It’s Tutorial Thursday! Here is the finished card with all three methods of using the shimmer paint. If you would like to learn these techniques this will be one of the cards for card class. Here is the video if you prefer…Shimmer Paint Video (https://youtu.be/fNCA2NNIfS8). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Category Archives: Technique
Tear and Tape is for more than boxes.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! You know that the Tear and Tape is great for sticking things together, especially 3-D items like boxes, bags, etc. But, did you know, that it’s also great for embossing? Yes, embossing. Take your piece of cardstock and rub theContinue reading “Tear and Tape is for more than boxes.”
How to think in multiples.
It’s Technique Tuesday! I figured instead of telling you about a new stamping technique I would tell you about a new thinking technique. Since the holidays are coming you might be stamping more multiples than just one or two cards. When creating a bunch of cards the thinking is a bit different. Instead of completingContinue reading “How to think in multiples.”
When leaves fall.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! This card was created with the gradient effect. It can be done with a sponge dauber or baby wipe. For the video please go to video of falling leaves (https://youtu.be/wyxwWmyNadI). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Sponge daubers are for more than backgrounds.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Did you know that your Sponge Dauber can do more than ink edges and create big polka dots? They can also create a gradient effect for your stamps. Here is what you need plus a clear block. When placing or sponging the ink on to your stamp start with the lightest colorContinue reading “Sponge daubers are for more than backgrounds.”
Making leaves into flowers.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! I know that you can figure out how to create a leaf background by randomly stamping leaves all over your card stock. So here are some other ideas to create with that same leaf stamp. I made a sunflower and a layered poinsettia. To view the video on how to create theseContinue reading “Making leaves into flowers.”
When a ruler is more than that.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! I know that you understand that a ruler is meant to be used for creating straight lines. And once in a while it is even used to stir something or slide something out from behind something else. But did youContinue reading “When a ruler is more than that.”
Leaves become a flower.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are stretching our supplies and thinking creatively. The Rooted In Nature set keeps giving me more ideas. Yes, they are beautiful leaves. But, did you know, that those same leaves become beautiful flowers? To see this card finished and several others please tune back in to my Faceboook Page tomorrowContinue reading “Leaves become a flower.”
Foam stamps make great cards.
Creating a stamp is not hard. Creating one that lasts and has great quality…I will leave that to the experts. If you read Tuesday’s technique post you already know what I am talking about. For today I will finish the card. For a video please go to DIY Stamp Video. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, JoniContinue reading “Foam stamps make great cards.”
Using foam to make stamps.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended. Did you know that you can make your own stamps? I am not saying to go buy another machine. I am saying to use what you already have. So grab your fun foam from the dollar store and your BigContinue reading “Using foam to make stamps.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 