Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Scallop Circle Punch
Today I am combining an old technique with sketch challenges from Splitcoaststampers for the past two weeks. The technique is known variously as Wax Paper Resist or Wax Paper Embossing Resist. It is quite simple: Take a piece of waxed paper and emboss it with your favourite embossing folder. Cut two pieces of a neutral … Continue reading Wax Paper Resist
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
The third simple sketch from the CAS class has layers, but still reflects the CAS theme. I used a Pacific Point card base, added some Pacific Point Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and Real Red Taffeta Ribbon to a piece of Whisper White and adhered it to the base. I stamped the scallop image with Pacific Point, … Continue reading CAS Layer
Here are a few of my latest Christmas creations. I have used my new Tea Stain Vintage Look ink on this one. I will be playing more with the Vintage Look inks in the new year. Check out the Shimmery White cardstock with the beautiful Elegant Lines EF on this one. A clean and simple … Continue reading Some more Christmas
Here we have another card using Welcome Christmas. This time, I have used the wreath and the Joy sentiment. Recipe: Cardstock: Naturals Ivory, Cherry Cobbler DSP, Very Vanilla Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler Stamps: Welcome Christmas Accessories: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Dimensionals Technique: Sponging Enjoy
Following my last attempt at partial embossing to make the Christmas wreath, I have now tried this technique to make a Christmas tree. Again, I was inspired by Tami White. I used pieces of Very Vanilla and Soft Suede through the Top Note Die. Using partial embossing with the Very Vanilla Top Note and the … Continue reading Petal Tree
Lavender Thoughts 