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Our Artist in Residence, Dina Kowal, answers your questions
January 4, 2023
Q: Suzie asks: "Can you direct me to some treat holder tutorials for Valentine's Day?"
A: Of course! Here are a few fun ones:
Shaped Window Treat Box
Easel Card Treat Box
Heart Box
6x6 Treat Holder
Pull-Up Treats
Shaped Window Treat Box
Easel Card Treat Box
Heart Box
6x6 Treat Holder
Pull-Up Treats
December 21, 2022
Q: Erin asks: "Can you point me in the direction of instructions for decorating a hand bag shaped card?"
A: Of course! Here are some that we've done:
Twin Pocket Purse
Petite Purse
Exploding Handbag
Card Purse
Totally Totebag
Twin Pocket Purse
Petite Purse
Exploding Handbag
Card Purse
Totally Totebag
December 14, 2022
Q: Jen wants to know: "Do Copics and watercolor pencils play well together?"
A: They do! I love using Copics and watercolors together. If you're stamping, you'll want to make sure your ink is compatible with both mediums (hybrid or archival inks are great). I would recommend starting with the markers to create a saturated base of color. Since you'll probably be working on watercolor paper, be aware that this paper will soak in more ink than others. The smooth surface of hot press paper is nice for marker coloring too. When the ink is dry, you can add shading or background coloring on and/or around the image with watercolor pencils and blend out with a wet brush.
December 7, 2022
Q: Tina asks: "I always see metal pieces in videos. I've cut an image out of chipboard and then heat embossed it with gold or pewter. Wondering what other options we have. What do you use?"
A: I've covered chipboard with aluminum tape from the hardware store. It die cuts nicely and you can also add texture to it with embossing folders and other texture tools. Check out these tutorials from our archives for metal pieces:
Heated Copper Accents
Faux Metal Figures
Faux Tin Tiles
Impressions of Tarnished Foil
Faux Hardware Embellishments
Heated Copper Accents
Faux Metal Figures
Faux Tin Tiles
Impressions of Tarnished Foil
Faux Hardware Embellishments
November 30, 2022
Q: Elaine asks: "Is there a section of the gallery that has scraprooms or crafty spaces?"
A: There is! You can find lots of beautiful and inspiring spaces in the gallery HERE.
