Category Archives: How-To

Video: Studio Calico Reverse Mask Technique

Hello, there. I have a ton of friends in town this weekend to craft and play… so I just am popping in for a quick video share. I did this video on a reverse masking technique for Studio Calico using their April Kit. (For more information, click HERE.) Have a good one! See you soon… [...]

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Getting more from your dies…

Hey there. Just sharing a video I did awhile go for Hero Arts. In it, I show how to get more from your dies by letting the edge of the die hang off the cutting plates. Sounds confusing but it is simple… Now you may be saying, “Use a longer die!” Well, I didn’t have [...]

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Video: Studio Calico Misted Flowers

Hello! Just logging in from many miles above – I love inflight wifi. Wanted to share my technique video using the new Studio Calico Kits. In it, I create misted flowers from trim, and stamped an alphabet background… Here are the cards… You can find out more about these cards HERE. And you can get [...]

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Studio Calico Technique Video: Creating Chevron Borders

Hello there! I have a new video to share with you. This one I did for Studio Calico using their new January Kit called County Fair and some add-on kits. I show an easy way to create chevron (zig zag borders). These are fun to create and would work on cards or scrapbook pages. Give [...]

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Studio Calico December Kit Video

Hello! I will be back later today with day 3 of my holiday gift guide. But in the meantime, I wanted to share a video I did using the Studio Calico December Kit – Brooklyn Flea. To check out the kit, click HERE and for more info on the video, click HERE. This video shows [...]

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How-To Video: Alcohol Inks + Metallic Rub-Ons

Hello! The folks at Simon Says Stamp are having a huge event – STAMPtember – where they will be having free gifts, big sales, prizes and more all month. They asked if I could do a few things for their blog and I was honored to do so. Be sure to stop by the post [...]

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How-To Video: Floating Window Card

Howdy. Guess what? I have another video for you today. I was able to do several videos awhile back – and thank God I did. I have since lost my mojo and it is no where to be found. Eek! Today’s video is one I did for the Hero Arts blog – it shows how [...]

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How-To Video: Paper Heart Garland

Hello! Today I am joining my fellow Paper Crafts Go-To Gals for a fun Card Making 101 Blog Hop. I actually didn’t do a card (I broke the rules!), but instead did a video showing how to create a fun paper heart garland. Please forgive the quick video – I was short on time but [...]

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Stamping with Distress Stains at the CLASSroom + Giveaway!

Hello, there! One product I get a lot of questions about is Distress Stains. The most common question is: “Do I really NEED them?” The answer? YES. To find out why I think they are fabulous, head on over to the CLASSroom with Ellen Hutson. I am a guest on this fabulous education blog today. [...]

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Making Molded Flowers and Buttons + Giveaway!

Hello! Months ago, I had promised to do a video showing how to make molds for creating flowers and buttons. I filmed the video back then, but never got around to finishing it. So I filmed some more video a few weeks ago… and am just now getting to pulling it all together. Sorry to [...]

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