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Category: Techniques
When you cut out detailed diecuts, what do you do with the negative image? Throw it away? Did you know that the negative diecuts also make excellent art panels. The negative flourish diecut that I have used on today's card, came from the positive diecut on this card. A few tips on making this quick and … Continue reading Thoughtful Banners Blushing Espresso
Now that you have had a chance to check out my Shadow Box Part 1 video, here is Part 2. This shows how I created the art panel and put the project together. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0DG-h0EMDo Here is the finished project. I would love to get your feedback. Please leave a comment in this post, or on … Continue reading Shadow Box – Part 2
Oops! Where has the past week gone? I have been so busy learning how to do videos for Facebook Live and YouTube, that I forgot to schedule some posts for my blog. However, I am pleased to say that I have now done 2 Facebook Live videos, and am in the process of converting the … Continue reading Flourish Wasabi Shadow Box
This month, my classes are based on heat embossing. For a small effort, you can get a big WOW factor. The Floating Reinker technique is a great way to add even more interest to the heat embossing. To make it: Stamp the lilies on Pear Pizzazz cardstock base using Versamark ink. Add a strip of Basic … Continue reading Remarkable You Rose Pizzazz Lilies
This month, my classes are based on heat embossing. For a small effort, you can get a big WOW factor. Here is a another card using heat embossing. This time, the embossing has been done in copper and then the images sponged with ink (Emboss Resist technique). To make it: Stamp leaves and sentiment on pieces of … Continue reading Vintage Leaves Copper Cake
This month, my classes are based on heat embossing. For a small effort, you can get a big WOW factor. Here is a quick and simple card using heat embossing with Silver Embossing Powder. To make it: Stamp tree and sentiment on pieces of Whisper White using Versamark ink. Cover with Silver Embossing Powder and … Continue reading Thoughts & Prayers Silver Soft Sky
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