It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! I figured some of you might be trying to frantically finish your Christmas cards. And I thought this might come in handy. I know it’s not the typical Wacky Wednesday, but I thought it could be useful. Happy Crafting! WithContinue reading “Measure twice, cut once.”
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Let the dies do the talking.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am letting the dies do the talking. Sometimes there is a die that needs to stand on its own. Here is the card and instructions will follow. Cut thick whisper white card stock at 5 1/2″ on 11″ side. Score at 4 1/4″ on 8 1/2″ side. Cut rich razzleberryContinue reading “Let the dies do the talking.”
Quilting with paper.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Since last night’s Live was about the sale and I didn’t create, I made something new this morning. I “quilted” a card for you. I used the Tailored Punch, Cookie Cutter Stamp Set with punch, and the Classic Label Punch. Pick any Christmas paper (here I used the Dashing Along Designer SeriesContinue reading “Quilting with paper.”
Cutting for effect.
It’s Technique Tuesday! You can mask a project but sometimes the lines get blurred or just don’t come out as clean and crisp as you would like them. Instead of trying to mask, just cut. If you cut your card stock before stamping you are guaranteed a clean edge. You will need a scrap ofContinue reading “Cutting for effect.”
Three textured cards.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I have three cards for you. They are all done with the same products but in different ways. The first card was done by running the white mat through the embossing folder and then laying the accent pieces over top. The second card was done by gluing the accent pieces beforeContinue reading “Three textured cards.”
Faux Bokeh Card
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s technique requires a bunch of water and drying time. It comes out different every time. You will need aqua painters, some ink, dies, and a stamp for this. To create this card please watch the Bokeh Video (https://youtu.be/cITPRFyiqRw). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Mastering the swipe.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! The swipe is not a hard technique but it does take some practice. If you push too hard you get too much ink or you could damage your pad. If you push too lightly then you don’t have enough background and have to start over. There is definitely a sweet spot. SoContinue reading “Mastering the swipe.”
Sorting through junk mail.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Just yesterday I gave a presentation on the power of thank you notes. One of the illustrations I used was a box full of junk mail. This box was full of ads, political brochures, and a local newspaper. ThereContinue reading “Sorting through junk mail.”
When you becomes joy.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Here is the card that is created with the Celebrate You thinlits. To learn how to create this card please watch the Video (https://youtu.be/B_oXzMZfuEs). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
When you become joy.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are making you become joy. As most of you know the social aspect or people are what keep me going. So it easy for me to say that you are my joy. Today, however, it is literally true. Continue reading “When you become joy.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 