Category: Techniques

Happy Tails leaves a Paw Print on your Heart

Happy Tails leaves a Paw Print on your Heart

Today, I am showcasing the Happy Tails Bundle and reverse or mirror image stamping with a card from a recent class. Tips: There is only one dog stamp in this set. To achieve the two dogs looking at each other, a little reverse stamping is required.Use the Stamparatus to stamp the dog onto the Silicone … Continue reading Happy Tails leaves a Paw Print on your Heart

Eastern Beauty and embossed foil for the Sketch Challenge

Eastern Beauty and embossed foil for the Sketch Challenge

Here is the latest sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about it. Here is the sketch ... ... and here is my card. Tips: The holographic Grapefruit Grove foil is one of the FREE items you can earn during Sale-A-Bration (only until 31 March).Supplies: Stamp Set: Eastern BeautyCardstock: Thick Very Vanilla, … Continue reading Eastern Beauty and embossed foil for the Sketch Challenge

Lasting Lily framed with Hardwood

Lasting Lily framed with Hardwood

Today I have a gorgeous card created by one of my team for a recent shoe box swap. Tips: The Lasting Lily stamp set is a level two FREE product available during Sale-A-Bration (finishes on 31 March). You can also purchase the matching Framelits during the month of March only.Supplies: Stamp Sets: Lasting Lily, HardwoodCardstock: … Continue reading Lasting Lily framed with Hardwood

Fancy Fold Arrow Card with Picture Perfect Birthday

Fancy Fold Arrow Card with Picture Perfect Birthday

I have seen a few versions of the arrow fancy fold card on Pinterest and decided that I would like to create my own. The card base is 14.8cm x 29.7cm, scored at 14.8cm to fold in half.On the front, score from the edge of the fold to midpoint at the bottom (7.4cm) on both … Continue reading Fancy Fold Arrow Card with Picture Perfect Birthday

Polished Stone Background for Silhouette Images

Polished Stone Background for Silhouette Images

Here is another example of the Polished Stone technique. This one uses vibrant colours to create the perfect background for a silhouette. Tips: This technique creates the look of polished stone on a glossy background. Put a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a cotton ball.Add two or three drops of a light coloured reinker … Continue reading Polished Stone Background for Silhouette Images

Fable Friends for the Sketch Challenge

Fable Friends for the Sketch Challenge

Here is the latest sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about it. Here is the sketch ... ... and here is my card. Tips: I have used the cute Fable Friends stamp set from the 2019 Occasions Catalogue and coloured the squirrel with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers.Supplies: Stamp Set: Fable FriendsCardstock: … Continue reading Fable Friends for the Sketch Challenge