Category: Simply Succulents

Stamped One Sheet Wonder for Christmas

Stamped One Sheet Wonder for Christmas

It is a while since I have stamped a one sheet wonder. In case you are wondering what that is, you take a sheet of cardstock (A4 here), a selection of stamps and inks and then stamp away to create a collage style look. When you are happy with the look, cut it up and … Continue reading Stamped One Sheet Wonder for Christmas

Simply Succulents Paradise Palms Z Fold

Simply Succulents Paradise Palms Z Fold

On today's card, I have used one of the Potted Succulent dies as a background stencil. This is a Z fold card with the large die being used with a Blending Brush and Smoky Slate ink to create background on both the front and lower right hand side of the z fold.The succulents were die … Continue reading Simply Succulents Paradise Palms Z Fold

Sliding Lock Cards with Butterflies

Sliding Lock Cards with Butterflies

US Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Rachel Tessman recently created a sliding lock card on YouTube. It looked like fun so I had to try it out (and made two of them!). I adjusted Rachel's measurements to suit our metric A4 cardstock.Supplies Card 1:Stamp Set: Simply SucculentsCardstock: Just Jade, Basic White, Butterfly Bijou DSPInk: Just JadeAccessories: Classic … Continue reading Sliding Lock Cards with Butterflies

Simply Succulents for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Simply Succulents for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

For the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com I am using Blending Brushes with a die cut as a stencil and also to colour some die cut flowers. The sketch .... My card ... The background has been created using a die cut as a stencil with Blending Brushes and the 2021-2023 In Colors (going live … Continue reading Simply Succulents for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Using a Die as a Stencil with Embossing Paste and Simply Succulents

Using a Die as a Stencil with Embossing Paste and Simply Succulents

Did you know how easy it is to use a die cut as a stencil? Today's card uses one of the Potted Succulents Dies with Shimmery Embossing Paste to create a WOW background. Die cut the large background die with Basic White Cardstock. Place over another piece of white cardstock and add a thin layer … Continue reading Using a Die as a Stencil with Embossing Paste and Simply Succulents

Simply Succulents – Class Cards

Simply Succulents – Class Cards

At last week's class, participants used Embossing Paste to create backgrounds and sponge daubers to colour the images. The first card uses the beautiful background die cut on Purple Posy cardstock. Once die cut, it was laid over a piece of Basic White. Shimmery White Embossing Paste was added and covered both the purple and … Continue reading Simply Succulents – Class Cards