Category: Tips & Techniques
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Sending Wishes – Swiped Background Technique
I’m always looking for new ways to use my stamping products with new and different ways to use some old, new and loved techniques. Today I’m going to share with you a way to take a technique and use it in a simple fashion. Let’s go! Techniques are often thought of as being too time-consuming,…
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Masculine – For You
One of the most common requests we hear over and over again is for more masculine-themed card ideas. Most card makers would agree it’s much easier to create a card for a girl than a guy. You can’t layer a floral spray, lace and a greeting on a card and expect a guy to appreciate it! Creating cards for…
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Are you a Sponger?
Do you use sponges or sponge daubers on your projects? Sponging is probably one of the most easiest and cheapest ways to add dimension to your cards. In this new class we will explore different sponging techniques. This class includes: 4 cards – every card has a video A variety of card styles A detailed PDF’s…
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Use Those Scraps!
I am like the rest of you; I have a couple of envelopes of scraps from past projects that have gathered on my desk. There’s a small box of papers and a tin full of random embellishments, a few stamped images and bits of ribbons. These things have been accumulating for months and haven’t made it…
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Introduction to the Stamp-a-ma-jig
Arguably the most common source of frustration for a stamper is an imperfectly stamped image. Sometimes the image is incomplete because the stamp was not fully inked or pressed down evenly. Sometimes the image is blurry because the stamp wobbled. Sometimes the image is perfect but its location or position is not-for example, a sentiment…
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Masculine Cards for Guys!
Many people find it difficult to create masculine cards. The best way to begin is to get into the right mindset — be open to the possibilities and try not to limit your thinking to what items you can actually use on a masculine card. For some reason many of us come up with a…
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Card Making On the Go
Have you taken your card making on the go? “On the go” can mean creating while on a trip or when taking a class to learn new ideas and techniques. Most of us craft at home with all of our supplies close at hand. After a short time of paper crafting and card making you…
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Back to Basics
Whether you’ve just ventured into the wonderful world of card making or you’re a seasoned crafter who has amassed more paper and tools than you know what to do with, understanding and reviewing basics of tools and terminology will ensure years of successful card making For many experienced card makers, browsing through your current Stampin’…
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Joy Holiday Wreath Card
Today's project has been created using the Bow Builder Punch. Something a little different to than your average bow, right? If you love punch art then you will love this project. I've created my cardbase using Real Red cardstock, cut at 11 1/2" x 5 3/4" and scored at 5 3/4" mark to create a 5…
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Easy-to-Make Cards for Men & Boys
Do you find it easier to create cards for the women in you life versus the men? It is because we are drawn more to products and projects we can identify with? Creating cards for guys can be just as easy if you follow a few basic tips and keep it simple. The items that…
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Ink Blending With Masks
Today I will share with you a fun way to create colourful, geometric patterns for one layer cards, that I recently learnt from Laura Bassen. A great thing about this technique is that you can do it using whatever you have on hand. Check out that great colour! Tips and Tricks to note Any shape…
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Ink a stamp with Stampin’ Write Markers
Welcome to today’s tutorial, in this video I want to show you how you can ink up a stamp using your Stampin’ Write Markers. Stampin’ Write Markers come in handy when you want to give an image multiple colours, for example I want my words to be Crumb Cake and my boarders to be Basic…