Chalks are so great for coloring images and backgrounds, but sometimes a darker shade of a certain color is desirable. In order to achieve this, spray the chalked image or area with a fixative and reapply the color.'); } // coloringWchalks if (ranNum == 1){document.write('Make your own tags
Use manila file folders to make your own tags; the consistency of the cardstock/paper is about the same as the real thing and you can produce a lot from one folder. Use tags that you already have as templates; marking the hole so you know where to punch the circle at the top. It is even possible to buy reinforcement hole stickers to put around the hole or use eyelets for large tag holes. If you attach a small tag to a card use a tiny brad or eyelet; either metal or color coordinated.'); } // makeTags
if (ranNum == 2){document.write('Storing cardstock scraps
Instead of throwing away or putting them all in a box, store your small and odd sized cardstock scraps in FOUR SIDED manila file folders so they won\'t fall out. You will save money since they will be organized, easy to find and you won\'t be tempted to grab a whole new sheet for a small job. Label them by colors: "Purple, Pink, Red", "Orange & Yellow", "Brown & Black", etc. This will also work for specialty paper scraps, stickers, die cuts, etc. Reserve one folder just for junk pieces of cardstock that you can use for testing markers, embossing powders, paints, inks, etc. In other words, "WASTE NOTHING!!!”'); } // storingCardstockScraps
if (ranNum == 3){document.write('Is embossing powder coming off your acrylic pieces?
If the melted embossing powder is chipping, cracking or peeling off your acrylic pieces or other nonporous surfaces, you are applying too much VersaMark ink. Your VersaMark inkpad is too juicy.'); } // embPowderAcrylic
if (ranNum == 4){document.write('Sewing on cards
Carefully pierce the holes before hand stitching to prevent the cardstock from tearing. Use this technique for creating faux pockets on cards or edging quilt stamp squares.'); } // sewingoncards
if (ranNum == 5){document.write('Need a certain color of ribbon?
Always keep a supply of white ribbon on hand in case you don\'t have exactly the color you want. Run the ribbon over a DYE ink pad of your choice and allow it to dry.'); } // colorRibbon
if (ranNum == 6){document.write('Having problems reading unmounted stamps?
If you have problems reading unmounted quotation stamps when you go to a convention, take along a small pocket mirror. Hold it opposite the stamp and you will see the image reversed and be able to read it.'); } // readingUms
if (ranNum == 7){document.write('Use a VersaMark inkpad as a shadow stamp
Use a VersaMark inkpad as a shadow or phantom stamp. Using even pressure, press the VersaMark inkpad on your cardstock. Sprinkle embossing powder over the ink, tap off the excess and heat set. Then stamp an appropriate sized stamp image on top of the embossed shadow rectangle with Staz-On ink.
NOTE: If you use more than one color of embossing powder, apply one at a time so you don\'t mix the colors.'); } // versashadow
if (ranNum == 8){document.write('Stamping background paper
Do you have trouble finding just the right patterned paper to use for scrapbook pages or cards??? Choose a stamp that accents your theme and stamp it on a piece of color coordinated scrapbook paper or cardstock to create a background. Use a VersaMark inkpad for a watermark appearance or a colored inkpad of your choice for a bolder look. The possible combinations of colored inks and papers are endless and the result will be the perfect design that you wanted.'); } // stampBG
if (ranNum == 9){document.write('Sticky Subject
When cutting cushion for mounting stamps, rub the scissor or box cutter blades across a clear embossing pad or dust them with baby powder without oil. This will retard some of the sticky accumulation on the blades.
When you do have to clean them, use Goo-Gone or lighter fluid.'); } // ss
if (ranNum == 10){document.write('Is embossing powder coming off your acrylic pieces?
If the melted embossing powder is chipping, cracking or peeling off your acrylic pieces or other nonporous surfaces, you are applying too much VersaMark ink. Your VersaMark inkpad is too juicy.'); } // emboosOFF
if (ranNum == 11){document.write('White colored pencils
If you can\'t find a colorless colored pencil blender, use a white colored pencil. Better yet, use them together. Both will blend your colors and get rid of the pesky pencil lines, but the white pencil will enable you to lighten chosen areas. As a rule, the best results can be obtained by colored pencils with soft lead; Prisma is a good choice.'); } // whitepencil
if (ranNum == 12){document.write('Make polka dots
Use the eraser on a new pencil as a stamp to make wonderful polka dots on a card or scrapbook page. Emboss them with a colorful embossing powder for an extra special look.'); } // polkadots
if (ranNum == 13){document.write('Where are your coffee filters?
When working on an embossing or glitter project, place a coffee filter underneath or near you to catch and hold the excess embossing powder or glitter. It\'s much easier to siphon it back into the jar.'); } // cofFIL
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