Make a Card Monday - December 17, 2007
Let's just say we're lucky I finished making this card.Have you ever had a day when things just never seem to go right? That was my day when I made this video. :)
Anyway, in this video I show you how to emboss on a brad. It's actually very straight forward, but in case you were wondering... Just "smoosh" the top of the brad all over a VersaMark pad, sprinkle embossing powder over top, heat, and then sprinkle more embossing powder and heat again. It doesn't cool off very fast so the second coat of powder should stick to the first without any problem.
There's also a tip in the video on removing rubons that refuse to work.
Anyway, hope everyone's day is better than mine. Seriously, that won't be hard. Oh, and how's your Christmas shopping coming?
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full entry » posted on December 17, 2007 6:52 AM by Kristina |
40 Comments posted in Cards, Make a Card Monday |
I look forward to your Monday card sessions !! They are so wonderful... This card is fabulous.
Don't you just love those days when nothing goes right ???##%... I like your remedy... eat a cupcake !! Sounds good to me.
Janine
Let me just say I am sorry you having "one of those days"- I know how they go but cheer up things always get better.
I loved the remixed music and I loved the card. You have a lot of patience with all those rub ons. I am not sure I could be so patient.
Merry Christmas,
Tabitha
Oh, Kristina...can I just say you pick the GREATEST music!!! It's always something funky and cool that I have never heard before. Rockin' card! Love the huge brad and flower. Sorry to hear about your bad day...hey, is your stone still under warranty???
Love it!! I cannot wait to try the embossing powder on the brad. I have many of those "mishap" days here in Morocco. It took me three days to make a batch of cookies because I ran out of baking soda. Every time I went to the pharmacy (yes, that's where we buy it here) it was closed. Argh! Then I didn't have baking powder which I can only get at the super market which isn't just around the corner. Double argh! LOL! I think we have days like these to make us appreciate all the good ones!
I am soooooo addicted to your TUBE TUTES!!...and your nails look MARVELOUS!!.....so, whats your opinion about those rubbons?...maybe the cooking oils on your fingers??...lol!....Sorry about your bad day....way to work thru it!!!
Wow how you kept your cool i don't know , i would have ripped it up and gone for tea and cake . Well done your cards are great.
I NEED to know what song that was that you used!
GOrgeous card. Can i ask a question. When you embossed on the chipboard letters the other day and added the glitter, how did you get the glitter to stay on. I have been trying to do this and have been watching you do it on the video, but my glitter always falls off.
I only leave my heat gun on the same amount of time you do. Does it make a difference what glitter you use?
Hey girl! Loved the card today! I so look forward to your Make a card Monday. :) Don't ya just hate it when rub ons won't cooperate! Ugh! Been there done that too many times to count. I have this square rubber eraser that works WONDERS for that, too! Sorry you had a bad day! I hope this week is a great one and thanks again for all of the inspiration! Oh, and just so you know, I bought a couple of gifts for my little sisters this weekend and of course the store was out of boxes (as was just about every place was), but I didn't sweat it because I remembered your cute origami boxes and I came home and whipped two up! It was perfect! Thank YOU so much. Now my gifts has a nice homemade touch to them! :) Merry Christmas!! :)
You're making me *love* Mondays! :) Got my KW Christmas mix this weekend - love it... but love this music even more - thanks for sharing! And isn't it nice to know that even on a BAD day, you can create such wonderful things? You rock, girl!
Sorry your day was a bummer, but you did an awesome job once again on the card. I was super excited when I remembered today was MONDAY!!!
THanks!
Make a Card Monday's are a favorite!!! Just love to see your design process and the fact that you have issues like the rest of us, adds to their charm. Can't wait to try out the embossed brad.
OMG...that was so very entertaining. #1, I was totally diggin' the tunes...really hip twist on the same ole, same ole. #2, a great project and had to laugh at some of your difficulties...as we all have them. #3, it really is a great card with helpful ideas on using rub-ons...and getting them off! Thanks so much for sharing. Would you mind if I put a link of your tutorial on my blog? I'd love to share this fun video.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kristina!
LOVE the card today! I have to check out this American Crafts site ... I've been using strictly SU products (except that the UPS guy STILL hasn't shown up with my order! Going on Day 18 ...), but I'd like to branch out slightly. Just tried some Martha Stewart rubons today ... they're such a pain in the butt!
Hey, what are you making your coworkers for Christmas? Can you share? :)
K
Great card! Love the "BRIGHT" colors! It's also fun to emboss on buttons...I've only tried the clear buttons!
This card is fantastic!!
