Category: Touches of Texture

Botanical Bliss for the Sketch Challenge

Botanical Bliss for the Sketch Challenge

Here is the latest sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to see more great inspiration for this challenge. This is the sketch. ... and here is my card Tips: Pineapple Punch and Call Me Clover cardstock were used to die cut the flowers and leaves using the Botanical Tags Thinlits. Call Me Clover and Grapefruit … Continue reading Botanical Bliss for the Sketch Challenge

Very Vintage Collage for the Sketch Challenge

Very Vintage Collage for the Sketch Challenge

It's time for another Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. The link will take you to all the great creations for this challenge. Here is the sketch: I have combined a number of stamp sets to create a collage style look. Tips: Use the Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to emboss the front of the Blackberry Bliss … Continue reading Very Vintage Collage for the Sketch Challenge

Technique – Black Magic with Colorful Seasons and Touches of Texture

Technique – Black Magic with Colorful Seasons and Touches of Texture

At a recent class, we used black cardstock and Watercolor Pencils to create beautiful cards using the Black Magic Technique. Card 1: This is the one that participants made during the class. Tips: A Craft White ink pad is required for this technique. Solid images with matching outline stamps create the best results. Stamp the … Continue reading Technique – Black Magic with Colorful Seasons and Touches of Texture

Quick and Easy Card with Touches of Texture

Quick and Easy Card with Touches of Texture

Today, I have a quick and easy card vintage style card using Touches of Texture for the images and Dragonfly Dreams for the sentiment. The idea for the project came from 'trawling' through an old catalogue (2007-2008 Annual Catalogue) to be precise. Here is the card from the old catalogue. You can see my note … Continue reading Quick and Easy Card with Touches of Texture

Technique: Versamark Resist / Ghosting with Touches of Texture

Technique: Versamark Resist / Ghosting with Touches of Texture

This year, I am running technique classes in the 4th week of each month. (Check my classes page for dates.) At each class, participants make cards and samples with the technique and are given a page of instructions with the sample to add to their technique book. Last month, one of the techniques we did … Continue reading Technique: Versamark Resist / Ghosting with Touches of Texture

How to create a Faux Linen look with Glossy White Cardstock with VIDEO

How to create a Faux Linen look with Glossy White Cardstock with VIDEO

Today I have an old but great technique to share with you. Using Glossy White cardstock and a sanding block with ink and stamped images, you can create a beautiful Faux Linen look. Card 1 Tips: This is the one that I make in the video. Stamps: Graceful Garden Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Tranquil Tide, Very … Continue reading How to create a Faux Linen look with Glossy White Cardstock with VIDEO