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Category: Techniques
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
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 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
I had so much fun playing with the Poppin' Pastels technique recently that I had to make some more cards with it. Today I have a fancy fold card combined with the technique for a fun Christmas card. One of the new products in the current Annual Catalogue is the set of Soft Pastels. I … Continue reading Fancy Fold Card with Poppin’ Pastels Technique for Christmas
I have created a lot of texture on this card. Keep reading for more details. A piece of Very Vanilla cardstock was embossed with the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder. Shimmery White Embossing Paste was then added to the raised areas of embossing. The panel was attached to a Sahara Sand card base.Paper Lattice … Continue reading Peaceful Moments Expressions in Color Magenta
Today I have used the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper for the background and to fussy cut some of the images for this Double Z Fold card. Here it is closedLooking down to see the foldClose up of the fussy cut pieces Start with a standard card base of 14.8cm x 21cm and score at … Continue reading A Double Z Fold Card for Christmas
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