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.”
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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.”
Simple card finished with a scavenger hunt.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is a simple card that was created last night on the Facebook Live! It is using the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper that will be available to you June 3. Here are the measurements for this card. Thick Whisper White Card Stock cut at 4 1/4″ X 11″. On theContinue reading “Simple card finished with a scavenger hunt.”
Split those dies.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Do you ever get a die that you simply think is too big? Do you wish they had made it half the size? Then split it. You heard me. Cut it right down the middle. Take your Paper Trimmer andContinue reading “Split those dies.”
Color the darker part on the bottom.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you tried the Stampin’ Blends? These are our alcohol-based markers. For today’s project I colored the sunflower with the light and dark of the Daffodil Delight as well as the Soft Suede. When coloring the center I had the outer ring a bit lighter and the center a touch darker. ForContinue reading “Color the darker part on the bottom.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 