Category: Clean and Simple

One Layer Card with Thoughtful Wishes

One Layer Card with Thoughtful Wishes

Sympathy cards are always difficult as they mean so much to the recipient and often to the maker as well. I find that a Clean and Simple look is so elegant for a sympathy message. The edges of the Basic White layer were covered with Masking Paper to leave an open rectangle in the middle. … Continue reading One Layer Card with Thoughtful Wishes

Colouring Magnolia Mood with Alcohol Markers

Colouring Magnolia Mood with Alcohol Markers

A great stamp set to use for colouring with Stampin' Blends (alcohol markers) is the Magnolia Mood set which is in the Online Exclusives section of my online shop. There is also a set of matching dies which you can purchase separately or together with the stamp set as a bundle and save 10% of … Continue reading Colouring Magnolia Mood with Alcohol Markers

A pop of colour with Faux Washi Tape

A pop of colour with Faux Washi Tape

How easy is it to create this one layer card? Stamp some strips of cardstock with small images and use Blending Brushes to colour them. Attach them to the lower part of a Thick Very Vanilla card base. Stamp images over the rest of the card front with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Supplies: Stamp Set: … Continue reading A pop of colour with Faux Washi Tape

Combining Stencils for a Clean and Simple Card

Combining Stencils for a Clean and Simple Card

Today I am using a few different stencils (decorative masks) to create a One Layer, Clean and Simple card. Sadly these masks have retired but you could use any that you have to create a similar look. Look at the variation of colours in the butterfly on the front of the card and also on … Continue reading Combining Stencils for a Clean and Simple Card

Bordered Sentiment with Irresistible Blooms

Bordered Sentiment with Irresistible Blooms

Today I have a card using the Online Exclusive Bundle called Irresistible Blooms. You can purchase it in my online shop (link below). I will have more cards from this bundle to showcase over the next few weeks. The Bordered Sentiment Technique is a great way to create a clean and simple look. Take a … Continue reading Bordered Sentiment with Irresistible Blooms

So many ideas for the Calming Camellia

So many ideas for the Calming Camellia

Today I am showcasing the Calming Camellia stamp set. This set is available as a FREE Host gift for sales of $500 or more (before postage) only during the current Sale-a-bration promotion. Cards 1-3: CLOSE UP CLOSE UP CLOSE UP These three cards use the watercolour whitewash technique where the image is stamped on coloured … Continue reading So many ideas for the Calming Camellia