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Our Artist in Residence, Dina Kowal, answers your questions
November 19, 2025
Q: Bobbie wants to know: "Is there a 'Bow-Easy' tutorial here somewhere?"
A: Yes, there is! You can find the tutorial HERE. The written instructions are for right-handed crafters, but you can substitute left for right if you are left-handed. For visual learners, there are videos for lefties and righties!
November 12, 2025
Q: Karan asks: "What tool do you use to punch holes on paper so it looks like the edge of the paper was sewn?"
A: You can actually use an unthreaded sewing machine for this effect! A tracing wheel used for making sewing patterns is another option. Otherwise, sharp-pointed piercing tools can be found easily online - they are used in book binding, clay etching, cookie decorating, and more!
November 5, 2025
Q: summerfun asks: "What are your favorite feminine stamps that you love to use?"
A: I don't have any gallery samples, but my favorite feminine stamps are from Stamps Happen. They had a beautiful collection of Victorian images which includes a set of ladies in various fancy hats. I think I have all but one!
October 29, 2025
Q: Ribbongrass wants to know: "What is a 'dimensional'?"
A: Stampin' Dimensionals® are Stampin' Up!®'s brand of double-sided adhesive foam dots - they are used to 'pop' up design elements or layers on a card for added depth and dimension.
P.S. Cheers to 1000 issues of the Inkling! Thank you for welcoming us into your inbox each week, and inspiring us with your creativity, cards and comments!
P.S. Cheers to 1000 issues of the Inkling! Thank you for welcoming us into your inbox each week, and inspiring us with your creativity, cards and comments!
October 22, 2025
Q: Marie asked: "I love the Twisted Card, but the two that I have made won't fit in an envelope. What am I doing wrong?"
A: This card does fit in an A2 envelope... the right (open) side of the card should be lined up with the right side of the envelope for it to go in. It will be flush on the right and the top, not on the bottom.
