Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
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Gate fold cards have been around for a long time, with many variations. A few months ago I posted a landscape version of a locking gate fold card. Today, I have the portrait version for you. Here it is closed .... This takes a standard gate fold card a step further using stacking dies to … Continue reading Tutorial: How to create a Locking Gate Fold Fancy Fold Card
Today I have a cute fancy fold card for you. It is known as a Mini Miura card. I also have a FREE PDF tutorial for you. Here is one of them OPEN .... ... and this is what it looks like CLOSED You can make two of these cards from a sheet of 12" … Continue reading FREE PDF Tutorial – Mini Miura Fancy Fold Card
This week the Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers has a nautical dessert option. I am not sure whether this one is truly nautical, but it is definitely related to the sea. Click on the link to find out more about the challenge for this week. Here are the colours for this week's challenge .... Blueberry Bushel, … Continue reading Shells, Coral and a pink Sea Horse for the Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
Today's Christmas card has an elegant style. I have used the Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder, Beautiful Boughs Dies and the Sprig Punch to create my card. There is some sparkle with Gold Foil and Real Red Glimmer Paper which is a little difficult to see in the photograph. ... and for the inside Supplies:Stamp Set: … Continue reading An elegant Christmas card with embossing and die cuts
Today I am using the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint to create a Faux Leather panel. I also have a FREE PDF tutorial for you. The panel with the sentiment has been made using the Faux Leather technique. The effect created feels like a cross between leather and suedeSupplies: Stamps – Itty Bitty ChristmasCard Stock – … Continue reading FREE PDF Tutorial – Itty Bitty Christmas Faux Leather
I have wanted to try this fancy fold card for a long time and have finally got around to it. The peek-a-boo shutter card is not as complicated as it first appears. Here it is partially open ... This is peeking inside .... ... and finally here it is with the shutter fully open I … Continue reading Fancy Fold Peek-a-boo Shutter Card with Magnolia Blooms
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