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Category: Simple Stripes TIEF
Do you like to stick with the traditional Green, Red, Silver and Gold colours for Christmas? I like to branch out and try different colour combinations. Today, I am using purples, oranges and blues. Tips: It is a little difficult to see in the photograph, but the Champagne Shimmer Mist makes the whole front of … Continue reading Non-Traditional Colours with Beautiful Baubles
Today's card uses the Time for Tea stamp set and the co-ordinating Spot of Tea Framelits. Tips: Emboss the front of the Calypso Coral card base with the Simple Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Die cut the large frame on Whisper White and stamp a sentiment with Calypso Coral ink. Stamp the leaf branch twice … Continue reading Time for Tea Lots of Happy Calypso Happy
At a recent class, we used the Barn Door Bundle in three different ways. Card 1: Front with door closed .... Front with door open .... Tips: This is the most basic - only using the Door image and its matching Framelit, and the door handle Framelit. Stamp the Hardwood background image using Crumb Cake … Continue reading Different ways with the Barn Door Bundle
Today, I am participating in another Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. Here is the sketch: This is my take: Tips: Emboss a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock with the Simple Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and attach to the front of a Tranquil Tide card base. Cut a strip of True Gentleman Designer Series Paper and attach to … Continue reading Sketch Challenge with Bird Banter
