Sometimes the negative speaks louder than the positive. This is true in stamping also. In this case I took the smaller leaf from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies and created a background. Don’t be scared of the negative. Sometimes if the negative is used correctly it becomes a huge positive. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “Negative space can be a positive.”
Category Archives: Product Education
Coloring on vellum.
The new Stampin’ Blends are awesome! They dry while coloring on vellum. Finally, something that dries without having to heat set. And there is enough color to block the adhesive. Take a look at the Facebook Live that has been uploaded to YouTube for a full tutorial. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Bell accents or ribbon holes?
I just watched the video from Stampin’ Up! for the Stockings Die. Did you know that the curved slit is intentioned to be an accent piece for the bell? It’s not a ribbon slit or hole. Well, now I have a new use for it. If you ever receive a product and don’t know whatContinue reading “Bell accents or ribbon holes?”
New Techniques for the Stampin’ Blends
I have learned a bunch by watching this video. It’s a great way to get a jump start on coloring with the Stampin’ Blends. So I’ll make this short and sweet…go watch! Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Embossing paste…to sponge or mix?
When using the embossing paste do you sponge color on after or mix it in to the paste? My answer, as always, it depends. It depends on what kind of color you want. Do you want really vivid, deep color or just a splash? For really deep color you want to mix some of yourContinue reading “Embossing paste…to sponge or mix?”
Alcohol markers color more than paper.
Have you tried the new Stampin’ Blends, the alcohol markers? Did you know they can color more than paper? You can color tile, glass, embellishments, and more! Take a look! If you need a brochure for the new Blends comment or contact me so I can get you a copy! Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “Alcohol markers color more than paper.”
A bracket becomes a mustache.
You’ve probably heard me say this before, “look at products sideways and upside down if you have to”. Sometimes you just don’t know what you have. I recently purchased the large letter framelits and one of the brackets I am sure was also designed to be a mustache. Make sure you are using everything toContinue reading “A bracket becomes a mustache.”
Learning to blend.
I figured since the Stampin’ Blends can be ordered tomorrow that I would give you a quick video on how to use them. There are some cute samples and projects with this video so check them out. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Sales, promotions, and more!
Since there is quite a bit going on I think we’d better get started. There is a paper share happening now. It is $50 to get a bit of every piece of designer series paper that is on sale. The event is set up and the e-mail has been sent. If you did not receiveContinue reading “Sales, promotions, and more!”
Using scraps for a background.
Once in a while you actually need to use your scraps. That folder, bin, or bag gets full! Use those bits and pieces! Trim them into similar shapes and create a background. If you have bigger pieces then you can create mats or accents like the vanilla wood plank. Now go create! For the fullContinue reading “Using scraps for a background.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 