This is an excerpt from a July 2006 article in CardMaker magazine:
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
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Pens and Markers
Choose inks (permanent, watercolor, metallic, etc.), colors (sold by sets or individually), and nibs (fine point, calligraphy, etc.) to suit the project. For journals and scrapbooks, make sure inks are permanent and fade-resistant.
Store pens and markers flat unless the manufacturer says otherwise.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
I'm back...........
Had a great vacation visiting my sister and her family. What a great long weekend! Will get some layouts done soon and post....
Hope you all are getting some crafting done!!! Would love to see your projects!
Hope you all are getting some crafting done!!! Would love to see your projects!
Today's Tip! - Card Crafting Basics - Stamping
This is an excerpt from a July 2006 article in CardMaker magazine:
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
_________________________________________________________________________
Stamping:
Direct-to-paper (DTP) - Use ink pad, sponge or stylus tool to apply ink instead of a rubber stamp.
Inks - Available in pads and re-inker bottles. Types include dye and pigment, permanent, waterproof and fade-resistant or archival, chalk finish, fast drying, slow drying, rainbow and more. Read the labels to determine what is best for a project or surface.
Make stamps - Carve rubber, erasers, carving blocks, vegetables. Heat Magic Stamp foam blocks to press against textures. Stamp found objects such as leaves and flowers, keys and coins, etc.
Stamps - Sold mounted on wood, acrylic or foam, or unmounted (rubber part only), made from vulcanized rubber, acrylic or foam.
Store - Flat and away from light and heat.
Techniques - Tap the ink onto the stamp (using the pad as the applicator) or tap the stamp onto the ink pad. Stamp with even hand pressure (no rocking) for best results. For very large stamps, apply ink with a brayer. Color the surface of a stamp with watercolor markrs (several colors), huff with breath to keep the colors moist, then stamp; or lightly spray with water mist before stamping for a very different effect.
Unbounted stamps - Mount temporarily on acrylic blocks with foam tape, hook-and-loop, paint on adhesives or cling plastic.
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
_________________________________________________________________________
Stamping:
Direct-to-paper (DTP) - Use ink pad, sponge or stylus tool to apply ink instead of a rubber stamp.
Inks - Available in pads and re-inker bottles. Types include dye and pigment, permanent, waterproof and fade-resistant or archival, chalk finish, fast drying, slow drying, rainbow and more. Read the labels to determine what is best for a project or surface.
Make stamps - Carve rubber, erasers, carving blocks, vegetables. Heat Magic Stamp foam blocks to press against textures. Stamp found objects such as leaves and flowers, keys and coins, etc.
Stamps - Sold mounted on wood, acrylic or foam, or unmounted (rubber part only), made from vulcanized rubber, acrylic or foam.
Store - Flat and away from light and heat.
Techniques - Tap the ink onto the stamp (using the pad as the applicator) or tap the stamp onto the ink pad. Stamp with even hand pressure (no rocking) for best results. For very large stamps, apply ink with a brayer. Color the surface of a stamp with watercolor markrs (several colors), huff with breath to keep the colors moist, then stamp; or lightly spray with water mist before stamping for a very different effect.
Unbounted stamps - Mount temporarily on acrylic blocks with foam tape, hook-and-loop, paint on adhesives or cling plastic.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Today's Tip! - Card Crafting Basics - Paper & Card Stock
This is an excerpt from a July 2006 article in CardMaker magazine:
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
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Paper and Card Stock
Card stock - heavier and stiffer than paper. A sturdy surface for cards, boxes, ornaments.
Paper - Lighter weight surfaces used for drawing, stamping, collage.
Storage and organization - Store paper flat and away from moisture. Arrange by color, size or type. Keep your scraps for collage projects.
Types - Handmade, milled, marbled, mulberry, origami, embossed, glossy, matte, botanical inclusions, vellum, partchment, preprinted, tissue and more.
