Category: Sponging

Blending Brushes with Pretty Birds and Wisteria Wishes

Blending Brushes with Pretty Birds and Wisteria Wishes

Today I have a couple of cards that have backgrounds created with Blending Brushes and using a number of stamp sets. Card 1:The background was made using Balmy Blue and Pear Pizzazz inks with Blending Brushes. The panel was then embossed with one of the Elegant Eucalyptus 3D Embossing Folders. The raised part of the … Continue reading Blending Brushes with Pretty Birds and Wisteria Wishes

After the Storm On The Beach

After the Storm On The Beach

Today I have used the After The Storm stamp set to create a beach scene. Here is a close up of the sun .... ... and here is a close up of the shells and sea The scene was created on Balmy Blue cardstock.The waves were created with a Sakura Gelly Roll pen, but the … Continue reading After the Storm On The Beach

After The Storm Dragonfly Garden Natures Beauty

After The Storm Dragonfly Garden Natures Beauty

The theme for a recent class was the After The Storm stamp set. This stamp set was the million dollar achievement stamp set for France Martin (Frenchie) and she has created some amazing cards using it. I have used some of her ideas to create this and other class cards with this stamp set. Visit … Continue reading After The Storm Dragonfly Garden Natures Beauty

Blending Brushes with Butterfly Brilliance

Blending Brushes with Butterfly Brilliance

At a recent class, we used Blending Brushes to add a WOW factor to our projects. This is a long post so grab your favourite beverage. Card 1:Die cut the solid group of butterflies with Basic White cardstock. Place the negative die cut over another piece of white and use a Blending Brush to add … Continue reading Blending Brushes with Butterfly Brilliance

Inlaid or Embedded Embossing for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Inlaid or Embedded Embossing for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

I am using the inlaid or embedded embossing technique for the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com. The sketch .... My card .... The Layering Squares Dies have been used to create the layers.After attaching all the layers to the Purple Posy cardstock, it was embossed with the Tasteful Textures 3D Embossing Folder. This creates a … Continue reading Inlaid or Embedded Embossing for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Blending Brushes and the Faux Tearing Technique with Enjoy the Moment

Blending Brushes and the Faux Tearing Technique with Enjoy the Moment

At a recent class we used Blending Brushes to create a Faux Tearing panel. Tear a piece of printing paper or removable sticky paper so that it has uneven edges. Ensure that the paper is long enough to fit the full length of the art panel.Attach both pieces with the torn edges facing each other … Continue reading Blending Brushes and the Faux Tearing Technique with Enjoy the Moment