Sometimes dimensionals are not to bring things up but to level them out. When doing a shaker card you have an area that is higher than the rest. This is where the shaker is. To level out the card so nothing ends up concave use dimensionals to level it out. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “Sometimes dimensionals level you out.”
Category Archives: Product Education
Stampin’ Blends
Today’s tutorial is all about the new stampin’ blends. These are Stampin’ Up!’s new alcohol markers that are awesome! They are available November 1st (next Wednesday). Here is a cute card using the blends and a picture guide on what to do. So…let’s get started. Step 1: Stamp with Memento ink. This will allow forContinue reading “Stampin’ Blends”
Alcohol markers coming soon.
If you didn’t hear on the Facebook Live last night I announced that the alcohol markers are coming back! Stampin’ Blends will be available starting November 1st. To view the video please go to https://youtu.be/pdpcREmx2Xc. So today’s technique is using alcohol markers and showing how to highlight properly. This is something I need to practice too.Continue reading “Alcohol markers coming soon.”
Paper is for more than cards.
Did you know that our Designer Series Paper, Cardstock, or Specialty Paper can be used for much more than just cards? It can also be used with the envelope punch board to create boxes, bags, tags, cards, and more! It’s limited to your imagination. If you need help designing something outside of your box pleaseContinue reading “Paper is for more than cards.”
Clouds are not just for the sky.
Today is one of my favorite themes, Wacky Wednesday. I love looking outside the box to see what else we can create with a product. Today the cloud from “Up and Away” becomes a hole for a tag punch. Here is the finished tag with this! Remember that the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch matches withContinue reading “Clouds are not just for the sky.”
Stamping is not just for paper.
Remember to think outside the box. You can stamp on more than just cardstock. Recently I ran across an idea to stamp on wood to create those signs that it seems everyone is doing right now. If you stamp on glass with basic black you will want to take a heat gun to fully dryContinue reading “Stamping is not just for paper.”
New technique…turning paste into fluff!
On last night’s Facebook Live I turned embossing paste into fluff! You take a heat gun to it until it changes texture. With practice this becomes very realistic. You can see the difference between my first attempt on the card and my second on the stocking. The only tip I have so far is toContinue reading “New technique…turning paste into fluff!”
Embossing buddy is not just for embossing.
So today we are going to explore how to use a product in a way it was not intended. I am sure that you know the embossing buddy is used to take static out of paper or cardstock. But, did you know, that the buddy can also be used to remove adhesive or sticky spots.Continue reading “Embossing buddy is not just for embossing.”
Sometimes backwards is the right way.
I was the kid that walked to school backwards just because I could. And my Mom was saying the whole time “please turn around so you don’t trip and fall”. Well, that was the first time. By the end of the treck she was telling me somewhat forcefully to “walk right”. Well, I didn’t die,Continue reading “Sometimes backwards is the right way.”
Cling wrap for the craft room?
I bet you are wondering if I have lost it completely. Well, I have another tip for you from the kitchen. Take that cling wrap and cover your shirt to not get paint, ink, food, whatever. When you are done just peel right off. This might just save you enough time to actually drink thatContinue reading “Cling wrap for the craft room?”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 