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.”
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Using dimensionals to keep ink pads wet.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are talking about Dimensionals helping to keep our ink pads wet. No, I have not lost it. Yes, my trip to Vegas was good, but not that “good”. So especially with the Staz-On ink pads (or anything elseContinue reading “Using dimensionals to keep ink pads wet.”
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.”
Online Extravaganza Starts Soon!
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. I just got back yesterday from OnStage! If you would like to see the swaps in person, work on some cards, pick up an order, or simply say hello then stop by for Open Time! Online Extravaganza hits this Wednesday through Friday! Watch your email as IContinue reading “Online Extravaganza Starts Soon!”
Rest without guilt.
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting and recharging. I have to remind myself that is a good thing to take a day off. As I sit in Las Vegas after OnStage my mind is full of new ideas. I have taken the time to write a bunch down and nowContinue reading “Rest without guilt.”
Getting ready for Christmas cards!
It’s Sale Saturday! Since I am at OnStage I figured I would run my own promotion to get you thinking about your Christmas cards. I know it’s been hard to get in the spirit of things when it is still over 80 degrees on most days here in the desert. But we are 6 weeksContinue reading “Getting ready for Christmas cards!”
Give out what you want to come back.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Do you ever wonder why your life is full of drama? Full of loving people? Full of kindness? Full of …????? I have learned that what often I am doing or being is what I attract. So if IContinue reading “Give out what you want to come back.”
Snowy backgrounds with water.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day we create a snowy background with water. No ink, just water. So first you will need your card stock. If you are following the sample you will need a thick white card base, night of navy mat, and whisper white card stock for the snowman. Take your nightContinue reading “Snowy backgrounds with water.”
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.”
Add a bit of bling.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Sometimes all a project needs is a bit of bling or a little embellishment. Keeping it simple is great with just the right amount of flair. In this case the embellishments in the corners were added to offset the foil and the simple nature of this card. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “Add a bit of bling.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 