It’s Technique Tuesday! If you don’t know what to do create an outline. Take a large die and a different color card stock mat to create a background. In order to have them come together even more run the two pieces through an embossing folder. For this specific background Misty Moonlight Card Stock was usedContinue reading “When an outline speaks out loud.”
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Using all of your card.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to use all of your card. All of it. This includes the negative space. So you start with a card base. Then you cut a mat to 4″ X 5 1/4″. Before sticking it on to the card base you go up as far asContinue reading “Using all of your card.”
Embossing folders to the rescue.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are talking about embossing folders. All of them! All at once! Pick a few of your favorites and use them on your scratch card stock. Make a tiered background from all the different textures. This sample has a background of Night of Navy card stock and the layers are ofContinue reading “Embossing folders to the rescue.”
Bows, knots, and pleats.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are going to learn about all the things you can do with ribbon. Well, maybe not all. Let’s say some. First you have all the different knots. You have knots for hunters, sailors, and more. The knots for crafters usually are a traditional one or a square knot. If youContinue reading “Bows, knots, and pleats.”
Using dies as the centerpiece.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are talking about letting the paper and dies shine through. Stamping doesn’t always have to be the center of attention, right? So today I am taking the Perfect Parcels Dies and picking that one detailed border die that I seem to never use. It was always too short or tooContinue reading “Using dies as the centerpiece.”
Raise it to see it.
It’s Technique Tuesday! If you want a monochromatic card but want to see the last detail raise it. Add some depth to see the different layers. For this card I used an outer mat that was also white and raised it with Dimensionals. Then I did an inner frame embossed with the Pinewood Planks 3DContinue reading “Raise it to see it.”
Split the paper.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day that we split the paper somewhat literally. I have taken the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper and picked my least favorite pattern out of the bunch. It is my least favorite since the little blue flowers or stars are all in a row. So I thought…how doContinue reading “Split the paper.”
Decorating the flap.
It’s Technique Tuesday! I want you to picture something today. So take a breath, sit, relax, close your eyes for a second if you need to (this is not permission to take a nap), and picture this. It’s a summery sunlit day. There is a slight breeze with a hint of freshness in the air.Continue reading “Decorating the flap.”
Using a pencil eraser for a stamp.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s technique is a bit different. Take a flat pencil eraser and dip in the ink pad. Make any pattern you like. This can become a background, accent piece, and anything else you can imagine. For tomorrow’s create with me section of the Live we will be creating something similar to this.Continue reading “Using a pencil eraser for a stamp.”
Embossing folders make a difference.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Sometimes you want a more elegant card and sometimes a simple one. So depending on the look you want pay attention to what you are using to provide the accents or texture. The background says just as much as the accents or embellishments do. So make sure to think of the wholeContinue reading “Embossing folders make a difference.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 