Sometimes a paper is so detailed that there is not much that needs to be done. Take the Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper on page 189. It makes card making so easy. Add a cute accent and you are all set. For the tutorial go to last week’s Facebook Live or You Tube. Remember thatContinue reading “It’s the simple things.”
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Cute tags for jars.
Today’s tutorial is all about tags. Tags can be used for gift bags, jars, or even an accent on a card. These tags were made for the VIP night on Tuesday. To become a part of the VIP night you need to host at least once this year from June to May. Here’s how toContinue reading “Cute tags for jars.”
Backgrounds become texture.
Sometimes adding a little bit of a background can make all the difference in the world. It can make a dull card or accent become an amazing piece. For this tag I used our new Stitched Labels Framelits Dies and the coordinating stamp set. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Inlaid cards with a bonus of kicking butt.
Today’s tutorial is on how to create this inlaid card. So let’s get to it. 🙂 Start with a card base cut tall instead of our regular. Instead of cutting at 5 1/2 inches cut instead at 4 1/4″. Then score at 5 1/2 ” and not 4 1/4″. Thick white is used here. ThenContinue reading “Inlaid cards with a bonus of kicking butt.”
Inlaid detail.
Sometimes the details are what matter. For this technique you need a framelit (outline die) and a matching detail die. If you don’t have a matching one you can use a bigger detail one and overlay to get a similar look. Make sure to cut the framelit out first. Then lay the cut out downContinue reading “Inlaid detail.”
Mother’s Day Card
Last night was a good, and long, Facebook Live. I showed many of the new products from the new annual catalog and created a Mother’s Day card. If you would like to see all of this on video please go to YouTube video of Live. So for now I will show you the card. This hasContinue reading “Mother’s Day Card”
Outlining while punching.
Have you ever wanted a clean line around the edge of your punched image? If you sponge after you just seem to get the whole image inked? Try outlining the image before you punch. Here’s how… Grab a piece of cardstock and stamp whatever image you want. Place in punch but do not cut. GrabContinue reading “Outlining while punching.”
Tape can look like a glaze.
Today’s card is easy and looks like it has an expensive glaze over it. It’s just tape. Yes, tape. Here’s how to do it and what supplies you will need. Supplies Needed Whisper White Thick Cardstock for Base Basic Black Cardstock Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper Pearlized Doily Shimmery White Cardstock ClearContinue reading “Tape can look like a glaze.”
Tape is for more than holding things together.
Have you ever thought to stamp on a piece of tape? Me either. Grab your staz-on ink and cleaner and get going. You will need masking tape as well as clear mailing tape. Ink your stamp with staz-on and then place your tape adhesive side down on top of the inked image. Rub lightly. TakeContinue reading “Tape is for more than holding things together.”
Sometimes messy is what is needed.
When I went to OnStage I saw one of the presenters create a background by smearing or swiping their stamp across a glossy paper. That got me to thinking. I can create movement with only two dimensions. So I took some glossy cardstock and basic black ink and did the unthinkable. I smeared my ink. Continue reading “Sometimes messy is what is needed.”
