Today I thought I would try some 2 step stamping, something I haven't done much of recently. I borrowed a couple of my sister's sets [thanks Helen] to really get out of my comfort zone. Here are a few samples: For the recipes, check out my birthday gallery. Enjoy
Category: Birthdays
Easel Card
Today, I have another type of card to show you. This one is called an easel card. I made it for my sister's birthday many months ago, but for some reason, had forgotten to upload it. It is a very simple card to make as you can see below. The small black brad holds it … Continue reading Easel Card
Happy Birthday Jess
Happy birthday Jess. I hope you love this card and cake. The card is made using a technique called Waterfall card. As you pull on the ribbon the flowers cascade down - giving a waterfall effect. See the card in my Birthday gallery for the recipe. The tealight cake uses a battery operated tealight covered … Continue reading Happy Birthday Jess
Happy 10th Birthday Cat
My niece turned 10 a few weeks ago. She is currently into very bright colours, so I have made her a card using Tangerine Tango and Yo Yo Yellow with some Washington Apple DSP. She just loved it. I have lots more to show you, but it will have to wait a day or so. … Continue reading Happy 10th Birthday Cat
Elegant Fifth Avenue Floral
Just stepping away from Christmas for a split second - well much longer really. I put this card together for one of my lovely customer's birthday. Firstly, I stamped one of the Fifth Avenue Floral flowers on Night of Navy cardstock with Stazon Opaque Cotton White ink. The large rose has been stamped with Night of … Continue reading Elegant Fifth Avenue Floral
Felted Cardstock
Each week, Splitcoaststampers has a new technique. The most recent one was Felted Cardstock. This technique uses printed napkins and fuses the image to cardstock using plastic wrap. There are so many interesting designs on napkins these days, it was a pleasure to try some of them with this technique. I have used a few … Continue reading Felted Cardstock
Lavender Thoughts 