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