You’ve heard the phrase one man’s trash is another’s treasure? Well, in this case, the scraps become the main attraction. I was recently cutting out some labels from the Stitched Seasons Framelits and realized that one of the leftovers was very cool looking. I needed to save this piece and make it an accent forContinue reading “When pieces become the main attraction.”
Category Archives: Technique
Mistakes become a new technique.
Yesterday as I was stamping quickly I messed up. Instead of making precise and calculated measurements to not overlap with what I had just stamped, I stamped almost half of my stamp over what was already there. At first I got frustrated, but then I looked at what I did. Then I liked it. MyContinue reading “Mistakes become a new technique.”
When wood becomes swiss cheese.
Today’s card has a certain tang to it, much like when you bite in to a good slice of cheese. Here’s how this one was created. The card base is from Soft Suede Card Stock cut at 5 1/2 ” on the 11 ” side. It is scored at 4 1/4″. The Very Vanilla matContinue reading “When wood becomes swiss cheese.”
Remember to use the middle.
Just a little reminder that if you have a double mat and the second mat is solid then don’t be scared to make some holes. Take a few punches out of the bottom mat so you can save paper and time later. Just remember to keep your punches organized or it won’t be much help.Continue reading “Remember to use the middle.”
Different sized punches for a background.
You can grab a few of the same shaped punches or dies to create a background. Just make sure to have varied sizes. In this case I used circle punches. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Don’t be scared to think opposite.
So many times we think that a background has to be lighter in color and the accents have to be dark or brighter. This is not always the case. For this background Basic Black Cardstock is used and the Pineapple Punch Embossing Powder (from the In Color stack) is the brightness. Sometimes you need toContinue reading “Don’t be scared to think opposite.”
Want to go on a picnic?
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?”
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”
