It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you ever cut something too short or too small? I tend to not measure so it happens quite a bit. Recently I cut a mat a bit too small so it looked awkward. Instead of getting rid of theContinue reading “If It’s Too Small Glue It Crooked”
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Look at my mats.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Remember a few days ago how I wrote about the importance of mats and bringing focus to what you want? It’s okay if you don’t, but I thought some of you might remember. So for today I am creating a simple Mother’s Day (this Sunday) or birthday card for you. Here areContinue reading “Look at my mats.”
Cut it smaller for more drama.
It’s Technique Thursday! Today I am talking about cutting down your mat smaller to have more drama or accent. On this card with the Peaceful Poppies Stamp Set I used the Pear Pizzazz Marker and the Seaside Spray Marker to color the stamp. I then huffed or breathed on it and then stamped on toContinue reading “Cut it smaller for more drama.”
Using a bag for a mat.
It’s Technique Tuesday! For those of you that do not get the Paper Pumpkin monthly kit this time consisted of mini note cards with envelopes and some cute treat bags. I saw the treat bags and just had to have those on a card. So I cut on all sides to separate the seams andContinue reading “Using a bag for a mat.”
Remember to use the middle.
Just a little reminder that if you have a double mat and the second mat is solid then don’t be scared to make some holes. Take a few punches out of the bottom mat so you can save paper and time later. Just remember to keep your punches organized or it won’t be much help.Continue reading “Remember to use the middle.”
Invisible punches.
Do you remember how to make your punches invisible? Take a mat and punch out of the middle so you don’t miss it. Then you have your accent piece that is guaranteed to match and not be missed. Don’t waste your cardstock! Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 