This month’s Paper Pumpkin is picnic themed. Have you gone on a picnic recently? Do you pick up some fried chicken or do you make tamales? What is your tradition? For today’s picnic we are having paper. I know it’s not the most appetizing but that’s what is on the menu. I took the ApronContinue reading “Want to go on a picnic?”
Category Archives: Technique
No more kinks in your twine.
Have you ever unwound some of your twine to find all these kinks where it was folded? What did you do to un-kink it? Did you iron, soak, or lay out for days? Here’s a tip for you. Take a baby wipe and run the twine through it. The moisture will take the kinks rightContinue reading “No more kinks in your twine.”
Sponging three different ways.
I figured since the Paper Pumpkin has a picnic theme this month I would continue that theme with the basket weaving embossing folder. So today’s technique is how to color this basket weave with a sponge. You can also spritz, dip, paint, or bleach it. But, for now, we sponge. The top color was doneContinue reading “Sponging three different ways.”
Wreath Card Tutorial
All right…drum roll please…here is the tutorial you have been waiting for. It will be long but it will be worth it. At the end of it all you will be able to create a wreath card with a single stamp and a sentiment. Are you ready? Let’s go! Cut a piece of Thick VeryContinue reading “Wreath Card Tutorial”
Stamparatus fixes everything.
Well, that title might be a little over zealous but it does fix some stamping errors. If you generally get the halos then this gives you permission to stamp lighter. There is no fear of something not inking properly and not being able to go back. With the Stamparatus you can always go back. InContinue reading “Stamparatus fixes everything.”
Using the Stamparatus to create a wreath.
Today’s technique is a tiny bit different. I am using the Stamparatus to create a wreath, the ultimate in positioning. Here’s how to do it in pictures and then explanation. Create a template using a 6×6 piece of cardstock. Take the largest plain square from the Layering Squares Dies and cut a square from theContinue reading “Using the Stamparatus to create a wreath.”
Tufted Card Tutorial
Here are the directions for the tufted card that was created this week. Cut a piece of thick white cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 11″. Score at 5 1/2″ on the 11″ side. Cut a piece of gold foil paper at 4″ x 5 1/4″. Grab a piece of whisper white cardstock from the scrapContinue reading “Tufted Card Tutorial”
Some tips for the tufted embossing folder.
I bet some of you are looking at the catalog and asking yourself how to line up the cardstock in the Tufted Embossing Folder so the image is not crooked. There is a line to help with that and it works. I took some pictures to help with this. This sample is using the goldContinue reading “Some tips for the tufted embossing folder.”
When the ocean comes to the desert.
We can all hope that the beach is closer to us here in the desert, but it’s probably not going to happen. I would love the sound of the waves, but not the crowds or price tag that comes with the beach. So for today I will give you a tutorial on a card thatContinue reading “When the ocean comes to the desert.”
Coordinating embossing powder with a background.
It’s amazing how a background pops when there is an accent that coordinates. In this case the Grapefruit Grove is subtly daubed on to the background. The coordinating embossing powder ties it all together. Tune in tomorrow night at 7 pm for the Facebook Live on the Red Door Crafters’ Page. I will be creating thisContinue reading “Coordinating embossing powder with a background.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 