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!”
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It’s okay to be crooked.
It’s Technique Tuesday! I hear from many of you while you craft say that it’s not perfect. Well…it’s handmade. 🙂 One of my crafters would say “better done than perfect” (miss you Fran since you moved away). My point is if you can’t do it straight then don’t. Make crafting work for you, not theContinue reading “It’s okay to be crooked.”
Making sure your paper is dry.
It’s Technique Tuesday! On Saturday for the Anniversary Party we dropped ink on watercolor paper, let it dry, and punched out a shape for the card. If you are punching out your shape after you watercolor (instead of before) make sure that the paper is really dry. If it is still damp then the punchContinue reading “Making sure your paper is dry.”
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 🙂
Add folds.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Do you feel like your card is flat all the time? Then add some folds. Instead of the middle being flat and stamped on add some folds. Score evenly and create an accordion pattern so you can add some depth. Add a ribbon instead of an envelope to keep it closed. HappyContinue reading “Add folds.”
Adding texture.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day I add accents to create a nautical look. Take your Layered Circle Dies and create a ring in the Copper Foil Paper to create an effect of a porthole. Make sure when stamping you have already cut the dies so you can figure out the layout. It wouldContinue reading “Adding texture.”
Matching when you are not told.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day that we look past the catalog and figure things out. The catalog says that the Floral Essence stamp set coordinates with the Perennial Flower Punch. But what about the Leaf Punch? Don’t always take our word for it. Make sure to look and see for yourself. Many timesContinue reading “Matching when you are not told.”
Discovering new tools.
It’s Technique Tuesday! As you know our supplier for the 3D Embossing Folders has changed. With that comes a slightly different thickness. So you can either figure out how many pieces of card stock to shim under or you can purchase the new embossing plate. Join me tomorrow night as I create with this newContinue reading “Discovering new tools.”
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 negative space.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day I want you to think about using negative space. Negative space is when you cut something away and not keep adding more layers. This particular card doesn’t use negative space. So instead of cutting out the tree you could simply cut the tree shape out of the silverContinue reading “Using negative space.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 