Today’s card has a certain tang to it, much like when you bite in to a good slice of cheese. Here’s how this one was created. The card base is from Soft Suede Card Stock cut at 5 1/2 ” on the 11 ” side. It is scored at 4 1/4″. The Very Vanilla matContinue reading “When wood becomes swiss cheese.”
Category Archives: Product Education
Remember to use the middle.
Just a little reminder that if you have a double mat and the second mat is solid then don’t be scared to make some holes. Take a few punches out of the bottom mat so you can save paper and time later. Just remember to keep your punches organized or it won’t be much help.Continue reading “Remember to use the middle.”
Different sized punches for a background.
You can grab a few of the same shaped punches or dies to create a background. Just make sure to have varied sizes. In this case I used circle punches. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
How to color on dark card stock.
Have you been wondering how to get a true color when coloring on dark card stock? Well, here’s how and the full instructions for this card. Cut Basic Gray Card Stock at 5 1/2″ on 11″ side. Score at 4 1/4″. Cut Whisper White Card Stock at 5 1/4″ x 4″. Glue white paper toContinue reading “How to color on dark card stock.”
When sun rays become tiaras.
If you are ever wondering what something was intended to be please ask. I’ve had a few times where there are some backgrounds or little dots and I can’t figure out what stamp they coordinate with. So, I call Stampin’ Up! and I’m happy to do that for you also. Don’t get frustrated, ever. InContinue reading “When sun rays become tiaras.”
Don’t be scared to think opposite.
So many times we think that a background has to be lighter in color and the accents have to be dark or brighter. This is not always the case. For this background Basic Black Cardstock is used and the Pineapple Punch Embossing Powder (from the In Color stack) is the brightness. Sometimes you need toContinue reading “Don’t be scared to think opposite.”
Sunday is for resting and a little planning.
Are you resting today? How is your day off going? Mine is not going quite as planned but it’s okay. My daughter worked today instead of yesterday so we still woke up early. Of course it’s been a slower morning for the hubby and I. So today I am cleaning a bit after Card ClassContinue reading “Sunday is for resting and a little planning.”
Farmers’ market, sales, and host codes!
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!”
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.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 