Share Your Knowledge!
I've had some questions about the use and purpose of this blog....so I thought I'd take a moment to try to make some clarifications! I plan for this blog to be an "interactive" newsletter. This is the place for me to keep you up to date on what's new, both in the store and for the calendar. But it's also a place for you to comment, make suggestions, and yes as the name of this article suggests - share your knowledge! Feel free to use this category to share your latest tips, pictures of your project, or to ask for help!
Subscribing is easy, you just need to provide your e-mail address. Commenting is easy, just validate with the code and add your comments! Adding pictures is a little more work - but not too much! Just send me the picture you want to upload, and let me know which comment it's for. Remember, all comments are reviewed before publishing, so I should be able to add your picture and approve your comment all at once.
Anyone have a new tip to share?
Subscribing is easy, you just need to provide your e-mail address. Commenting is easy, just validate with the code and add your comments! Adding pictures is a little more work - but not too much! Just send me the picture you want to upload, and let me know which comment it's for. Remember, all comments are reviewed before publishing, so I should be able to add your picture and approve your comment all at once.
Anyone have a new tip to share?
I would like someone to tell me about alcohol inks. Please?
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I am taking a class on this in a few weeks. They are so pretty when they are used. Maybe I can do this technique as a quick class at one of the DIVA meetings or DIVA days. That is if I can master it.
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Rene,
I did just a little research on this, and found this comment from Ranger:
Acid-free, fast drying, transparent dye inks specially formulated to create a colorful, polished stone effect. Use on glossy paper, dominoes, metal, shrink plastic, glass, and other slick surfaces.
Sound very cool! You may already have known that much, but I'm sure there are many like me who had no idea what you were referring to! As you may have seen Shaunesey is taking a class on this, so I'm looking forward to seeing what this is all about!
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I like the idea of a blog. We have such good times at your paper parties. This way we can plan ahead and won't miss any of the fun except for June when we will be in CHANTILLY!!!
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I am working with some fabric on a page I am doing and I am considering using some lace. Does anyone have an idea on how to treat the fabric for long term use. Or can anyone recommend a product to me? I really have not used anything like fabric in the past and I want it to keep its color just like my paper.
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Embossing! I have just been playing with embossing powders and techniques. Does anyone have a favorite powder. Is there a clear marker that I could use to emboss a pattern in a paper? Also does anyone have a technique that could look like embossed lace?
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Hey Shaunesey - I've got a couple of tips for you....Use Versamark pens for clear tracing on patterned papers, embossing powders work great with Versamark! As for lace patterns in addition to using lace stamps (I have some) you might also consider scanning some lace you have at home, and printing that out on an ink jet printer. If you are quick the ink will be wet enough to hold the embossing powder, then heat as normal.
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I love the Sparkle & Sprinkle embossing powders. I am asking Kim T to look into a group order. The colors are excellent. I use a Versamark pen to create words and images. I believe that Kim T has some for sale.
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I definately need a Versamark pen! Thanks for the tips!
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I just created another organizational system that I am thrilled with. I created an index card for every color that I have. For example, I pasted a piece of the burgundy paper, embossed a square of embossing powder, and listed the matching embellishments like, brads, ribbon, buttons, etc. Now I can quickly and easily match my accessories to my cardstock. It scared my fiance, but it works really great for me. I just made 6 monochromatic burgundy cards that are great! I would be happy to bring a sample to Divas or the crops if anyone is interested.
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