It’s Thursday and I am happy to show you a new way to use your embossing paste. Let it dry like normal and then sponge color on top. You can use a sponge, dauber, or even the sponge brayer. Then cut your die in coordinating colors of cardstock. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Category Archives: Technique
Embossing buddy is not just for embossing.
So today we are going to explore how to use a product in a way it was not intended. I am sure that you know the embossing buddy is used to take static out of paper or cardstock. But, did you know, that the buddy can also be used to remove adhesive or sticky spots.Continue reading “Embossing buddy is not just for embossing.”
Punches are to elevate.
I hope everything is good with you and everyone is back to work or school. Holidays always seem to give a good break to the routine, but in many ways mess up things too. So, if you are feeling a little less than “ready to go” I can empathize with you. For today we willContinue reading “Punches are to elevate.”
Every mistake is just a creative opportunity…
There is no mistake in crafting. There is an opportunity to make something new and different when the project does not go as planned. So, earlier this week, I had sat down to create. Everything was going as planned until I cut the ribbon too short. It may not look like it is too shortContinue reading “Every mistake is just a creative opportunity…”
Sometimes backwards is the right way.
I was the kid that walked to school backwards just because I could. And my Mom was saying the whole time “please turn around so you don’t trip and fall”. Well, that was the first time. By the end of the treck she was telling me somewhat forcefully to “walk right”. Well, I didn’t die,Continue reading “Sometimes backwards is the right way.”
An oldie with a twist!
Sometimes it’s good to go back to the basics and then put a tiny bit of a twist on it. Today’s tutorial comes from SplitCoastStampers. We have all done the shaving cream backgrounds, but have you done them with a stencil or die cut. So, here’s something to try… http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/shavingcreamstenciling/ If you would like toContinue reading “An oldie with a twist!”
Ballpoint pen embossing
You heard me correct. Don’t go clean your glasses. I said embossing with a ballpoint pen. There is enough “juice” in a ballpoint pen to spread the embossing powder quickly and then use the heat gun. So, for some that want our sayings to be different, you can do it now. You just have toContinue reading “Ballpoint pen embossing”
C.A.S.E. daily
Do you know what C.A.S.E. stands for? Copy And Share Everything. Give credit where it’s due but share. So, for today’s tutorial I will present something from Splitcoaststampers. Now, if you would like to see this in a class please comment and let me know. It will not be exact. I am asking about theContinue reading “C.A.S.E. daily”
Bleach gives texture
Sometimes it’s not more ink that you need. Sometimes it’s less paper. Bleach, while not great for your stamps, has an awesome affect on your cardstock. You can create your own ink pad with a paper plate and some paper towels. Make the paper towel damp with bleach. (It is best to have a paperContinue reading “Bleach gives texture”
How to stay consistent with punching
When you look at your products sometimes you need to look upside down and sideways. Did you know a circle punch can create a scalloped border? A pair of sunglasses becomes a mustache? I’m sure there are plenty more but you get the idea. When you punch for the border, for example, you want yourContinue reading “How to stay consistent with punching”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 