Sometimes the largest stamps can be used for small things. In this case the stamp set Definitely Dahlia is used to create a background. Not only can the little stamps be used to create a patterned background but the big ones can too. This flower is one that will test your ink pads to guaranteeContinue reading “Big stamps for little things.”
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Watercolor pencils and aqua painters, oh my.
I’ve had so much fun with the alcohol markers that I don’t know if we have forgotten about other ways to color. There are blender pens to be used with the ink pads, re-inkers, or watercolor pencils. There are the regular stampin’ write markers. And finally, there are the watercolor pencils with the aqua painter. Continue reading “Watercolor pencils and aqua painters, oh my.”
Paper is not just for cards.
How far have you gone to create with paper? Besides cards, boxes, favors, and the occasional punched out flower…what else have you created? Recently one of my fellow demonstrators was part of a paper fashion show. She created an entire dress out of paper. Here’s the link to this fabulous event…https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news/videos/10155850923151077/?t=7 Happy Crafting! With inkyContinue reading “Paper is not just for cards.”
Larger stamps can be backgrounds too.
Any stamp can become a background. It doesn’t matter how big or how small. Today’s background is created by the stamp set Crafting Forever. For the finished card please come back on Thursday for the tutorial. Tip: Make sure if you are coloring to stamp with memento ink for the stampin’ blends or in archivalContinue reading “Larger stamps can be backgrounds too.”
Sales, markets, and jewelry.
There is plenty going on for all to enjoy. Today I am up at Pappy & Harriet’s for the Woof Walk from now until 1 pm. Come see what’s new, pick up a voucher, and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. I made a few new things for sale pictured below.Continue reading “Sales, markets, and jewelry.”
Finishing a project.
Do you have a bunch of unfinished projects laying around? Finish them! Do you know how good it feels to actually finish? I often don’t either, but I finished my card last night. It made me want to finish more projects. So here is the video tutorial on this card. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “Finishing a project.”
How to unstick a mistake.
Pour the heat on. You heard me. You need some heat to get out of the mess you’re in. Take your heat gun and from the back unstick your crooked mat, accent, whatever. It works. Heat for about 20 seconds and then gently pull your piece off. If it doesn’t come off easily with aContinue reading “How to unstick a mistake.”
Stamp light so your coloring shows.
Stamp with a light outline color if you want just your coloring to show. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Shamrocks, glitter, and luck.
As St. Paddy’s Day gets closer I am finding other stamp sets to create some luck. Last night on Facebook Live I created two more cards with shamrocks and no official shamrock stamps. You just have to look sideways sometimes. Here are the two cards and following is the link for the video. And hereContinue reading “Shamrocks, glitter, and luck.”
Black magic technique updated.
Do you remember about 5 years ago in class we learned the black magic technique? We stamped on black cardstock and used the white gel pen to accent the stamped image. This gave an almost 3D look. This technique has had an update. Emboss like normal with the versamark pad, white embossing powder, and theContinue reading “Black magic technique updated.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 