It’s Tutorial Thursday! Have you heard the saying that you can’t see the forest for the trees? Well, today we are creating the trees so you are good. I don’t know if you could see it, but there is a bit of Wink of Stella Clear added to the trees to mimic snow. I hopeContinue reading “Seeing the forest for the trees.”
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Country Lane Suite
So, do you hear John Denver? Every time I hear or say Country Lane Suite I think of that song. You know which one. The one stuck in your head now. Last night I created with this great new suite called Country Lane. I love the colors, textures, and images. Now I have to figureContinue reading “Country Lane Suite”
And some days you just mess up.
Well, the Wacky Wednesday is me this time. Have you ever had a moment where you think how could I have been that stupid? Well, here I am admitting this to you. Here’s what happened. Last week we had Card Class and we created this very cute denim pocket card. So the stitching on theContinue reading “And some days you just mess up.”
When the littlest piece is the most important.
Sometimes the littlest piece is the most important. In this case that little scrap from yesterday’s post became the anchor point to tie on the wire accent or ornament. To view the video and how to create this card as well as a preview of new products for the Holiday Catalog please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ujp4ofA6vo. HappyContinue reading “When the littlest piece is the most important.”
When pieces become the main attraction.
You’ve heard the phrase one man’s trash is another’s treasure? Well, in this case, the scraps become the main attraction. I was recently cutting out some labels from the Stitched Seasons Framelits and realized that one of the leftovers was very cool looking. I needed to save this piece and make it an accent forContinue reading “When pieces become the main attraction.”
When wood becomes swiss cheese.
Today’s card has a certain tang to it, much like when you bite in to a good slice of cheese. Here’s how this one was created. The card base is from Soft Suede Card Stock cut at 5 1/2 ” on the 11 ” side. It is scored at 4 1/4″. The Very Vanilla matContinue reading “When wood becomes swiss cheese.”
Different sized punches for a background.
You can grab a few of the same shaped punches or dies to create a background. Just make sure to have varied sizes. In this case I used circle punches. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
How to color on dark card stock.
Have you been wondering how to get a true color when coloring on dark card stock? Well, here’s how and the full instructions for this card. Cut Basic Gray Card Stock at 5 1/2″ on 11″ side. Score at 4 1/4″. Cut Whisper White Card Stock at 5 1/4″ x 4″. Glue white paper toContinue reading “How to color on dark card stock.”
Want to go on a picnic?
This month’s Paper Pumpkin is picnic themed. Have you gone on a picnic recently? Do you pick up some fried chicken or do you make tamales? What is your tradition? For today’s picnic we are having paper. I know it’s not the most appetizing but that’s what is on the menu. I took the ApronContinue reading “Want to go on a picnic?”
Wreath Card Tutorial
All right…drum roll please…here is the tutorial you have been waiting for. It will be long but it will be worth it. At the end of it all you will be able to create a wreath card with a single stamp and a sentiment. Are you ready? Let’s go! Cut a piece of Thick VeryContinue reading “Wreath Card Tutorial”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 