Community Manager Lydia Fiedler will show you how to get a subtle shimmery effect with embossing folders and Pan Pastel®.

3D Embossing Folder

Pan Pastel

Fine textured cosmetic sponge

Soft paintbrush

Watermark ink

Q: nttnyln asks: "I was wondering what no-line ink is and if there is a particular brand you like?"

A: Generally, inks used for no-line coloring are pale and tend to "disappear" when colored over. Any pale ink can work, though you'll need to choose an ink that is compatible with your coloring medium. I have used pale yellows, pinks, and greens as well as neutrals (beige or grey). As for specific brands, I usually reach for either the Impression Obsession Mist Hybrid ink or Ink On 3's Fadeout ink (also a hybrid) - they are about the same pale neutral grey, and will not bleed when used with watercolor or alcohol ink. The Fadeout lines soften and blur after some time, adding to the no-line effect - that is a unique feature to that ink. Check out these no-line coloring techniques:
No-Line Coloring
No-Line Watercolor

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Submit your question to Dina

Chatterbox-1 has a tip for the Standing Pop-Up Card: "Loved the look of this fold and it was fun to make! My card front was too heavy with so many layers that the card would not stand up. I solved it with a little cardstock "hinge" inserted into the hollow front rectangle that hinges a cardstock back to open and you pull it forward to close it."

Standing Pop-Up Card tutorial
Standing Pop-Up Card gallery

No special supplies are needed for next week's tutorial.