Scrapbooking For Dummies

Now, I am not really calling anyone a dummy; but, I’m sure you’ve seen all those __________________For Dummies books at the bookstore. Sometimes I really do think we need a book like that for scrapbooking! A couple of weeks ago, I was teaching a class to some high school seniors and I had been asked …

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Quick Tuesday Tip – Embossing Buddy

The Embossing Buddy (103083) is a small bag of powder that is essential for heat embossing. Rubbing the surface of your cardstock with the “buddy” helps to reduce static electricity and also removes any oils that may have been left on the card stock . BUT,  here’s another tip for this tool. If you use …

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Customer Q&A

I frequently get similar questions from my customers, so today I thought I’d share a few of their questions and my answers. Q: How can I make sure that my solid stamp gives a clear, crisp stamped image on my cardstock? A: Sometimes the surface of solid stamps, especially when brand new, will not hold …

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It’s Finally Finished!

I’ve been working on my cover for the mini album page swap with my monthly group and it is finally finished! I am so happy with the way it turned out.    Click for full image I used the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper, one of the free Sale-A-Bration choices. If you click on the …

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Faux Dip-Dye Technique

I think anyone would love getting this pretty package….don’t you? This was done using a fun, currently popular technique: “dip-dye” or “ombre” technique. Ombré is a French word meaning “to shade” and is often used to describe a dip-dye effect given to fabric in which the shades of color graduate from light to dark. Fashion …

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