Author: Annette

Perennial Birthday with a Rubber Band Technique Background

Perennial Birthday with a Rubber Band Technique Background

Here is another sample I made using the Rubber Band Technique. Tips: Wrap some rubber bands of different sizes around and acrylic block and stamp on cardstock. For an even bigger WOW, sponge the area with a light coloured ink to match.  Supplies: Stamp Set: Perennial Birthday Cardstock: Soft Sea Foam, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, … Continue reading Perennial Birthday with a Rubber Band Technique Background

Painted Glass for the Sketch Challenge

Painted Glass for the Sketch Challenge

It's time for another Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. This is the 700th sketch challenge! Such great inspiration for the papercrafting world. The link will take you to all the great creations for this challenge. Here is the sketch (which was also the very first sketch in this challenge): I thought it was perfect for using the new … Continue reading Painted Glass for the Sketch Challenge

More Tips for using the Stamparatus with Punched Images VIDEO

More Tips for using the Stamparatus with Punched Images VIDEO

This is the second in a series of videos that I will do to show you how to make the most of the Stamparatus. This video carries on from the first one, giving you more hints on using the Stamparatus with punched images. For this video, I have used the Varied Vases Stamp Set and … Continue reading More Tips for using the Stamparatus with Punched Images VIDEO

More Rubber Band Technique with Falling Flowers

More Rubber Band Technique with Falling Flowers

Here is another sample I made using the Rubber Band Technique. Tips: Wrap some rubber bands of different sizes around and acrylic block and stamp on cardstock. For an even bigger WOW, sponge the area with a light coloured ink to match.  Supplies: Stamp Sets: Falling Flowers, Itty Bitty Greetings Cardstock: Thick Very Vanilla, Very … Continue reading More Rubber Band Technique with Falling Flowers

Rubber Band Background Technique with VIDEO

Rubber Band Background Technique with VIDEO

At a recent technique class, I showed participants how to use rubber bands and an acrylic block to create cool backgrounds. I will have more samples over the next few weeks. Keep reading, I also have a video which shows the simplicity of the technique. Tips: Wrap some rubber bands of different sizes around and … Continue reading Rubber Band Background Technique with VIDEO

Collage Look with Varied Vases for the Sketch Challenge

Collage Look with Varied Vases for the Sketch Challenge

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: With the wide open space on this sketch, I decided to create a vintage / collage style card. Tips: There is a lot going on in this project, some of which is … Continue reading Collage Look with Varied Vases for the Sketch Challenge