Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Merry Christmas to All
Today I have a selection of 3 Panel Scenery Z Fold cards made especially for Christmas. Thanks to Rachel Tessman (A US Stampin' Up! Demonstrator) for the idea. I have amended the measurements to suit our metric cardstock. This is a great design to showcase any pretty Designer Series Paper.My metric measurements:Card base: 14.8cm x … Continue reading 3 Panel Scenery Z Fold cards for Christmas
Here are some more Christmas cards from my recent stash. Some of them have been created with retired stamps and card stock, other with current products. All of the stamps, dies, punches and embossing folders are listed below. If you would like full details on how to create any of these cards, please leave me … Continue reading More Christmas Cards for your inspiration
This week the Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers is just right for a Christmas card. Click on the link to find out more about the challenge for this week. Here are the colours for this week's challenge .... Shaded Spruce, Gold, Cherry Cobbler ... and here is my card Tips: I stamped the sentiment with gold … Continue reading Winter Woods Spruce Christmas for the Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
Today I have a new technique (for me) known as magic stencilling. This is a really simple technique.Use a sponge or the direct to paper method with Seaside Spray ink on a piece of Shimmery White cardstock. (The darker the ink, the better this technique will work.)Take one of the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks (I … Continue reading Magic Stencilling for Christmas
Here is this week's Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about it. Here is the sketch ... ... and here is my card. Tips: This sketch showcases any of your Designer Series Papers.Supplies: Stamp Sets: Merry Christmas To All, Swirly FramesCardstock: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Garden Green, Night … Continue reading Merry Christmas to All for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
Today I have used the Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder to create two examples of the Faux Letterpress Technique. Card 1: The inside front of the embossing folder was inked with Berry Burst ink and run through the Big Shot with a piece of Whisper White.Merry and Christmas were die cut with both Lemon Lime … Continue reading Faux Letterpress TWO WAYS for Christmas
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