I think the world would be pretty dull without a little bit of sparkle or glitter. Do you know how to add this to any background? Here’s how…https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/shavingcreamsparkle/. Take a look and see. If you give it a try please post a photo to the Facebook page. If you would like to see this createdContinue reading “Sparkle and glitter make the world go round.”
Category Archives: Tutorial
Learning to blend.
I figured since the Stampin’ Blends can be ordered tomorrow that I would give you a quick video on how to use them. There are some cute samples and projects with this video so check them out. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Using scraps for a background.
Once in a while you actually need to use your scraps. That folder, bin, or bag gets full! Use those bits and pieces! Trim them into similar shapes and create a background. If you have bigger pieces then you can create mats or accents like the vanilla wood plank. Now go create! For the fullContinue reading “Using scraps for a background.”
Sometimes dimensionals level you out.
Sometimes dimensionals are not to bring things up but to level them out. When doing a shaker card you have an area that is higher than the rest. This is where the shaker is. To level out the card so nothing ends up concave use dimensionals to level it out. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “Sometimes dimensionals level you out.”
Stampin’ Blends
Today’s tutorial is all about the new stampin’ blends. These are Stampin’ Up!’s new alcohol markers that are awesome! They are available November 1st (next Wednesday). Here is a cute card using the blends and a picture guide on what to do. So…let’s get started. Step 1: Stamp with Memento ink. This will allow forContinue reading “Stampin’ Blends”
Alcohol markers coming soon.
If you didn’t hear on the Facebook Live last night I announced that the alcohol markers are coming back! Stampin’ Blends will be available starting November 1st. To view the video please go to https://youtu.be/pdpcREmx2Xc. So today’s technique is using alcohol markers and showing how to highlight properly. This is something I need to practice too.Continue reading “Alcohol markers coming soon.”
Paper is for more than cards.
Did you know that our Designer Series Paper, Cardstock, or Specialty Paper can be used for much more than just cards? It can also be used with the envelope punch board to create boxes, bags, tags, cards, and more! It’s limited to your imagination. If you need help designing something outside of your box pleaseContinue reading “Paper is for more than cards.”
Any luck with the eclipse card?
Have you had any luck with the eclipse card? Does it blend a little too much? Then take a cut out of the base mat as well to get a little more depth. Here’s a link to the full instructions, https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/twotiereclipse/. If you try this card please post pictures to the Facebook page. Happy Crafting! WithContinue reading “Any luck with the eclipse card?”
Heavy metal without your ears hurting.
Today’s technique is brilliant, quite literally. You take the negative space of the die to create a frame. Instead of worrying about the stickiness that is left behind you place the cutouts to create an inlaid effect. The link for the video is https://youtu.be/ajVnCPs4xbU if you would like to see this card being created. Here aContinue reading “Heavy metal without your ears hurting.”
A box with a different shape.
Not all boxes are square. They are usually not a sphere but they can be many different shapes. Today’s box or container is a triangle. This box is especially sturdy considering it is all cardstock. Give it a try. The complete instructions are at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/triangleluminarybox/ Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 