It’s Technique Tuesday! I am supposed to be writing about a tip or new way to create today. But I can’t. I just can’t. The new catalog starts today and that’s where my brain is. So instead let’s do this… Tell me what is your must have, favorite, to die for product and what youContinue reading “It’s all about the catalog.”
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Letting the paper speak for itself.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I am going to tell you that the new Designer Series Papers are gorgeous. Absolutely drop dead gorgeous. So the new challenge is to design a card to allow those papers to shine through. The main thing I would remind you is to keep it simple. The less busyness you haveContinue reading “Letting the paper speak for itself.”
Planting paper.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day I tell you that your paper can bloom. Yes, bloom. So take your paper and give it a soak with some water. Then pour the whole thing in a blender. Yes, blender. Do not add tequila. We are not creating margaritas (until later). Pulverize until the paper andContinue reading “Planting paper.”
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 🙂
How to color a ribbon with no fingerprints.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you ever needed a coordinating ribbon for your card or project and forgotten to order it? My favorite is when I need 14 inches and have 8. It seems to always happen. Instead of complaining or putting that project on hold color your ribbon. Yes, color it! Take your metallic-edged ribbonContinue reading “How to color a ribbon with no fingerprints.”
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.”
Embossing with glossy paper.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you ever thought that embossing folder is pretty and I love the details but they don’t seem to pop? Have you tried it on glossy paper? I recently received a swap at OnStage and another demonstrator had taken the Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder and paired it with glossy paper. ItContinue reading “Embossing with glossy paper.”
Stamps are for more than paper.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Did you know that stamps are for more than just paper? They can be used on any flat surface. This is why we have different kinds of ink…memento, staz-on, classic, versamark… For this tile I used staz-on ink. After I will color with our stampin’ write markers and seal. Happy Crafting! WithContinue reading “Stamps are for more than paper.”
Swirl with a purpose.
It’s Technique Tuesday! There are several ways to sponge. You can take a sponge and just barely get the edge of a piece of card stock to offset your accent piece. You can color the entire background with just a sponge like we did in the cactus card. Or you can put some texture andContinue reading “Swirl with a purpose.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 