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You can emboss toilet paper – have you tried this technique yet?
Toilet paper for crafting – yes! I embossed layers of toilet paper. This technique was a new one for me and I couldn’t wait to try it out in a variety of different ways. I really like the playfulness of this technique and the fun results from a basically disposable product.
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What a fun way to use your embossing plates in a new way. The basic materials needed are an embossing plate, toilet paper, a spray bottle with water, and a manual die-cutting machine – mine is a CrossOver II.
I also used a stamp pad, glimmer mist spray, and spray inks.
While the differences might look subtle in some of the dry embossed toilet paper samples, yours could look very different depending upon the colors you use. Starting from left: spray inks, plain white, pink ink pad, spray glimmer mist. Once the embossing has dried, you can also add additional color on top*. I would suggest wiping with an ink pad to add color.
*Please note that any additional wet products added to your dried embossing could reactivate the paper and you could lose the embossed designs.
These embossed pieces once dry can be used in all forms of crafting. You can cut them down to your desired shape and size. I would even suggest trying to die-cut them. One additional suggestion: to adhere use a tacky type of glue and don’t use a tape runner on the embossed toilet paper – it will tear.
Learn how to foil your stamped images with this special technique.
You can make your own foiled embellishments with this fun and relaxing technique. Using DecoFoil and a rubber stamp you create your image, and then use watercolors to finish coloring the images. The foil acts as a resist for the watercolor leaving its glimmer behind.
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Since we are using an adhesive product on your stamp, you might want to use an older or less expensive stamp. It is very important to thoroughly clean off your stamp with soap and water after using this technique.
It is really difficult to capture the beauty of these pieces on camera due to the reflective nature of the foil. The watercolor and foil together make for a very unique combination. I think this is one of my favorite techniques to create. Probably more for the enjoyment of the process but the outcome is pretty nice too!
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Have you ever tried to stamp and emboss on glass? See the magic!
with Fairy Stamper
The answer is, yes you can! I was excited when I saw this technique and knew I had to give it a try. Stamping and embossing on glass! I love the result. This beautifully framed piece was created as a part of the Fairy Stampers Video Design Team.
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A special thanks to those brands who sponsor this site.
After stamping and applying the embossing powder, you’ll want to clean off any excess powder and move to a heat-safe surface. Then the fun part, watch the embossing powder transform under the heat.
Clean off both sides of the glass with water and then frame the glass to finish the piece. I can’t wait to try this again and color the image, similar to stained glass!
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With fall in the air, make this fall themed shaker tag from the free SVG file.
I think fall is my favorite season. I love the crisp air and all the fall colors. This fall shakers tag file I am sharing with you today is so versatile. You can make the tag as a shaker, or just use the front panel for a tag. Then, you have a variety of different ways to use your tag. On a card, a gift, in a journal, with mixed media…
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With its shimmering fibers and rich brown hue, the Stardream Metallic card stock is one of my favorite brands of card stock from CutCardStock. The fall tag is made with the bronze Stardream card stock.
Use a personal cutting machine that works with an SVG file. The tag’s size can be adjusted. I made mine 3.5″ wide, and cut mine on a Cricut Maker at 100# card stock. I’d recommend cutting the file twice. After the first cut, don’t remove the mat but push the go button to cut again. If your mat has lost some adhesion, I recommend using washi tape on all four sides of the card stock to hold it in place.
A few materials are needed to create this project, and changing what you use can change the look as well as make the project fun! Coordinate the shaker elements with the ribbon to personalize your tag.
You can recycle the clear acetate from some packaging. The cut shape is not included in the SVG file. Just use your tag as a guide to cut the size you need.
The SVG file for the Fall Tag can be found at: [Fall Tag]
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Load up on these fall Cricut savings until 9/28.
Starting today through 9/28, Cricut is running their All for Fall Sale featuring the Mug Press for only $179! The Maker is also on sale for $299, Explore Air 2 for $169, and the Joy for $149! Cricut.com is offering Free Economy Shipping on orders $99+ with code SHIPSEP or SEPSHIP through 9/30. Load up on these fall savings.
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Cratejoy makes gift giving easy with so many subscription boxes to choose from. Make sure to use the discount code included.
Are you starting to think about your holiday shopping – may be making a list? This year you can fill all your gift needs at one-stop – Cratejoy.
There are so many different subscription boxes to choose from.
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Personally, I would be interested in any of the crafting boxes. There are so many to choose from with a variety of different price points. The one pictured above is from Adults & Crafts. They have trendy craft projects for adults with all of the tools, materials, and instructions included!
Any college student away from home is going to love getting a care package. Why not send one from Snack-Hero?
And for the hard-to-shop-for person in your life, check out the best seller section. There are some very inventive boxes listed here, no wonder that they are best sellers.
Celebrate Halloween with all the witches, grab this free SVG and enter to win a gift card from CutCardStock.
It is the witching season, or at least for those that like to dress up as a witch! I am participating in a blog hop for Fall-oween with CutCardStock. There is a giveaway so make sure to read all the way through this post. I created this witchy card for the hop. The SVG file will be shared with you so you can make your very own card. I don’t know who you will send your card to, but I know this one is perfect for my sister!
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A special thanks to those brands who sponsor this site.
The papers I used were actually scraps from projects past. Here is the list of colors I used from CutCardStock, the links are affiliates:
With a bit of adjustment to the file in Design Space, the Cricut Maker works its magic to cut all the colored cardstock in one go.
Now that everything is cut and weeded, it’s time to put it all together. Watch the video tutorial for all the tips and tricks.
Here is the link to the free SVG file, it is listed in our shop. [witchy card SVG]
Theme: Fall or Halloween
Date: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 18th-19th
Projects: Treat packaging, decor, scrapbook layouts, mixed media pieces, cards, invitations, banners, etc.
To be eligible for the $40 gift card, comment at each stop along the hop or upload a project that includes a product from CutCardStock.
The winner will be randomly selected via a number generator and announced on Monday, Sept 20th on the CutCardstock Blog and Facebook page.
Hop List
• Cutcardstock.blog
• Janet Trieschman – you are here
• Janet Axtman
• Maureen Ruangchamneil
• Jennifer Kotas
• Leslie Turner
• Judy VanZandt
• Judy Markowitz
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Working with products from the Maker’s Movement made this card so bear cute!
Planning, coloring, and die-cutting this card was so peacefully enjoyable. I knew the moment I saw the bear stamp he was going to be a polar bear. My daughter loves polar bears. What excites me about the card is that I used the leftover cut-out leaves from a past project as the stencil to create the background! What a great way to extend the use of the die and the card stock. I keep all my left-over parts just in case for moments like this.
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A special thanks to those brands who sponsor this site.
Because I video the process, I didn’t get a chance to stop and photograph the ink blending with the DIY stencil on the front of the card. But you can see it all happen in the video tutorial below.
Isn’t that bear just so cute? After stamping and coloring, I taped the die in place then sent it all through the Mini Maker to cut. The only thing left to do is stamp the sentiment and put the card together.
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