The rhinestones, pearls, and other gems can be used for more than paper. They can be placed on glass, wood, vinyl, and more. One particular friend of mine has a daughter that uses the gems for body art. A line of rhinestones become eyebrow art or a fake nose piercing. Don’t be scared to experimentContinue reading “Gems are for more than paper.”
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Glue dots as a holder.
Sometimes I have little pieces laying all over my crafting area and I lose them. If I have enough time to clean I will often find them. Sometimes I end up buying more and find them all later. So what if there was a way to stay organized? The other night I was creating withContinue reading “Glue dots as a holder.”
Wax is useful.
With the new catalog beginning soon I want to remind you that some things are stiff when they are new. So here’s a tip for you to take a birthday candle or a piece of unscented wax and use it for grease. If your new ink pads are sticking or are too stiff for youContinue reading “Wax is useful.”
Stamps are not just for paper.
Do you use your stamps for more than just paper? Did you know that they could be used for more than paper? Basically any flat surface can be stamped. I have been creative on cardstock, wood, fabric, glass, cork, metal, clay, paperclay, and even cookies. If you stamp into food make sure to clean yourContinue reading “Stamps are not just for paper.”
Window sheets for a box.
Window sheets are not just for shaker cards. They can also be used for an entire pouch. Instead of using cardstock try using a piece of window sheet. Just make sure to have matching or complementary shreds to go inside. They can be so cute with the right contents to match. So next time youContinue reading “Window sheets for a box.”
Can fruit be lucky?
Sometimes fruit are just that…fruit. But today these fruit will become lucky. When stamping with the set “Fruit Basket” I see a card with the front of a slot machine on it. Stay tuned until tonight when I create this lucky card on the Live. Join me at 7 pm for this basket of fun.Continue reading “Can fruit be lucky?”
Invisible punches.
Do you remember how to make your punches invisible? Take a mat and punch out of the middle so you don’t miss it. Then you have your accent piece that is guaranteed to match and not be missed. Don’t waste your cardstock! Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Paper is not just for cards.
How far have you gone to create with paper? Besides cards, boxes, favors, and the occasional punched out flower…what else have you created? Recently one of my fellow demonstrators was part of a paper fashion show. She created an entire dress out of paper. Here’s the link to this fabulous event…https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news/videos/10155850923151077/?t=7 Happy Crafting! With inkyContinue reading “Paper is not just for cards.”
How to unstick a mistake.
Pour the heat on. You heard me. You need some heat to get out of the mess you’re in. Take your heat gun and from the back unstick your crooked mat, accent, whatever. It works. Heat for about 20 seconds and then gently pull your piece off. If it doesn’t come off easily with aContinue reading “How to unstick a mistake.”
Not here just for sales.
Recently my daughter began to drive. We signed her up for driving lessons. We paid the fee, received a receipt, and the driving instructor showed up to begin the lesson. It wasn’t about the money. It was about her learning to drive. I say this because I don’t ever want you to feel that IContinue reading “Not here just for sales.”
