Bleach gives texture

Sometimes it’s not more ink that you need.  Sometimes it’s less paper.  Bleach, while not great for your stamps, has an awesome affect on your cardstock.  You can create your own ink pad with a paper plate and some paper towels.  Make the paper towel damp with bleach.  (It is best to have a paperContinue reading “Bleach gives texture”

How to stay consistent with punching

When you look at your products sometimes you need to look upside down and sideways.  Did you know a circle punch can create a scalloped border?  A pair of sunglasses becomes a mustache?  I’m sure there are plenty more but you get the idea. When you punch for the border, for example, you want yourContinue reading “How to stay consistent with punching”

Techniques can make a card

As I was having fun with Facebook Live last night I realized how much the little things matter.  I had missed the trash can and grumbled about how much effort would be spent picking up what didn’t want to go in.  Last night’s card was proof of that.  The little bit of glue to makeContinue reading “Techniques can make a card”

When Pigs Fly

As some of you know I decided to go full time with this stamping thing back on St. Patty’s Day this year.  It was quite a change.  I don’t regret it for a second.  The last hurdle I had was blogging.  So, here I am…  I have told coaches, friends, family, and crafters that IContinue reading “When Pigs Fly”