Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
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Did you know that there are so many different techniques that you can try using Embossing Folders?Today I am showcasing a few ways to use the Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing Folder. Cards 1 and 2: I embossed 6" x 6" pieces of the Shadows and Hues DSP (one piece Fresh Freesia and the other piece … Continue reading Ink Techniques with Happy Hibiscus Hybrid Embossing Folder
Today I am showcasing projects using the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks. Whilst they are no longer available I still want to give you some inspiration for using any tree images as well as for masculine cards. The backgrounds were created using Blending Brushes and the wide frames were created with the Gallery Blooms Dies. Changing … Continue reading Frosted Forest Decorative Masks / Stencils
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
Today I have a couple of fun fold cards using the Thankful Garden Stamps, Dies and Decorative Masks. To keep a soft look on both cards I only used the Decorative Masks and not the stamps on the large floral images. Card 1: The Decorative Mask images were coloured with Flirty Flamingo, Pretty in Pink … Continue reading Thankful Garden with Fun Folds
A friend was asking me how to use pastels so I decided it was about time I dug out my set of Stampin' Pastels and made a few cards. Cards 1 and 2: Stamp the images on Basic White cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Stamp the image on Masking Paper and die cut. Place … Continue reading Adding colour to Mixed Florals with Pastels
I recently created a selection of masculine themed cards - some for a special request and the rest for my stash. I have used both current and retired products. You could replicate these designs with any products that you have. Cards 1 and 2: These use the Book Binding Technique. The card bases are Basic … Continue reading A selection of masculine themed cards
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