Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Techniques
Did you know how easy it is to use a die cut as a stencil? Today's card uses one of the Potted Succulents Dies with Shimmery Embossing Paste to create a WOW background. Die cut the large background die with Basic White Cardstock. Place over another piece of white cardstock and add a thin layer … Continue reading Using a Die as a Stencil with Embossing Paste and Simply Succulents
I am using the inlaid or embedded embossing technique for the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com. The sketch .... My card .... The Layering Squares Dies have been used to create the layers.After attaching all the layers to the Purple Posy cardstock, it was embossed with the Tasteful Textures 3D Embossing Folder. This creates a … Continue reading Inlaid or Embedded Embossing for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
Today I have stamped on the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper with images from the Enjoy The Moment stamp set. This is a great way to add interest and texture to your card. As I didn't have a gum leaves stamp, I used one of the Forever Greenery DSP designs to add gum nuts and … Continue reading Gum Nuts and Flowers stamped on Designer Series Paper
At a recent class we used Blending Brushes to create a Faux Tearing panel. Tear a piece of printing paper or removable sticky paper so that it has uneven edges. Ensure that the paper is long enough to fit the full length of the art panel.Attach both pieces with the torn edges facing each other … Continue reading Blending Brushes and the Faux Tearing Technique with Enjoy the Moment
A slimline card for the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com. The sketch .... My card .... This slimline card is 21cm x 20 cm scored at 10cm.Some collage stamping with a background created using Blending Brushes.Supplies:Stamp Set: Positive ThoughtsCardstock: Merry Merlot, Basic White, Love You Always Specialty DSPInk: Merry Merlot, Cajun Craze, Pear Pizzazz, Soft … Continue reading Slimline Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
Today's card uses a background that I made when creating this card. The Dandy Laser-Cut piece which was used in the linked card created the background for today's card by using it with Blending Brushes.A dandelion and bee from Garden Wishes were then stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.The sentiment is from Friend Like You … Continue reading Blending Brushes for a subtle background
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