A message from Annette's Family; It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Annette, the creative heart behind this site. This site will remain online for now as a celebration of her talent and joy she found in sharing and creating.
Author: Annette
Today, I have CASE'd a beautiful card from page 133 of the Annual Catalogue using the Lilypad Lake stamp set and matching Lakeside Framelits. My card uses the same design, but with different colours, ribbon and sentiment. Tips: Take a piece of Whisper White the same size as the front of the card. Die cut … Continue reading Lilypad Lake CASEing the Catalogue
Welcome to the RemARKably Creative Blog Hop for July 2018. You may be starting the blog tour here at my blog, Annette Sullivan (Lavender Thoughts), or may have come from the person previous to me on the list. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup in the link below will help you … Continue reading Magical Masking with Bouquet Blooms for the RemARKably Creative Blog Hop
A few weeks ago, I showcased the Split Negative Technique. Today I have another sample for you. This one has the split diagonally - perfect for this image. Tips: In the sample, I used Whisper White cardstock with Silver Embossing Powder and Gray Granite cardstock with White Embossing Powder. Supplies: Stamp Sets: Mediterranean Moments, Beautiful … Continue reading More Split Negative Technique Variations with VIDEO
It's time for another Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. The link will take you to all the great creations for this challenge. Here is the sketch: My project uses the Climbing Orchid stamp set and matching Orchid Builder Framelits. Tips: Stamp one of the small orchid images on the Gray Granite card base with Versamark ink. Emboss a … Continue reading Climbing Orchids for the Sketch Challenge
A quick and easy background with some masking tape and ink pads is the post for today. Tips: Take a piece of masking tape and swipe it across an ink pad, then swipe it across the Watercolor Paper. Swipe a second time across the Watercolor Paper without reinking for an ombre look. Repeat with all … Continue reading Magical Masking with Rooted in Nature and High Tide
The more that I use the Stamparatus, the more that I love it! Today I have used it for repeat or hinge stamping. Tips: Use the Stamparatus to stamp the double tree image with Shaded Spruce about two thirds down a piece of Whisper White. Move the hinge over two spaces and stamp again. Shift … Continue reading Using the Stamparatus to create scenery
