Category Archives: How-To

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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How-To-Video: Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft “Inks”

Hello! I have been getting a lot of emails about the new goodies from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft. I thought I would throw together a quick video about them. This is a simple video just showing quickly how they can be used to get a variety of looks. HOWEVER, they are many great techniques you [...]

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Holiday Thinking Inking Week 7 + Giveaway!

I’m back! Just lost my balance on the tightrope – needed to be grounded for a bit. But, good news. I have some more Thinking Inking for you. And a giveaway. Also! A special happy birthday shout-out to my dear friend Nichol. Love you! It is the 7th week of my free 8-week online class [...]

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Holiday Thinking Inking Week 5 + giveaway…

Happy Monday. It is the 5th week of my free 8-week online class I am teaching over at 2Peas called Holiday Thinking Inking. This week shares ideas for using alcohol inks with stamping. These are simple techniques – don’t let the thought of alcohol inks make you run away.      Here are the links [...]

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