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Our Artist in Residence, Dina Kowal, answers your questions


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  • January 18, 2023
    Q: Patricia writes: "I am wanting measurements to make a box that can house ten 4" x 6" cards and envelopes to gift to family and friends."

    A: If you scroll down to the Variations on the A2 Box Tutorial you'll find simple instructions for adjusting the box measurements for any size! For your box base I'd add about 1/4" to the size of your envelopes, then determine the side measurements based on your stack of cards. It looks like A6 envelopes are 4 3/4" x 6 1/2", so I would start with a base measurement of 5" x 6-3/4". If you want the sides 2" high, add 4" to each measurement (9" x 10-3/4"), and score 2" from each edge. For the lid, add 1/8" to your base size, 5-1/8" x 6-7/8". You might want the sides to have a 1" drop, so you'd add 2" to the measurements - 7-1/8" x 8-7/8", and score at 1" from each side.


    January 11, 2023
    Q: Kristen asks: "I am organizing my 6x6 paper pads and some have matching sticker jewels. Would you keep jewels with the paper pad or keep all the jewels together?"

    A: Not too long ago I started a new system with my 6x6 pads. I keep them in a photo box standing up. The cover goes into a 6x6 cellophane sleeve, with a sticky note tab identifying the company and collection. The rest of the papers in the pad go behind the sleeve. When I cut into one of the papers, the scraps go into the sleeve behind the cover page. I think that would be a great place to keep matching embellishments as well.


    January 4, 2023
    Q: Suzie asks: "Can you direct me to some treat holder tutorials for Valentine's Day?"



    December 21, 2022
    Q: Erin asks: "Can you point me in the direction of instructions for decorating a hand bag shaped card?"

    A: Of course! Here are some that we've done:
    Twin Pocket Purse
    Petite Purse
    Exploding Handbag
    Card Purse
    Totally Totebag


    December 14, 2022
    Q: Jen wants to know: "Do Copics and watercolor pencils play well together?"

    A: They do! I love using Copics and watercolors together. If you're stamping, you'll want to make sure your ink is compatible with both mediums (hybrid or archival inks are great). I would recommend starting with the markers to create a saturated base of color. Since you'll probably be working on watercolor paper, be aware that this paper will soak in more ink than others. The smooth surface of hot press paper is nice for marker coloring too. When the ink is dry, you can add shading or background coloring on and/or around the image with watercolor pencils and blend out with a wet brush.


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