When all else fails get a hammer.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Do you remember when eyelets were all the rage? Do you remember the toolkit with the little hammer and eyelet setter with punch? Well, today my heat was starting to get fixed (yes, that broke too) and I was askedContinue reading “When all else fails get a hammer.”

Hearts are for clovers.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Did you know that the Be Mine Stamps and Dies can be used to create clovers for St. Paddy’s Day? Hearts can easily be turned around to create a clover. Stay tuned tomorrow night at 7 pm on Facebook Live as I create a shamrock card for this special day. Happy Crafting!Continue reading “Hearts are for clovers.”

Card Class Week!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. It’s Card Class Week! Save the date for the Sale-A-Bration Mourning Party on Saturday, March 23. Rubber Rummage is coming soon! If you want a box or more details please let me know. The boxes are coming today! If you would like to order online please useContinue reading “Card Class Week!”

Are you resting?

It’s Sabbath Sunday! Are you resting? I know there is a time change and everything else. Believe me. I know. I have the piles on my desk to prove it. But sometimes you need to walk away and take a breath. You need to do something different to reset your mind. How do you breakContinue reading “Are you resting?”

Three releases for Sale-A-Bration!

It’s Sale Saturday! There are three releases for Sale-A-Bration and another page of coordinating dies, punches, and stamp sets. I know it’s quite a bit to keep up with, but remember, this is the biggest sale of the year for us! If it wasn’t big with lots of stuff for sale and several releases you’dContinue reading “Three releases for Sale-A-Bration!”

Look inside too.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. So many times I talk about what to do to volunteer or how to help those outside your home. What about inside? How do you treat those that you live with? I want to encourage you today to doContinue reading “Look inside too.”

How to create a floating card.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am going to show you how to create a floating card. Yes, floating. Since there are only four glue dots that you can see from the back it gives the appearance that the mats and sentiment are floating. Here’s the link to the video…https://youtu.be/4w5_b_PsBsc. Enjoy! Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “How to create a floating card.”

Paper as a funnel.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that a piece of paper can be used as a funnel? When you are using the embossing powder make sure to have a tray, coffee filter, cheap paper plate, or piece of copy paper underneath. Then youContinue reading “Paper as a funnel.”

Thicker is better for puzzle pieces.

It’s Technique Tuesday! When you are cutting out the puzzle dies the thick card stock tends to work a little better. It allows for the pieces to actually fit together and not just lay next to each other. If you are trying to color the pieces then you will want the white instead of vanilla.Continue reading “Thicker is better for puzzle pieces.”