A message from Annette's Family; It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Annette, the creative heart behind this site. This site will remain online for now as a celebration of her talent and joy she found in sharing and creating.
Category: Techniques
Have you ever thought about using Masking Tape to create beautiful backgrounds for your paper crafting projects? Keep reading to find out how. The Magical Masking technique is a create way to create a unique background every time with some ink pads and masking tape. You can create different looks by using Basic White cardstock … Continue reading Magical Masking with Nature’s Harvest
One Sheet Wonder projects are a great way to make many cards quickly and at the same time to showcase some beautiful Designer Series Paper. Today's projects use a 6"x6" piece of the Hand Penned DSP to create four cards. I did use some extra scraps of the DSP to decorate the inside of the … Continue reading One Sheet Wonder with Hand Penned DSP
Are you looking for some new inspiration? Stampin' Up! has just given us an early release of the beautiful Eden's Garden Collection. This collection includes a stamp set, coordinating dies, Specialty Designer Series Paper, Cotton Paper and Garden Gems. The bundle which consists of the stamp set and coordinating dies will be available in the … Continue reading Early Release of Eden’s Garden Collection
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
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
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
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