Did you know that the Stamparatus can be used for more than a positioner? Have you ever needed a third hand to tie that bow? Now you have one. Since the magnet is so strong you can tuck the ribbon under and tie your bow. It’s easy to get things done. I just haven’t figuredContinue reading “Stamparatus is more than a positioner.”
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Backgrounds become texture.
Sometimes adding a little bit of a background can make all the difference in the world. It can make a dull card or accent become an amazing piece. For this tag I used our new Stitched Labels Framelits Dies and the coordinating stamp set. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Inlaid cards with a bonus of kicking butt.
Today’s tutorial is on how to create this inlaid card. So let’s get to it. 🙂 Start with a card base cut tall instead of our regular. Instead of cutting at 5 1/2 inches cut instead at 4 1/4″. Then score at 5 1/2 ” and not 4 1/4″. Thick white is used here. ThenContinue reading “Inlaid cards with a bonus of kicking butt.”
Gems are for more than paper.
The rhinestones, pearls, and other gems can be used for more than paper. They can be placed on glass, wood, vinyl, and more. One particular friend of mine has a daughter that uses the gems for body art. A line of rhinestones become eyebrow art or a fake nose piercing. Don’t be scared to experimentContinue reading “Gems are for more than paper.”
Inlaid detail.
Sometimes the details are what matter. For this technique you need a framelit (outline die) and a matching detail die. If you don’t have a matching one you can use a bigger detail one and overlay to get a similar look. Make sure to cut the framelit out first. Then lay the cut out downContinue reading “Inlaid detail.”
Mother’s Day Card
Last night was a good, and long, Facebook Live. I showed many of the new products from the new annual catalog and created a Mother’s Day card. If you would like to see all of this on video please go to YouTube video of Live. So for now I will show you the card. This hasContinue reading “Mother’s Day Card”
Glue dots as a holder.
Sometimes I have little pieces laying all over my crafting area and I lose them. If I have enough time to clean I will often find them. Sometimes I end up buying more and find them all later. So what if there was a way to stay organized? The other night I was creating withContinue reading “Glue dots as a holder.”
Outlining while punching.
Have you ever wanted a clean line around the edge of your punched image? If you sponge after you just seem to get the whole image inked? Try outlining the image before you punch. Here’s how… Grab a piece of cardstock and stamp whatever image you want. Place in punch but do not cut. GrabContinue reading “Outlining while punching.”
Card Class is this week!
There’s always plenty going on here! If you need to finish a project, have a question about a product, or just simply want to drop by then please do. Every Monday is the day. This week is Card Class week. If you haven’t RSVP’ed you still can for Thursday or Saturday! Remember that the retiringContinue reading “Card Class is this week!”
Tape can look like a glaze.
Today’s card is easy and looks like it has an expensive glaze over it. It’s just tape. Yes, tape. Here’s how to do it and what supplies you will need. Supplies Needed Whisper White Thick Cardstock for Base Basic Black Cardstock Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper Pearlized Doily Shimmery White Cardstock ClearContinue reading “Tape can look like a glaze.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 