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: Tips On Using The Sailboat Builder Punch & Stamp Set… »
Here is a Butterflies & Flowers Layering Masks Slimline Card designed by team leader, Jacque Williams. A couple of weeks ago we had an online team training day and this was one of the cards we got to make. This is my version of Jacque’s card. One of the great things about being a demonstrator… Read More: Butterflies & Flowers Layering Masks Slimline Card »
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: How To Cut A Banner Shape – Thursday’s Tip »
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: How To Use The Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine… »
Today I am going to share a tip showing you how you can get the right coloured patterned paper to match your card or project. Today I was making a card and I couldn’t find any Designer Series Paper [DSP] or patterned paper in the colour that I needed. I then came up with the… Read More: How To Get The Right Coloured Patterned Paper – Thursday’s… »
I love the new Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder, but I sometimes cringe when I see a beautiful card but the dry embossed piece has the music up the wrong way. As someone who plays the piano, I find it hard to look at notes when the stems or tails don’t go the right way.… Read More: How To Make Sure The Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder… »
Today I am sharing with you how to use Embossing Paste with Decorative Masks. Embossing Paste creates a wonderful textured background. You can keep it white to have a lovely white background or colour the Embossing Paste in any colour you choose! If you use Shimmery White Embossing Paste, then it will have a sparkle… Read More: How To Use Embossing Paste With Decorative Masks (Part 4)… »
Today I am going to share how to make a delicate bow to go onto your creations. You will see one on this card which I made at my Coffee & Cards class earlier this month. You may not recognise the ribbon in the catalogue, so I will share how I created this delicate bow.… Read More: How To Create A Delicate Bow – Thursday’s Tip »
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: How To Clean Stamps – Thursday’s Tip »
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: How To Use Stampin’ Up! Blending Brushes – Thursday’s Tip »
Have you heard of two-step stamping but are wondering what it is? Today’s post will answer that question. Two-step stamping involves using more than one stamp to create your finished image. There are two ways you can do this technique. 1) More than one stamp to complete an image:Two-step stamping is when there are two… Read More: What Is Two-Step Stamping? – Thursday’s Tip »
The Take Your Pick is a very useful tool. It is a multipurpose pickup and precision tool that simplifies meticulous tasks. The tool has tacky putty on one end which allows you to easily pick up sequins, paper accents, and other small objects. You twist it to dispense more putty. The other end has two… Read More: How To Use The Take Your Pick Tool – Thursday’s… »
The new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is great to use! Included in this post is a video showing you how to set it up when you first get it and which plates to use when. The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine offers the highest quality and make precise cuts and detailed embossed images every… Read More: How To Use The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine –… »
The Detailed Dove dies create a wonderful cut out dove image. However, when I first went to use them, I couldn’t quite work out how to make the two layered dove. An image of the dove is shown in the card below. In today’s Thursday’s Tip post and video, I will show you how to… Read More: How To Use The Detailed Dove Dies – Thursday’s Tip »
The Paper Trimmer is one of the crafting tools that I use all the time. It is essential! If you are new to paper crafting, I would encourage you to purchase one. If you already have the Stampin’ Up! Paper Trimmer, you may be wondering how to use it. Today I will share some tips,… Read More: How To Use The Stampin’ Up! Paper Trimmer – Thursday’s… »