Today’s tutorial is all about the new stampin’ blends. These are Stampin’ Up!’s new alcohol markers that are awesome! They are available November 1st (next Wednesday). Here is a cute card using the blends and a picture guide on what to do. So…let’s get started. Step 1: Stamp with Memento ink. This will allow forContinue reading “Stampin’ Blends”
Category Archives: Technique
Alcohol markers coming soon.
If you didn’t hear on the Facebook Live last night I announced that the alcohol markers are coming back! Stampin’ Blends will be available starting November 1st. To view the video please go to https://youtu.be/pdpcREmx2Xc. So today’s technique is using alcohol markers and showing how to highlight properly. This is something I need to practice too.Continue reading “Alcohol markers coming soon.”
Paper is for more than cards.
Did you know that our Designer Series Paper, Cardstock, or Specialty Paper can be used for much more than just cards? It can also be used with the envelope punch board to create boxes, bags, tags, cards, and more! It’s limited to your imagination. If you need help designing something outside of your box pleaseContinue reading “Paper is for more than cards.”
Any luck with the eclipse card?
Have you had any luck with the eclipse card? Does it blend a little too much? Then take a cut out of the base mat as well to get a little more depth. Here’s a link to the full instructions, https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/twotiereclipse/. If you try this card please post pictures to the Facebook page. Happy Crafting! WithContinue reading “Any luck with the eclipse card?”
Heavy metal without your ears hurting.
Today’s technique is brilliant, quite literally. You take the negative space of the die to create a frame. Instead of worrying about the stickiness that is left behind you place the cutouts to create an inlaid effect. The link for the video is https://youtu.be/ajVnCPs4xbU if you would like to see this card being created. Here aContinue reading “Heavy metal without your ears hurting.”
Happy Birthday Meets Reindeer!
Did you know that the scraps from your die of your Big Shot can become a new creation? Take the Birthday Thinlits…the scrap from the top of the die becomes an antler for a reindeer. Remember to look at things upside down and sideways. Enjoy and Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
A box with a different shape.
Not all boxes are square. They are usually not a sphere but they can be many different shapes. Today’s box or container is a triangle. This box is especially sturdy considering it is all cardstock. Give it a try. The complete instructions are at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/triangleluminarybox/ Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
How to create a silhouette.
During this time of year a silhouette is important. So grab your dazzling diamonds glimmer paper and get going. Cut a circle with your dies to create the moon. Then punch the cat out. Remember to sponge the moon with coordinating colors. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Clouds are not just for the sky.
Today is one of my favorite themes, Wacky Wednesday. I love looking outside the box to see what else we can create with a product. Today the cloud from “Up and Away” becomes a hole for a tag punch. Here is the finished tag with this! Remember that the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch matches withContinue reading “Clouds are not just for the sky.”
Crayons are not just for kids.
Here is an old technique with a twist. So grab your crayons and watercolor paints and let’s get to creating. Take your embossed folder and use it. Then grab your white crayon and rub. The next step is to watercolor. Here is the link for full instructions, http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/debosseddieresist/. Let me know if you would like toContinue reading “Crayons are not just for kids.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 