It’s Technique Tuesday and I am all about options. The new Take Your Pick tool gives plenty of options. You have a spatula, piercing tool, small stylus, large stylus, and a putty end. If you love the details of bitty pearls, rhinestones, gems, or embellishments then the putty tip will soon be your best friend. Continue reading “Take Your Pick”
Category Archives: Technique
Quick treat holders.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Here’s a quick idea for you when you get in a rush for those thirty school treats that need to be done the night before. I know it’s crazy but we are back in session and rolling. My brain is still rebelling against the whole routine but I know I have toContinue reading “Quick treat holders.”
Shimmer paint as more than paint.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended. Did you know that the new shimmer paint in the Holiday Catalog can also be used to create a misty background? Just grab your stampin’ spritzer and fill 3/4 of the way with rubbing alcohol as it dries faster thanContinue reading “Shimmer paint as more than paint.”
How to make snow.
Since most of us live here in the desert we may not remember what snow looks like. With fall upon us many parts of the country start to get dustings of snow. When creating cards and projects use your Wink of Stella brush pen to create the look of a dusting. Happy Crafting! With inkyContinue reading “How to make snow.”
An apple a day is for back to school.
It’s Tutorial Thursday and I am here to show you how to create this card! Cut Real Red Card Stock at 4 1/4″ X 11″. Score at 5 1/2″. Cut Vellum Card Stock at 4″ X 5 1/4″. Run through Big Shot with Basket Weave Textured Impression Embossing Folder. (For a map of the layersContinue reading “An apple a day is for back to school.”
Accents are for more than just cards or tags.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Do you ever use a product in only one way and never think that it could be used for something else? I often do this so please don’t think it’s only you. Recently I was putting a bulletin board togetherContinue reading “Accents are for more than just cards or tags.”
An oops becomes a new technique.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s technique is how to turn an oops in to a new technique. I had cut the cardstock too narrow for what I wanted to do. Instead of re-doing the sentiment I chose to run it like it was. Don’t be scared to run something through even if it’s a little off. Continue reading “An oops becomes a new technique.”
Seeing the forest for the trees.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Have you heard the saying that you can’t see the forest for the trees? Well, today we are creating the trees so you are good. I don’t know if you could see it, but there is a bit of Wink of Stella Clear added to the trees to mimic snow. I hopeContinue reading “Seeing the forest for the trees.”
Pick up tool is for more than sequins.
The new pick up tool is for more than just sequins. It can be used to shape flowers, score card bases, pierce cardstock, loosen stuck dies from paper, remove embellishments, and pick up sequins. What uses can you think of for this new tool? Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Let the paper shine.
The Designer Series Paper is gorgeous on its own or paired with something. Sometimes you just have to let the paper shine on its own. In this case I accented the paper with a solid piece of cardstock and some ribbon. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 