What kind of modge podge do you use-matte, shiny, sparkly? And do you always do a coat after you apply the paper.
All I have used so far is Matte. And no I don't always do a coat on top of the paper - I mostly use it just to adhere the paper - but it always depends on the projects. On this Travis Case I did I used the Mod Podge to adhere the paper and didn't put a coat on top. For this frame I did for my hubby I did 2 or 3 coats on top of the paper to seal it (mostly b/c it was going in his office and I didn't want it to get wrecked!!)
I've never used Glossy or sparkly - but eventually I want to try out both of them! I've also heard good things about Royal Coat (which I think is made by the same company??) which is supposed to be higher quality and won't leave lines (I always use a foam brush w/ my matte MP and yes there are lines with it - but they don't really bother me at all - it's the nature of the product in my opinion!)
Being on several design teams, do you ever have times when you just get stuck and can't come up with a design? And then what do you do to get your Mojo going again?
When it comes to my design team stuff - I don't get stuck for ideas too often actually. Since I get the privilege of using brand new stamps before the public I'm starting with a "clean slate" as it were - so I usually don't have too much difficulty coming up with ideas. In fact at times I have more trouble choosing WHICH ideas to use!!
However I DO lose my mojo at times - and can go through slumps where I just can't come up with anything. It happens to all of us - for me tho to get back in it I usually need to just get out of my studio and go do something else. I find if I take a break (even if it's only for half a day) and go do other things (read a book, surf the net, get a new magazine etc etc etc) it doesn't take long for the ideas to get rolling again.
Another thing that helps is CLEANING my studio. I usually end up finding all kinds of goodies that I forgot about and that usually sparks some creativity as I start thinking of ways to use said goodies *wink*
What do you do when you hit a creative block?
I think it's funny that this question came right after the one above! So yes - see the answer above for this one :o)
If you could only use paper from 1 company what company would it be?
ACK! Not another one!!!! I don't wanna hafta choose!! ONE of my favorites is Chatterbox - I LOVE their paper - and they have SO many different designs!! But I really like Basic Grey too, and 3 Bugs in a Rug, and K & Co, and Stampin' Up! patterned paper, and and and.........................
I am curious as to what your process is for a card design. Do you pick your layout first? Do you pick your stamps first? Do you pick your colors first?
Unless I'm participating in a Sketch Challenge on Splitcoast of some other site - layout is usually the last thing I do. The process for me never stays the same. Some times I'll start with the stamps, then choose the colors and layout. Other times I'll start with a piece of patterned paper, choose the colors, then decide which stamps I want to use. And sometimes I'll start with an embellishment, then choose matching colors, come up with a layout, then find a stamp that fits!! It always changes.......
What is your favorite SU! stamp set and why?
I answered this one here. As to the WHY - prolly b/c it's such a gorgeous set and I don't have anything else like it!!
I have recently bought a cuttlebug and one cutting folder. My question is, does the top layer of plastic seem to warp after using, and is there a way to avoid all the cut marks on the plastic?!?
No you can't - the B plate will warp and end up covered in cut marks after using it for a while. Mine is getting so marked up it's hard to see through! I've flipped it over so that the other side can get all cut up, and then I'm gonna switch them (put the cut up B plate on the bottom and the still clear one on the top) till they're both all warped and cut up - then I'll just buy a new set (you can get replacements B plates in sets of 2 - Michaels carries them as well as most other online stores that carry the CuttleBug).
Do you make multiples of cards/projects or are you a once and done kind of gal?
Definitely once and done. I make SO many cards and whatnot that I don't have time to make doubles/triples etc etc! The closest I'll come is doing similar cards (like the ones I did here) but changing the colors and whatnot.
How do you like to use these fun little slider tags?
As in the little ones that come with the Tiny Tags die?? I usually try to find a sentiment small enough to fit on them (now that Nichole has been designing all these fab sets like Paper Tray and Faux Ribbon I'm finding it a LOT easier to find words/sentiments that will fit!) and then attach them to the card with ribbon.
