Using dies for masking.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  Did you know that you can cut something out from a die and then use it to mask or stencil?  Join me tonight on the Live at 7 pm as I do just this. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, JoniContinue reading “Using dies for masking.”

Letting the stamps stand on their own.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  Sometimes the stamps just need to stand on their own.  Some stamps don’t need anything behind them except simplicity so they stand out.  This is very apparent with any of our “distinctive” sets.  They appear to be 3D with only one stamp.  They are simply amazing.  Take a look. This is theContinue reading “Letting the stamps stand on their own.”

Marbled background makes for a spooky card.

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  The Marbled Background stamp makes for a great spooky sky. To learn how to create this card please go to the Facebook Live Video (https://youtu.be/PZxAi0Wtxgg). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

Using a shredder for cards.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended.  Did you know your paper shredder can be used for more than destruction?  It can also be used for making things.  So the next time you need shreds for that box you are sending, padding for the bottom of aContinue reading “Using a shredder for cards.”

Embossing paste adds cool touches.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  Did you know a little bit of embossing paste can add just a hint of snow or a tiny bit of texture?  If you can’t afford to buy all the different colors of embossing paste then just get the one with no color in it.  You can then separate it out andContinue reading “Embossing paste adds cool touches.”

How to shimmer.

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  Here is the finished card with all three methods of using the shimmer paint.  If you would like to learn these techniques this will be one of the cards for card class. Here is the video if you prefer…Shimmer Paint Video (https://youtu.be/fNCA2NNIfS8). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

Tear and Tape is for more than boxes.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  You know that the Tear and Tape is great for sticking things together, especially 3-D items like boxes, bags, etc.  But, did you know, that it’s also great for embossing?  Yes, embossing. Take your piece of cardstock and rub theContinue reading “Tear and Tape is for more than boxes.”

How to think in multiples.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  I figured instead of telling you about a new stamping technique I would tell you about a new thinking technique.  Since the holidays are coming you might be stamping more multiples than just one or two cards.  When creating a bunch of cards the thinking is a bit different.  Instead of completingContinue reading “How to think in multiples.”

Bonus Days are almost gone!

It’s Sale Saturday!  Here are the promotions. Bonus Days are almost gone!  There are only two days left.  So if you haven’t redeemed your $5 off call me now! Stamparatus accessories are available October 1.   The Stampin’ Up! New Year begins on October 1.  Be watching for a New Year’s Special. World Card MakingContinue reading “Bonus Days are almost gone!”