It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating two cards, not just one. Here are the instructions for the top card that has the Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder for a background. Cut Thick Whisper White Card Stock to 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″. Score on the 8 1/2″ side at 4 1/4″. Attach Pretty PeacockContinue reading “Two cards today.”
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Embossing without stray dots.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s topic is how to emboss without stray dots. You will want to get an Embossing Buddy or in a pinch you can use a used dryer sheet. Please make sure it is used. If it is new it will leave too much residue on your card stock. Rub your Embossing BuddyContinue reading “Embossing without stray dots.”
Add some metallic.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Sometimes what would have been a boring card can really be spruced up by adding some metallic, shiny, or foil paper. This card looked rather dull until the Noble Peacock Foil Sheet was added. If you would like to create this card then come to class this week. Happy Crafting! With inkyContinue reading “Add some metallic.”
Steam punk card.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day we take an alternative look to embossing. For this project you will want to have multiple colors of embossing powders and/or papers. The silver foil paper, copper embossing powder, and clear embossing powder were used. For a video on how this is done please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R2dJF-AHO8. HappyContinue reading “Steam punk card.”
Coloring to coordinate the ribbon.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! This is the day we don’t have inky fingers. Yes, that’s right. No inky fingers. So here is what you do. To color a ribbon you grab any shade of Stampin’ Blends (alcohol marker) that you want and color away. You will need to color a bit beyond where you want toContinue reading “Coloring to coordinate the ribbon.”
How to use a stamp you don’t like.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s technique is to create with a stamp you don’t like. If you don’t like how a stamp looks inked then try embossing or coloring it in. I liked the stamp from Paper Pumpkin but I wanted a different look after creating a dozen cards pretty much the same way. So IContinue reading “How to use a stamp you don’t like.”
Embossing with vellum.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are embossing with vellum. Vellum is a very delicate specialty paper that cracks easily. Usually it can be put through the Big Shot in an Embossing Folder. Some of the 3D Embossing Folders are a little deep and may cause cracking. If this is the case add a piece ofContinue reading “Embossing with vellum.”
How to make all the paper pretty.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I have a video on how to make even the Designer Series Papers you don’t particularly care for better. We all have that one sheet or pattern that is just not a favorite. So stamp over it. Emboss over it. Make it your own. Here is the video link on howContinue reading “How to make all the paper pretty.”
How to emboss on vellum.
It’s Technique Tuesday! It is not impossible to emboss on vellum, but you do have to be careful. You might be tempted to use the low setting on your heat tool and instead you need to use the high. The low will not melt the crystals properly. Instead use the high setting and keep movingContinue reading “How to emboss on vellum.”
Tear and Tape is for more than boxes.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! You know that the Tear and Tape is great for sticking things together, especially 3-D items like boxes, bags, etc. But, did you know, that it’s also great for embossing? Yes, embossing. Take your piece of cardstock and rub theContinue reading “Tear and Tape is for more than boxes.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 