Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
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Have you ever used any of your dies to create an embossed image? It is easier than you think. Today I have used the Eyelet Blooms Die to create two very different embossed looks. For both cards I used Night of Navy Card Base with Petunia Pop two-tone card stock. The flowers and greenery were … Continue reading Using a Die as an Embossing Folder
Today I am showcasing the very large Flowers Fair stamp to give you a number of different ways to highlight this pretty image. Cards 1 and 2: The Split Negative technique was used to create these two cards. The image was stamped on Basic White with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and again on Night of … Continue reading Ways to use the Flowers Fair Stamp
I have made various types of pop up column cards over recent times. Here is yet another one that is quick and easy and as you will see, I have made lots of them. Card 1: This elegant white look uses Basic White and Cloud Cover cardstock. The white layers are embossed with the Traditional … Continue reading Collapsible Column Fun Fold Card
Today's Diamond Pop Up Tiara Fun Fold cards were inspired by Rachel Tessman. I have made some minor adjustments to the measurements to suit our card sizes. This is the view from the top - You can see the look of a diamond tiara when you 'pinch' the left hand side. All of the cards … Continue reading Diamond Pop Up Tiara Fun Folds
Today I am using inspiration from Robin Armbrecht to showcase two tone cardstock with fun folds. Thanks Robin. As you will see the two tone is easier to see on the darker colours. All of this cardstock has a white core - shown in cards 3 and 4. Card 1: This Double Gate Fold uses … Continue reading Showing off Two Tone Cardstock
Fun fold cards do not have to be overly complicated and many of them are quick and easy to put together. This is the case with the Diamond Tent Fold Card. Thanks to Iced Images for the original design. I have 'tweaked' the measurements to use A4 cardstock. Card 1: This one is 6" x … Continue reading Diamond Tent Fold Cards
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