It’s Technique Tuesday! You can mask a project but sometimes the lines get blurred or just don’t come out as clean and crisp as you would like them. Instead of trying to mask, just cut. If you cut your card stock before stamping you are guaranteed a clean edge. You will need a scrap ofContinue reading “Cutting for effect.”
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Three textured cards.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I have three cards for you. They are all done with the same products but in different ways. The first card was done by running the white mat through the embossing folder and then laying the accent pieces over top. The second card was done by gluing the accent pieces beforeContinue reading “Three textured cards.”
When paper is used as ribbon.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today I am talking about ribbon and paper. Did you know they are interchangeable? When you run out of ribbon, or simply didn’t purchase any, then go to your Designer Series Paper stash. Most of our papers are double-sided whichContinue reading “When paper is used as ribbon.”
A splash of color to bring out the detail.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Our embossing folders add so much to the card with texture and depth. Sometimes there is still a little bit more that is needed. If you don’t have ribbon then use our Designer Series Paper. Most of the papers are double-sided allowing you to cut a mat and then accent with theContinue reading “A splash of color to bring out the detail.”
Faux Bokeh Card
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s technique requires a bunch of water and drying time. It comes out different every time. You will need aqua painters, some ink, dies, and a stamp for this. To create this card please watch the Bokeh Video (https://youtu.be/cITPRFyiqRw). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Embossing Buddy to the Rescue
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! You know that the Embossing Buddy takes the static out of paper so when you emboss the powder sticks where you want it to. You also know that the Embossing Buddy helps to take off leftover stickiness from adhesive thatContinue reading “Embossing Buddy to the Rescue”
When to blend and when not to.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are going to talk about when to blend and when not to and what tools to do so. When you are trying to color you want to think in opposites. The staz-on ink is alcohol-based so you want to use this permanent ink when coloring with the stampin’ write markersContinue reading “When to blend and when not to.”
Mastering the swipe.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! The swipe is not a hard technique but it does take some practice. If you push too hard you get too much ink or you could damage your pad. If you push too lightly then you don’t have enough background and have to start over. There is definitely a sweet spot. SoContinue reading “Mastering the swipe.”
Use glue to position.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know the multipurpose glue can be used for more than gluing in place? If you need to position something and remove it then use this liquid magic. Simply drop a few dots down on a surface you don’tContinue reading “Use glue to position.”
When ink pads are used with no stamps.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Did you know you could use your ink pads without any stamps? They create great backgrounds. Just place your ink pad on your card stock and swipe across the page. Depending on how deep a color is how much pressure you use. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 