Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Techniques
In a recent class, participants made Christmas cards using non-traditional images. This is a quick and easy way of creating a batch of cards.All of these cards have been stamped, coloured and then embossed before being added to the card base. Measurements:Card base: 21cm x 14.8cm scored at 10.5cm (8½" x 5½" scored at 4¼")Whisper … Continue reading Christmas Cards with Magnolia Blooms
Today I have a FREE tutorial for you using the Beauty & Joy stamp set. It will be in the Holiday Catalogue going live on 4 September. The images in this stamp set are the new DistINKtive style. This means that when you stamp you get a layered effect with the one image. To get … Continue reading FREE PDF with Beauty & Joy
This week I have a sneak peek of more Designer Series Paper for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about the challenge. Here is the sketch ... ... and here is my card. Tips: This gorgeous paper is from the Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper which will … Continue reading Pretty copper foil paper for the Sketch Challenge
Today I have used the Inspiring Iris stamp set to create an unusual gatefold fancy fold card. Usually this type of Gatefold would be portrait orientation. To show off the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder and the script Designer Series Paper, I decided to try it in a landscape orientation.Supplies:Stamp Set: Inspiring IrisCardstock: Bermuda Bay, Whisper … Continue reading A Gatefold Fancy Fold card using Inspiring Iris
At a recent technique class, I showed the participants how to use ink and an embossing folder to create some beautiful backgrounds. This technique adds ink to the indentations of the embossed image, creating a letterpress effect. Here is the card that they made. Instructions for the Faux Letterpress Technique:Ink one side of the inside … Continue reading Technique: Faux Letterpress
A spritzer and a Decorative Mask / stencil are the basis for this quick and easy card. Take a spritzer, add some rubbing alcohol and a few drops of Pool Party ink. Place one of the Pattern Party Decorative Masks over a piece of Whisper White cardstock and spritz with the Pool Party mix.Attach to … Continue reading A Clean and Simple card using masks / stencils
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