It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s technique is to create with a stamp you don’t like. If you don’t like how a stamp looks inked then try embossing or coloring it in. I liked the stamp from Paper Pumpkin but I wanted a different look after creating a dozen cards pretty much the same way. So IContinue reading “How to use a stamp you don’t like.”
Category Archives: Technique
Rubber band background.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Here’s how to create this card. Grab a card base and a wood textured piece of paper. The wood textured paper is cut to 5″ X 3 3/4″. The white inner mat is cut to 4 1/2″ X 3 1/4″. I took a clear block and wrapped it with rubber bands. IContinue reading “Rubber band background.”
Rubber bands for stamping.
It’s Wacky Wednesday! This is the day we use a product in a way it is not intended! Today we are talking about rubber bands. Yes, rubber bands. Grab a clear block and wrap it with rubber bands. The more the merrier. Ink the bands and then stamp on to card stock. You never knowContinue reading “Rubber bands for stamping.”
Embossing with vellum.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are embossing with vellum. Vellum is a very delicate specialty paper that cracks easily. Usually it can be put through the Big Shot in an Embossing Folder. Some of the 3D Embossing Folders are a little deep and may cause cracking. If this is the case add a piece ofContinue reading “Embossing with vellum.”
Embossing on multiple papers.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! This is the day we learn how to emboss on vellum, window sheets, and glossy card stock. To color them you will need the Stampin’ Blends (alcohol markers). You can also emboss with powder and a heat tool but the blends bring a level of softness to the card. For a completeContinue reading “Embossing on multiple papers.”
Using blocks to color.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! With the new ink pads there are quite a few things you can’t do that you used to be able to. You can’t dip your blender pen in the ink directly. The lid doesn’t bend to get ink in itContinue reading “Using blocks to color.”
Embossing with glossy paper.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you ever thought that embossing folder is pretty and I love the details but they don’t seem to pop? Have you tried it on glossy paper? I recently received a swap at OnStage and another demonstrator had taken the Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder and paired it with glossy paper. ItContinue reading “Embossing with glossy paper.”
OnStage is Here!
Just a reminder that OnStage is today!!! Be following me on facebook for many pictures and posts. http://www.facebook.com/StampingWithJoni Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Storage options!
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today’s blog post is not really a tutorial for a creation but instead how to get organized. In case you haven’t noticed Stampin’ Up! has a new storage system. And here’s what it looks like in my studio… I love that all the markers, pencils, and blends are in the same place.Continue reading “Storage options!”
When daisies are bunnies.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that daisies can become bunnies? Remember to look at your products upside down, sideways, and in pieces. If you clip off all but two of the petals for the daisy punch you get a bunny for Easter.Continue reading “When daisies are bunnies.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 