Category Archives: How To

How to Keep Cutting Mats from Warping

Do your die cutting mats warp over time?  Maria B, the Sizzix Lady, shares a tip of how to prevent that from happening in today’s Tip of the Day video. You can see Maria from It’s Cheaper Than Therapy at most of the Scrapbook Expo shows, plus she has a really great website.  Check it […]

 

Jacob’s Ladder Technique

Have you ever wondered how to pop out an element of your project more than a regular foam square?  Well, Nami Nakamura of DeNami Design explains how to create a Jacob’s Ladder effect in today’s Tip of the Day video! See more great products and ideas on the DeNami Design website or blog. If you […]

How To Stamp Plaid Patterns

Nami Nakamura of DeNami Designs shows us how to take a border stamp and create a plaid design.  This technique is great for backgrounds or creating a pattern to die cut.  The great thing about this technique is that it can always match your project! See more great tips and ideas at the DeNami Design website and […]

How to Stamp Glitter on Ribbon

Stamping glitter on ribbon is a fun way to add messaging and sparkle to match your next project.  Melissa Forsyth of The Rubber Cafe shows us how to do it on today’s Tip of the Day video. See more tutorials and ideas at The Rubber Cafe blog.

Why Use a Glue Pen?

If you’ve never thought you needed a glue pen, think again.  These handy little gadgets are great for a lot of uses.  Karen Bremer of Bee Creative shows us some of them in this Tip of the Day video. Thanks Karen.  You can find more great products like this on the Bee Creative website. If […]

How to Make a Crepe Paper Flower

Have you seen that colorful crepe paper in the craft stores?  Do you want to know what you can do with it?  Well, here is one idea from Marina Leoni of Mon Ami Gabby – make a crepe paper flower! See more wonderful paper crafting accents at the Mon Ami Gabby website. To see other […]

How to Resurface Any Electronic Cutting Mat

Using a pair of sprays can save you time and money when it comes to your electronic cutting mat.  Karen Bremer of Bee Creative demonstrates how easy it is to use Stick Away and Stick & Spray to resurface that mat. You can find more great products like these at the Bee Creative website. If […]