Thanks to Kristie, the wonderful Magnolia Down Under Challenges and some of my friends who love the cards I have made with Tilda, I have finally succumbed and purchased some Tilda stamps of my own. Over the next little while I will show you some of my creations. As a couple won't arrive until late … Continue reading My very own Magnolias – Part 1
Author: Annette
Faux Linen and simple
Where has this week gone? Last I checked it was Tuesday, and now it's Friday! I have a couple of creations today. The first is the faux linen technique. I think the secret is to persevere with the sanding and sponging until it looks good. Anyway, I am very happy with the outcome for this one. Supplies used: … Continue reading Faux Linen and simple
Interesting Background Technique
Today I tried a technique that has been sitting in my 'to do' list for a few months now. It consists of wrapping different sizes and thickness of rubber bands around an acrylic block and stamping randomly on cardstock. My theme was to produce some cards which could easily be used for masculine birthdays. I stamped a … Continue reading Interesting Background Technique
A Little Bit of Happiness
A friend of mine wanted a card for a birthday. When I asked what she liked, the response was lots of flowers and primary colours. I stamped on white with Stazon and coloured the flowers with markers, then layered it on Almost Amethyst DSP. The cutout flowers at the top are raised to give an added … Continue reading A Little Bit of Happiness
Magnolia Down Under Challenge #13
The theme for this week's challenge is 'Under the Sea'. Thanks again to the lovely Kristie, I have a pretty mermaid image to use. I found some paisley DSP which I thought would be great for the waves. I then layered some sand and put some sea plants in Tilda's garden [the sand and plants … Continue reading Magnolia Down Under Challenge #13
Another week flies by
Don't they say that time flies when you are having fun? The last week has certainly flown. It only seems like yesterday that I was visiting my sister at Widgee and doing some card making with her. At least she managed to get all her creations uploaded. Here are a few very different cards that I … Continue reading Another week flies by
