Category: Challenges

Special Pop Up Card with Poinsettia Petals

Special Pop Up Card with Poinsettia Petals

A recent Technique Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com provided a tutorial for a special pop up card. I thought that it was the perfect way to kick start my Christmas cards. Too early? I find that if I start now, there is no great rush in November. This is the card looking from the front. This is … Continue reading Special Pop Up Card with Poinsettia Petals

Slimline Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Slimline Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

A slimline card with some bright and cheery papers from the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper for the Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com this week. The sketch .... My card ... Close up of the DSP and sponging on the embossed panel .... Tips: This slimline card is 21cm x 20 cm scored on the short … Continue reading Slimline Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Alcohol Markers on Dry Embossing for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Alcohol Markers on Dry Embossing for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Colouring on a dry embossed image with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers creates a WOW! factor. I have used this technique with the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder for the Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com this week. The sketch .... My card ... Close up of the colouring on the embossed panel .... Tips: Emboss a piece of … Continue reading Alcohol Markers on Dry Embossing for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Biggest Wish for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Biggest Wish for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

A big thanks from the Biggest Wish stamp set combined with the Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper have been used for the Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com this week. The sketch .... My card ... Tips: The Thick Very Vanilla card base was embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder before adding the layers … Continue reading Biggest Wish for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Peek a Boo Shutter Gate Fold Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Peek a Boo Shutter Gate Fold Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

It is Double Dare time for the Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com this week. It is a Shutter Gate Fold, also known to some as a Peek a Boo Shutter Card. The sketch .... My card ... Tips: This pretty Fine Art Floral DSP will be retiring at the end of June.Supplies:Stamp Set: Enjoy the MomentCardstock: … Continue reading Peek a Boo Shutter Gate Fold Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Flowers of Friendship for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Flowers of Friendship for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

For the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com I am using more new products from the latest Annual Catalogue. The sketch .... My card ... Here is a close up of the flowers: ... and a close up of the embossed panel Tips: The flowers and leaves have been coloured with Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers and … Continue reading Flowers of Friendship for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers