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Our Artist in Residence, Dina Kowal, answers your questions


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  • June 3, 2026
    Q: cardmakinggram wants to know: "Is there a way to use an A2 embossing folder on a 5" x 7" card?"

    A: Try turning the folder sideways - if it's a repeating pattern that can be used horizontally, you can run the piece through twice. Line up the top edge with the side of the folder for the first pass. For the second pass, line up the edge of the folder with the edge of the embossing, or if the pattern repeats, overlap the folder with the embossed area slightly. Roll the folder sandwich carefully, just up to the edge, so that you don't flatten your earlier embossing. You may have a slight line at the joint, but you could cover that up with another layer or ribbon if it's very obvious.


    May 27, 2026
    Q: Kathy posted: " I love fun tips, so if you have any how about sharing them?"

    A: The one that popped into my head is for placing flat-backed embellishments. I pick the embellishment up by sliding the tip of a craft knife just under the edge so it's lifted and held on the point. This lets me see where I'm placing the embellishment. When I have it where I want it, I press down and pull the tip of the knife out. Another tip for flat-backed pearls - I just buy matte white ones and color them with alcohol markers to match my project!

    Want to share a tip? Post it in THIS THREAD!


    May 20, 2026
    Q:  Mary asks: "Can you do paint swiping on canvas?"

    A: You can! Check out the tutorial gallery HERE for more inspiration using this fun technique.


    May 13, 2026
    Q: Tammy asks: "With graduations close at hand, are there any tutorials for gift card holders?"



    May 6, 2026
    Q: MrsHappyWife had a question about Texture Pressing: "What a fun technique! I'm going to raid my husband's tool room until I can get to the craft store! Just curious though, does the paste dry hard? I'm worried that it will crack, especially if the card is mailed."

    A: Texture paste is quite flexible, and it's spread so thin for this technique - it shouldn't be a problem.


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