It’s Technique Tuesday! Is your card or project lacking that oomph you are looking for? Maybe the answer isn’t to add more…more bling, ribbon, words, stamps…maybe the answer is to add less. Use your punches or dies to create notches or accents for your projects. By doing this you are forcing the eye to gravitateContinue reading “Cut out for an accent.”
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Leap Year Promotion!
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week! Be watching on Wednesday morning at 6 am for the Leap Year Promotion! This promotion is only through me and you will not find it anywhere else. If you would like to order online to help Shirley please use host code CQ7ANGPJ. This code will only beContinue reading “Leap Year Promotion!”
Resting is not setting an alarm.
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge. As I sit here and type this I am reminded that today is my day of rest. Rest for me means getting some prep done in the kitchen (I like cooking), washing the towels, and knowing that the alarm was not set this morning.Continue reading “Resting is not setting an alarm.”
Second release has been mailed!
It’s Sale Saturday! The second release of the Sale-A-Bration brochure has been mailed and about half of them are already delivered. If you would like your own copy please contact me ASAP! You will want your own copy for the Leap Year Promotion through me starting Wednesday, February 26 and running through Monday, March 2.Continue reading “Second release has been mailed!”
Giving back to a business.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I know when we say give back or pay it forward you think of people. You think of sharing a smile, mailing a card, or even paying for someone’s coffee. But do you ever think about giving back toContinue reading “Giving back to a business.”
Using pieces and parts to create a whole.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating this card. Here are directions… Cut a piece of Thick Whisper White Card Stock to 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″. On the 8 1/2″ side score at 4 1/4″ with Paper Trimmer. This is your card base. Cut a mat from the Flowering Foils Specialty Designer Series PaperContinue reading “Using pieces and parts to create a whole.”
When you forget your die cutting machine.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are talking about using your dies without the die cutting machine (Big Shot, etc.). If you forget your machine or want to emboss instead grab your piercing mat, bone folder, card stock (or designer series paper), die ofContinue reading “When you forget your die cutting machine.”
When in doubt use more texture.
It’s Technique Tuesday! When using the die cuts don’t be afraid to cut them out of something other than paper or card stock. The dollar store thin foam (sometimes called fun foam) is great for dies. You can stack a few together as well. Today’s image is actually from this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit. HappyContinue reading “When in doubt use more texture.”
Yes, I’m open today!
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. Let me start by saying…I am OPEN today! I have Open Time today at the Studio so come by if you are working on something or just want to say hello. The second release Sale-A-Bration brochures are here! If you would like a copy please let meContinue reading “Yes, I’m open today!”
Simplify to rest.
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting and recharging! I was plugging my phone in the other day and it hit me. In order to get back up to full capacity you have to plug in. You have to find what is important and go back to it. For me itContinue reading “Simplify to rest.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 