Today I have for you a rather different type of video that I usually do. I was looking around my craft table and studio and realized I had a lot of bits and pieces that I’ve been gathering for future projects. In…
Here’s yet another surface effect for you that can be used in so many different ways. Today I used mica powders but I also experimented with embossing powders, which have a quite different look (more like ceramics) but are a little trickier to…
The August 2012 Tim Holtz tag is a fun one, with some great techniques. It has a nice, classy look and a very vintage feel. The first step is to stamp a Tag with a frame using Clear Embossing Ink and then heat emboss with Super…
*****Updated 5/10/12******** I’ve made two more of these sketchbooks since the original post. This blue one was for my husband’s birthday. He’s recently gotten back into his artwork and I’m trying to encourage him to sketch out/write down his ideas. After making…
So sorry I haven’t posted for the last couple of days. I was hoping to get a video up, but had several technical, scheduling and procedural difficulties. Soon, very soon! Anyhow, I thought I’d take this time to show you what I…
This is the final installment of our faux leather sketchbook project. Go here to see Part 1, Making the Cover or Part 2, Adding the Pages. The finishing touches are what bring this from way-cool, to uber-cool, in my opinion. 🙂 1….
We’re contining on with our Faux Leather Sketchbook project. Last time we made the cover. You can check out Part 1, Making the Cover, or go to Part 3, Finishing Touches to finish up. Now it’s time to make the pages that go inside…
I just love how this card came out. I kept wanting to add other colors, but it kept telling me, “No, keep it monochromatic.” I’m glad I listened. I started off by using Vintage Photo to stamp the script background from the Tim Holtz…
A Valentine’s card seems appropriate for my first post in February. This one is a lot of fun, combining many simple, yet beautiful techniques. Believe it or not, this lovely background starts with a sheet of plain white cardstock. First, apply a mask…
