Following my last attempt at partial embossing to make the Christmas wreath, I have now tried this technique to make a Christmas tree. Again, I was inspired by Tami White. I used pieces of Very Vanilla and Soft Suede through the Top Note Die. Using partial embossing with the Very Vanilla Top Note and the … Continue reading Petal Tree
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Guest Designers
I recently had a visit from my nieces Stacie and Megan. Whilst they were here, I introduced them to the very addicitve pasttime of card making. Here are a couple of their creations which they have based on designs in the latest IBC. Megan has made an altered notebook. ... and Stacie has made a … Continue reading Guest Designers
Wreath Petals
The uses for the embossing folders are many and varied. I have used them to make embossed frames, but that was all. During some recent 'surfing' Tami showed how to use these folders for partial embossing. My first attempt uses the Petals-a-Plenty folder to create a wreath. I love the effect it has made. I … Continue reading Wreath Petals
Petals-a-Plenty
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
Lots of Baby Cards
My dear friend Leonie visited today to make a batch of baby cards. We used some of my favourite retired stamps (Bundle of Joy, Fun & Fast Notes, Baby Steps) as well as some of the new ones (Baby Bundle and Bringing Baby - so cute). All cards have a white base - either Whisper … Continue reading Lots of Baby Cards
Watercolour with Fifth Avenue Floral
I have been practicing my watercolouring technique using inks. I think I am gradually getting better. This time, I used Confetti White cardstock as the base. This way, you get interesting flecks of colour in the background too. Another new 'toy' is the Bigz XL Tasteful Trim Die. Here I have used the large scallop … Continue reading Watercolour with Fifth Avenue Floral
Lavender Thoughts 