It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! We have used the Grid Paper for many things such as a scratch mat, taking notes, keeping adhesive off the table, or measuring a card and where the center is. But that beloved grid can also be used to seeContinue reading “Grid paper for more than measuring.”
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Using blender pens to float.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I am talking about blender pens. Blender pens are often used with watercolor pencils to blend the scratches of the pencils to make a fluid image. For today the blender pen is going to be used to do what it is not supposed to do…to blur the lines. If you stampContinue reading “Using blender pens to float.”
Redemption is here.
It’s Sale Saturday and here is what is going on. You have a little over two weeks to redeem your Bonus Days Coupon Codes. If you have lost the email with your codes please tell me. I can get them re-sent. So besides it being redemption time the new Mini Catalog (formerly known as theContinue reading “Redemption is here.”
Playing with shapes.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are talking about creating more with the same product. For these samples the Stitched Shapes Dies, Layering Oval Dies, and the Stitched Rectangle Dies were used. I took a shape and cut four sizes. Then each of the shapes I cut in half to create the pattern. The base shapesContinue reading “Playing with shapes.”
Jewels are not just for paper.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it was not intended! The gems, rhinestones, or pearls are not only good for cards, boxes, ornaments, and more; but they are also good for faces. Yes, faces. Permission given by Patricia Zuniga for use of the photo. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, JoniContinue reading “Jewels are not just for paper.”
Water three different ways.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are talking about creating the illusion of water in three different ways. In the first photo I simply added Flowers for Every Season Gems. In the second photo I simply punched out a piece of Seaside Spray Card Stock to create a blue background. In the third photo I tookContinue reading “Water three different ways.”
Monochromatic cards and partial die cutting.
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.”
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.”
