Tear and Tape is for more than boxes.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  You know that the Tear and Tape is great for sticking things together, especially 3-D items like boxes, bags, etc.  But, did you know, that it’s also great for embossing?  Yes, embossing. Take your piece of cardstock and rub theContinue reading “Tear and Tape is for more than boxes.”

You can wash more than dishes in a dishwasher.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  Did you know that our clear blocks are dishwasher safe?  You can put your clear blocks in the dishwasher to get that really clean.  Take them out before the dry cycle.  If you don’t have a dishwasher then you canContinue reading “You can wash more than dishes in a dishwasher.”

When a ruler is more than that.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  I know that you understand that a ruler is meant to be used for creating straight lines.  And once in a while it is even used to stir something or slide something out from behind something else.  But did youContinue reading “When a ruler is more than that.”

Using foam to make stamps.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended.  Did you know that you can make your own stamps?  I am not saying to go buy another machine.  I am saying to use what you already have.  So grab your fun foam from the dollar store and your BigContinue reading “Using foam to make stamps.”

Shimmer paint as more than paint.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended.  Did you know that the new shimmer paint in the Holiday Catalog can also be used to create a misty background?  Just grab your stampin’ spritzer and fill 3/4 of the way with rubbing alcohol as it dries faster thanContinue reading “Shimmer paint as more than paint.”

Accents are for more than just cards or tags.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  Do you ever use a product in only one way and never think that it could be used for something else?  I often do this so please don’t think it’s only you. Recently I was putting a bulletin board togetherContinue reading “Accents are for more than just cards or tags.”

Pick up tool is for more than sequins.

The new pick up tool is for more than just sequins.  It can be used to shape flowers, score card bases, pierce cardstock, loosen stuck dies from paper, remove embellishments, and pick up sequins. What uses can you think of for this new tool? Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

And some days you just mess up.

Well, the Wacky Wednesday is me this time.  Have you ever had a moment where you think how could I have been that stupid?  Well, here I am admitting this to you.  Here’s what happened. Last week we had Card Class and we created this very cute denim pocket card. So the stitching on theContinue reading “And some days you just mess up.”

When pieces become the main attraction.

You’ve heard the phrase one man’s trash is another’s treasure?  Well, in this case, the scraps become the main attraction.  I was recently cutting out some labels from the Stitched Seasons Framelits and realized that one of the leftovers was very cool looking.  I needed to save this piece and make it an accent forContinue reading “When pieces become the main attraction.”

Remember to use the middle.

Just a little reminder that if you have a double mat and the second mat is solid then don’t be scared to make some holes.  Take a few punches out of the bottom mat so you can save paper and time later.  Just remember to keep your punches organized or it won’t be much help.Continue reading “Remember to use the middle.”