A: Several crafting companies carry sheets of thin aluminum foil with adhesive backing and a removable liner. You can purchase it in roll form at the hardware store, too - what I use is 3M brand aluminum duct tape. It can be layered on chipboard and die cut, colored with alcohol inks, or used to cover altered items for a steampunk look. Check out the Faux Metal Figures tutorial and video for some other uses.

A: That's a fun technique that's also called packing tape transfer. You'll need a magazine photo or laser printed image. Put clear packing tape over the image and burnish it well with a bone folder. Trim the image to the width of the tape. Then hold the tape paper side up under warm running water. When the paper is soaked, rub it off of the back of the tape with your fingers. The image remains on the tape and can be used as a card layer or embellishment.

A: I love matching the theme of the card with small shaped die cuts or confetti. I've also used chunky glitter, microbeads and seed beads, sequins, coffee beans, sand and tiny shells, Flower Soft, and glass Dew Drops. Mixing up fillers is fun, too! Share your favorite fillers here.

A: The Inktense pencils can be blended using paper stumps and odorless mineral spirits, but the color isn't nearly as intense or vibrant as when they are blended with water.

A: Liquid watercolors can be used in a variety of ways. In their liquid form, they're easily diluted for covering large areas. They can be used for background effects as in the Wrinkle Free Distress technique. They can also be picked up with a brush to paint as you would with inks or other watercolor paints. These paints are made with highly concentrated pigment, so even a single drop can go a long way.