Sometimes messy is exactly what you need. There’s a time and a place for detail work but there’s also a time where you need to be able to smear and just enjoy. This piece was created with pear pizzazz and calypso coral with two sponge daubers. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Category Archives: Technique
Sometimes easy is what it takes.
I have done advanced cards, tutorials, classes, and more. But sometimes keeping it simple is what it is all about. Sometimes the card just needs to get in the mail. Don’t always do a fancy fold. Sometimes it’s the handwritten portion that someone will treasure. So today I am encouraging you to keep a kitContinue reading “Sometimes easy is what it takes.”
Blends go just before the line.
If you’ve played with the new Stampin’ Blends then you probably already know this. Do not go all the way to the line. An alcohol-based marker tends to bleed a bit so leave a tiny bit of white space before the line. You can always go back and fill it in but you can’t doContinue reading “Blends go just before the line.”
Tags can be cards.
Sometimes a tag can make an entire card. Lots of Labels is used here to create this project. Here’s how… Cut 3 green dies. Cut 1 white one. Cut 1 patterned paper one. Petal Palette is used in the sample. This is the back. To finish glue the patterned piece and a center accent. TheContinue reading “Tags can be cards.”
Black on black.
I know most of us think in color. But what about the same color? What about black on black? Try adding texture instead of tons of color or accents. In this case clear embossing powder was added to increase texture. What you get is a simple and elegant card. If you try this technique pleaseContinue reading “Black on black.”
Basket weaving made easy.
This card is so easy when you have a video and pictures to follow. The background paper is from the second release of Sale-A-Bration as well as the stamp sets. Please let me know how many copies of the new second release brochure you would like in the comments. Check out the video on howContinue reading “Basket weaving made easy.”
Mirror image.
I know we’ve talked about this before but I love this new technique that I have discovered. It’s how to make a mirror image with the silicone mats. Take whatever you are stamping and stamp on the mat instead of your cardstock. Then flip on to your cardstock and rub to transfer. You will getContinue reading “Mirror image.”
Thinking inside the box.
Sometimes thinking inside the box is what it takes. Here is a box created from one 8 inch square piece of designer series paper and the steps to create it. You can also use cardstock or specialty paper. Take the envelope punch board and punch and score at the 2 inch mark on all 4Continue reading “Thinking inside the box.”
Pieces and parts.
Last night we had a good time at the Encouragement Class. Not only did we create encouragement cards for cancer patients, but we had a good time doing it. And through everything I learned something. Take the pieces and parts of everything. A leaf punch becomes a flower’s stem after snipping the leaves off. AContinue reading “Pieces and parts.”
Correction for brusho sealing technique.
I was wrong. You heard me. I was wrong. Now you know I’m not perfect (if you didn’t already know many times over). Last week’s tutorial for the new brusho product was not completely accurate. As I continue to experiment with this product I have found that hairspray is not the best sealer. It isContinue reading “Correction for brusho sealing technique.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 