It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day we learn about dies or punches closing a card. You can use an accent piece to overlay on a cad or project to make it appear to close. In this case I used a gatefold card and then used glittery bats to close it. For the card youContinue reading “Using dies to overlay.”
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How to create with black magic.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating with black magic. Now before you start to wonder, there is no voodoo or weird stuff happening. It is simply an intriguing technique. You will need a card base, whatever mats you need, and for the one you stamp on it needs to be extremely dark in color.Continue reading “How to create with black magic.”
Pieces to make a whole.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are talking about using scraps to make a bit of a mosaic. Have you had a pile of odds and ends on your craft table and not known what to do with them? Well, here’s an idea. ThisContinue reading “Pieces to make a whole.”
Wink of Stella to the rescue!
Before we begin anything I am sure you want to know who won the jar stamp set called Lots to Celebrate. Drumroll please…Congratulations Holly Zigga! You won! Please take a look as this stamp set also coordinates with a punch, shaker domes, and another stamp set. Congratulations Holly! It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are notContinue reading “Wink of Stella to the rescue!”
Cards need a holder.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are making a holder for all those cards. This is perfect timing for World Card Making Day this Saturday. So here’s how you create a holder or open-ended box. Cut a piece of Whisper White Card Stock (thick is preferred) to 7 1/2″ X 9 1/2″. Then on the 7Continue reading “Cards need a holder.”
Into the kitchen for craft supplies?
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it was not intended! For today we are walking into the kitchen and grabbing that dreaded saran or plastic wrap. You know the stuff. The one that bunches up as soon as it begins to tear off the roll. For today it is goingContinue reading “Into the kitchen for craft supplies?”
Framing with a sponge.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are using the Sponge Brayer to create a frame. As I was creating this card I knew what I wanted in the center but I had too much blank space on the outer edges. Instead I thought I should create a lighter mat or frame. So I grabbed my SpongeContinue reading “Framing with a sponge.”
Cobwebs everywhere.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are learning how to make sparkly cobwebs. These are the kind you want to have around home. While I stamped some spiders I promise they won’t bite. Here is what we are creating. For this card you will need: Thick Whisper White Card Stock Gray Granite Card Stock Basic BlackContinue reading “Cobwebs everywhere.”
Decorating ribbon.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are grabbing our ink pads and markers with a blank canvas of woven trim from the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack. We are grabbing the middle one in the picture above and stamping on it, coloringContinue reading “Decorating ribbon.”
First Day of Fall
It’s Technique Tuesday! I thought what better way to celebrate the first day of Fall or Autumn than with my favorite for the season…candy corn. Some of you might think falling leaves but just look at this cute card. The technique I want you to take away from this is how to make those deliciousContinue reading “First Day of Fall”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 