Category: Techniques

Magnolias and Peonies in a Fancy Fold Card

Magnolias and Peonies in a Fancy Fold Card

Today's card was one that I made as a mystery card with Robbie Rubala a US Stampin' Up! Demonstrator on her Facebook Page Creations in Paper. Robbie provided measurements of the various pieces prior to the event and we could choose whatever colours and DSP we wanted. It was so much fun as we had … Continue reading Magnolias and Peonies in a Fancy Fold Card

Under the Sea with Friends Are Like Seashells and Seaside Notions

Under the Sea with Friends Are Like Seashells and Seaside Notions

Today I am using the negative die cut from this card to create an 'under the sea' scene. The negative die cut using the Pearlescent Specialty Paper creates the perfect frame for this scene.I used Blending Brushes on the front of a Very Vanilla card base with Seaside Spray ink for a background sea. The … Continue reading Under the Sea with Friends Are Like Seashells and Seaside Notions

Multifold Cards

Multifold Cards

For a recent class, we created fancy fold cards. One of them was a Multifold. Looking back through my blog, it is 9 years since I have made one of these. I don't know what took me so long as they are really quite easy to make and create a huge WOW for the recipient. … Continue reading Multifold Cards

Pink Roses and Mercury Glass Acetate for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Pink Roses and Mercury Glass Acetate for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

For the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com I have used some of the Hydrangea Hill Mercury Glass Acetate and roses from the True Love DSP. Here is the sketch .... My card ... The Hydrangea Hill Mercury Glass Acetate comes in two colours - Highland Heather and Rococo Rose. The reverse side of the acetate … Continue reading Pink Roses and Mercury Glass Acetate for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

A Touch of Ink leaving very soon

A Touch of Ink leaving very soon

There are only a few more days left of the fabulous Sale-A-Bration promotion and this stamp set will be no longer available after 28 February. Check out the link below for more details of the FREE products you can earn with qualifying orders. The flowers, leaves and butterfly were stamped on white cardstock and coloured … Continue reading A Touch of Ink leaving very soon

How to use Gilded Leafing with a Wild Rose

How to use Gilded Leafing with a Wild Rose

Today I have been playing with the new Gilded Leafing. There are a few different ways to use the Gilded Leafing. Today's card:Stamp the solid image second generation with Rococo Rose ink on the Oh So Ombre DSP.Stamp the outline image with Versamark. Add Heat & Stick Powder over the Versamark and heat with the … Continue reading How to use Gilded Leafing with a Wild Rose