Author: Annette

Polished Stone Background for Silhouette Images

Polished Stone Background for Silhouette Images

Here is another example of the Polished Stone technique. This one uses vibrant colours to create the perfect background for a silhouette. Tips: This technique creates the look of polished stone on a glossy background. Put a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a cotton ball.Add two or three drops of a light coloured reinker … Continue reading Polished Stone Background for Silhouette Images

Fable Friends for the Sketch Challenge

Fable Friends for the Sketch Challenge

Here is the latest sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about it. Here is the sketch ... ... and here is my card. Tips: I have used the cute Fable Friends stamp set from the 2019 Occasions Catalogue and coloured the squirrel with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers.Supplies: Stamp Set: Fable FriendsCardstock: … Continue reading Fable Friends for the Sketch Challenge

More Flowers made with Ribbon

More Flowers made with Ribbon

A few weeks ago, I showed a video on how to use the FREE Sale-A-Bration ¼" Organdy Ribbon. to create flowers Today I have another card using these ribbon flowers Tips: You can use any ribbon to create these flowers. The thicker the ribbon, the more dimension your flowers will have.Ribbon Measurements:Highland Heather (large flower) … Continue reading More Flowers made with Ribbon

Wonderful Romance with Heat Embossing and Watercolour Wash

Wonderful Romance with Heat Embossing and Watercolour Wash

Today I have a beautiful card created by one of my team for a recent shoe box swap. Tips: Supplies: Stamp Set: Wonderful RomanceCardstock: Very VanillaInk: Versamark, Coastal CabanaAccessories: Aqua Painter, Clear Embossing Powder, Coastal Cabana / Granny Apple Green Reversible Ribbon ... a little decoration for the inside.

VIDEO – Embossing with Butterfly Beauty Thinlits

VIDEO – Embossing with Butterfly Beauty Thinlits

This is the third in a series of videos showing you how to emboss with dies. In today's video, we will be using the Butterfly Beauty Thinlits. Here is the finished card that I have made using the embossing created in the video. Tips: Blackberry Butterflies:Use the more detailed of the five-in-one butterfly dies to … Continue reading VIDEO – Embossing with Butterfly Beauty Thinlits

Polished Stone Background with Sheltering Tree

Polished Stone Background with Sheltering Tree

Here is an example of the Polished Stone technique that participants made in a recent class. Tips: This technique creates the look of polished stone on a glossy background. Put a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a cotton ball.Add two or three drops of a light coloured reinker and then add a drop or … Continue reading Polished Stone Background with Sheltering Tree