Today’s tutorial is on how to create this inlaid card. So let’s get to it. 🙂 Start with a card base cut tall instead of our regular. Instead of cutting at 5 1/2 inches cut instead at 4 1/4″. Then score at 5 1/2 ” and not 4 1/4″. Thick white is used here. ThenContinue reading “Inlaid cards with a bonus of kicking butt.”
Category Archives: Technique
Gems are for more than paper.
The rhinestones, pearls, and other gems can be used for more than paper. They can be placed on glass, wood, vinyl, and more. One particular friend of mine has a daughter that uses the gems for body art. A line of rhinestones become eyebrow art or a fake nose piercing. Don’t be scared to experimentContinue reading “Gems are for more than paper.”
Inlaid detail.
Sometimes the details are what matter. For this technique you need a framelit (outline die) and a matching detail die. If you don’t have a matching one you can use a bigger detail one and overlay to get a similar look. Make sure to cut the framelit out first. Then lay the cut out downContinue reading “Inlaid detail.”
Mother’s Day Card
Last night was a good, and long, Facebook Live. I showed many of the new products from the new annual catalog and created a Mother’s Day card. If you would like to see all of this on video please go to YouTube video of Live. So for now I will show you the card. This hasContinue reading “Mother’s Day Card”
Outlining while punching.
Have you ever wanted a clean line around the edge of your punched image? If you sponge after you just seem to get the whole image inked? Try outlining the image before you punch. Here’s how… Grab a piece of cardstock and stamp whatever image you want. Place in punch but do not cut. GrabContinue reading “Outlining while punching.”
Tape can look like a glaze.
Today’s card is easy and looks like it has an expensive glaze over it. It’s just tape. Yes, tape. Here’s how to do it and what supplies you will need. Supplies Needed Whisper White Thick Cardstock for Base Basic Black Cardstock Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper Pearlized Doily Shimmery White Cardstock ClearContinue reading “Tape can look like a glaze.”
Wax is useful.
With the new catalog beginning soon I want to remind you that some things are stiff when they are new. So here’s a tip for you to take a birthday candle or a piece of unscented wax and use it for grease. If your new ink pads are sticking or are too stiff for youContinue reading “Wax is useful.”
Tape is for more than holding things together.
Have you ever thought to stamp on a piece of tape? Me either. Grab your staz-on ink and cleaner and get going. You will need masking tape as well as clear mailing tape. Ink your stamp with staz-on and then place your tape adhesive side down on top of the inked image. Rub lightly. TakeContinue reading “Tape is for more than holding things together.”
Sometimes messy is what is needed.
When I went to OnStage I saw one of the presenters create a background by smearing or swiping their stamp across a glossy paper. That got me to thinking. I can create movement with only two dimensions. So I took some glossy cardstock and basic black ink and did the unthinkable. I smeared my ink. Continue reading “Sometimes messy is what is needed.”
Stamps are not just for paper.
Do you use your stamps for more than just paper? Did you know that they could be used for more than paper? Basically any flat surface can be stamped. I have been creative on cardstock, wood, fabric, glass, cork, metal, clay, paperclay, and even cookies. If you stamp into food make sure to clean yourContinue reading “Stamps are not just for paper.”
