One of the most popular trends today is to use a chalkboard effect. There are a number of different ways to achieve this. In the past, I have always used pastels as my medium. Today I have used White EP and Whisper White Craft Ink to achieve the look. Firstly, I stamped the images from … Continue reading Field Flowers Chalkboard
Category: Techniques
MDS Scrapbook Page Day 1 Bonus
Another page from Heather and Kimberly's online MDS class. This one is based on the Day 1 bonus project. I am still learning a lot of new techniques, and am definitely working outside my comfort zone. ================ What's happening now with Stampin' Up! Colour Refresh - You may want to grab your favourite colours before … Continue reading MDS Scrapbook Page Day 1 Bonus
Swallowtail Pool Party Wonder
A very shimmery Swallowtail for you today. I used Versamark and Pool Party EP on Wisteria Wonder card stock. Champagne Shimmer Paint was then added with a dry Aqua Painter and heat set. After cutting around the end of the image, a piece of Whisper White was added to highlight the wing. These were then … Continue reading Swallowtail Pool Party Wonder
Quotable Calendar May
Today, I have a very simple MDS page for you. With the 25% discount on select digital downloads, I purchased the 2013 Quotable Calendar Template. It fits perfectly in the Desktop Display Calendar Case [page 35 in the Occasions Catalogue]. This page is the May calendar. Not a lot of work to produce this calendar. … Continue reading Quotable Calendar May
25% OFF DIGITAL
Have you tried out the new My Digital Studio yet? As you can see from many of my recent posts, I think it is a fabulous addition to the Stampin' Up! products. From today, 1 May until 15 June, there is an amazing sale with 25% off select digital downloads. Isn't that the perfect excuse … Continue reading 25% OFF DIGITAL
Itty Bitty Dress Up Cascading Card
Suzanne at Crafters Anonymous provided a great tutorial last night to make this cascading card. Don't be fooled by the intricate design, it is actually quite simple to make. I used Fan Fair DSP, Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Island Indigo and Very Vanilla card stock, Dress Up Framelits, Bitty Banner Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, … Continue reading Itty Bitty Dress Up Cascading Card
Lavender Thoughts 