Did You Know: June 2022 Edition
Hello crafters, it’s Shari Carroll here with you! Today I have a new edition of our popular Did You Know series!
If it’s your first time seeing this feature, each month we bring you fun facts, creative tips, and even crafty hacks about your favorite supplies and brands; you can then use these awesome tips that you learn in your next crafting projects! Are you ready to learn some fun tricks? Keep on reading!
Basic Box Card Dies and Add Ons
Did you know that we have come out with an amazing die that creates a box card? When folded flat, it fits inside a standard A2 envelope.
More recently we have come out with several add-ons. We now have Clouds, Hearts, Stars, Grass, and a couple message dies to fit inside. You can mix and match them together to create fun-themed 3D cards.
Tip: Don’t forget to use some of your smaller dies, sentiment strips, and stencils to personalize your projects!
Therm•O•Web Adhesive Foil Transfers
Have you wanted to try foiling but don’t have a heating element? Therm•O•Web has come out with very unique Adhesive Transfer sheets that only require a die-cut machine. The designs are beautiful.
You cut them out from the sheet, remove the back, and run it through your die-cutting machine to transfer the adhesive design to your paper. Then you place the foil on top and run it through your machine again. When you remove the foil sheet, you have a beautiful transferred design.
Tip: I’ve tried them with acetate and even vellum with amazing results.
Arch Dies, Stamps, and Stencils
I LOVE things that go together! Did you know that we have an arches series of Dies, Stencils, and Stamps? Our Dies are nested so you have a variety of sizes and the largest one is PERFECT for making an arched shape card.
The Stencils are also nested and are sized to fit inside the dies. They include the center masks for additional techniques!
We have a clear stamp set and a cling that also work together with the stencils and dies! How cool is that?
Translucent Envelopes
Now that you have made your beautiful cards, it would certainly be a shame to cover them up with an ordinary envelope. What better way to give them away (with a sneak peek) by putting them in a translucent envelope?
These envelopes can be foiled, stamped and embossed, or left blank to show your artwork. Add in a sprinkle of sequins for extra color and fun!
Tip: To address these cards, use a permanent pen or marker. Labels are also a good alternative.
I hope these tips have helped you learn a few tricks for your upcoming crafting projects… Thanks for tuning in today and spending some time with me!
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Crafty with Caly: Artful Brush
Hi friends! Happy Saturday! Please join me in welcoming back special guest Caly Person with another gorgeous card to inspire! Be sure to watch the video below for all the details, and enjoy!
Hello there! Thanks for joining me today as I share a card made using the Paint Your World Collection by Vicky Papaioannou! Her collection features 4 paint-brushed themed die sets, a painter’s pallet, and a stamp set that works well with them all. Exercising some restraint, I limited myself to two paint brush sets and the stamp set.
My card today combines the Butterfly Burst and Artful Brushes sets to create a feminine artistic brush with lots of pink details, flowers, and butterflies. When I make die-cut cards like this, I like to plan out all my colors first and die-cut all at once so putting the card together is fun and creative. I have a video showing my process and hope you enjoy it!
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My background is a watercolor wash using some Worn Lipstick and Abandoned Coral Distress Oxide Inks. I applied the color initially with a brush, then switched to using some cellophane cut from stamp/die packaging to do some ink-smooshing.
Once I have all the die-cut elements ink-blended to give them some color, I pieced them together to prepare for the final card layout. The flowers I used today are from the Mini Blooms and Sprigs set. I added the brush and large paint splat down first, then worked on my flowers, foliage, then butterflies.
To finish, I stamped a sentiment from the Paint Your World Sentiments set and fussy cut around the letters for more interest. I hope you enjoyed this card! You could re-create this card in a rainbow of colors and it would be so much fun! Thanks so much for stopping by today!~Caly
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Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to Caly for being our guest!
Funny Friday with Art Impressions: Mixing Stamps
Hey there, friends its Nina-Marie here with you! Welcome back to another edition of our Funny Friday series featuring Art Impressions. In this project, I am mixing and matching stamp sets to make a darling collection of custom Mini Critter Pots! How cute are these???
The Mini Critter Pots are able to be filled with whatever you prefer; you could even draw your own flowers in them! But if you like to stamp, find leaves, grass, or flowers that fit well inside—that’s exactly what I did here! I used Simon Says Stamp’s Thoughtful Flowers and Lavender Garden sets to fill them. Be sure to watch the video and see how!
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