It’s Tutorial Thursday! I’m sure you are reading this headline and wondering if I am stuck on Wacky Wednesday. To answer your question…nope. I know what I am doing. Trust me on this one. So today I am asking you to shake up your shimmer paint and dip your pencil in the lid to getContinue reading “When pencils are paintbrushes and aqua painters become ink pads.”
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When a pencil becomes a paintbrush.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are using a #2 pencil for a paintbrush. Don’t grab a mechanical one. You need a regular pencil that you can sharpen. So gather your pencil, shimmer paint, and some kind of stamped flower. For this I usedContinue reading “When a pencil becomes a paintbrush.”
How to use a stamp you don’t like.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s technique is to create with a stamp you don’t like. If you don’t like how a stamp looks inked then try embossing or coloring it in. I liked the stamp from Paper Pumpkin but I wanted a different look after creating a dozen cards pretty much the same way. So IContinue reading “How to use a stamp you don’t like.”
Finishing up all the planning.
It’s Management Monday! I have done my share of planning and only have a little bit to go. Thank heavens. So here’s what’s happening this week… There is an order going in tonight at 7:30 pm! If you would like to order online please use host code K6UY9JT2 to help me boost the rewards basket.Continue reading “Finishing up all the planning.”
Peace in your mind.
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting or re-charging. Something clicked in me this week (again) as I was talking to a few of my friends. As I was listening they were talking about how exhausted they were both physically and mentally. I know how the mental games can wear onContinue reading “Peace in your mind.”
Getting ready for BOGO!
It’s Sale Saturday! There are a ton of things transitioning right now. The retiring list is here. If you need your copy please reply with “retiring list”. The Clearance Rack has also been updated this week. There are some great papers, dies, and embellishments there. Check it out…https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/products/100100/clearance-rack?&dbwsdemoid=2008407. If you would like to order onlineContinue reading “Getting ready for BOGO!”
Mentoring the next generation.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Today is the day that I say thank you. Thank you for your support and trusting me to lead this crafty group. Thank you for giving not only to me, but also to the community. I bet you’re wonderingContinue reading “Mentoring the next generation.”
Rubber band background.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Here’s how to create this card. Grab a card base and a wood textured piece of paper. The wood textured paper is cut to 5″ X 3 3/4″. The white inner mat is cut to 4 1/2″ X 3 1/4″. I took a clear block and wrapped it with rubber bands. IContinue reading “Rubber band background.”
Rubber bands for stamping.
It’s Wacky Wednesday! This is the day we use a product in a way it is not intended! Today we are talking about rubber bands. Yes, rubber bands. Grab a clear block and wrap it with rubber bands. The more the merrier. Ink the bands and then stamp on to card stock. You never knowContinue reading “Rubber bands for stamping.”
Embossing with vellum.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are embossing with vellum. Vellum is a very delicate specialty paper that cracks easily. Usually it can be put through the Big Shot in an Embossing Folder. Some of the 3D Embossing Folders are a little deep and may cause cracking. If this is the case add a piece ofContinue reading “Embossing with vellum.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 