Today I am going to share some tips on using the Sailboat Builder Punch with the Let’s Set Sail stamp set. You can check out the video below too. This simple sailboat card is similar to the black and white version I taught at Coffee & Cards, but I also wanted to make a card… Read More »
The Stamparatus Magnets are used with the Stamparatus and today I will share some tips on how to use them so they don’t break! First, you may be wondering, what is a Stamparatus? Well it is an amazing tool for all stampers. It helps you perfectly align stamp images, stamp multiples of the same project… Read More »
Stampin’ Dimensionals add depth and dimension to your cards. They are double-sided adhesive foam dots which have an instant bond and are acid free. Did you know that there are three types of Stampin’ Dimensionals? The standard sized white Dimensionals Mini white Dimensionals Black Dimensionals which come with both the standard size and mini ones.… Read More »
Today I have some Mini Glue Dot Tips to share with you! What are Mini Glue Dots and what are they used for? Mini Glue Dots are a small acid-free adhesive dot that is great for adhering embellishments that don’t have their own adhesive. Use one Mini Glue Dot for a small embellishment, are a few… Read More »
Today I am going to share about the Stampin’ Trimmer. This is a great tool for both cutting and scoring. I have shared a few different things about it in the past, but I thought I would put it all together in one place. Here are some features of the Stampin’ Trimmer: * It… Read More »
Last week I shared about the Stampin’ Trimmer. Like I said then, I use mine lots. Here are a few more tips that I have thought of since last week. Bonus Tips: When you are cutting with your blade, rather than press it down quite hard as you cut, make sure you hold the ruler… Read More »
Today’s tips are how you can get the best out of your Stampin’ Trimmer. I use mine all the time for cutting cardstock and Designer Series Paper (DSP) for my own creations and for classes. My top two tips for using the Stampin’ Trimmer are: When you are cutting, sometimes cut downwards and other times… Read More »
StazOn Ink is a great ink to use because it gives a crisp, clear image and it has a quick drying time. It is a permanent ink and you can stamp on both paper and nonporous surfaces, such as window sheets, vellum, plastics, leather, glass, dominoes, tiles and metal surfaces. It is a perfect to use… Read More »
Inking an embossing folder is a great way to make the design of your embossing folder stand out even more! Here is a card with the middle panel which has gone through the Wintry 3D embossing folder with Garden Green ink on it. The leaves stand out in white as the ink has gone into… Read More »
Today I will show you how to cut a banner shape. There are punches that do this which makes it nice and easy, but it you don’t have one, you can cut it with a pair of Paper Snips/scissors. Step by step instructions: 1. Cut up in the middle of the bottom of the strip… Read More »
The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is a small portable machine, great for die-cutting small dies and embossing folders narrower than the standard size. There are many dies and embossing folders which will fit through the Mini Machine. Whether you are new to card making and you would love to be able to die-cut… Read More »
Have you ever wondered how to clean stamps? In today’s tip, I will share with you some tips on how to do this, and you can also check out the video below. First Step In Cleaning Stamps My first piece of advice on cleaning stamps is to remove the unused ink by stamping onto a… Read More »
Here is a quick, easy new way to adhere labels to your stamps. When you receive your red rubber stamps, there is no sticker label attached to the back of your stamp. There are instructions inside the case showing you what to do, but I have a different method to show you, that someone taught… Read More »
The Gold Gilded Leafing is a wonderful way to add a gold accent to your creations. Today, for this week’s Thursday’s Tip, I am sharing two different ways that you can use it. Check out the video below too and see how it is done! Two Ways To Adhere Gold Gilded Leafing: Option One: Place… Read More »
Today’s Thursday Tip is on how to use Stampin’ Up! Blending Brushes. You may be wondering what they are. Blending Brushes are a high quality blending tool. You use them to pick up ink from the ink pad to gently apply to cardstock in a swirling motion. Using Blending Brushes is a great way to… Read More »