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.”
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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.”
Pieces to make a whole.
Sometimes pieces can make a great whole. In this case squares and some gold dots become a great background. Without these gold dots the background looks fairly plain. Remember that the details matter. Remember that even though you might be thinking you are only making a small impact it is probably bigger than youContinue reading “Pieces to make a whole.”
New product and how to use it.
On last night’s Facebook Live I showcased the new Show What You Love Suite. While I hopefully captured some of the textures and colors in the video nothing replaces seeing it in real life. If you would like to take a look before determining if you want to order it please contact me. It’s worthContinue reading “New product and how to use it.”
Window sheets for a box.
Window sheets are not just for shaker cards. They can also be used for an entire pouch. Instead of using cardstock try using a piece of window sheet. Just make sure to have matching or complementary shreds to go inside. They can be so cute with the right contents to match. So next time youContinue reading “Window sheets for a box.”
When in doubt…
Today’s technique is more of a tip. Do you ever get stumped? Do you feel that your creative mojo is just gone? Here is my technique or tip for you today…copy the catalog! There are so many great ideas, projects, and cards in the catalogs that they need to be used. Don’t be scared toContinue reading “When in doubt…”
When Stampin’ Up! Meets Vegas!
I finally have an original thought. I don’t believe I have actually seen this idea anywhere. I used the Fruit Basket Stamp Set with coordinating mini punches to create a slot machine card. I am so excited that it is an original. Here is the link to view the tutorial…https://youtu.be/F5cVU4Y1iq8 And here is the photoContinue reading “When Stampin’ Up! Meets Vegas!”
Can fruit be lucky?
Sometimes fruit are just that…fruit. But today these fruit will become lucky. When stamping with the set “Fruit Basket” I see a card with the front of a slot machine on it. Stay tuned until tonight when I create this lucky card on the Live. Join me at 7 pm for this basket of fun.Continue reading “Can fruit be lucky?”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 