It’s Technique Tuesday! Just a quick tip to remind you that there is a front and a back side to embossing folders. Where the sizzix or stampin’ up! label is on the embossing folder is considered the front side. The front side when embossed becomes raised. The blank side of the folder is the backContinue reading “There’s a front and a back.”
Category Archives: Technique
Let the dies do the talking.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am letting the dies do the talking. Sometimes there is a die that needs to stand on its own. Here is the card and instructions will follow. Cut thick whisper white card stock at 5 1/2″ on 11″ side. Score at 4 1/4″ on 8 1/2″ side. Cut rich razzleberryContinue reading “Let the dies do the talking.”
An easy way to lick ’em and stick ’em.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! If you are finishing up your Christmas cards then you are probably trying to figure out how to not lick all those envelopes. Protect your tongue from paper cuts. And I bet you’ve tried a sponge to wet that glueContinue reading “An easy way to lick ’em and stick ’em.”
How to emboss on vellum.
It’s Technique Tuesday! It is not impossible to emboss on vellum, but you do have to be careful. You might be tempted to use the low setting on your heat tool and instead you need to use the high. The low will not melt the crystals properly. Instead use the high setting and keep movingContinue reading “How to emboss on vellum.”
Quilting with paper.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Since last night’s Live was about the sale and I didn’t create, I made something new this morning. I “quilted” a card for you. I used the Tailored Punch, Cookie Cutter Stamp Set with punch, and the Classic Label Punch. Pick any Christmas paper (here I used the Dashing Along Designer SeriesContinue reading “Quilting with paper.”
Cutting for effect.
It’s Technique Tuesday! You can mask a project but sometimes the lines get blurred or just don’t come out as clean and crisp as you would like them. Instead of trying to mask, just cut. If you cut your card stock before stamping you are guaranteed a clean edge. You will need a scrap ofContinue reading “Cutting for effect.”
Three textured cards.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I have three cards for you. They are all done with the same products but in different ways. The first card was done by running the white mat through the embossing folder and then laying the accent pieces over top. The second card was done by gluing the accent pieces beforeContinue reading “Three textured cards.”
When paper is used as ribbon.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today I am talking about ribbon and paper. Did you know they are interchangeable? When you run out of ribbon, or simply didn’t purchase any, then go to your Designer Series Paper stash. Most of our papers are double-sided whichContinue reading “When paper is used as ribbon.”
A splash of color to bring out the detail.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Our embossing folders add so much to the card with texture and depth. Sometimes there is still a little bit more that is needed. If you don’t have ribbon then use our Designer Series Paper. Most of the papers are double-sided allowing you to cut a mat and then accent with theContinue reading “A splash of color to bring out the detail.”
Faux Bokeh Card
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s technique requires a bunch of water and drying time. It comes out different every time. You will need aqua painters, some ink, dies, and a stamp for this. To create this card please watch the Bokeh Video (https://youtu.be/cITPRFyiqRw). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 