Check out this cute embossing folder called Petals-a-Plenty. It is perfect for Christmas cards. Here I have used it for the card background and again over the main image. You can see the fine detail here. For the sentiment, I used the Petite Pennants Builder Punch to create the 'pennant', and added some home made … Continue reading Petals-a-Plenty
Author: Annette
Monochromatic Happiness Shared
Another challenge from Splitcoaststampers, this time it is a CAS (Clean and Simple) sketch challenge. As I love the monochromatic look, I followed the sketch using Concord Crush cardstock and ink. What do you think? Enjoy
No Stamping Allowed
No stamping allowed! This is the technique lover's challenge on Splitcoaststampers this week. Take a look at what I created. It was so tempting to pick up a sponge to highlight the frame around the rub on sentiment. In the end, I followed the challenge and am very happy with the result. Recipe: Cardstock: Marina … Continue reading No Stamping Allowed
Artichoke and Burgundy
Artichoke and Burgundy would have to be two of my favourite colours. This week's Colour Challenge on Splitcoaststampers (CC347) combines these colours with More Mustard. The challenge also has an optional 'dessert' option of a bird. Elements of Style seemed to be the stamp set to use for this challenge. Whilst I was trying to … Continue reading Artichoke and Burgundy
Starry Night
Today I am participating in a challenge on the Less is More site. This site promotes clean and simple cards and shows that you don't need lots of layers and embellishments to produce a beautiful card. The challenge this week has the theme 'Stars'. This brings to mind celebrations such as birthdays and Christmas. My … Continue reading Starry Night
Another Sketch Challenge
This week's Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge lends itself so well to a Christmas card, but I thought my first attempt should be something else. So I have tried to get a vintage look. What do you think? The design on the small squares is in Pink Pirouette but it doesn't seem to show up too well … Continue reading Another Sketch Challenge
