Category: Techniques

Watercolour Background relaxing in an Adirondack Chair

Watercolour Background relaxing in an Adirondack Chair

I recently showcased the cards some of my team members created for our recent shoe box swap. Today I have my card from the swap. To create the background, I scribbled Island Indigo, Pool Party, Crushed Curry and Emerald Envy markers on an "I" Acrylic Block, spritzed with water and then 'stamped' it on a … Continue reading Watercolour Background relaxing in an Adirondack Chair

Take a look at these great designs from members of my team

Take a look at these great designs from members of my team

Every month, I get together with my team members and we participate in a shoe box swap. Those who wish to take part in the swap prepare a design for the other members to make. Here are some from our most recent meeting. Helen has combined the Detailed Floral Thinlits with the Oh So Eclectic … Continue reading Take a look at these great designs from members of my team

Colour Combination Challenge 2

Colour Combination Challenge 2

As part of the new catalogue release, Stampin' Up! provided us with a set of colour combinations to use with the new In Colors. Each Wednesday, I post a combination as a challenge on my Facebook Page, and on Saturday I post my project for the combination. This was a recent colour combination. And here … Continue reading Colour Combination Challenge 2

Exclusive Host Rewards Stamp Set Blog Tour

Exclusive Host Rewards Stamp Set Blog Tour

Welcome to our Blog Hop showcasing the exclusive Host Reward Stamp Sets from the new Annual Catalogue. There are 6 absolutely gorgeous Host sets to choose. These sets can only be purchased using Stampin' Rewards with eligible sales. Contact me to find out how you can get your hands on one of these exclusive sets. … Continue reading Exclusive Host Rewards Stamp Set Blog Tour

Use Embossing Paste to create unique backgrounds with Eastern Beauty

Use Embossing Paste to create unique backgrounds with Eastern Beauty

Embossing Paste has been around for some time, and it is now available in the 2017 Annual Catalogue. There are also some Decorative Masks to use with it. Today, I have my first project using the embossing paste and the diamond shaped Pattern Party Decorative mask. The Embossing Paste is so easy to use. All … Continue reading Use Embossing Paste to create unique backgrounds with Eastern Beauty

Create some beautiful vellum embossed flowers with Flower Shop and FREE Tutorial

Create some beautiful vellum embossed flowers with Flower Shop and FREE Tutorial

Have you ever embossed and coloured vellum? See how beautiful it looks and check out the FREE tutorial on how to create this card. Tips: This card uses Rich Razzleberry, Perfect Plum, Sweet Sugarplum and Shimmery White cardstock, with Perfect Plum, Sweet Sugarplum and Pink Pirouette ink. The flowers on vellum have been heat embossed with … Continue reading Create some beautiful vellum embossed flowers with Flower Shop and FREE Tutorial