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.”
Category Archives: Product Education
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.”
Wax is useful.
With the new catalog beginning soon I want to remind you that some things are stiff when they are new. So here’s a tip for you to take a birthday candle or a piece of unscented wax and use it for grease. If your new ink pads are sticking or are too stiff for youContinue reading “Wax is useful.”
Tape is for more than holding things together.
Have you ever thought to stamp on a piece of tape? Me either. Grab your staz-on ink and cleaner and get going. You will need masking tape as well as clear mailing tape. Ink your stamp with staz-on and then place your tape adhesive side down on top of the inked image. Rub lightly. TakeContinue reading “Tape is for more than holding things together.”
Sometimes messy is what is needed.
When I went to OnStage I saw one of the presenters create a background by smearing or swiping their stamp across a glossy paper. That got me to thinking. I can create movement with only two dimensions. So I took some glossy cardstock and basic black ink and did the unthinkable. I smeared my ink. Continue reading “Sometimes messy is what is needed.”
Stamps are not just for paper.
Do you use your stamps for more than just paper? Did you know that they could be used for more than paper? Basically any flat surface can be stamped. I have been creative on cardstock, wood, fabric, glass, cork, metal, clay, paperclay, and even cookies. If you stamp into food make sure to clean yourContinue reading “Stamps are not just for paper.”
Pieces to make a whole.
Sometimes pieces can make a great whole. In this case squares and some gold dots become a great background. Without these gold dots the background looks fairly plain. Remember that the details matter. Remember that even though you might be thinking you are only making a small impact it is probably bigger than youContinue reading “Pieces to make a whole.”
New product and how to use it.
On last night’s Facebook Live I showcased the new Show What You Love Suite. While I hopefully captured some of the textures and colors in the video nothing replaces seeing it in real life. If you would like to take a look before determining if you want to order it please contact me. It’s worthContinue reading “New product and how to use it.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 