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DIY Marbling with Silks | Spellbinders Live
Join Kim Kesti in the Creative Classroom as she explores a unique marbling technique using Glimmer Specialty Paper. This marbling technique begins with Spellbinders Silks. Have you ever used our Silks? They’re water-based inks with a beautiful metallic glint, and they come in Silver, Gold, Onyx and Sparkle, plus additional colors under the Fun Stampers Journey brand. Silks are packaged in adorable bottles that look just like nail polish, even with a brush tip. Spellbinders Silks are much thinner than nail polish, and they allow for lots of fun techniques. Tap on the cap to lay down a simple splatter across your project, or paint it on with the brush. Today Kim shares…
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Cardmaking, Die Cutting Inspiration, Embossing Inspiration, FSJ, Step by Step Tutorials, Tuesday Tips, Video Tutorials
Embossing With Thin Metal Dies | Tools, Tips and Techniques!
You know how we love our Try Day Friday series but have you ever tuned in to our T3 Series? Each Tuesday morning on our Facebook page, our Creative Director Kim Kesti shares a project with you LIVE using a tip, a technique or a great FSJ Tool. Isn’t that so fun? This week, Kim is sharing something so incredibly cool! Not only that, it’s so easy to do if you have any of our thin metal dies. If you’d like to watch on our YouTube channel, you can see the video right here. There are so many beautiful pieces of the card, but you put it all together for…
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Ice Cream Is Cheaper Than Therapy – Cardmaking Idea
Guys! Not only is ice cream cheaper than therapy, but so is paper crafting! [Okay, that might be arguable, lol. But creating this card is cheaper than therapy!] . Creating some fun watercolor techniques with our beautiful Liquid Colors is definitely going to help you – heck, help us all! Want to learn more? Let’s discuss! Don’t you love those gorgeous treats from the Sweet Life stamp set? The beautiful watercolor pastels make them look just delightful. Speaking of watercolor – it’s so fun to do! For the pink dishes, take a bit of Bubble Gum Silk and dilute it slightly with a bit of water and a bit of…
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5 Ways to Add Gold to Elegant Handmade Cards
We’ll wait a minute while you pick your jaw up off the floor. I mean, we totally understand. Where do you even begin? Every last bit is gorgeous, right? Let’s take a look at the details of this card – it was created live on our Facebook page, during Try Day Friday series? We’re pretty sure you’re going to run for your crafting area once you see how fun and easy this card can be! Start With a Subtle Gold Background Do you see that shimmery and shining gold on the card? That started with our Journey Gel Press, some dabs of Shimmer Gold Color Splash and three small dollops…
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Paper Marbling with FSJ Silks – Photo Tutorial
Richard Garay demonstrates a way to create a colorful background that will be unique every single time.