It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you created a card and it just doesn’t speak to you? It’s got the same shape…square…and it just screams bbbbooooooorrrrrriiiiinnnnnngggg. Then use a die to shape the edges and create a border of sorts. The negative image of theContinue reading “Using a die for a border.”
Category Archives: Product Education
Decorating the flap.
It’s Technique Tuesday! I want you to picture something today. So take a breath, sit, relax, close your eyes for a second if you need to (this is not permission to take a nap), and picture this. It’s a summery sunlit day. There is a slight breeze with a hint of freshness in the air.Continue reading “Decorating the flap.”
In Color Sunflowers
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating five cards that showcase the new In Colors. The new In Colors are Cinnamon Cider, Misty Moonlight, Bumblebee, Just Jade, and Magenta Madness. Which color is your favorite? To create these cards I embossed each of the mats with a different embossing folder. I used from left toContinue reading “In Color Sunflowers”
When erasers become stamps.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that those pencil erasers that are hard and crunchy are great? I have not lost my mind. When the top of the pencil no longer erases it becomes a perfect stamp. Since it is no longer softContinue reading “When erasers become stamps.”
Using a pencil eraser for a stamp.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s technique is a bit different. Take a flat pencil eraser and dip in the ink pad. Make any pattern you like. This can become a background, accent piece, and anything else you can imagine. For tomorrow’s create with me section of the Live we will be creating something similar to this.Continue reading “Using a pencil eraser for a stamp.”
Stamp of the Week and Card Class
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. I am closed today for my daughter’s birthday. I will be back for Open Day at the Studio on the 15th. Please look for the invitation in a few days. Unfortunately, Card Class is cancelled this week. Hopefully next month we will be able to get together.Continue reading “Stamp of the Week and Card Class”
Embossing with a die.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! For you today I have a treat. The tutorial is how to emboss with a die while using the new in colors. So let’s being. Here are the instructions and measurements to create this. Cut a Thick Whisper White Card Stock to 4 1/4″ X 11″. On the 11″ side score atContinue reading “Embossing with a die.”
Don’t forget the catalog.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! So the new annual catalog starts today at 11 am! But did you know that the catalog has all the typical things…table of contents, index, etc.? And I will remind you to make sure to look at the pictures. ThoseContinue reading “Don’t forget the catalog.”
Embossing folders make a difference.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Sometimes you want a more elegant card and sometimes a simple one. So depending on the look you want pay attention to what you are using to provide the accents or texture. The background says just as much as the accents or embellishments do. So make sure to think of the wholeContinue reading “Embossing folders make a difference.”
It’s almost time.
It’s Sale Saturday! It’s almost time. When I say “it’s almost time” do you think that it is almost time for the retiring list to be done or do you think that it is almost time for the new catalog? Regardless, both are true. So if you have anything left on your wish list fromContinue reading “It’s almost time.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 