Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Techniques
The Split Negative Technique has been around for a long time. It creates a WOW effect for very little effort. Today, I am bringing back the technique with some variations - and a video too! The standard split negative divides the image in half vertically as in this sample. ... but you can easily split … Continue reading Split Negative Technique Variations with VIDEO
Here is another example of the Shaving Cream Technique. Tips: The technique: Add a layer of shaving cream to a paper plate or other flat surface. The layer only needs to be about 1-2cm thick. Make the layer wide enough so that a piece of cardstock will fit over it. Smooth out the shaving cream … Continue reading Petal Palette Flower and Bird using the Shaving Cream Background Technique
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
In a recent technique class, we used shaving cream to create unique backgrounds. Here is another of the cards we made. Tips: The technique: Add a layer of shaving cream to a paper plate or other flat surface. The layer only needs to be about 1-2cm thick. Make the layer wide enough so that a … Continue reading Split Panel Shaving Cream Background with Rooted in Nature
Today I am taking part in the Artful Stampers Annual Catalogue Blog Hop. I have used the Bouquet Blooms Bundle which includes the Gatefold Blossoms Framelits. Tips: The gatefold die uses a piece of cardstock 9" x 5" (23cm x 12.5cm) and creates a closed card 5" x 3½" (12.5cm x 9cm). Using this size, you … Continue reading Gatefold Cards with Bouquet Blooms
Today I have used some new Designer Series Paper to create a quick and easy birthday card for a child, and I have a free PDF to go with it. Tips: Stamp Set: None Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper Ink: Crumb Cake Accessories: Happy Birthday Thinlits, Blender Pen, 1-3/8" … Continue reading Animal Expedition Birthday Kangaroo plus a FREE PDF
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