A break from the distressing look today to participate in a Splitcoaststampers Colour Challenge. This week the colours are Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight and Poppy Parade. The Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die was used to cut a wave with some patterned Poppy Parade DSP from the Just Add Cake DSP pack. The wave was then … Continue reading Colourful Owl
Category: Occasion
Black Magic
This week's challenge at Less is More is a CAS sketch. One of the samples used the Black Magic technique and I thought I would try it out too. Just stamp the image using Whisper White craft ink on Basic Black cardstock. Let the ink dry [use a heat gun if impatient like me], then … Continue reading Black Magic
Faux Stone
Here I have tried another new technique. I call it faux stone. I used a retired Jumbo Wheel, Speckled, with Whisper White Craft Ink, then Soft Suede then Chocolate Chip ink to create a background on Crumb Cake cardstock. The tools were heat embossed with silver embossing powder, then coloured with Platinum Shimmer Paint and … Continue reading Faux Stone
Stamping in the Die
A recent Splitcoaststampers challenge was to 'Stamp in the Die'. Basically, cut out the cardstock with a die, leave the die in place and stamp. This will ensure that the die creates a frame for the image. I have used Inspired by Nature - both the flowers and the grass to create my sample. It … Continue reading Stamping in the Die
Chevron Border
Here is a great idea I picked up as extra inspiration for CAS cards. This technique uses small pieces of DSP to create a chevron border effect. A very useful addition for the most CAS of cards. Enjoy
Best Wishes for the Season
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers for visiting us during the year. It is always a pleasure to see the visitor count increase and to read your comments. We wish you all the best for Christmas and hope your New Year brings you all that you desire. Please come … Continue reading Best Wishes for the Season
Lavender Thoughts 