Category Archives: Product Education

When leaves fall.

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  This card was created with the gradient effect.  It can be done with a sponge dauber or baby wipe. For the video please go to video of falling leaves (https://youtu.be/wyxwWmyNadI). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

You can wash more than dishes in a dishwasher.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  Did you know that our clear blocks are dishwasher safe?  You can put your clear blocks in the dishwasher to get that really clean.  Take them out before the dry cycle.  If you don’t have a dishwasher then you canContinue reading “You can wash more than dishes in a dishwasher.”

Sponge daubers are for more than backgrounds.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  Did you know that your Sponge Dauber can do more than ink edges and create big polka dots?  They can also create a gradient effect for your stamps.  Here is what you need plus a clear block. When placing or sponging the ink on to your stamp start with the lightest colorContinue reading “Sponge daubers are for more than backgrounds.”

Making leaves into flowers.

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  I know that you can figure out how to create a leaf background by randomly stamping leaves all over your card stock.  So here are some other ideas to create with that same leaf stamp.  I made a sunflower and a layered poinsettia. To view the video on how to create theseContinue reading “Making leaves into flowers.”

When a ruler is more than that.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  I know that you understand that a ruler is meant to be used for creating straight lines.  And once in a while it is even used to stir something or slide something out from behind something else.  But did youContinue reading “When a ruler is more than that.”

Leaves become a flower.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  Today we are stretching our supplies and thinking creatively.  The Rooted In Nature set keeps giving me more ideas.  Yes, they are beautiful leaves.  But, did you know, that those same leaves become beautiful flowers? To see this card finished and several others please tune back in to my Faceboook Page tomorrowContinue reading “Leaves become a flower.”

Foam stamps make great cards.

Creating a stamp is not hard.  Creating one that lasts and has great quality…I will leave that to the experts.  If you read Tuesday’s technique post you already know what I am talking about.  For today I will finish the card. For a video please go to DIY Stamp Video. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, JoniContinue reading “Foam stamps make great cards.”

Using foam to make stamps.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended.  Did you know that you can make your own stamps?  I am not saying to go buy another machine.  I am saying to use what you already have.  So grab your fun foam from the dollar store and your BigContinue reading “Using foam to make stamps.”

Take Your Pick

It’s Technique Tuesday and I am all about options.  The new Take Your Pick tool gives plenty of options.  You have a spatula, piercing tool, small stylus, large stylus, and a putty end.  If you love the details of bitty pearls, rhinestones, gems, or embellishments then the putty tip will soon be your best friend. Continue reading “Take Your Pick”