Sometimes it’s not more ink that you need. Sometimes it’s less paper. Bleach, while not great for your stamps, has an awesome affect on your cardstock. You can create your own ink pad with a paper plate and some paper towels. Make the paper towel damp with bleach. (It is best to have a paperContinue reading “Bleach gives texture”
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How to stay consistent with punching
When you look at your products sometimes you need to look upside down and sideways. Did you know a circle punch can create a scalloped border? A pair of sunglasses becomes a mustache? I’m sure there are plenty more but you get the idea. When you punch for the border, for example, you want yourContinue reading “How to stay consistent with punching”
Bits and pieces from the office and the studio
I know you probably think that crafting only happens in the studio. But, it doesn’t. It happens everywhere. While you are at the grocery store a color on your soap could make you want to create. Or, in this case, a simple notepad. I’ve been doing quite a bit of back to school shopping andContinue reading “Bits and pieces from the office and the studio”
Stamping is not just for paper
Stamping is for so much more than just paper. You can stamp on glass, wood, plastic, and more. Imagine a surface and you can stamp on it. So, for today’s tutorial I want to talk about shrinky dinks. You remember, right? Those little things that got stuck in the vacuum and you loved as aContinue reading “Stamping is not just for paper”
When Pigs Fly
As some of you know I decided to go full time with this stamping thing back on St. Patty’s Day this year. It was quite a change. I don’t regret it for a second. The last hurdle I had was blogging. So, here I am… I have told coaches, friends, family, and crafters that IContinue reading “When Pigs Fly”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 