Peanut brittle and a bag!

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Did you make it to the Christmas party? Do you wish you had the tutorial for the cute bag we made or the yummy peanut brittle? Even if you didn’t make it you will not want to miss out. So here is the recipe for the peanut brittle recipe. And here areContinue reading “Peanut brittle and a bag!”

Using scraps for an accent.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s technique is rather easy but I don’t know if you have thought of it. Take your scraps and create a focal point or accent. To create a shape use washi tape or a die to create a stencil. All you need is a good pair of scissors and a box ofContinue reading “Using scraps for an accent.”

Ornaments for favors.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating a tic tac favor box that can also double as an ornament. So get out your Paper Trimmer and let’s get started. You will need a piece of card stock cut at 2″ X 9″. You will score at 4 3/16″ and then flip and score again atContinue reading “Ornaments for favors.”

How to create an ornament.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to create an ornament. You will need about 3 hours. This is not constant creating, but you need time for the paint to dry. First, purchase a piece of wood and either drill a hole for the ribbon to go through or use a crop-a-dile toContinue reading “How to create an ornament.”

Speckle backgrounds without the mess.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to create a speckle background without the mess. For this card you will need a card base cut at 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″. On the 8 1/2″ side score at 4 1/4″. The Merry Merlot card stock mat is cut to 5 1/4″ X 4″Continue reading “Speckle backgrounds without the mess.”

Snowy backgrounds with water.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day we create a snowy background with water. No ink, just water. So first you will need your card stock. If you are following the sample you will need a thick white card base, night of navy mat, and whisper white card stock for the snowman. Take your nightContinue reading “Snowy backgrounds with water.”

A bookmark and a card together.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today watch the video as I create a bookmark within a card. This card uses the 6X6 Feels Like Frost Specialty Paper as a focal piece. For full instructions and a tip on how to stick the bookmark temporarily please go to https://youtu.be/mo83nTQ8FbE. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

Acetate box is for more than cards.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s technique is more of a tip. Soon it will be time to dash out the door and head off to Grandma’s for that infamous turkey dinner. What will you bring? Grab an acetate box and tape it shut on the bottom. Then grab a clear bag. Fill the bag with someContinue reading “Acetate box is for more than cards.”

Frosted Flossing

It’s Tutorial Thursday! We are talking about frosted flossing today and it’s not the dance. I am taking the Feels Like Frost Paper and creating an elegant card. The floss comes in when I am gathering the ribbon. To learn more on how to create this card and the middle of it too please goContinue reading “Frosted Flossing”

How to be the same but different.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating Christmas cards with the Peacock Foils and the Perfectly Plaid paper with the Pine Tree Punch. They are super easy to create and look how fast they come together. To watch the video and learn how to create these cards please go to https://youtu.be/V88OOeL5m-M. Happy Crafting! With inkyContinue reading “How to be the same but different.”