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Category: Techniques
Today I have a quick and easy card using the Life is Beautiful stamp set with the Acrylic Block Technique. Scroll down to get a FREE PDF on how to make it. The stamp set is very versatile with images for 'leaves' so you can do regular leaves, snowflakes or 'spots' which I have used … Continue reading Life is Beautiful Cherry Blossoms with FREE PDF
I have made a fancy fold masculine card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers this week. The sketch .... My card ... I took a standard card base in Thick Very Vanilla and cut a piece 2cm from the right hand side.When closed, the vanilla on the card base looked a bit plain so I … Continue reading Masculine Card for the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge
A recent Technique Challenge at Splitcoaststampers was to make a step card with a twist. I made two cards at the same time so that I could use both sides of the DSP. The instructions are in the above link at Splitcoaststampers. Please contact me if you need any assistance.These cards are quick and easy … Continue reading Step Card with a Twist for Christmas
An old favourite fancy fold for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers this week. The sketch .... My card ... I coloured in one of the peonies with Stampin' Blends - a spotlight effectSupplies:Stamp Set: Life is BeautifulCardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Purple Posy, Whisper White, Peony Garden DSPInk: Gorgeous Grape, Stampin' Blends: Purple Posy, Just JadeAccessories: Detailed … Continue reading Pocket Fancy Fold Card for the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge
Today I am showcasing the beautiful 3D peony from the Peony Dies. The peony was die cut using Whisper White cardstock, and after assembling was sponged with Rich Razzleberry ink and then painted with Clear Wink of Stella. The leaves were also die cut using Whisper White cardstock and coloured with Old Olive and Mossy … Continue reading 3D Peony in Razzleberry
The sketch at Splitcoaststampers this week calls for a slimline card. These are all the rage at the moment. The sketch .... My card ... Card base is 21cm x 21cm scored at 10.5cmSupplies:Stamp Set: Seaside NotionsCardstock: Pretty Peacock, Whisper White, Whale of a Time DSPInk: Bumblebee, Pretty Peacock, Granny Apple Green, Calypso CoralAccessories: Dimensionals … Continue reading Seaside Notions Slimline Card for the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge
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