If you go to the Farmers’ Market this morning make sure to bring your bag. And inside your bag bring some canned goods for the 29 Palms Food Pantry. Make sure to ask about the raffle also. They are raffling off a $100 gift certificate each month to be used at the market with theContinue reading “Farmers’ market, sales, and host codes!”
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Want to go on a picnic?
This month’s Paper Pumpkin is picnic themed. Have you gone on a picnic recently? Do you pick up some fried chicken or do you make tamales? What is your tradition? For today’s picnic we are having paper. I know it’s not the most appetizing but that’s what is on the menu. I took the ApronContinue reading “Want to go on a picnic?”
No more kinks in your twine.
Have you ever unwound some of your twine to find all these kinks where it was folded? What did you do to un-kink it? Did you iron, soak, or lay out for days? Here’s a tip for you. Take a baby wipe and run the twine through it. The moisture will take the kinks rightContinue reading “No more kinks in your twine.”
Sponging three different ways.
I figured since the Paper Pumpkin has a picnic theme this month I would continue that theme with the basket weaving embossing folder. So today’s technique is how to color this basket weave with a sponge. You can also spritz, dip, paint, or bleach it. But, for now, we sponge. The top color was doneContinue reading “Sponging three different ways.”
Knowing where to start.
As I sit here resting today I am browsing through my catalog. There are tons of pages with tons of ideas, colors, and products. Are you overwhelmed? Is your wishlist too long? Let me help. Here’s one place to start. Start with a black ink pad. Since it’s neutral it can be used for justContinue reading “Knowing where to start.”
Farmers’ market, canned goods, host codes, and more.
Just a quick reminder that if you are going to the Farmers’ Market today the hours are from 8-noon now. Remember to bring your canned goods to the Pantry table. Look for the Feed 29 banner. If you bring 5 items please tell me such that I have a surprise for you. Paper Pumpkin isContinue reading “Farmers’ market, canned goods, host codes, and more.”
Wreath Card Tutorial
All right…drum roll please…here is the tutorial you have been waiting for. It will be long but it will be worth it. At the end of it all you will be able to create a wreath card with a single stamp and a sentiment. Are you ready? Let’s go! Cut a piece of Thick VeryContinue reading “Wreath Card Tutorial”
Stamparatus fixes everything.
Well, that title might be a little over zealous but it does fix some stamping errors. If you generally get the halos then this gives you permission to stamp lighter. There is no fear of something not inking properly and not being able to go back. With the Stamparatus you can always go back. InContinue reading “Stamparatus fixes everything.”
Using the Stamparatus to create a wreath.
Today’s technique is a tiny bit different. I am using the Stamparatus to create a wreath, the ultimate in positioning. Here’s how to do it in pictures and then explanation. Create a template using a 6×6 piece of cardstock. Take the largest plain square from the Layering Squares Dies and cut a square from theContinue reading “Using the Stamparatus to create a wreath.”
Tufted Card Tutorial
Here are the directions for the tufted card that was created this week. Cut a piece of thick white cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 11″. Score at 5 1/2″ on the 11″ side. Cut a piece of gold foil paper at 4″ x 5 1/4″. Grab a piece of whisper white cardstock from the scrapContinue reading “Tufted Card Tutorial”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 