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.”
Category Archives: Technique
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”
Techniques can make a card
As I was having fun with Facebook Live last night I realized how much the little things matter. I had missed the trash can and grumbled about how much effort would be spent picking up what didn’t want to go in. Last night’s card was proof of that. The little bit of glue to makeContinue reading “Techniques can make a card”
Stamping is not just for paper
Stamping is for so much more than just paper. You can stamp on glass, wood, plastic, and more. Imagine a surface and you can stamp on it. So, for today’s tutorial I want to talk about shrinky dinks. You remember, right? Those little things that got stuck in the vacuum and you loved as aContinue reading “Stamping is not just for paper”
When Pigs Fly
As some of you know I decided to go full time with this stamping thing back on St. Patty’s Day this year. It was quite a change. I don’t regret it for a second. The last hurdle I had was blogging. So, here I am… I have told coaches, friends, family, and crafters that IContinue reading “When Pigs Fly”
Wacky Wednesday
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it was not intended. Sometimes if you need a wider ribbon you can simply stretch it. Don’t be afraid to take your product and literally pull it apart. P.S. Just a quick side note that the invitation for Card Class is up! Here’s aContinue reading “Wacky Wednesday”
