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.”
Category Archives: Technique
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.”
How to roll with your aqua painter.
Some of our tools have more than one use thankfully. Here’s how to use your aqua painter for more than just painting. Before you start you will want to make sure that the plastic is smooth on the end without the cap. If it’s not then grab a nail file or some fine grit sandContinue reading “How to roll with your aqua painter.”
Aqua painter is not just for painting.
Have you ever stuck an embellishment or accent piece on with your dimensionals and you can see the edges of them sticking out? Then get your aqua painter out. No, I haven’t lost my mind. I did just say aqua painter. The top of it or the rounded end is perfect for giving a bitContinue reading “Aqua painter is not just for painting.”
Messy but fun.
Some days you can stay pretty clean and others…well. Today’s tutorial is taken from Splitcoaststampers.com. This looks like it would be a mess but be lots of fun. Does anyone want to try this? Here’s the link for directions, http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/paintswiping/. Let me know if you want to attempt this or if you do. Happy Crafting! WithContinue reading “Messy but fun.”
Outlines make things stand out.
Take a normal card with a normal stamp and then outline it. Do you see how different a little bit of marker can make a card look? So next time things are looking a little bit dull take a pen to it. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
