It’s Tutorial Thursday! While I am giving you instructions for this gorgeous card…remember this…I ran out of paper. Have you ever been in the middle of a project and been short? The thoughts go swimming through your head…”I thought I counted right”…”did the dog eat something”…”who used my good card stock to collage their notebook,Continue reading “What to do when you are short on paper.”
Category Archives: Tutorial
Let the dies do the talking.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am letting the dies do the talking. Sometimes there is a die that needs to stand on its own. Here is the card and instructions will follow. Cut thick whisper white card stock at 5 1/2″ on 11″ side. Score at 4 1/4″ on 8 1/2″ side. Cut rich razzleberryContinue reading “Let the dies do the talking.”
Quilting with paper.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Since last night’s Live was about the sale and I didn’t create, I made something new this morning. I “quilted” a card for you. I used the Tailored Punch, Cookie Cutter Stamp Set with punch, and the Classic Label Punch. Pick any Christmas paper (here I used the Dashing Along Designer SeriesContinue reading “Quilting with paper.”
Three textured cards.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I have three cards for you. They are all done with the same products but in different ways. The first card was done by running the white mat through the embossing folder and then laying the accent pieces over top. The second card was done by gluing the accent pieces beforeContinue reading “Three textured cards.”
Faux Bokeh Card
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s technique requires a bunch of water and drying time. It comes out different every time. You will need aqua painters, some ink, dies, and a stamp for this. To create this card please watch the Bokeh Video (https://youtu.be/cITPRFyiqRw). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Mastering the swipe.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! The swipe is not a hard technique but it does take some practice. If you push too hard you get too much ink or you could damage your pad. If you push too lightly then you don’t have enough background and have to start over. There is definitely a sweet spot. SoContinue reading “Mastering the swipe.”
Designer Series Paper makes a difference.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Choosing the right Designer Series Paper can make all the difference in the world. If you want the design to stand out you pick a brighter or bolder pattern. If you want the accents or sentiment to stand out you pick something a little more muted. In this case the pick isContinue reading “Designer Series Paper makes a difference.”
Creating texture.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! When creating a card, texture plays a big part in helping to create depth to it. In this case the Winter Woods tree trunks were stamped and the Corrugated Embossing Folder was used after. Instructions to follow after the photo. Cut Thick Vanilla card stock to 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″. ScoreContinue reading “Creating texture.”
Shimmer paint with an aqua painter.
It’s Technique Tuesday! You can color the embellishments with the stampin’ blends or the shimmer paints. Simply dampen the tip of the aqua painter and then dip into the paint. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
When you becomes joy.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Here is the card that is created with the Celebrate You thinlits. To learn how to create this card please watch the Video (https://youtu.be/B_oXzMZfuEs). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 