Showing posts with label Card making Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Card making Tips. Show all posts

Monday, July 20, 2026

Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper Tutorial - We R Memory Keepers Layers Guide Tool

How do I do this? 
How do I make a perfect mat for Stampin' Up!'s Tailored Tag punch?

Create a perfectly layered sentiment mat effortlessly using the Memory Keepers Layers Guide Tool available HERE on Amazon. This is an essential tool for achieving precise, clean layers on your cards. 



Glue your sentiment onto cardstock. Use a thicker cardstock for best results


For the best results, align the Layers Guide with your cutting mat and temporarily glue down the stamped sentiment  and mat for stability. Balance the tool guide equally across the cutting mat. Using a sturdy surface and a box cutter ensures clean cuts every time. 

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This is the tool kit I used in the picture above. I'm using an older version, but did purchase this one below when I misplaced mine. We R Memory Keepers Tool Kit is available HERE. It includes a cutting mat, magnetic steel ruler, scissors, craft knife, reverse tweezers, brad setter and piercing tool. 
  • The scissors cuts paper easily. 
  • The reverse tweezers are a game changer for placing an embellishment on a card or scrapbook page.
  • The magnetic ruler has a sharp edge to not only hold your paper in place but the metal edge keeps your cuts straight.
  • I use the piercing tool for two different work stations.

I use this kit nearly every time I create cards. The magnetic ruler has a great metal edge to use with these box cutter. 

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For a perfect cut getting the best cuts when you are cutting a diagonal piece of paper. For just a few dollars, you'll understand why I use them. They can be purchased HERE.

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*Now you have a professionally finished sentiment! The links provided are from my Amazon Affiliate Account; it doesn’t cost you extra to purchase through these. When I earn a very small, VERY SMALL commission, it helps me afford Stampin' Up! products so I can continue inspiring you. I sell SU, but unfortunately, my blog posts do not generate SU purchases.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Helpful Tip

Is your card layer always moving around when you are trying to add another card layer? All you need is graph paper, laminating pouch, and repositionable mounting squares. I drew a rectangle that represents an A2 (5 1/2" x 4 1/4") card layer on both sides and laminated.

After laminating, I place mounting square on top to hold the cardstock down. You can also apply a mounting square to the back to hold it onto your work surface. Laminating machines are not terribly expensive: Amazon and Scotch brand. Currently Scotch brand has laminating pouches for a real bargain at $15.98 for 100 pouches.

I have seen so many YouTube videos showing how to think "out of the box" and use a laminator machine for your crafting. 


There is 1/8" graph paper available, I have that as well.

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Checkout my other Helpful Tips HERE.