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
_____________________________________________________________________________
Paper and Card Stock
Card stock - heavier and stiffer than paper. A sturdy surface for cards, boxes, ornaments.
Paper - Lighter weight surfaces used for drawing, stamping, collage.
Storage and organization - Store paper flat and away from moisture. Arrange by color, size or type. Keep your scraps for collage projects.
Types - Handmade, milled, marbled, mulberry, origami, embossed, glossy, matte, botanical inclusions, vellum, partchment, preprinted, tissue and more.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
For those that have Mother's in Heaven:
If roses grow in heaven Lord pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother'arm's and tell her, they're from me,
Tell her that I Love Her and Miss Her, and when she turn to Smile.
Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy, I do it everyday,
There's an ache within my Heart that will never go away.
Happy Mother's Day Mom
If roses grow in heaven Lord pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother'arm's and tell her, they're from me,
Tell her that I Love Her and Miss Her, and when she turn to Smile.
Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy, I do it everyday,
There's an ache within my Heart that will never go away.
Happy Mother's Day Mom
Today's Tip! - Card Crafting Basics - Glues & Adhesives
This is an excerpt from a July 2006 article in CardMaker magazine:
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
_______________________________________________________________________
Glues and Adhesives
Basics - Each glue or adhesive is formulated for a particular use and specified surfaces. Read the label and carefully follow directions, especially those that involve personal safety and health.
Foam tape adds dimension.
Glue dots, adhesive sheets and cartridge-type machines quick grab, no drying time needed.
Glue pens - Fine-line control.
Glue sticks - Wide coverage
Respositional products - Useful for stencils and temporary holding.
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
_______________________________________________________________________
Glues and Adhesives
Basics - Each glue or adhesive is formulated for a particular use and specified surfaces. Read the label and carefully follow directions, especially those that involve personal safety and health.
Foam tape adds dimension.
Glue dots, adhesive sheets and cartridge-type machines quick grab, no drying time needed.
Glue pens - Fine-line control.
Glue sticks - Wide coverage
Respositional products - Useful for stencils and temporary holding.
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Happy Weekend
Is of to see six of my wonderful nieces and nephews! Have a great
weekend!
weekend!
Denise aka Aunt2Jaymz
Sent from my iPhone
Today's Tip! - Card Crafting Basics - Embossing
This is an excerpt from a July 2006 article in CardMaker magazine:
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
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Embossing
Dry embossing - Use a light source, stencil, card stock and stylus tool. Add color, or leave raised areas plain.
Heat embossing - Use embossing powder, ink, card stock and a heat tool to creat raised designs and textures. Powders come in a wide range of colors. Fine grain is called "detail" and heavier called "ultrathick." Embossing powders will not stick to most dye inks - use pigment inks or special clear embossing inks for best results.
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
________________________________________________________________________________
Embossing
Dry embossing - Use a light source, stencil, card stock and stylus tool. Add color, or leave raised areas plain.
Heat embossing - Use embossing powder, ink, card stock and a heat tool to creat raised designs and textures. Powders come in a wide range of colors. Fine grain is called "detail" and heavier called "ultrathick." Embossing powders will not stick to most dye inks - use pigment inks or special clear embossing inks for best results.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Today's Tip! - Card Crafting Basics - Embellishments
This is an excerpt from a July 2006 article in CardMaker magazine:
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
_________________________________________________________________________
Embellishments:
If you are not already a pack rat, it is time to start! Embellish projects with stickers, eyelets, brads, nail heads, wire, beads, iron-on ribbon and braid, memorabilia and printed ephemera.
Card Crafting Basics
Card crafting is easy, creative and fun. Collect basic tools and supplies, learn a few simple terms and techniques, and you're ready to start. The possibilities abound!
_________________________________________________________________________
Embellishments:
If you are not already a pack rat, it is time to start! Embellish projects with stickers, eyelets, brads, nail heads, wire, beads, iron-on ribbon and braid, memorabilia and printed ephemera.
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