It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to use part of the die to create a unique background or mat. With this you will also need a piece of Designer Series Paper. To start, you will need your card base. Then have a mat cut no larger than 5″ X 3 3/4″. ThisContinue reading “Using only part of the die.”
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Using Memories & More to Meet in the Middle!
It’s Technique Tuesday! Sometimes you are trying to create a quick card and it just doesn’t seem to come together. You don’t want to cut another piece of card stock but all your scraps are just a bit too short. Then grab some Designer Series Paper or a Memories & More scrap and place itContinue reading “Using Memories & More to Meet in the Middle!”
Letting the paper shine.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Sometimes you have to let the Designer Series Paper do all the talking. In this case an accent is all that is needed for the Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper. Remember sometimes simple is awesome! To order this paper please go to https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/149500/pressed-petals-specialty-designer-series-paper?dbwsdemoid=2008407. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
How to get a vintage look.
It’s Technique Tuesday! There is an easy way to get a whitewash vintage look. Grab your white craft ink refill, an aqua painter, and a silicone mat. If you don’t have a silicone mat then grab a piece of waxed paper. Basically you want something to create a palette without the ink soaking into it.Continue reading “How to get a vintage look.”
Using a base to secure small parts.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to talk to you about securing small parts with a base. For this new In Color card you need a Thick White card base, a Seaside Spray card stock mat, a scrap of white card stock, the 6×6 in color pack, a piece of the new colored vellum fromContinue reading “Using a base to secure small parts.”
Vellum in disguise.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you ever used paper to disguise something? I know we often use embellishments to disguise our goofs when leaving a smudge or fingerprint on our paper. But how about using paper to cover? In this case I am talkingContinue reading “Vellum in disguise.”
Using both sides of the paper.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to share a little tip with you. Most of our Designer Series Paper is double-sided. So use both sides. If you don’t have coordinating ribbon then use the opposite side of the paper to coordinate. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
When daisies are bunnies.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that daisies can become bunnies? Remember to look at your products upside down, sideways, and in pieces. If you clip off all but two of the petals for the daisy punch you get a bunny for Easter.Continue reading “When daisies are bunnies.”
An easy Easter basket.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day we learn how to create an easy Easter basket. All you need is one piece of paper and a few scraps. Grab your tear and tape and your trimmer and we are ready to go! Here is what we are creating! To see the video please go toContinue reading “An easy Easter basket.”
When one piece of paper becomes a basket.
It’s Wacky Wednesday! This is the day where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today is the day I will show you how to use one piece of paper and get an entire basket out of it. No, I will not be cutting strips like before and gluing them allContinue reading “When one piece of paper becomes a basket.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 