Following my last attempt at partial embossing to make the Christmas wreath, I have now tried this technique to make a Christmas tree. Again, I was inspired by Tami White. I used pieces of Very Vanilla and Soft Suede through the Top Note Die. Using partial embossing with the Very Vanilla Top Note and the … Continue reading Petal Tree
Category: Woodgrain
How Cute Is This?
How cute are these? I received them from my dear friend Margy quite a while ago, and just realised that I had not shown them to you. Thank you so much Margy. Firstly we have this great little card box. It will hold 4 cards and would make a lovely gift. See the little window? … Continue reading How Cute Is This?
Three Little Words
I am still caseing the current IBC. Today, it is from page 71. Using different colours certainly gives another look to the design. I added some extra dimension to the butterflies by sanding the embossed parts. Recipe: Cardstock: So Saffron, Regal Rose, Naturals Ivory, Soft Suede DSP Ink: Soft Suede Stamps: Three Little Words, Woodgrain … Continue reading Three Little Words
Pocket Silhouettes
I have seen some great cards recently using Pocket Silhouettes. This is one of my neglected favourites, so I thought I would ink them up again. Here is a simple Birthday card. Recipe: Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Pacific Point, Whisper White Ink: Sahara Sand, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi Stamps: Woodgrain, Pocket Silhouettes, Sincere Salutations … Continue reading Pocket Silhouettes
Team Meeting Shoe Box Swap
Last weekend, Madonna held a team meeting with a shoe box swap theme. Everyone had a great time making each other's cards. I got some great new ideas for sketches, colours, techniques, and stamps. Thanks to Madonna, Michelle, Megan, Mandy, Kaylene, Kirsty, Ann MD, Anne E, Anne V, and Heather for a terrific day. Here … Continue reading Team Meeting Shoe Box Swap
Sketch Challenge SC337
Today, I have participated in a sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers It is a nice clean and simple sketch, which really suits my style. The base card is Early Espresso which has been stamped with Woodgrain using Stazon Cotton White ink (a little difficult to see in this photo). The striped background is Riding Hood Red … Continue reading Sketch Challenge SC337
Lavender Thoughts 