tuesday! Do you have an embossing folder that is busy and you don’t know what to do with it? Then use some extra dies to create something else. For this card I used the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders (specifically the thanks one). I ran it through the Machine with Pumpkin Pie CardContinue reading “Borders Aren’t Just for Edges”

Tunnel Card

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to create a tunnel card. I have also heard this called a spotlight card as well. Usually I don’t include measurements but I figured you might want some quick ones so you don’t have to go back through the entire video. 5 ½” X 8Continue reading “Tunnel Card”

Markers are for more than paper.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today I want to talk to you about how to use the markers for more than coloring on paper or card stock. The Stampin’ Write Markers can also be used to color on stamps. Since the ink in the markersContinue reading “Markers are for more than paper.”

How to Rejuvenate Well Loved Stamps

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is not so much a technique but taking care of your stamps. I want to share with you how to maintain them. With the photopolymer stamp sets you wash them when they don’t stick any longer. Grab a small container (so they don’t go down the drain), add some warm water,Continue reading “How to Rejuvenate Well Loved Stamps”

Coloring Embossing and Washi Tape

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to color an embossed piece and how to use the washi tape. For these two cards you will need: Thick Basic White or Very Vanilla Card Stock (Annual Catalog page 140) Sweet Sorbet Card Stock (Annual Catalog page 122) Parakeet Party Card Stock (Annual CatalogContinue reading “Coloring Embossing and Washi Tape”

Colorizing Black & White

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to colorize black and white paper. I’ve taken the Perfectly Penciled 12″ X 12″ Designer Series Paper and colored it. You can use a Sponge Dauber, Blender Pen with ink or colored pencils, Blending Brush, and I am sure a few more. For this sampleContinue reading “Colorizing Black & White”