It’s Technique Tuesday! Do you remember me saying look at your product not only the correct way, but also upside down and sideways? Well, today is no different. Today I am pulling apart a leaf from the Seasonal Layers Dies. This maple leaf often is too big for me. But a few simple cuts withContinue reading “Pulling apart an image.”
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The air is crisp.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! The air is starting to turn crisp in the mornings and evenings here. Fall is in the air. With autumn comes caramel apples and preparation for Halloween. So for today’s creation I am making some cute spiders and a caramel apple pop cover. To watch and learn how to create these cuteContinue reading “The air is crisp.”
When a punch becomes a holder.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Sometimes you need a third hand. Use a punch upside down to help with it. When the Snow Globe Shaker Dome is set upside down in the 2 1/2″ circle punch you can put glitter and sequins to fill theContinue reading “When a punch becomes a holder.”
Add some metallic.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Sometimes what would have been a boring card can really be spruced up by adding some metallic, shiny, or foil paper. This card looked rather dull until the Noble Peacock Foil Sheet was added. If you would like to create this card then come to class this week. Happy Crafting! With inkyContinue reading “Add some metallic.”
Washi tape card.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! It’s time to create a quick washi tape card with a floral pansy. Take your card base and cut a mat (Feels Like Frost Specialty 6X6 Designer Series Paper used here) to 5″ X 3 3/4″. Then take the same color as your card base (Whisper White used here) and cut anContinue reading “Washi tape card.”
Using a bone folder to straighten things out.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are using the bone folder to straighten things out instead of create greater creases. The bone folder can get the kinks out of ribbon or twine easily for you. Simply hold the ribbon or twine against the edgeContinue reading “Using a bone folder to straighten things out.”
Washi for a quick card.
It’s Technique Tuesday! When all else fails and you need a super quick card use washi tape. Some quick borders and a flower accent and you have a card. To see this being created please join me on Wednesday evening at 7 pm for my Live. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Using only part of the die.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to use part of the die to create a unique background or mat. With this you will also need a piece of Designer Series Paper. To start, you will need your card base. Then have a mat cut no larger than 5″ X 3 3/4″. ThisContinue reading “Using only part of the die.”
Adding layers without adding weight.
It’s Technique Tuesday! With the holiday season barreling at an alarming rate towards us I want to share a technique or tip with you. Don’t add weight to your cards with more paper, instead add layers with ink. Use your Sponge Brayer to add texture. For this final layer to my card I used PacificContinue reading “Adding layers without adding weight.”
Sometimes the paper takes the cake.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Sometimes the Designer Series Paper needs to just take the focus. In this case the paper from the Frosted Suite takes the cake. This card is created very simply from the stamps and dies from this suite. Add a touch of vellum and you have a winner. To watch the video pleaseContinue reading “Sometimes the paper takes the cake.”
