Category: Techniques

Technique: Wax Paper Resist

At a recent technique class, I showed the participants how to use wax paper to create some beautiful backgrounds. This technique provides the look of an embossed image without the dimension by transferring the image to cardstock with the wax paper. Here is the card that they made. Instructions for the Wax Paper Resist Technique:Take … Continue reading Technique: Wax Paper Resist →

Sparkly Beautiful Baubles for the Color Challenge

This week the colours for the Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers are soft blues and purple. Click on the link to find out more about the challenge. Here are the colours .... Seaside Spray, Highland Heather, Pool Party ... and here is my card. Tips: Whilst eagerly awaiting the 2019 Holiday Catalogue, I decided to dig … Continue reading Sparkly Beautiful Baubles for the Color Challenge →

Embossing Folders and Irises for the Sketch Challenge

This week I have used a number of embossing folders and the Inspiring Iris stamp set 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: I embossed three different folders and then sponged them, cut … Continue reading Embossing Folders and Irises for the Sketch Challenge →

A quick and easy Card with Hoot Hoot Hooray

If you have been surfing the Annual Catalogue, you will not have come across the cute Hoot Hoot Hooray stamp set. It is one of the unique sets that are available as part of the Experience Creativity catalogue. Whilst this catalogue is aimed at new stampers, the stamp sets and other products are available for … Continue reading A quick and easy Card with Hoot Hoot Hooray →