It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. I am closed today for the holiday. I am taking some time for family and to get ahead a bit. So no Open Time today. If you would like to order on Betty’s class please contact me before Wednesday evening. This will be the first order fromContinue reading “It’s a holiday!”
Category Archives: Product Education
Seeing the trees.
It’s Sale Saturday! The Holiday Catalog goes live on Wednesday! Get your wishlists ready because we are about to begin. On Wednesday only, the first 12 crafters that either submit online orders with host code MCAYYWX2 to qualify or contact me to give me their list will be able to pick a tree. I willContinue reading “Seeing the trees.”
Using only part of the die.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to use part of the die to create a unique background or mat. With this you will also need a piece of Designer Series Paper. To start, you will need your card base. Then have a mat cut no larger than 5″ X 3 3/4″. ThisContinue reading “Using only part of the die.”
Using leaves for a pinecone.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that the Leaf Punch will also punch out a pinecone? In the new stamp set in the Holiday Catalog called Perfectly Plaid the pinecone fits just perfectly in the leaf. Remember to look at your products sideways,Continue reading “Using leaves for a pinecone.”
Adding layers without adding weight.
It’s Technique Tuesday! With the holiday season barreling at an alarming rate towards us I want to share a technique or tip with you. Don’t add weight to your cards with more paper, instead add layers with ink. Use your Sponge Brayer to add texture. For this final layer to my card I used PacificContinue reading “Adding layers without adding weight.”
Sometimes the paper takes the cake.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Sometimes the Designer Series Paper needs to just take the focus. In this case the paper from the Frosted Suite takes the cake. This card is created very simply from the stamps and dies from this suite. Add a touch of vellum and you have a winner. To watch the video pleaseContinue reading “Sometimes the paper takes the cake.”
Where a block becomes a straight edge.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today’s post I give credit to Lisa Hull. Thank you Lisa for showing me a new way to do things with what is already on the table. Today I am using a clear block to rip the tear tape onContinue reading “Where a block becomes a straight edge.”
Ink with embossing folders.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day that we use our stamp pads in a totally different way. Take your ink pad and open it just like you would when you are stamping. Then apply ink to your embossing folder. Pay attention to what side you are inking. If you want the ink on theContinue reading “Ink with embossing folders.”
Back to school card.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day we sing “inch worm, inch worm…”. Did that just play in your head? As everyone is getting ready for back to school (unless you have survived it) I am going back to the drawing board. Today’s card has a chalkboard or blackboard for the mat. I thought aboutContinue reading “Back to school card.”
Scoring is not always for folding.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are using the scoring tool to not create a fold. Instead the embossed image will be for texture or emphasis. So grab your trimmer, stylus and a ruler, or your score board and start scoring with me. HappyContinue reading “Scoring is not always for folding.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 