4 Ways to Color with an Embossing Folder

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to color with embossing folders four different ways. The first project has two of the ways to color. The background is done by stamping the Fern 3D Embossing Folder with the Versamark Ink Pad. After running the Evening Evergreen Card Stock through the Machine withContinue reading “4 Ways to Color with an Embossing Folder”

October Class, Farmers’ Market, & More!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and maybe a bit beyond. October Online Craft Class Club Order Bonus For this Club from September 16-30 order $50 or more in product with host code XQUWZ7PX or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=XQUWZ7PX to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not beContinue reading “October Class, Farmers’ Market, & More!”

Coloring Embossing and Washi Tape

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to color an embossed piece and how to use the washi tape. For these two cards you will need: Thick Basic White or Very Vanilla Card Stock (Annual Catalog page 140) Sweet Sorbet Card Stock (Annual Catalog page 122) Parakeet Party Card Stock (Annual CatalogContinue reading “Coloring Embossing and Washi Tape”

Colorizing Black & White

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to colorize black and white paper. I’ve taken the Perfectly Penciled 12″ X 12″ Designer Series Paper and colored it. You can use a Sponge Dauber, Blender Pen with ink or colored pencils, Blending Brush, and I am sure a few more. For this sampleContinue reading “Colorizing Black & White”

Serina’s Get Together & More!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and maybe a bit beyond. Thank you for being patient with me. I had to put Shadow down on Saturday so priorities shifted a bit. So this week I will be catching up a bit with shipping classes, announcing new ones, and … October Online Craft ClassContinue reading “Serina’s Get Together & More!”

Puffy Pumpkins and Pearlized Paper

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to use the Pearlized Enamel Effects to make Pearlized Paper. For this project you will need: Thick Basic White or Very Vanilla Card Stock (Annual Catalog page 140) Pumpkin Pie Card Stock (Annual Catalog page 123) Rustic Harvest 12” X 12” Designer Series Paper (MiniContinue reading “Puffy Pumpkins and Pearlized Paper”

Using simple shapes for cards.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Last week I used the Stitched Triangles Dies to create a Christmas card. Well, this week I am at it again using a similar technique to create a similar result. You just need awesome paper and some simple shapes to get done with your creation. Please, if you create using this technique,Continue reading “Using simple shapes for cards.”

Floating haunting letters.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to float letters between the mats. Here is the card that you can create after reviewing the list of supplies and watching the video on how to create this haunting project. Thick Whisper White Card Stock Magic in This Night Designer Series Paper Hallows Night MagicContinue reading “Floating haunting letters.”

Using dies to overlay.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day we learn about dies or punches closing a card. You can use an accent piece to overlay on a cad or project to make it appear to close. In this case I used a gatefold card and then used glittery bats to close it. For the card youContinue reading “Using dies to overlay.”

Cards need a holder.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are making a holder for all those cards. This is perfect timing for World Card Making Day this Saturday. So here’s how you create a holder or open-ended box. Cut a piece of Whisper White Card Stock (thick is preferred) to 7 1/2″ X 9 1/2″. Then on the 7Continue reading “Cards need a holder.”