Video : How to Foil Vellum Paper (What Works & What Doesn’t)
I've discovered over the past several weeks that getting clean laser printed results with vellum isn't as easy as I had hoped it would be. So far, I've tried printing on three brands of vellum : Silhouette, Ampad, and Strathmore. To be fair, the Silhouette vellum is...
Video : Testing Minc Reactive Paint, Mist & Screen Ink with Uncoated Papers
If you have a Minc or a laminator or other hot foiling machine, then you've undoubtedly tested out a bunch of different papers for hot foiling. You've probably also discovered that smooth, coated papers give you the best results. The reason for this is because the...
Video : Hybrid Cardmaking with Love Always Digital Collection
In this week's video, I'll show you just a few ways that you can use the patterns and hand lettered sentiments in the Love Always digital collection to create hybrid cards that are clean, simple, and modern. In addition to using some of the designs in the geometric...
Video : How to Make Print & Cut Foil Acetate Embellishments
When you create foil elements using the heat activated method of running a laser printed piece through a Minc, a heat laminator, or other type of hot foiling machine, you need a nice, smooth surface, one that will not allow too much of the laser printer toner to...
Video : Using a Paintbrush with Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Mist
After I posted my testing and review of the Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Paint and Reactive Mist, a few of you asked whether you can use a paintbrush with the Reactive Mist just like you can with the Reactive Paint. The answer is a big ol' yes! Both the Reactive Mist and...
Follow-Up : Using Other Brands of Ink with Silhouette Mint Stamps
A few months back, I posted a video where I tested several different, non-Silhouette brand inks with a stamp made with the Silhouette Mint custom stamp maker. My initial results were a pleasant surprise, and I discovered that, yes, you can use non-Silhouette inks with...
Video : How to Make Foil Alphabet Magnets with the Minc + Silhouette
I'm adding a hot foil touch to the classic alphabet magnet in this project, which combines the crafty powers of the Heidi Swapp Minc and Silhouette Cameo. This creative combo allows you to quickly whip up colorful, hot foil creations, including everything from the...
Video : Make an Oversized Pom Pom Gift Topper
I have a serious soft spot for pom poms. Any size will do, just as long as they're fluffy and fuzzy and everything that a pom pom should be. Today, I'll show you how to make a super duper oversized pom pom that's just the thing for adding a heaping dose of festive fun...
Video : Make Your Own Hand Painted Wrapping Paper
It's so much fun to make your own wrapping paper! You can customize colors and patterns in an endless number of ways to make gift wrap designs that are completely your own, and you can easily create coordinating designs that feature similar color schemes or motifs. In...
Video : How to Make a Jingle Bell Wreath
Jingle bell wreaths are an easy way to add a bright and festive touch, as well as a little jing-a-ling, to any corner or your home. I hung mine on one of the doors in my dining room, and I love how it brightened up the space! Now, let's talk about wire for a minute....
