Card Stock Matte and Linen Finishes – the most widely used and available type of paper, great for regular and/or embossed stamping techniques. The smoother the finish of the paper, the better chance of a clearly stamped image. Can work well with all inks. Glossy Stock – the paper of choice with alcohol ink, particularly […]
Based upon a class Robin taught over 12 years ago, and now updated to current (2024) availability. Types of Ink Dye Ink Useful for almost any kind of paper, dye inks work by soaking into and staining the fibers of the paper. Dye inks are available in a wide variety of colors, and in various
If you are going to use craft knives a bit, you’ll need a cutting mat. There are plenty available. We recommend a mat that is somewhat durable, and is of enough size to handle the bulk of your cutting. A mat that is only 3 x 3 inches will have minimal usefulness. We use two
This may be your first long time investment in a paper craft tool. But if you’re just getting started, a slider trimmer may meet your needs in the beginning. For the days you forget your cutter at home, remember that a craft knife and ruler can get you by (but not as quickly and may
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There are times when you’ll want to use tape. There’s times when you’ll want to use glue. It all depends upon how you do things and what works best on the project you’re working on. We’ll list the things we’ve found to work best for us, but I’m sure others will have their say what
Robin’s favorite tool for fussy cutting. We suggest that you choose a knife that has replaceable blades, and is comfortable. Robin’s favorite is an X-Acto brand with a soft handle that uses #11 blades. #11 blades are the easiest to find and are the most reasonable in price. Lately he’s been testing a Crafter’s Companion
Tools for crafting… You will want at least a couple of scissors. One pair will be only used on paper (and maybe ribbon and such) you’ll want another ‘old’ pair handy for when you want to cut some adhesive tape and/or foam. In addition, a teflon or no-stick set of scissors may be handy for
These are the websites that Robin and Marianne use and maintain for their cardmaking and paper crafting hobbies and events. back to R and M Card Designs
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Paper is flying, glue is flowing, scissors cutting, and ink is making things colorful. We’re scrambling to make more cards for the craft fair season. All to get ready for our two scheduled craft fairs for this holiday season: Strawberry Vale Christmas Fair November 4-6 we’ll be at the Strawberry Vale community hall for a
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There is still a lot of dust to be cleared out around here, more cards and stuff to post. But feel free to wander around and check out what we’re up to.
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