I bet some of you are looking at the catalog and asking yourself how to line up the cardstock in the Tufted Embossing Folder so the image is not crooked. There is a line to help with that and it works. I took some pictures to help with this. This sample is using the goldContinue reading “Some tips for the tufted embossing folder.”
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When the ocean comes to the desert.
We can all hope that the beach is closer to us here in the desert, but it’s probably not going to happen. I would love the sound of the waves, but not the crowds or price tag that comes with the beach. So for today I will give you a tutorial on a card thatContinue reading “When the ocean comes to the desert.”
Water stamps can be for dirt or sand.
Sometimes I look at a stamp set and think that is a flower or that is dirt. Sometimes what I think is one thing can often be another. Take this card… …I thought the water stamp could only be that. But it can also be dirt or land. Don’t forget to look at your stampsContinue reading “Water stamps can be for dirt or sand.”
Coordinating embossing powder with a background.
It’s amazing how a background pops when there is an accent that coordinates. In this case the Grapefruit Grove is subtly daubed on to the background. The coordinating embossing powder ties it all together. Tune in tomorrow night at 7 pm for the Facebook Live on the Red Door Crafters’ Page. I will be creating thisContinue reading “Coordinating embossing powder with a background.”
An alternate to a kit.
Today’s card is a tiny bit different as it is a bit of a conglomeration of ideas. First, I started with a colored base, a new color at that. The color is called Granny Apple Green. And then I cut it long ways instead of the “normal” way. I then took a piece of whiteContinue reading “An alternate to a kit.”
Freezing punches.
So you have done it! It…the enchanting word “it”. You have managed to jam that cardstock into that punch and it won’t come out. The springs are stuck and nothing is working. You have dropped it gently on to the table, floor, or whatever other hard surface you have. And those springs won’t budge! IContinue reading “Freezing punches.”
Simple details to complete a card.
It’s amazing to me how a different color of cardstock or a different pattern of designer series paper can make a card look so different. Paper can make a card or project appear masculine, feminine, or somewhere in between. So before you throw away that project that just doesn’t seem to want to come togetherContinue reading “Simple details to complete a card.”
Promotions, farmers’ market, and class!
There is one promotion running through Monday night at 9 pm and is only available through me. For every Stamparatus you purchase you get one FREE shammy piece to clean your stamps. Please use host code Y9H7NWTT to help Jodi. If you prefer to order in person please contact me. Even though I am not atContinue reading “Promotions, farmers’ market, and class!”
Tiling on Father’s Day.
Here’s a card for you just in time for Father’s Day. It uses the technique I call “tiling”. Here are the directions. Get a card base (thick white used here)(5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″). Cut wood texture mat at 5 1/4″ x 4″. Cut old olive strips at 5 1/4″ x 1/4″ and 4″ xContinue reading “Tiling on Father’s Day.”
Making something smaller is often helpful.
You’ve heard that if you have a huge project to do that you should break it up into smaller chunks to get it done. This also prevents feeling overwhelmed. The same is true with our stamping products. Just recently I cut a shammy into smaller pieces. This is so when I use the Stamparatus IContinue reading “Making something smaller is often helpful.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 