It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to create a speckle background without the mess. For this card you will need a card base cut at 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″. On the 8 1/2″ side score at 4 1/4″. The Merry Merlot card stock mat is cut to 5 1/4″ X 4″Continue reading “Speckle backgrounds without the mess.”
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A bookmark and a card together.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today watch the video as I create a bookmark within a card. This card uses the 6X6 Feels Like Frost Specialty Paper as a focal piece. For full instructions and a tip on how to stick the bookmark temporarily please go to https://youtu.be/mo83nTQ8FbE. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
A new YouTube channel.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! I figured since it was Valentine’s Day instead of giving you another project to do I would introduce you to a new YouTube channel. Now I have my channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZYaEvaoc_I5-cQKvZuN5Q but there are many others. So I figured I would introduce you to the Stampin’ Up! channel. This particular project is reallyContinue reading “A new YouTube channel.”
Spinning apes and how to create them.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Watch as I create a card with a spinning ape. You will want to cut a piece of card stock for a card base and score in the middle. Then you will cut mats of the same color that are light enough to stamp on at 5 1/4″ X 4″ and 5″Continue reading “Spinning apes and how to create them.”
Three textured cards.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I have three cards for you. They are all done with the same products but in different ways. The first card was done by running the white mat through the embossing folder and then laying the accent pieces over top. The second card was done by gluing the accent pieces beforeContinue reading “Three textured cards.”
Masking with dies.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Dies can also be used to mask and create a background. There is a little bit of finesse with it as you will see in the video when masking. (You can’t forget that the die has been moved as you will cover what you just did.) So here is the card IContinue reading “Masking with dies.”
Leaves become a flower.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are stretching our supplies and thinking creatively. The Rooted In Nature set keeps giving me more ideas. Yes, they are beautiful leaves. But, did you know, that those same leaves become beautiful flowers? To see this card finished and several others please tune back in to my Faceboook Page tomorrowContinue reading “Leaves become a flower.”
Foam stamps make great cards.
Creating a stamp is not hard. Creating one that lasts and has great quality…I will leave that to the experts. If you read Tuesday’s technique post you already know what I am talking about. For today I will finish the card. For a video please go to DIY Stamp Video. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, JoniContinue reading “Foam stamps make great cards.”
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.”
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”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 