Author: Annette

First Edition MDS Hybrids

Over the next little while I will be showing you a series of MDS hybrid monochromatic cards. The first one uses a background from Vintage Overlays DSP, the butterfly image from First Edition, a sentiment from Fantabulous You, and some Ink Splatters . A punch from Lots of Tags has been used in Basic Gray, … Continue reading First Edition MDS Hybrids →

Naturals Composition and Wasabi

Naturals Composition and Wasabi

At the start of the DSP section in the main catalogue, there is a series called Naturals Composition Specialty. They consist of a series of glossy patterns printed on heavy-weight Natural paper. Due to the glossy effect, they are perfect for emboss resist. On this piece, I have used a Blender Pen and Whisper White … Continue reading Naturals Composition and Wasabi →

Postage Due Hybrid Cards

I am still having lots of fun learning MDS, and have now purchased the full version. Wow, the amount of content is truly amazing. Not only that, but every week [Tuesday USA time], Stampin' Up! provides new downloads for you to acquire. Today, I have made two hybrid cards - using MDS for part, and … Continue reading Postage Due Hybrid Cards →

Oh Hello Red and Saffron Party

It has been so long since I have participated in any Splitcoaststampers challenges. Today, I am combining a sketch and color combination. The colours are Real Red, So Saffron and Pool Party, and here is the sketch. (It is just a coincidence that the colours on the sketch closely match the colour combination.) My base … Continue reading Oh Hello Red and Saffron Party →

Colour Refresh is on the way with Stampin’ Up!

Stampin' Up! has just announced that a colour refresh will be happening in conjunction with our new catalogue coming out on 1 July 2013. Here are the new colours in their colour families. If you would like to stock up on any card stock, ink pads, ink refills, markers, etc, you should look to do … Continue reading Colour Refresh is on the way with Stampin’ Up! →

Field Flowers First Edition Burgundy Pirouette

Field Flowers is a beautiful set that I have had on my wish list for some time. I finally bit the bullet and purchased it recently. Images have been stamped in Early Espresso on First Edition Specialty DSP, layered onto Bravo Burgundy and then onto a Pink Pirouette base. The DSP was spritzed with Early … Continue reading Field Flowers First Edition Burgundy Pirouette →