Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Stitched Shapes Framelits
At a recent class, we used an old technique known as Faux Watercolour. It is quite simple - just ink your stamp, lightly spritz with water and stamp on watercolour paper. Here is one of my samples: Tips: For the background, I mixed some Merry Merlot ink and Rubbing Alcohol in a spritzer and lightly … Continue reading Faux Watercolour with Best Birds
Here is the latest sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about it. This is the sketch. ... and here is my card Tips: The sparkly striped background panel is from the Santa's Workshop Memories & More Card Pack. The small images have been punched from the Santa's Workshop Specialty Designer Series … Continue reading Merry Christmas to All for the Sketch Challenge
It's time for another Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. The link will take you to all the great creations for this challenge. Here is the sketch: My project uses the Stitched Seasons Framelits which will be available as part of a limited edition product bundle Blended Seasons during August. Tips: Die cut leaves and floral bough with the … Continue reading Stitched Seasons Framelits for the Sketch Challenge
In a recent technique class, we used shaving cream to create unique backgrounds. Here is another of the cards we made. Tips: The technique: Add a layer of shaving cream to a paper plate or other flat surface. The layer only needs to be about 1-2cm thick. Make the layer wide enough so that a … Continue reading Split Panel Shaving Cream Background with Rooted in Nature
I have an Inside Shadow Box fancy fold card for my project today. The last time I made one of these about 6 years ago, it was known as a mini aperture box card (see the post here). The design I have used is a little different, but the general look is the same. Thanks to Jennifer … Continue reading Inside Shadow Box with Very Vintage
This is the second in a series of videos that I will do to show you how to make the most of the Stamparatus. This video carries on from the first one, giving you more hints on using the Stamparatus with punched images. For this video, I have used the Varied Vases Stamp Set and … Continue reading More Tips for using the Stamparatus with Punched Images VIDEO
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