Category: Techniques

Side Spring Card

Side Spring Card

I found this cute side spring card tutorial on Splitcoaststampers. The little bear is clipped on to the side of the card with a mini library clip. I couldn't decide whether to put some thread through his ear or just clip him to the card. Recipe: Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink DSP … Continue reading Side Spring Card →

Sponged Scenery

Sponged Scenery

Today I am trying out a technique to create a sponged background. Paula Dobson produces some beautiful work with this technique, so I thought I would see how I went. Obviously I still have a long way to go, but I think for a first attempt, it looks ok. Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Whisper White Ink: … Continue reading Sponged Scenery →

Watercolour with Fifth Avenue Floral

I have been practicing my watercolouring technique using inks. I think I am gradually getting better. This time, I  used Confetti White cardstock as the base. This way, you get interesting flecks of colour in the background too. Another new 'toy' is the Bigz XL Tasteful Trim Die. Here I have used the large scallop … Continue reading Watercolour with Fifth Avenue Floral →

Happiness Shared Sympathy

As painful as it is to have to use a sympathy card, I think it is just as sad to have to make it at the last minute. I thought I would try and make one without having to think immediately of a loss. Recipe: Cardstock: Island Indigo, Whisper White Ink: Island Indigo, More Mustard, … Continue reading Happiness Shared Sympathy →

Gift Portfolio

I made this as a thank you gift for my MIL for the Christmas cards you have seen over the last few days. The pattern came from UStampwithDawnandFriends paper parade event. Recipe: Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla Ink: Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy Stamps: Elements of Style, French Script Accessories: 1¼" and … Continue reading Gift Portfolio →