Becoming part of the background.

It’s Technique Tuesday! When you are not sure if you want something to stand out then don’t let it. Instead glue on your accent and then emboss it. By embossing it you will give the illusion that it is all one piece. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

Everything is Rosy!

It’s Sale Saturday! Today the Everything is Rosy bundle has been added to the clearance rack. Instead of $80 it is marked down to $68. If this is something you’ve been eyeing please don’t wait any longer. Anything on the clearance rack is while supplies last. If you would like to order online please useContinue reading “Everything is Rosy!”

Not a card but a trimmer instead.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Instead of giving you a tutorial for a card or project I am giving you a walk through and review of the new paper trimmer. So take a listen and have a look at our new product coming soon to you. If you want it before then you need to sign upContinue reading “Not a card but a trimmer instead.”

Lids are palettes.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Do you find yourself having to get up to get a plate or dish to watercolor? Well don’t any longer. Use the lid of your ink pad instead and drop ink from the re-inker. (Just remember to wipe it outContinue reading “Lids are palettes.”

Look at your paper too.

It’s Technique Tuesday! You know how I tell you to look at your products upside down and sideways to get the most out of them? Well, make sure to do this with your paper as well. Sometimes the Designer Series Paper has a natural tendency in the pattern that needs to be detailed and enhanced.Continue reading “Look at your paper too.”

Sometimes easy is what gets it done.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Sometimes easy is the only thing that will get it done when you are in a time crunch. If you need a quick favor for Halloween for your co-workers or for your kid’s class then think about the coffin boxes. With some tear and tape and ribbon you are off to theContinue reading “Sometimes easy is what gets it done.”

Tape is for more than sticking something together.

It’s Wacky Wednesday! This is the day where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you ever gotten glitter into your ink pad? I have. I have scraped, begged, and pleaded to no avail. But I didn’t know this tip at the time. Take packing or mailing tape and rollContinue reading “Tape is for more than sticking something together.”

When veins are a good thing.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are talking about veins and the fact that you want to see them. Yes, since it is fall it is all about leaves. Some of our dies cut and also emboss at the same time. The sample used here is from Nature’s Root. First cut the outline or frame ofContinue reading “When veins are a good thing.”

Falling Leaves in Nature’s Beauty.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating a card with all the hints of fall for you. You will need the Woodland Embossing Folder, Butterfly Gala Stamp Set, and Nature’s Beauty Stamp Set. For full instructions please watch the video at https://youtu.be/y9qKbaDfULE. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

Napkin for a sponge.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! I recently held a class and had travelled to the host’s home. Normally the joke is when I travel, “what have I forgotten today”? I usually forget one item when I am not home. Well, it turned out to beContinue reading “Napkin for a sponge.”