By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor
Peg Rounds
Sometimes it’s fun to have a different look to a card. It’s easy to change the paper and embellishments of a regular card size, but sometimes it’s even more fun to change the shape of it. This Star Effect Card is a fun idea for one of those times.
By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor
Peg Rounds
Q: What can I do with Washi Tape?
A: There are many things that can be done with it including adding stripes or other design to a card, using it for a border or even use it as a background. It’s fun to play with it and create your own uses for it, too!
Q: I need something to remove the adhesive from my project after I put it through my Xyron machine. Is there anything I can use to make this job easy?
A: An adhesive eraser is made just for that. You use it just like a regular eraser, but when the edges will no longer work, you just cut that area off and it’s ready to use again.
Q: I have a stamp on a wood block that is lose. Is there any way to fasten it down again?
A: You can use rubber cement on the back of the stamp to attach it back to the block. It will not harm the stamp.
Q: Do I need a specific sewing machine to sew on a card or layout?
A: No, any sewing machine you choose will work. Remember, though, if you also want to sew with it you will need to change the needle. Paper can quickly dull a needle so be sure to have an extra on hand.
Q: I want to add a message on my card, but I don’t want to stamp it and am not sure what else I can use. Is there anything?
A: There are many choices that you can use such as stickers, punches, stencils and rub-ons. Also, remember that many patterned paper kits include letter stickers, as well as, patterned paper that letters and words can be cut from.
By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor
Peg Rounds
Send happy thoughts to someone just to let them know you are thinking of them. This tiled card is fun to make whether for a special day or just any day. The simple design has added pop from the texture of the embossing folder and the multiple layers of squares which make it perfect for any thought you would like to send.
By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor
Peg Rounds
From Peg’s Crafting Corner
What girl doesn’t love being a glamorous fashionista? This card is perfect for a birthday or any day you want to share a fashion statement with your glam girl. The stacked layered design makes a statement in itself and it’s easy to do.
By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor
Peg Rounds
During the latest Valentine’s season there were a lot of proposals and love in the air. Now there will be a lot of upcoming weddings that we will need a card for whether it be for the wedding itself or a wedding shower. This cute card will fit the need for either occasion.
This tutorial is for a 5” x 7” card so all of the pieces have been cut to fit that size. If you will be making a different sized card just adjust the sizes of each paper you cut to fit the card size you have chosen.
First, cut a piece of cardstock that measures 4”x6” and use your blending tool to add some ink onto the paper. Start with a light color in the middle and then add a darker color of ink around the edges.
Create the card base from cardstock and add a piece of your favorite patterned paper to it using a tape runner. Then, attach the piece you created above.
Die cut or punch one larger sized heart and two smaller hearts from either cardstock or vellum. Also, create two doves using the Dove Die from Sizzix.
Add the doves to the card using a 3-d adhesive. You will have to turn one dove around to have it facing correctly.
Between the doves glue a piece of twine dipping the middle downward and allowing the ends to flow outward. These areas are glued into place.
Use a vellum tape runner to attach the large heart to the center as shown or a regular tape runner if using cardstock. Also, attach the two smaller hearts near the ends again using the vellum tape.
Add the eyes to the doves using a glitter glue.
Stamp the sentiment into the corner and another one on the inside of the card to finish it.
When you are in need of a card for the upcoming wedding and shower season pull out this tutorial and have a quick card in minutes. Use it to continue to spread the love of the year or just share it with someone you love. Are you doing a DIY wedding or shower theme? It’s perfect for that, too!
By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor
Peg Rounds
Valentine’s Day may be over, but love is still all around us. Tell someone that you love them any time of the year with this special card. It also doubles as a great card for a wedding or wedding shower. Having a do it yourself wedding? This would be a perfect program cover to hand out to all of your guests.
By Card Making & Scrapbooking Contributor
Peg Rounds
Q: I wanted to highlight some places on my card with glitter so I used my glue pen over the top of the stamped image and now it won’t work. What can I do to glitter stamped images?
A: Before you go over the image with your glue pen be sure that the ink is completely dry. It is best to use an ink such as Memento which is made to dry more quickly and becomes water resistant which prevents it from clogging up the glue pen as it is rolled across the surface.
Q: I’m trying to color my stamped image, but having trouble with my ink smearing.
A: You want to use an ink such as Momento ink and even with it it is best to allow it to sit for a little bit so that the moisture evaporates out of it. Using a heat tool will help speed up this process.
Q: I just can’t get the hang of stamping first and then die cutting around my image. Is there an easier way?
A: A stamp positioner will help you. You can first die cut your image and then use the positioner to line up the die cut with the stamp.
Q: Even with using an Anti Static Pad, I still get areas where embossing powder sticks. What am I doing wrong?
A: Try to handle the paper as little as possible especially after rubbing it with the Anti Static Pad. Oils from your skin will also attract and hold the powder in place.
Q: I would like to do a little stitching on my cards, but am not real good at sewing. Is there anything I can use to achieve this look?
A: These embroidery kits are the perfect way to achieve the look. They come with everything you need to get you started. They come complete with a template to use to get a variety of images and looks.
