Category: Techniques

Wrinkle Free Distress with Free As A Bird

Wrinkle Free Distress with Free As A Bird

Today I have another card using the Wrinkle Free Distress technique. Some of you may know it as 'smooshing'. I think that this one would make a great masculine card. Let me know what you think. The background was created using the Wrinkle Free Distress technique:Add some drops of reinkers and shimmer paint (or Wink … Continue reading Wrinkle Free Distress with Free As A Bird

Creative Fold Card

Creative Fold Card

Today's card is a creative fold based on one that I saw Linda Bauwin make on YouTube. I have used the You're A Peach Designer Series Paper to showcase this pretty card.This card could be used for many occasions so I haven't added a sentiment yet.Supplies:Stamp Set: NoneCardstock: Basic White, Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, You're … Continue reading Creative Fold Card

Angled Fold Card with Christmas to Remember – FREE Tutorial

Angled Fold Card with Christmas to Remember – FREE Tutorial

Today I have an Angled Fold card for you with a free tutorial. This card is quite easy to make and only uses a half sheet of card stock (21cm x 14.8cm).You can download my instructions in a PDF file here.Supplies:Stamp Set: Christmas to Remember, Christmas SeasonCardstock: Evening Evergreen, Basic White, Painted Christmas Designer Series … Continue reading Angled Fold Card with Christmas to Remember – FREE Tutorial

Butterfly Pop Out Card with Tutorial

Butterfly Pop Out Card with Tutorial

Today I have a surprise pop out card. As you can see from the following picture, it looks very ordinary from the outside. Keep reading for all the measurements and instructions on how you can make it. This pop out card is based on one that I made many years ago.I die cut the butterflies … Continue reading Butterfly Pop Out Card with Tutorial

Reverse Masking with Prized Peony

Reverse Masking with Prized Peony

Sorry about the delay with this one - it was due to be posted on Sunday. This is all about masking. This card uses both masking and reverse masking.Start with the reverse masking:Stamp the focal image in the centre of a Basic White cardstock layer.Die cut masking paper with the die that matches the image.Place … Continue reading Reverse Masking with Prized Peony

Double Stencilling Technique

Double Stencilling Technique

Double Stencilling is a great way to showcase two of your favourite stencils / masks. For the best effect use an open mask for the bottom layer and a more detailed mask for the top layer. The technique used here is Double Stencilling:Place an open pattern mask over Basic White cardstock.Use Blending Brushes to add … Continue reading Double Stencilling Technique