It’s amazing how a background pops when there is an accent that coordinates. In this case the Grapefruit Grove is subtly daubed on to the background. The coordinating embossing powder ties it all together. Tune in tomorrow night at 7 pm for the Facebook Live on the Red Door Crafters’ Page. I will be creating thisContinue reading “Coordinating embossing powder with a background.”
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An alternate to a kit.
Today’s card is a tiny bit different as it is a bit of a conglomeration of ideas. First, I started with a colored base, a new color at that. The color is called Granny Apple Green. And then I cut it long ways instead of the “normal” way. I then took a piece of whiteContinue reading “An alternate to a kit.”
Tiling on Father’s Day.
Here’s a card for you just in time for Father’s Day. It uses the technique I call “tiling”. Here are the directions. Get a card base (thick white used here)(5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″). Cut wood texture mat at 5 1/4″ x 4″. Cut old olive strips at 5 1/4″ x 1/4″ and 4″ xContinue reading “Tiling on Father’s Day.”
Tiled stamping.
This is probably the only time you will hear me say this. Punch first and then stamp. Yes, punch first. Then lay your punches end to end and stamp as if it was one piece. This will create a tiled look. Stay tuned on Thursday to see the finished card. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “Tiled stamping.”
How to create a wood card with color and negative space.
This card is created using the sponge brayer, wood textured paper, vanilla cardstock, and real red ink. First, sponge the color on to the wood paper with the brayer. Stop one shade lighter than you want to see if the ink will absorb into the paper any more. If not, then add more ink. WaitContinue reading “How to create a wood card with color and negative space.”
Negative space is a good thing.
We all know how to use a punch. We know that you can pop them up, use them for gift tags, stretch them out by cutting them in half, etc. But did you know that punching something out and leaving the hole can also be a great focal piece. Join me tonight on Facebook LiveContinue reading “Negative space is a good thing.”
Putting texture on texture.
Sometimes even the most beautiful paper needs a boost. I dropped about a dozen drops of Grapefruit Grove ink in the spritzer and filled the rest with water. I then took a box so my whole craft room didn’t have ink on it. I placed the piece of wood textured paper in the box andContinue reading “Putting texture on texture.”
Here’s what’s happening.
This week is the last week of school so it’s a little crazy in this house as we get everything finished, turned in, and checked off the list. I do have a private party this week but nothing to invite you to. On top of that is my daughter’s 16th birthday at the end ofContinue reading “Here’s what’s happening.”
Small items become part of a larger whole.
Yesterday we talked about how glue dots can become a focal point for grouping sequins. Well, today the finished card appears from these groupings. If you don’t know what to create simply group small things and make it happen. Here are the directions: Grab a white thick piece of cardstock. Cut in half (at 4Continue reading “Small items become part of a larger whole.”
Glue dots can be used to group items.
Just when you thought the mini glue dots were small and they couldn’t do more, here is another idea. Take your paper piercer and place a glue dot at the end of it. Then stick small sequins to the end of it. Now you have a cluster of sequins instead of placing them one atContinue reading “Glue dots can be used to group items.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 