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Category: Techniques
Today I have a new technique (for me) known as magic stencilling. This is a really simple technique.Use a sponge or the direct to paper method with Seaside Spray ink on a piece of Shimmery White cardstock. (The darker the ink, the better this technique will work.)Take one of the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks (I … Continue reading Magic Stencilling for Christmas
Today I have a pop-up easel card inspired by US Stampin' Up! Demonstrator France Martin (frenchie). I have changed the measurements to suit our metric cards. Here is the front of the card in the closed position. Here it is open after you slide the belly band up ... This is a view from the … Continue reading Fancy Fold Pop-Up Easel Card with Magnolia Blooms
Here is this week's Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about it. Here is the sketch ... ... and here is my card. Tips: I have created a landscape gatefold fancy fold card today.The Very Vanilla background layer and the Mossy Meadow 'gate' have been embossed with the Country … Continue reading A Christmas Gate Fold Fancy Fold Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
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
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