Category: Scallop Oval Punch

Being creative with ink

Being creative with ink

There are many ways to use ink on your projects. Today I am using the Acrylic Block Background Technique to create some special looks. Cards 1 and 2: Acrylic Block Background - add Balmy Blue, Lemon Lolly and Old Olive inks to an acrylic block using ink pads or markers, spritz with water and 'stamp' … Continue reading Being creative with ink

Greetings of the Season for Christmas

Greetings of the Season for Christmas

Today I am showcasing a selection of Christmas cards using the Online Exclusive stamp set Greetings of the Season. Card 1: Add Shaded Spruce ink to the edge of a Thick Basic White card base. Use a palette knife to spread Gold Metallic Enamel Effects along the very edge and allow to dry. Die cut … Continue reading Greetings of the Season for Christmas

A Springy Pop Up Bow Card

A Springy Pop Up Bow Card

Yes, you read it correctly. This Springy Pop Up Bow Card was based on a card by Sam Calcott. Thank you so much for the inspiration Sam. I have adjusted the measurements to create a card to fit into our C6 envelopes. View from the back View from the top The card base is Basic … Continue reading A Springy Pop Up Bow Card

Z Fold Easel Cards – two ways

Z Fold Easel Cards – two ways

today I am showcasing the Z Fold Easel Card - made with either a top or bottom opening. I made these cards quite a while ago and have only just realised that I had never posted them. Scroll down for the link to a PDF with all the measurements. Thanks to Connie Stewart for the … Continue reading Z Fold Easel Cards – two ways

Using Designer Series Paper on your cards for Christmas

Using Designer Series Paper on your cards for Christmas

Do you have a lot of DSP scraps or smaller pieces in your stash? Here are some great ways to use them up and create beautiful cards. Create patchwork or herringbone patterns with smaller pieces. For larger pieces, mix and match plain and patterns. Click on the picture below to download the PDF of the … Continue reading Using Designer Series Paper on your cards for Christmas

A Quick and Easy Card for Christmas

A Quick and Easy Card for Christmas

the Basic Borders Dies are a great way to use up strips of DSP to create quick and easy cards. The Shining Christmas Specialty DSP was used with one of the Basic Borders Dies for the left hand layer. The right hand layer is Basic White with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder. Add both … Continue reading A Quick and Easy Card for Christmas