This is probably the only time you will hear me say this. Punch first and then stamp. Yes, punch first. Then lay your punches end to end and stamp as if it was one piece. This will create a tiled look. Stay tuned on Thursday to see the finished card. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “Tiled stamping.”
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How to create a wood card with color and negative space.
This card is created using the sponge brayer, wood textured paper, vanilla cardstock, and real red ink. First, sponge the color on to the wood paper with the brayer. Stop one shade lighter than you want to see if the ink will absorb into the paper any more. If not, then add more ink. WaitContinue reading “How to create a wood card with color and negative space.”
Negative space is a good thing.
We all know how to use a punch. We know that you can pop them up, use them for gift tags, stretch them out by cutting them in half, etc. But did you know that punching something out and leaving the hole can also be a great focal piece. Join me tonight on Facebook LiveContinue reading “Negative space is a good thing.”
Putting texture on texture.
Sometimes even the most beautiful paper needs a boost. I dropped about a dozen drops of Grapefruit Grove ink in the spritzer and filled the rest with water. I then took a box so my whole craft room didn’t have ink on it. I placed the piece of wood textured paper in the box andContinue reading “Putting texture on texture.”
Resting by crafting.
I’ve been in my craft room and lost track of time. Are you being creative today? Sometimes it’s good to lose yourself and just have some fun. Today’s contest is to post a photo of what you have created today! One lucky winner will receive a pack of Corrugated Elements for FREE! So post yourContinue reading “Resting by crafting.”
Small items become part of a larger whole.
Yesterday we talked about how glue dots can become a focal point for grouping sequins. Well, today the finished card appears from these groupings. If you don’t know what to create simply group small things and make it happen. Here are the directions: Grab a white thick piece of cardstock. Cut in half (at 4Continue reading “Small items become part of a larger whole.”
Glue dots can be used to group items.
Just when you thought the mini glue dots were small and they couldn’t do more, here is another idea. Take your paper piercer and place a glue dot at the end of it. Then stick small sequins to the end of it. Now you have a cluster of sequins instead of placing them one atContinue reading “Glue dots can be used to group items.”
It’s the simple things.
Sometimes a paper is so detailed that there is not much that needs to be done. Take the Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper on page 189. It makes card making so easy. Add a cute accent and you are all set. For the tutorial go to last week’s Facebook Live or You Tube. Remember thatContinue reading “It’s the simple things.”
Resting sometimes means sleeping in.
Did you notice I am a little late this morning? I decided to sleep in and take it easy. Once in a while a break in your routine is a good thing. Life is not always meant to be scheduled but also to be lived. How do you intend to live today? What makes youContinue reading “Resting sometimes means sleeping in.”
Cute tags for jars.
Today’s tutorial is all about tags. Tags can be used for gift bags, jars, or even an accent on a card. These tags were made for the VIP night on Tuesday. To become a part of the VIP night you need to host at least once this year from June to May. Here’s how toContinue reading “Cute tags for jars.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 