You may have noticed that my ribbon was curled on my “Functional Pumpkin Decoration” post found HERE. How would you like to know how to curl your fabric ribbon? First of all you will need either some Mod Podge or Fabric Stiffener. Here are the supplies I used: Mod Podge Foam … Read more Thursday Tip: Curling Fabric Ribbon
Today’s tip is a bit of a continuation of a tip I’ve posted previously. If you’re looking to take your ordinary supplies such as staples to the next level–beyond the ordinary, look no further than using some StazOn ink with them! Before placing your staples in your stapler, simply rub the top portion along your … Read more Thursday Tip–StazOn with Staples
Like anything one owns and values, you want to take good care of your stamps. It’s important to make sure you clean your stamps well after using them. Close To My Heart’s My Acrylix Spritz Cleaner partnered with our Double Scrubber, makes this a snap to do. While you may be aware of this … Read more Thursday Tip–Cleaning Your Stamps
layout by Karen M. Looking for an easy technique on turning some basic metal accessories into a more Shabby Chic look? Take a look at our bookplate in the upper left hand corner of the layout. It starts out pewter. But add in a few items from our Distressing Kit, and you’ll have this: … Read more Thursday Tip–A Shabby Chic Look
A very common question that I hear asked over and over is “how do I properly open my ink pad? The button isn’t working.” So here’s a quick “how-to” tutorial to explain the proper way to open and close our ink pads. When you first look at our ink pads, it does appear that the … Read more Thursday Tip–Our Exclusive Ink Pads
Q: What can you do with clear buttons? A: Our Clear Craft Buttons come in a variety of shapes and sizes (aren’t those little flower ones just darling?!?). Because they are clear, this offers you a huge opportunity to be creative and add that personal touch to your project. Here are just a few ideas to … Read more Thursday Tip: Clear Buttons
Love our fun, color-coordinated Mini-Medley Accessories? But sometimes you get frustrated with stray accessories falling out of the pouch? Well, thanks to Jeanette M.’s tip, you’ll be frustrated no more! You’ll simply need a pair of scissors. You’ll cut a slit along the stitch seam between the two compartments only until you reach the end … Read more Thursday Tip–Mini Medley Accessories
A quick tip for you today that can really be versatile with so many metal accents on the market. If you’ve ever used StazOn inks before, you know how well it lives up to it’s name, right? Well, have you ever thought of using it to alter the color of your metal accents?? Super easy. … Read more Thursday Tip: StazOn Inks and Metal Accents
This card, created by Laura, is from a couple month’s ago at our Team Celebration Card Swap. It shows how a simple “trick” can provide a stunning result. All of our patterned paper (B&T as we call it–“Background & Texture”) is double-sided with one side being bright and colorful and the reverse being monochromatic and … Read more Thursday Tip–Simple & Stunning Paper Trick
Here’s a quick tip…. Use the end of your piercing tool to assist you in picking up small items such as our adhesive-backed Sparkles (especially the Bitty ones!). This makes it even easier to release onto your project in just the perfect place. Give it a try and let me know what you think! The … Read more Thursday Tip: Piercing Tool…Beyond the Brads