Category: Techniques

Quick & Easy Cards Series 9 Picture Perfect Birthday + VIDEO

Quick & Easy Cards Series 9 Picture Perfect Birthday + VIDEO

Today I have another in my series of videos on how to create quick and easy cards using the Memories & More Card Packs. These packs are not only great for memory making, but also for creating quick and easy cards. The best part of these packs is that they are a very economical way … Continue reading Quick & Easy Cards Series 9 Picture Perfect Birthday + VIDEO

Faux Silk with Post Script and Paisley & Posies + VIDEO

Faux Silk with Post Script and Paisley & Posies + VIDEO

For the second of the techniques in our technique class this month,  I am bringing back another old favourite - Faux Silk. I also have a video which I made last year to show you how easy it is to create these great effects. Card 1: Card 2: Tips: Stamp images on white tissue paper … Continue reading Faux Silk with Post Script and Paisley & Posies + VIDEO

National Craft Month Blog Hop with Cozy Cottage

National Craft Month Blog Hop with Cozy Cottage

Welcome to the National Craft Month Blog Hop You may be starting the blog tour here at my blog, Annette Sullivan (Lavender Thoughts), or may have come from the person previous to me on the list. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup in the link below will help you move along … Continue reading National Craft Month Blog Hop with Cozy Cottage

Quick & Easy Cards Series 8 Colorful Seasons + VIDEO

Quick & Easy Cards Series 8 Colorful Seasons + VIDEO

Today I have another in my series of videos on how to create quick and easy cards using the Memories & More Card Packs. These packs are not only great for memory making, but also for creating quick and easy cards. The best part of these packs is that they are a very economical way … Continue reading Quick & Easy Cards Series 8 Colorful Seasons + VIDEO

Sketch Challenge with Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper

Sketch Challenge with Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper

It's time for another Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. Here is the sketch: This was a great sketch to showcase the Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. Tips: The card base is Flirty Flamingo, layered with Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper and Emerald Envy. Stitched Shapes Framelits were used to die cut Vellum … Continue reading Sketch Challenge with Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper

Faux Mother of Pearl with Wink of Stella and Glossy White Cardstock + VIDEO

Faux Mother of Pearl with Wink of Stella and Glossy White Cardstock + VIDEO

For one of the techniques in our technique class this month,  I am bringing back an old favourite - Faux Mother of Pearl. Last time I played with this technique, I used Shimmer Paint for the effect. This product has been retired for a number of years, so when Wink of Stella appeared in the … Continue reading Faux Mother of Pearl with Wink of Stella and Glossy White Cardstock + VIDEO