It’s Technique Tuesday! Sometimes you are trying to create a quick card and it just doesn’t seem to come together. You don’t want to cut another piece of card stock but all your scraps are just a bit too short. Then grab some Designer Series Paper or a Memories & More scrap and place itContinue reading “Using Memories & More to Meet in the Middle!”
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Mini curvy boxes, bells, and more!
It’s Tutorial Thursday! I know it’s August but around here it’s beginning to look like the fall and Christmas. Or maybe I’m just hoping for cooler weather. For today I am showing you the new mini curvy boxes and they even have bells on. 🙂 The tag is colored with our Stampin’ Write Markers andContinue reading “Mini curvy boxes, bells, and more!”
Paper as a ribbon.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today I want to talk to you about using paper as a ribbon. Sometimes a fabric ribbon does not seem to match. It’s dyed to be the same color but with the texture it just doesn’t seem to go. ThisContinue reading “Paper as a ribbon.”
It’s okay to be crooked.
It’s Technique Tuesday! I hear from many of you while you craft say that it’s not perfect. Well…it’s handmade. 🙂 One of my crafters would say “better done than perfect” (miss you Fran since you moved away). My point is if you can’t do it straight then don’t. Make crafting work for you, not theContinue reading “It’s okay to be crooked.”
Only a little Christmas.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today’s card is created by only having a little bit of Christmas stamps. The Holiday Catalog is coming! To learn how to create this card please go to https://youtu.be/fwrWMt-GQ5M. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Using a bone folder for more than folding.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today I am talking about the bone folder. This is a great tool to have to crease folds, evenly spread ink, or even curl ribbon or paper. But, would you guess, that it could be used for your hair? NowContinue reading “Using a bone folder for more than folding.”
Making sure your paper is dry.
It’s Technique Tuesday! On Saturday for the Anniversary Party we dropped ink on watercolor paper, let it dry, and punched out a shape for the card. If you are punching out your shape after you watercolor (instead of before) make sure that the paper is really dry. If it is still damp then the punchContinue reading “Making sure your paper is dry.”
It’s party time!
It’s Sale Saturday! Today’s the day we celebrate! It’s party time to start my 13th year! For today only, when you contact me to place an order before 7:30 pm, you will get FREE shipping! If you would prefer to order online please use host code GKQWDZFP to qualify for FREE shipping. You will payContinue reading “It’s party time!”
Wintery watercolor with a hint of glitter.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am creating an elegant, almost all white Christmas card for you. I start with a Thick Whisper White Card Base. Then I cut a mat out of the Watercolor Paper and a reindeer from the dies in Whisper White Card Stock. I use the Aqua Painter to create the watercolorContinue reading “Wintery watercolor with a hint of glitter.”
Letting the paper shine.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Sometimes you have to let the Designer Series Paper do all the talking. In this case an accent is all that is needed for the Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper. Remember sometimes simple is awesome! To order this paper please go to https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/149500/pressed-petals-specialty-designer-series-paper?dbwsdemoid=2008407. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 