Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Lacy Brocade TIEF
Whilst doing some blog surfing, I came across this beautiful way of using the poinsettia flower from Watercolor Winter. Thanks so much Beverly for the inspiration. I started with a base of Naturals Ivory. A piece of Early Espresso Core'dinations was run through the Woodgrain TIEF and then sanded to provide extra texture. This was … Continue reading Watercolor Winter Real Espresso
At this time of year, we all turn our thoughts to preparations for the season ahead. I found this lovely little gift box on Connie Babbert's blog and just had to make one.Thanks for the inspiration Connie. I used Pool Party, Primrose Petals, and Whisper White card stock, and Silver Glimmer paper. The small snowflake … Continue reading Vintage Brad Gift Box
Today's Christmas card has lots of sparkle. I took a piece of Whisper White and dry embossed it with the Lacy Brocade TIEF. The Versamark ink pad was then lightly touched to the raised areas of the embossing, the card stock covered in Iridescent Ice EP and heat embossed. The corners were punched with the … Continue reading Heart of Christmas Iridescent Lacy Brocade
Connie Stewart has a wonderful series on her blog using flash cards. These are a great way to quickly make a card by having a supply of small pieces precut in coloured and neutral card stocks. Connie recently made a wedding card which I have CASED making a few minor changes. I used Marina Mist … Continue reading Lacy Brocade Wedding
Dawn Olchefske has great talent, and I check out her site on a regular basis. She provides so much inspiration to the paper crafting community. Thanks again Dawn. Today, I have taken an idea from one of her Christmas cards - making some minor changes. The card base is Naturals Ivory. I then took a … Continue reading Christmas Autumn Days
I have finally got to participate in another Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. It seems so long since my last one. I used River Rock for the base card and stamped the script image from French Foliage in River Rock and the splots[?] in Always Artichoke. A piece of Very Vanilla was embossed with the Lacy … Continue reading French Foliage Sketch Challenge
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