It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I am going to tell you that the new Designer Series Papers are gorgeous. Absolutely drop dead gorgeous. So the new challenge is to design a card to allow those papers to shine through. The main thing I would remind you is to keep it simple. The less busyness you haveContinue reading “Letting the paper speak for itself.”
Category Archives: Product Education
Using a base to secure small parts.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to talk to you about securing small parts with a base. For this new In Color card you need a Thick White card base, a Seaside Spray card stock mat, a scrap of white card stock, the 6×6 in color pack, a piece of the new colored vellum fromContinue reading “Using a base to secure small parts.”
Vellum in disguise.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you ever used paper to disguise something? I know we often use embellishments to disguise our goofs when leaving a smudge or fingerprint on our paper. But how about using paper to cover? In this case I am talkingContinue reading “Vellum in disguise.”
Less than two weeks for the BOGO sale!
It’s Sale Saturday! Today I want to remind you that there are less than two weeks left for the BOGO sale. If you need more details or a copy of the list please contact me. If you would like to place an order online please use host code DFH94G2C through Monday evening. If you preferContinue reading “Less than two weeks for the BOGO sale!”
When old meets new.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am starting to talk about Father’s Day. There are some great sets with some truly meaningful sayings that are so appropriate for this occasion. So today’s card is created with A Good Man and Geared Up Garage. Here is the video on how to create the card and much moreContinue reading “When old meets new.”
Using an aqua painter to glue.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Do you know that the Aqua Painter can be used to glue product together? Yes, the Aqua Painter. No, I have not lost it (more than any other day). Take the Aqua Painter and make sure it is rinsed andContinue reading “Using an aqua painter to glue.”
Using both sides of the paper.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to share a little tip with you. Most of our Designer Series Paper is double-sided. So use both sides. If you don’t have coordinating ribbon then use the opposite side of the paper to coordinate. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Coloring to coordinate the ribbon.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! This is the day we don’t have inky fingers. Yes, that’s right. No inky fingers. So here is what you do. To color a ribbon you grab any shade of Stampin’ Blends (alcohol marker) that you want and color away. You will need to color a bit beyond where you want toContinue reading “Coloring to coordinate the ribbon.”
Where adhesive becomes easier.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you ever hear of someone complaining that the adhesive was too sticky? I have and I did. When ordering the Big Shot dies I would often say that the adhesive holding the set together was too sticky. I wouldContinue reading “Where adhesive becomes easier.”
How to color a ribbon with no fingerprints.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you ever needed a coordinating ribbon for your card or project and forgotten to order it? My favorite is when I need 14 inches and have 8. It seems to always happen. Instead of complaining or putting that project on hold color your ribbon. Yes, color it! Take your metallic-edged ribbonContinue reading “How to color a ribbon with no fingerprints.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 