It’s Tutorial Thursday! I know that you can figure out how to create a leaf background by randomly stamping leaves all over your card stock. So here are some other ideas to create with that same leaf stamp. I made a sunflower and a layered poinsettia. To view the video on how to create theseContinue reading “Making leaves into flowers.”
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Quick treat holders.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Here’s a quick idea for you when you get in a rush for those thirty school treats that need to be done the night before. I know it’s crazy but we are back in session and rolling. My brain is still rebelling against the whole routine but I know I have toContinue reading “Quick treat holders.”
An apple a day is for back to school.
It’s Tutorial Thursday and I am here to show you how to create this card! Cut Real Red Card Stock at 4 1/4″ X 11″. Score at 5 1/2″. Cut Vellum Card Stock at 4″ X 5 1/4″. Run through Big Shot with Basket Weave Textured Impression Embossing Folder. (For a map of the layersContinue reading “An apple a day is for back to school.”
Seeing the forest for the trees.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Have you heard the saying that you can’t see the forest for the trees? Well, today we are creating the trees so you are good. I don’t know if you could see it, but there is a bit of Wink of Stella Clear added to the trees to mimic snow. I hopeContinue reading “Seeing the forest for the trees.”
Country Lane Suite
So, do you hear John Denver? Every time I hear or say Country Lane Suite I think of that song. You know which one. The one stuck in your head now. Last night I created with this great new suite called Country Lane. I love the colors, textures, and images. Now I have to figureContinue reading “Country Lane Suite”
When the littlest piece is the most important.
Sometimes the littlest piece is the most important. In this case that little scrap from yesterday’s post became the anchor point to tie on the wire accent or ornament. To view the video and how to create this card as well as a preview of new products for the Holiday Catalog please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ujp4ofA6vo. HappyContinue reading “When the littlest piece is the most important.”
When wood becomes swiss cheese.
Today’s card has a certain tang to it, much like when you bite in to a good slice of cheese. Here’s how this one was created. The card base is from Soft Suede Card Stock cut at 5 1/2 ” on the 11 ” side. It is scored at 4 1/4″. The Very Vanilla matContinue reading “When wood becomes swiss cheese.”
How to color on dark card stock.
Have you been wondering how to get a true color when coloring on dark card stock? Well, here’s how and the full instructions for this card. Cut Basic Gray Card Stock at 5 1/2″ on 11″ side. Score at 4 1/4″. Cut Whisper White Card Stock at 5 1/4″ x 4″. Glue white paper toContinue reading “How to color on dark card stock.”
Want to go on a picnic?
This month’s Paper Pumpkin is picnic themed. Have you gone on a picnic recently? Do you pick up some fried chicken or do you make tamales? What is your tradition? For today’s picnic we are having paper. I know it’s not the most appetizing but that’s what is on the menu. I took the ApronContinue reading “Want to go on a picnic?”
Tufted Card Tutorial
Here are the directions for the tufted card that was created this week. Cut a piece of thick white cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 11″. Score at 5 1/2″ on the 11″ side. Cut a piece of gold foil paper at 4″ x 5 1/4″. Grab a piece of whisper white cardstock from the scrapContinue reading “Tufted Card Tutorial”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 