Hi Cuttlers, the first thing I want to do on this Tippy Thursday is to thank all of the 507 crafters who visited my blog yesterday. Your support is very much appreciated and without it the Cupboard would indeed be bare!
I had a query yesterday from Brenda, asking if you could emboss dies in the Bug using a Mouse Mat. I would not advise anyone to try this. I have tried with foam, and that didn't work well either. The tan mat from Spellbinders is made from a very squidgy rubber that allows it to press into the die and not put too much pressure on the rollers. You can also buy a White mat produced by Kars that is reported to do the same job, but I've not tried it and when I saw it on sale at the GMex centre in January, it was more expensive than the tan one! My supplier on the sidebar usually has mats for sale at a very reasonable price.
However, embossing the edges of dies is also possible by using an embossing pen. I often use this method because it's quick and easy and the results are just as good especially on the less fancy dies. If you are interested in this method check out this link:
here. I discovered this method last year and listed it my No.1 Tip of the Year.
My tip for today is also a reminder to myself to solve the problem of having to search high and low for a matching paper to go with a stamp image! Pick the paper first!! The colours will then follow!!!
I say this because after getting carried away with my stamps and distress inks making this tag, I didn't know what to match with it. Eventually, after going through piles of papers I found one that matched okay.
Lucky or what! The paper is a Laura Ashley design that came in a pack bought for £1, and funnily enough one I didn't like and thought I'd never use. As I said, lucky or what!!
Tomorrow in my FF Gallery I have a card to show you just what team effort and determination can do.....
hope you'll have time to drop by.
Have a good day!
