Tag Archive for ‘Shelly Newkirk’
Paper Quilting 105: The Chevron
The first thing you are going to need is a chevron punch. I have punches from three different companies. Punch Bunch, Emaginations (no longer in business) and Family Treasures. As you can see from photo 1, the chevron punches vary widely in size. The punch you use will depend entirely on how much time you [...]
Paper Quilting 104
This is probably the simplest form of paper quilting. It is also a good way to use up left over pieces of paper. (There really is a use for all those 1 inch pieces of paper that you have obsessively saved.) In photo 1, a 4.25 x 5.5 inch (also know as A2 size) piece of [...]
Paper Quilting 103
More exciting things to do with that paper quilted rectangle! I am warning you right now that this is a very addictive technique. My stamping group, The Wild Women of the West Stampers, have been paper quilting off and on for 6 months and there is no end in sight. (Disclaimer – The only thing [...]
Paper Quilting 102
If you have already made a paper-quilted rectangle from Paper Quilting 101 you are probably thinking, “Now what?” Emboss it! Photo 1 shows a quilted rectangle in a Cuttlebug embossing folder. I used Provo Craft’s 5″ x 7″ embossing folder in my Wizard (Spellbinder) to create a totally different look to my “quilt.” Photo 2 [...]
Paper Quilting 101
Shelly, our Tips and Tricks expert is back in grand style sharing with us the technique of Paper Quilting. This is a five-part series, so be sure to check back often to catch the next lesson! Many paper crafters have paper scraps that you just hate to throw out. So here is a way to [...]
Scrap Confusion Reduction
I have all of these stacks of beautiful scrapbook paper. Then I have all of these scraps tucked into the stack. Pick up the stack and scraps scatter across the desk and floor. Grrrrrrr! Papercrafters, do not despair. There is a solution. With the paper still in the stack, place the die on the paper [...]
Inside and Outside Part 2
You have seen what you can do to provide an easy writable surface on the inside of a dark card base. Now we are going a step further to what can be done to make the interior of your card match the exterior. In card front 1a you see a very simple elegant design. On [...]
Inside Your Card, Part 1
A card base from dark cardstock is very dramatic and elegant, you just need a white or light gel pen to write on the inside. This can be a real problem if you are using those cards as a gift. Gel pens can be a little touchy to write with. I have found an easy [...]
Border Punches and Getting It Square
Measuring to correctly position border punches can be a long drawn out and frustrating process. Here is a way to position those punches perfectly, and as a bonus, how to use a quilt ruler to square up a stamped image or phrase. Using a scrap of vellum that has a straight edges, punch with your [...]
Heat Embossing Hints
by: Shelly Newkirk Your goal when heat embossing is to melt the embossing powder to the paper. This can be done without a heat gun if you are desperate, but I would not advise it on a regular basis. When I have tried it over a toaster, candle or stove burner, I usually had one [...]
Inking Detailed Stamps
These stamps are also called art stamps and photo art stamps. They are very highly detailed and are often taken from vintage photos or clip art. It can be very frustrating to get the right amount of ink distributed evenly over the entire stamp. One of the problems is that the tiny crevasses can become [...]
Why I use sponging
As you can see from the picture, sponging can make a dramatic difference in the appearance of a design. I use a round sponge for most of my sponging because it doesn’t leave harsh edges. One of the secrets to successful sponging of edges is to have a light touch. One of my favorite inks for [...]
Why Can’t I Get The Same Results?
You have just been on Stamper’s Quest and saw the most beautiful card. Now you are trying to reproduce that card using the directions and techniques listed. It is just not working. Don’t give up. It’s may not be you, and there is hope. There are a number of factors that can and frequently do [...]
Burned Edges
by: Shelly Newkirk Burning the edges with ink is an easy way to get a very Vintage look. I use two to four shades of brown ink with the final very outer edge of black ink. The ink can be applied with a sponge or a square of Cut n Dry foam (Ranger). With the Cut [...]
Handle Your Heat Gun
If you are a stamper then you probably own a heat gun. It is usually one of the essential tools after stamps and ink. I have stamped for 17+ years and have owned two makes of heat guns in that time. My first three heat guns came from the same manufacturer. The first of those [...]
Blending Solution Substitute
Blending solutions for alcohol inks can be very expensive. Want a great inexpensive substitute to refill that blending solution bottle with? It’s right there at your local pharmacy. 91% isopropyl alcohol can be found on the shelf right next to the 70% alcohol. A 16 oz bottle costs between $2 to $4. I have used [...]
Old Truck Photo Card #2
Old Truck Photo Card #2 By: Shelly Newkirk, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 4.24 x 5.5 Supplies: Stamps: Flourish (unknown) Crackle background (unknown, possibly TAC) Paper: White card stock (Georgia Pacific) card base and seperate piece for background stamping Black text weight paper (unknown) Ink: Jet Black Archival ink pad (Ranger) Soot Black Distressed ink pad [...]
Photos On Cards
Photos On Cards By: Shelly Newkirk, Artistic Guide Finished Card Size: 5.5″ x 4.25″ Supplies: Stamps: “Just For You” (River City Rubber Works) Paper: 11″ x 8.5″ scrapbook paper (K & Company, Studio K, Meadow & Breeze paper pad) Gray-green cardstock (unknown) Ink: Library Green Archival Ink (Ranger) Jet Black Archival Ink (Ranger) VersaMark [...]
Old Truck Photo Card #1
Old Truck Photo Card #1 by Shelly Newkirk, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 4.25″ x 5.5″ Supplies: Stamps: Crackle background stamp (unknown, possibly TAC) Pitcher pump and bucket (Ink Blocks) Flourish (unknown) Paper: White card stock card base and a seperate piece of white card stock (Georgia Pacific) Black text weight (unknown) Inks: Jet [...]
Old Wringer Washer
Old Wringer Washer By: Shelly Newkirk, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 4.25″ x 5.5″ Supplies: Stamps: Flourish border stamp (Magenta) Net stamp (B-Line) Paper: White card stock (Georgia Pacific) Black text weight (unknown) Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink (Ranger) Soot Black Distressed Ink (Ranger) Other: Sponge Layering rulers (Color Workshop’s Perfect Layers) Water mister Heat [...]
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