It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I will show you how to color on the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper. To view the paper on the website please go to https://www.stampinup.com/products/plush-poinsettia-specialty-paper-?demoid=2008407. Here is a quick thumbnail so you know what I am talking about. For this technique I grabbed my Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends and began toContinue reading “Taking the plush paper to a new level.”
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Floating ornaments and swiped borders.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will demonstrate how to create a floating ornament card as well as a swiped border tree card. For the floating ornament card you will need: Misty Moonlight Card Stock Window Sheet Paper Trimmer Mini Glue Dots Adhesive Sheet Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Paper Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack Star Designer ElementsContinue reading “Floating ornaments and swiped borders.”
Ink pads are for coloring.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you ever looked at the front of your card and said that there is too much blank space or that it doesn’t coordinate well? Here’s an easy way to fix it. Grab a coordinating ink pad and swipe itContinue reading “Ink pads are for coloring.”
Another way to stretch.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is another day to create and stretch a bit. Not only should you not forget to move but you should also know how to stretch your products. Take your Everyday Label Punch and cut diagonally to mat on all four sides. If you prefer to just mat on two sides thenContinue reading “Another way to stretch.”
3D pennants, wreaths from boughs, and Wink of Stella as a paint brush.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day to learn how to do a project from start to finish. And today I will show you how to create this wreath card the Curvy Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set. Here are the supplies you will need. Thick Whisper White Card Stock Classic Christmas 6X6 Designer Series Paper WhisperContinue reading “3D pennants, wreaths from boughs, and Wink of Stella as a paint brush.”
Dies and papers line up.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that so much coordinates with Stampin’ Up!? I know I have said that the paper, markers, ink pads, and embellishments all match. But, did you know, that sometimes the Designer Series Papers or Specialty Papers also lineContinue reading “Dies and papers line up.”
Using shapes for backgrounds.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you ever really had a sentiment that you wanted to use but it didn’t seem like you could find anything to go with it? Now usually, in the Stampin’ Up! world, this doesn’t happen since our stamp sets come in just that…sets. There are usually words and images that go togetherContinue reading “Using shapes for backgrounds.”
Introducing Curvy Celebrations
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am proud to say that I get to show you some brand new products called Curvy Celebrations. For this specific card you will need a good pair of scissors or Snips, card stock, adhesive, and gems. Below is the card and a list of supplies. Thick Whisper White Card StockContinue reading “Introducing Curvy Celebrations”
Using a window sheet to mask.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are going to use a window sheet to mask the ink for a portion of the card. This is an ombre card by stamping multiple times and not re-inking. Use a window sheet to cover where you don’tContinue reading “Using a window sheet to mask.”
Using Wink of Stella as a painter.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are learning how to add some glitter to your ink without adding two layers. Stamp your accent and then put it aside. Grab an extra clear block and dip in your chosen ink. Then drip just a little of the Wink of Stella on the block also. Stir as desiredContinue reading “Using Wink of Stella as a painter.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 