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Category: Techniques
Today I am using one of the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks to create a background for the pretty Petal Park images. Scroll down for step by step directions. Start by stamping the outline leaf image onto a piece of Masking Paper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Fussy cut around the outside of the image leaving … Continue reading Masking Technique in the Background with Petal Park Stamp Set
Today I have a couple of samples of the Embedded or Inlaid Embossing technique. This is a very simple technique that creates a massive WOW factor. Attach your die cuts / punched pieces to a piece of cardstock and dry emboss with your favourite embossing folder. They have been created using the Regency Park Designer … Continue reading Embedded / Inlaid Embossing with Petal Park
Today I have a couple of cards created using the Split Card Textures Dies and the Framed Florets stamps and matching dies. These dies are a great way to add an extra WOW to your project. Card 1:This one uses the 'lattice' die on Basic White against a card base of Pear Pizzazz. The images … Continue reading Framed Florets with Split Card Textures Dies for Quick and Easy Cards
The Book Binding Technique is a quick and easy way to showcase your favourite Designer Series Papers and create a WOW look. I have quite a few samples for your inspiration today. There are two basic cards - portrait and landscape. However, each of these can be 'turned' so that you end up with 4 … Continue reading Book Binding Technique with Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper
Today I have a video to demonstrate how to create two different looks from the one Fancy Fold Design. In a previous post HERE I showed you the Flat Flap Fun Fold Card. Another way to use this design is to create a Gate Fold Pop Up Card. Scroll down for pictures of the two … Continue reading How to Create Two Fancy Fold Cards with One Design with VIDEO
One of the beautiful bundles in the January-April 2023 Mini Catalogue is the Dainty Delight Bundle. The floral images and coordinating dies contain delicate flowers and sprigs. The Dainty Flowers DSP that was available during the recent Sale-a-Bration promotion used many of the images. For today's cards, I have used many of the dies, some … Continue reading Dainty Delight Stampin’ Up! Card Samples
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