It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating two cards. One has a monochromatic background and the other has partial die cutting to accent a border. The monochromatic background is done by cutting out two detailed sunflower dies. They are then placed on the mat of the same color and attached with glue dots. After gettingContinue reading “Monochromatic cards and partial die cutting.”
Category Archives: Product Education
Glasses for blocks.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you ever been on a trip and forgotten to pack something? For me when I am packing my crafty projects I usually forget one of two things…my Stampin’ Mist (cleaner) or my Clear Blocks. So for today’s post IContinue reading “Glasses for blocks.”
When an outline speaks out loud.
It’s Technique Tuesday! If you don’t know what to do create an outline. Take a large die and a different color card stock mat to create a background. In order to have them come together even more run the two pieces through an embossing folder. For this specific background Misty Moonlight Card Stock was usedContinue reading “When an outline speaks out loud.”
Outlining a sunflower and using negative space.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day we are learning about creating with negative space and how to use just the outline of the sunflower die to create a card. First I will begin with negative space. For this card you will need a card base, mat, inner mat, punch, stamps, ink, and adhesive. TakeContinue reading “Outlining a sunflower and using negative space.”
Using markers as highlighters.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are using the alcohol markers, Stampin’ Blends, as highlighters. Did you know that you could emboss with white powder, let cool, and then color to make any color you want. Join me tonight as we finish some cardsContinue reading “Using markers as highlighters.”
Using all of your card.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to use all of your card. All of it. This includes the negative space. So you start with a card base. Then you cut a mat to 4″ X 5 1/4″. Before sticking it on to the card base you go up as far asContinue reading “Using all of your card.”
A short trip to Hawaii.
It’s Tutorial Thursday and we are going to Hawaii! With the Timeless Tropical Stamp Set and the In the Tropics Dies we can enjoy a short trip to Hawaii. So close your eyes and imagine the soft sand between your toes and the salt water splashing just below your knees. For today’s cards you willContinue reading “A short trip to Hawaii.”
Fake embossing with real trees.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are using tape to emboss. Tape! Have you ever wanted to have the look of embossing and didn’t have your heat tool or the right color of embossing powder? Then use tape. Stamp the image as normal andContinue reading “Fake embossing with real trees.”
Embossing folders to the rescue.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are talking about embossing folders. All of them! All at once! Pick a few of your favorites and use them on your scratch card stock. Make a tiered background from all the different textures. This sample has a background of Night of Navy card stock and the layers are ofContinue reading “Embossing folders to the rescue.”
Bows, knots, pleats, and more.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day we learn all about ribbon. Did you know that there are two different ways to do the same knot? You can also tie a bow at least three different ways. Then there are pleats, flops, and more. For full instructions on how these cards are created please goContinue reading “Bows, knots, pleats, and more.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 