Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
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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: I have chosen a Christmas theme this week using the Christmas Pines stamp set and Pretty Pines Thinlits. Tips: Using the direct to paper method, drag the Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad … Continue reading Christmas Pines for the Sketch Challenge
Here is another example of the Shaving Cream Technique. Tips: The technique: Add a layer of shaving cream to a paper plate or other flat surface. The layer only needs to be about 1-2cm thick. Make the layer wide enough so that a piece of cardstock will fit over it. Smooth out the shaving cream … Continue reading Petal Palette Flower and Bird using the Shaving Cream Background Technique
In the new catalogue, you can get a pack of cute polka dot pillow boxes. But what if you want one to match a card you are making, or just one that is totally different? Today I have a video to show you how to create your own pillow box using one from the catalogue … Continue reading Create a Pillow Box 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: I have combined a number of stamp sets to create a collage style look. Tips: Use the Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to emboss the front of the Blackberry Bliss … Continue reading Very Vintage Collage for the Sketch Challenge
In a recent technique class, we used shaving cream to create unique backgrounds. Here is another of the cards we made. Tips: The technique: Add a layer of shaving cream to a paper plate or other flat surface. The layer only needs to be about 1-2cm thick. Make the layer wide enough so that a … Continue reading Split Panel Shaving Cream Background with Rooted in Nature
Today I am taking part in the Artful Stampers Annual Catalogue Blog Hop. I have used the Bouquet Blooms Bundle which includes the Gatefold Blossoms Framelits. Tips: The gatefold die uses a piece of cardstock 9" x 5" (23cm x 12.5cm) and creates a closed card 5" x 3½" (12.5cm x 9cm). Using this size, you … Continue reading Gatefold Cards with Bouquet Blooms
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