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
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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
Happiness Shared Sympathy
As painful as it is to have to use a sympathy card, I think it is just as sad to have to make it at the last minute. I thought I would try and make one without having to think immediately of a loss. Recipe: Cardstock: Island Indigo, Whisper White Ink: Island Indigo, More Mustard, … Continue reading Happiness Shared Sympathy
Season of Joy Catalogue CASE
Hi Everyone. Visiting my sister and decided to make some Christmas cards.This one is cased from IBC with my personal touches. Recipe: Cardstock: Old Olive Textured, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla DSP, Jolly Holiday DSP Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Soft Suede Stamps: Season of Joy Accessories: Tasteful Trim Bigz XL, Sizzix … Continue reading Season of Joy Catalogue CASE
Lavender Thoughts 