Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
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In a recent class, I showed participants how to get more from their stamp sets by stamping on coloured cardstock instead of a neutral colour. For the class we used the Inspiring Iris stamp set which has a great set of flowers. These cards are clean and simple as well as quick and easy to … Continue reading Two Step Stamping on Coloured Cardstock
The design for this fancy fold comes from the tutorials at splitcoaststampers.com. Visit the Tutorials section on their site for a video (the only difference are the measurements which I have converted to metric). Here it is with the flap closed .... This is with the flap open .... Supplies:Stamp Set: Varied VasesCardstock: Thick Whisper … Continue reading Learn how to create a Flip Flap Fancy Fold Card
In a recent class, participants made Christmas cards using non-traditional images. This is a quick and easy way of creating a batch of cards.All of these cards have been stamped, coloured and then embossed before being added to the card base. Measurements:Card base: 21cm x 14.8cm scored at 10.5cm (8½" x 5½" scored at 4¼")Whisper … Continue reading Christmas Cards with Magnolia Blooms
At a recent technique class, I showed the participants how to use ink and an embossing folder to create some beautiful backgrounds. This technique adds ink to the indentations of the embossed image, creating a letterpress effect. Here is the card that they made. Instructions for the Faux Letterpress Technique:Ink one side of the inside … Continue reading Technique: Faux Letterpress
At a recent technique class, I showed the participants how to use wax paper to create some beautiful backgrounds. This technique provides the look of an embossed image without the dimension by transferring the image to cardstock with the wax paper. Here is the card that they made. Instructions for the Wax Paper Resist Technique:Take … Continue reading Technique: Wax Paper Resist
Here is the other fancy fold card that we made in a recent technique class. It is known as a Folded Corner Fancy Fold Card. Tips: Supplies:Stamps – Floral Essence, Perennial BirthdayCard Stock – So Saffron, Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla, Perennial Essence Designer Series PaperInk - Pretty Peacock, Mossy Meadow, So SaffronAccessories – Basic Jewel … Continue reading VIDEO – Folded Corner Fancy Fold Card
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