Category: Techniques

Butterfly Brilliance for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Butterfly Brilliance for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

A single butterfly from Butterfly Brilliance takes pride of place for the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com. The sketch .... My card .... Die cut the circular leaf sprig with Basic White cardstock and colour with the Light Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends.Cut a thin frame from Shaded Spruce cardstock and attach to the top of … Continue reading Butterfly Brilliance for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Watercolouring a Mountain Scene

Watercolouring a Mountain Scene

Today's card was created for a recent Watercolor Wednesday Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. I followed the tutorial that was provided at splitcoaststampers.com and used my Cotman Winsor & Newron watercolours on Fabriano Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper.The sentiment from Happiest of Birthdays was stamped with Night of Navy ink.To emulate the watercolour scene, I used images from … Continue reading Watercolouring a Mountain Scene

Double Gate Fold Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Double Gate Fold Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

It is time for another double dare Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com. This time it is a Double Gate Fold card. The sketch .... My card closed ..... This fancy fold is a great way to showcase and use your stash of Designer Series Paper.Take a piece of DSP 12" x 6". Score it on the … Continue reading Double Gate Fold Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Make your Designer Series Paper stand out with Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers

Make your Designer Series Paper stand out with Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers

Today I have a quick and easy way for you to create a WOW card with just a little colouring with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. The black and white True Love DSP is perfect for this technique but almost any outline patterned DSP will work. The secret is to colour in the background so that … Continue reading Make your Designer Series Paper stand out with Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers

Pop Up Slider Fancy Fold Card with Forever Fern

Pop Up Slider Fancy Fold Card with Forever Fern

Today's card looks like a normal card from the outside, but the recipient is in for a big surprise when they open it. Closed card ... The surprise when open .... The inside panel slides up as the card is opened.Supplies:Stamp Set: Forever FernCardstock: Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Forever Greenery DSPInk: Magenta Madness, Just JadeAccessories: … Continue reading Pop Up Slider Fancy Fold Card with Forever Fern

Pretty Pink Flowers on a Textured Background for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Pretty Pink Flowers on a Textured Background for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

For the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com I have used the beautiful Fine Art Floral DSP on a background of the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder. Here is the sketch .... My card ... Emboss Basic White with the Painted Texture 3D EF and attach to the front of a Flirty Flamingo card base.Attach a … Continue reading Pretty Pink Flowers on a Textured Background for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers