This card is created using the sponge brayer, wood textured paper, vanilla cardstock, and real red ink. First, sponge the color on to the wood paper with the brayer. Stop one shade lighter than you want to see if the ink will absorb into the paper any more. If not, then add more ink. WaitContinue reading “How to create a wood card with color and negative space.”
Category Archives: Technique
Negative space is a good thing.
We all know how to use a punch. We know that you can pop them up, use them for gift tags, stretch them out by cutting them in half, etc. But did you know that punching something out and leaving the hole can also be a great focal piece. Join me tonight on Facebook LiveContinue reading “Negative space is a good thing.”
Putting texture on texture.
Sometimes even the most beautiful paper needs a boost. I dropped about a dozen drops of Grapefruit Grove ink in the spritzer and filled the rest with water. I then took a box so my whole craft room didn’t have ink on it. I placed the piece of wood textured paper in the box andContinue reading “Putting texture on texture.”
Here’s what’s happening.
This week is the last week of school so it’s a little crazy in this house as we get everything finished, turned in, and checked off the list. I do have a private party this week but nothing to invite you to. On top of that is my daughter’s 16th birthday at the end ofContinue reading “Here’s what’s happening.”
Small items become part of a larger whole.
Yesterday we talked about how glue dots can become a focal point for grouping sequins. Well, today the finished card appears from these groupings. If you don’t know what to create simply group small things and make it happen. Here are the directions: Grab a white thick piece of cardstock. Cut in half (at 4Continue reading “Small items become part of a larger whole.”
Glue dots can be used to group items.
Just when you thought the mini glue dots were small and they couldn’t do more, here is another idea. Take your paper piercer and place a glue dot at the end of it. Then stick small sequins to the end of it. Now you have a cluster of sequins instead of placing them one atContinue reading “Glue dots can be used to group items.”
It’s the simple things.
Sometimes a paper is so detailed that there is not much that needs to be done. Take the Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper on page 189. It makes card making so easy. Add a cute accent and you are all set. For the tutorial go to last week’s Facebook Live or You Tube. Remember thatContinue reading “It’s the simple things.”
Cute tags for jars.
Today’s tutorial is all about tags. Tags can be used for gift bags, jars, or even an accent on a card. These tags were made for the VIP night on Tuesday. To become a part of the VIP night you need to host at least once this year from June to May. Here’s how toContinue reading “Cute tags for jars.”
Stamparatus is more than a positioner.
Did you know that the Stamparatus can be used for more than a positioner? Have you ever needed a third hand to tie that bow? Now you have one. Since the magnet is so strong you can tuck the ribbon under and tie your bow. It’s easy to get things done. I just haven’t figuredContinue reading “Stamparatus is more than a positioner.”
Backgrounds become texture.
Sometimes adding a little bit of a background can make all the difference in the world. It can make a dull card or accent become an amazing piece. For this tag I used our new Stitched Labels Framelits Dies and the coordinating stamp set. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