You SOOO made my day. I am having one of those days so you made me feel better. I love your videos, thank you so much for creating them every Monday. I am sure this is a tip that you know already but I noticed how much fun you had with those dimensionals. If you poke them in the centre with your paper snips the sides pull up and you can peel the backing off easily.
Oh Kristina, I'm sorry you had such a rotten day, but I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that has days like that! LOL!
Hope today has been better for you, Girly! This card is SUPER cute! I must try embossing a brad!
Thanks for the inspiration... :)
Great card. I love to see you work. I always look forward to Mondays. Sorry about your day. I hope tomorrow is better for you. Shopping will be done tomorrow and the cards are getting finished for in-town people tonight. Best wishes for a Happy Holiday. -Molly B
Love it, what a cute card! Thanks for sharing!
I hope your day is going better :}
I have to say that since I found your site I have loved everthing that you have done. Today, however was your best. Your card was great, but the comments that you put in made me laugh so much that I watched it twice and I'm still laughing. I give you credit for sticking it out and not going for the cupcake! We've all had those days but just remember there's always tomorrow. Keep up the great work.
P.S. Your music selections are excellent.
I was looking forward to this all day!
I just found your blog on the weekend and have been totally addicted!
Awesome card! Better day tommorow.
not only are we luvin' the videos, but my 6yo is getting a bit of exercise too: she's dancing to the music!
I was so excited when I remembered it was monday!! I would like to feel like that more often. Hey...I have a great idea...you could make more videos to help with that feeling! LOLOL!! Just kidding. I really do enjoy the videos and the creations are outstanding!!
Another great card - I love watching these videos on Monday - thank you for taking time to make them!
Thanks for another Make a Card Monday! Sorry you were having a crappy day.
I totally loved the card..."miserable Monday" struck here too and in a weird way I was happy to see that I wasn't the only one. Anyway, the card was wonderful...I loved the way you embossed the brad, I'll definately remember that one.
I really am sorry you had such a bad day but I've got to say...that was the most fun video to watch!! I loved all your added comments -- still bursting out when I think of the "OH CRAP" line...hahahaha and after all of that...you ended up with a wonderful card (as all your cards are wonderful).
Thanks sooo much, I truly love your blog, ideas, and sense of humour!!!
I just love your videos on your blog and always look forward to seeing when you make new ones :D I wish I had the confidence to put video tuts on my lil blog too!!
I painted my fingernails candy apple Christmas red this week too!
~Tracy
I just recently found your blog, and really enjoy your Make a Card Monday. I appreciate that you didn't edit out the problems - since we all have these days.
I loved this card and the music!
Thanks.
I love this card! I must admit I laughed out loud at your rub-on difficulties because it was sooo familiar! Good to know I'm not the only one who has days like that! Thanks for another wonderful Make a Card Monday!
Yeah! So, glad to know you are not perfect either. I'm new to rub-on, so I was very excited to see what you did when they didn't work. I love your work and your great sence of humor!!! You make me smile :) Thanks!
Ok, as soon as I saw this card I knew I was going to case it! I love it. Anything with polka dots and I'm hooked. You are absolutely my favorite stamper in the whole world Kristina and if I had time I'd case you all day every day. But, that wouldn't be too cool so I only do it once in a while. :0) I do give you full credit though!! Thank you so much for such an awe inspiring website and such incredible work. You are my Stampin' Heroin and I'm proud to say it. If you want to see my substandard case of your card it's on my blog. www.lorrainerowe.blogspot.com. If you have any suggestions or constructive critisism I'm all ears. Hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season and thanks again for the outstanding videos!
Lorraine
Thank you! I think I am going to love Mondays... even when everything seems to go wrong .... you know how to fix it on the fly! Thank you for sharing! :D
Cute card and NAILS...are you going to tell us the polish color???
You're the best- even on a bad day! Your card is wonderful, as usual. I love your "Make a card Monday", and thank you so much for going to all the work to make the videos.
Sorry you had such a bad day, but your card turned out beautifully!! Thanks for sharing.. love watching you work!!
What a cute video! And the music is just what I needed to get me in the holiday spirit. Thanks for sharing.
ohmyheck, I just found your blog (it was linked on SCS on a thread about ribbon) and I love it! You are adorable, your cards are adorable and I love the video of them!!! :)
I just found your site recently and I now look forward to Mondays! That NEVER happens! Haha. Anyway, I love watching your videos. I have learned so much. My husband has even noticed that I'm getting better! Haha! Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh...btw...your stone is replaceable. Did you keep the papers for it? Maybe you knew that already. I just thought I would mention it.