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.”
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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.”
Tiled stamping.
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.”
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.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 