Browsing archives for 'Techniques'

Orchid Tutorial

Designer Projects, Techniques 29 June 2010 | 4 Comments

Okay, scrappers… we all LOVE flowers. And we all love to incorporate various kinds of flowers into our projects, right? Well, I have just been waiting and waiting for someone to come out with an orchid, for our pages, cards, and altered art.
However, my patience ran out a couple months back and I decided that [...]

Water Effects

Designer Projects, Techniques 11 June 2010 | 7 Comments

Today I am going to show you a fun way to add the appearance of water to your projects! We will be making these circle and flower blossoms, however, the technique can be used on just about any embellishment you make.
Here is what you will need:
A sheet of transparency
One sheet of Couture Cardstock [...]

A Copic Tutorial

Designer Projects, Techniques 22 May 2010 | 1 Comment

Here’s a quirky “little monster” card for the not-necessarily-so-frilly girls in your life!  Today, Deb shares how she made it using the A Rose By Any Other Name Monochromatic Family and a stamp from Lizzie Anne Designs.
Begin by stamping two images with Memento ink onto Couture Cardstock’s Detail Blending Paper.  Fill in the base colors [...]

Bloom and Grow Tutorial

Designer Projects, Techniques 18 May 2010 | 3 Comments

This morning, our altered art guru, Andrea Budjack, is back with another tutorial!
Bloom and Grow Scalloped Border
I love scalloped borders.  Although punches and die cuts are wonderful, I recently found stamping to be a great way to add detail to any project.  Today I bring you a step by step guide to using a heart [...]

Crackle Paint Tutorial

Techniques 11 May 2010 | 4 Comments

Ever wondered how to use Crackle Medium?  Me too!  Thanks to a few tips from my friend Rebecca, and some trial and error, I have compiled a few tips to share with you today.
First of all, you have lots of choices when it comes to what surfaces you can transform with Crackle Medium.  My examples [...]

Ribbon Ruffles!

Designer Projects, Techniques 5 May 2010 | 7 Comments

Today I (Natalie) am going to show you how to add a cute ribbon ruffle to your cards!
First off, you will need ribbon, cardstock and a strong adhesive. I prefer scor-tape or my ATG for something like this.

Take your adhesive and apply right on the edge of the cardstock you are going to ‘ruffle’.

Start at [...]

Flower Pot Tutorial

Designer Projects, Techniques 4 May 2010 | 7 Comments

Today, we have a very special treat for you: our first EXCLUSIVE tutorial from our new Altered Artist, Andrea Budjack.
Flower Pot Tutorial

Supplies:
Couture Cardstock: “Spring Valley Monochromatic Family: Lily Pond, Frog Prince, Pasture,”  ”White Monochromatic Family”
Craft Supplies: Wood Cap, Skewer, Button, Floss, Material
Stamp: 7gypsies

1.  Cover wood cap with ink by rubbing ink pad along the surface. [...]

Faux Metal Embellies

Techniques 26 April 2010 | 9 Comments

Have you ever found yourself scouring antique stores, garage sales, and your jewelry box for metal appearing, vintage-like embellishments for your crafting projects? I have countless times. I have also come up completely empty-handed on many of these occasions as well, not having found that perfect accent piece. Today I am going to show you [...]

Tag, You’re It!

Designer Projects, Techniques 21 April 2010 | 4 Comments

So, I had a little fun this week…  I went sort of technique-crazy on this tag.  And I love the results!  So, I thought for today’s post I would give you a step-by-step of how I made it, so you can make one too.

1. Cut a piece of white Canvas cardstock to 6″ x 3-1/2″.
2. [...]

A Trash Bag “Misting” Tutorial

Designer Projects, Techniques 14 April 2010 | 10 Comments

Today I am going to show you how to make some gorgeous background papers using Couture Cardstock’s White Monochromatic Family! Here are the supplies you are going to need:
Cardstock (several pieces of the same size)
Color Mist (I used Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, but you could use others or make your own with alcohol ink and [...]