It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it was not intended! For today we are walking into the kitchen and grabbing that dreaded saran or plastic wrap. You know the stuff. The one that bunches up as soon as it begins to tear off the roll. For today it is goingContinue reading “Into the kitchen for craft supplies?”
Category Archives: Technique
Framing with a sponge.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are using the Sponge Brayer to create a frame. As I was creating this card I knew what I wanted in the center but I had too much blank space on the outer edges. Instead I thought I should create a lighter mat or frame. So I grabbed my SpongeContinue reading “Framing with a sponge.”
Cobwebs everywhere.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are learning how to make sparkly cobwebs. These are the kind you want to have around home. While I stamped some spiders I promise they won’t bite. Here is what we are creating. For this card you will need: Thick Whisper White Card Stock Gray Granite Card Stock Basic BlackContinue reading “Cobwebs everywhere.”
Decorating ribbon.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are grabbing our ink pads and markers with a blank canvas of woven trim from the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack. We are grabbing the middle one in the picture above and stamping on it, coloringContinue reading “Decorating ribbon.”
First Day of Fall
It’s Technique Tuesday! I thought what better way to celebrate the first day of Fall or Autumn than with my favorite for the season…candy corn. Some of you might think falling leaves but just look at this cute card. The technique I want you to take away from this is how to make those deliciousContinue reading “First Day of Fall”
When heavy metal takes center stage.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are allowing heavy metal to take center stage. Don’t get your ear plugs or run away, there is no noise involved. For today’s project we are taking the Brushed Metallic Card Stock and letting it be front and center. You will notice that there are three different colors to theseContinue reading “When heavy metal takes center stage.”
When ribbon meets mummy.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! For today’s tip I will use the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack. I don’t know about you but when I saw this ribbon I thought it should be a mummy wrap. So I cut a piece of Very Vanilla CardContinue reading “When ribbon meets mummy.”
Coordinating with color.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you been asked to create a card for someone and you think to yourself I don’t have any squirrel stamps. How can I create this card without any squirrel stamps? Here is your answer. Maybe instead of a squirrel you focus on the color, the acorns, or the puffiness of theContinue reading “Coordinating with color.”
Turning a piece of blank card stock into a fiery blaze of autumn.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! We are doing magic today! You are going to be able to create this card that goes from Very Vanilla Card Stock to this fiery blaze of falling leaves. This is not to be confused with the wildfires we have going right now. For this card you will need a Thick VeryContinue reading “Turning a piece of blank card stock into a fiery blaze of autumn.”
Using glue to tie a bow.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that you could use our Multipurpose Glue to tie a bow? It’s not a real bow but more of a faux bow that looks like a fancy sailor’s knot. So first you get a bottle of ourContinue reading “Using glue to tie a bow.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 