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Category: Techniques
Each week, Splitcoaststampers has a new technique. The most recent one was Felted Cardstock. This technique uses printed napkins and fuses the image to cardstock using plastic wrap. There are so many interesting designs on napkins these days, it was a pleasure to try some of them with this technique. I have used a few … Continue reading Felted Cardstock
Today I got to try out a couple of my new Cuttlebug Embossing Folders - Christmas Ornaments and Lace Tree. Here are the results. In the first two I inked the embossing folder before putting in the cardstock to emboss. This gives a great negative background. These two were embossed on white and then sponged … Continue reading Let’s start the Christmas Cards
I am back again with more birthday cards. This is a selection of some different card styles that I have been trying out. This first one uses the crayon resist technique. It is quite a stunning effect, but unfortunately, difficult to photograph. These next two use what I call a 4 fold accordian card style. I am … Continue reading Birthdays are popular
Whilst surfing recently, I found a wonderful site, Crafting the Web which takes sponging to a new level. Thanks Theresa for sharing your inspiration with us. I thought I would have a go and see what I could do with this technique. Here is my first attempt. Supplies Used: Cardstock: White, Old Olive, Perfect Plum Stamps: … Continue reading Inspired Petal Prints
Hello all. Just a quick post tonight. I am in the process of trying out some different gift box patterns, thanks to the resource pages of Splitcoaststampers. This one is called a 2-5-7-10 box because that is where you score on the cardstock. However, as we are metric here in Australia, our cardstock is also … Continue reading 2 5 7 10 in Sage
Today is Jess's birthday. As she loves to try out new ideas, I thought I would try one for her birthday. This technique is called trifold shutter. Whilst it may look complicated, it is actually quite simple to make. Happy Birthday Jess. I hope you like your card. Supplies used: Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla … Continue reading Happy Birthday Jess
