Knowing Your Markers - Quick Tip

Hi Everyone,
This weeks tip is something that has annoyed many a craft when using their Stampin' Up! markers. So often you pick up your markers and pull the lid off and DAM you have opened the wrong end again. well there is a really easy way to tell which end is which before you pull that lid off.

Have you every really noticed the lines on the markers? well they tell you at a glance what you want. How clever is that? you don't have to keep turning the markers around to find the little picture or take pot luck any more. Just look for the lines. Thick line is for  colouring and Thin line is for writing.
Have fun with your markers and if I can help you with anything please let me know.
Hugs Diane

Sharpen Dull Punches - Quick Tip

Hi Everyone, Today I have a tip for sharpening your dull punches.
This will work on all of your punches Large and small.


Sharpen Dull Edges - If a punch doesn't cut all the way through or frays the paper, the cutting edge might be dull. Sharpen them by punching through aluminium foil a few times, then punch through wax paper to lubricate the punch and get it moving smoothly again.

Remember Keep it Thin - only punch paper or card stock NOT heavily textured or thicker than normal card stock and please don't punch glitter paper this will dull the edges of your punch.
 Hugs Diane

Adhesives - Quick Tip

Hi Everyone, Today I have a chart showing you the best adhesives for each project type. I hope you find it helpful.

For me I like to use the Multipurpose Liquid Glue, as I find it gives me the chance to move my project into place. (wiggle room) as a lot of people would say. I also love my Silicone Craft Sheet as if you are a little heavy handed with your glue it doesn't get all over your work surface. When it dries on your craft sheet it will then peel off keeping your craft sheet and your work surface nice and clean. you can find this chart in your 2018 - 2019 Annual Catalogue on page 213.
If you would like to purchase any of these products please give me call or email me so that I might help you with your project.
Hugs Diane

Using Black ink - Quick Tip

Hi Everyone,
I know like me a lot of you have problems remembering which Black Ink Pad to use for each project.
Well here is a quick guide, I know that the Black Archival Ink is now retired but I'm sure like me a lot of you will keep you ink pad. I will be.

The X indicates the best options to use. I hope this helps.

Big Shot Sandwich - Quick Tip

Ever wondered how to make your "Big Shot" sandwich?
Here is a quick cheat sheet on how to layer your dies and embossing folders to get the best results.

You will also find this information in your 2018-2019 Annual Stampin' Up! catalogue on pages 215 and 222.
Don't have a catalogue? would you like one?  If you live in Australia and would like a catalogue please let me know, I would love to be your Demonstrator.