It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day we cut out a bunch of dies or punches to create a background. I took the focal point of the card which will eventually be a snowman and created an entire background with that in mind. I punched about six from the snowman builder punch. Then I adheredContinue reading “Creating a background with punches.”
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Speckle backgrounds without the mess.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to create a speckle background without the mess. For this card you will need a card base cut at 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″. On the 8 1/2″ side score at 4 1/4″. The Merry Merlot card stock mat is cut to 5 1/4″ X 4″Continue reading “Speckle backgrounds without the mess.”
Splatter background without embossing.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Last week we talked about embossing by spritzing a piece of card stock and then adding embossing powder. This week we are talking about creating a splatter background without the water or embossing. Take a Stampin’ Write Marker (not the Blends) and make a flicking motion with the cap against the tip.Continue reading “Splatter background without embossing.”
Using water to make powder stick.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you ever heard of using water to make something stick? Usually it is to wash your hands or clean something. For today we are using the spritzer bottle to go just beyond damp on a piece of card stock.Continue reading “Using water to make powder stick.”
Napkin for a sponge.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! I recently held a class and had travelled to the host’s home. Normally the joke is when I travel, “what have I forgotten today”? I usually forget one item when I am not home. Well, it turned out to beContinue reading “Napkin for a sponge.”
Clear envelopes for more than just cards.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you ordered the clear envelopes before? Do you use them to protect your cards? That is what they were intended for. But they can also be used to organize and keep small pieces. It can also be used asContinue reading “Clear envelopes for more than just cards.”
When ink pads are used with no stamps.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Did you know you could use your ink pads without any stamps? They create great backgrounds. Just place your ink pad on your card stock and swipe across the page. Depending on how deep a color is how much pressure you use. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Making leaves into flowers.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! I know that you can figure out how to create a leaf background by randomly stamping leaves all over your card stock. So here are some other ideas to create with that same leaf stamp. I made a sunflower and a layered poinsettia. To view the video on how to create theseContinue reading “Making leaves into flowers.”
Shimmer paint as more than paint.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended. Did you know that the new shimmer paint in the Holiday Catalog can also be used to create a misty background? Just grab your stampin’ spritzer and fill 3/4 of the way with rubbing alcohol as it dries faster thanContinue reading “Shimmer paint as more than paint.”
Brayer to create a background.
Using the sponge brayer can be rather tricky. I have had some say that they don’t like the lines it produces. Well, today I am using those lines in my favor to create a background. First, I took Pineapple Punch and rolled the entire strip. Then it was Mango Melody and finally Poppy Parade. IfContinue reading “Brayer to create a background.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 