Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Techniques
Have you ever looked at a stamp set and thought that it could be used for purposes other than for what it was intended? The Christmas Season stamp set is a perfect example. The variety of leaves can be used for any occasion, not just Christmas. Today's card is based on one on page 66 … Continue reading Repurposing stamp sets with Christmas Season
I have previously posted examples of the Blended Alcohol Background here. Today I am taking it a step further by dry embossing the vellum before using the technique. I have 2 cards today and will have another 2 cards in next Sunday's post. Thanks so much to Patty Bennett a US Stampin' Up! demonstrator for … Continue reading Blended Alcohol Background with Dry Embossing
I have some cute baby cards today. These were made using a retired set called Baby Pull Toys. Click on an image to see it in more detail. Card 1 - elephant Supplies:Stamp Set: Baby Pull ToysCardstock: Petal Pink, Basic WhiteInk: Memento Tuxedo Black, Petal PinkAccessories: Checks & Dots EF, Layering Circles Dies, Whisper White … Continue reading Baby Cards using Baby Pull Toys
Today's card was made using some pieces of DSP that I had left over from a previous project. To add some extra definition, I layered the DSP pieces onto Cherry Cobbler cardstock before placing on a Thick Basic White card base. Some quick stamping and die cutting with the Poinsettia Petals stamps and matching dies, … Continue reading Using leftover pieces of Designer Series Paper
This past week I have been participating in Dare to Get Dirty at Splitcoaststampers. This is an annual event that runs over a week in appreciation of fan club members. There are around 49 challenges in which fan club members are invited to participate (complete as many or as few as you wish). The details … Continue reading Napkin Art for backgrounds
It is double dare at the Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com this week. I am making a new one for me - a vertical step card. The sketch .... My card looking straight on when open .... ... and looking down to see the steps Tips: The instructions are available in the tutorials section at splitcoaststampers … Continue reading Vertical Step Fancy Fold for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
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