Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Techniques
It was my sister Helen's birthday last week, and as usual I have been looking for something to WOW her. I found the idea for this one on Frenchie's blog. Thank you Frenchie for the inspiration. Tips: I have changed the measurements to suit our metric cardstock. Baby Bear was stamped in Soft Suede ink, … Continue reading Baby Bear Navy Pop Up Card
This week, there is a colour combination for the Artful Stampers Team Challenge Blog Hop. Some very strong colours to bring together. Tips: Emboss a piece of Blushing Bride with the Petal Burst TIEF and layer onto a card base of Crumb Cake. Take a piece of watercolor paper and create a wash with all … Continue reading Artful Stampers Team Challenge Blushing Cake
Today, I am privileged to be participating in a joint blog hop with Pootlers from the UK and our own Artful Stampers. There is no specific theme, so I have created a couple of variations on a theme with watercolouring using the Rose Wonder Stamp Set and matching Rose Garden Thinlits. For the first card: Stamp … Continue reading Pootlers and Artful Stampers Blog Hop
This week, we have a theme for the Artful Stampers Team Challenge Blog Hop. There are a few pop-up dies available now, but I thought I would go with a handmade one. The outside of the card is deliberately clean and simple, so that the recipient will be surprised when opening it. Tips: Christmas Pines … Continue reading Artful Stampers Team Challenge Emerald Dijon
I made this card for a special birthday for a dear friend. Unfortunately, the photograph doesn't do the card justice. I find it difficult to photograph the foil without a lot of reflection. Tips: Emboss a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock with the Woodland TIEF. Attach the embossed piece to a layer of Copper Foil. Add … Continue reading Tin of Tags Woodland Copper May Flowers
This week, we have a sketch for the Artful Stampers Team Challenge Blog Hop. I have created a one layer look using a circle punch and the masking technique. Tips: Punch a 2" circle from a Post-it-Note and attach in the top third of a piece of Whisper White. Use images from Blooms & Wishes, … Continue reading Artful Stampers Team Challenge Dapper Flirty Envy
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