Author: Annette

Embossed Frame Wax Paper Resist

When I tried out the Wax Paper Resist technique, I made quite a few extra pieces. Today's piece uses Rose Red ink over the Petals-a-Plenty EF. I then cut it into two odd size pieces and embossed both of them in the Framed Tulips EF. A quick sanding over the embossed area removed the ink … Continue reading Embossed Frame Wax Paper Resist →

Handbag Heaven

Handbag Heaven

The saying goes that you can never have too many handbags. This would be a cute addition to any girl's collection. The design comes from Tania at Crafter's Anonymous. If you would like to join this great group and get access to wonderful tutorials like this one, please email me or leave a comment on … Continue reading Handbag Heaven →

Colour and Sketch

I was able to combine the colour combination and sketch challenges on Splitcoaststampers this week. The colours were Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi and either vanilla or white with the dessert option being to make it for a child or guy. The base card stock is Whisper White, layered with Pumpkin Pie, Just Add … Continue reading Colour and Sketch →

Clean and Simple

Clean and Simple

This week's Clean and Simple challenge on Splitcoaststampers was to use Chocolate, Green and White or Vanilla. I have used a Whisper White card base, with layers of Chocolate Chip and Certainly Celery. The Celery layer was stamped in Certainly Celery with the script image from French Foliage. Two of the leaf images from this … Continue reading Clean and Simple →

Altered Notebook

Altered Notebook

Trying to get some more gift ideas together. I haven't made any altered notebooks for a while, so I thought I would try out a spiral notebook this time. I used Soft Suede for the base, then cut one of my Wax Resist pieces (this one Pretty in Pink ink on Elegant Lines EF) with … Continue reading Altered Notebook →

Wax Paper Resist

Wax Paper Resist

Today I am combining an old technique with sketch challenges from Splitcoaststampers for the past two weeks. The technique is known variously as Wax Paper Resist or Wax Paper Embossing Resist. It is quite simple: Take a piece of waxed paper and emboss it with your favourite embossing folder. Cut two pieces of a neutral … Continue reading Wax Paper Resist →