TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Last updated January 3, 2012
Some quick tips from miscellaneous places over the years:
When using flocking powder, let your glue dry a little before pouring lots of powder onto the surface. Pat it down and let it dry. Dust off the excess after it dries.
Use those large stencils and stamps on smaller projects by using only a portion of it. They make great backgrounds that way.
There are so many things that can be used in the background of your card. Old letters, sheets of music, insides of envelopes, old pictures from magazines (Reminisce is great for this), old books, etc. are ideas. Start collecting things that interest you for this purpose.
If your image looks plain after coloring in an image stamped in black, rub a white candle or clear crayon over the entire surface. Heat with your heat tool until it melts. The image appears mottled and more pronounced.
Want to get those Christmas stamps and tools out of sight for another year? Try these 2 ideas.
1. Get an inexpensive shoe hanger to store stamps, punches, and embellishments. Hang it on the door to your Christmas decorations storage area, and it will be ready to go next year.
2. Rubbermaid has a Wrap n Craft Tote which is supposed to be used for wrapping paper. I think there are other brand-names available, too. You can lots and lots of stamps, punches and other Christmas items in these containers. Then slide them under your bed until next year. Just remember where you put them because they won't be easily seen.
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