Category: Sponging

Illuminated Christmas for the Sketch Challenge

Illuminated Christmas for the Sketch Challenge

Here is the latest sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about this challenge. This is the sketch. ... and here is my card Tips: I masked the white panels and sponged Shaded Spruce over the rest of the Whisper White panel. The flowers were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured … Continue reading Illuminated Christmas for the Sketch Challenge

Using the Stamparatus for repeat / hinge stamping to create an ocean scene

Using the Stamparatus for repeat / hinge stamping to create an ocean scene

Today I have an example of using the Stamparatus for repeat / hinge stamping. This is a great way of lining up images such as the branch and the sea when stamping the image more than once. Tips: Such a peaceful look combining images from a number of stamp sets. Supplies: Stamp Sets: Waterfront, High … Continue reading Using the Stamparatus for repeat / hinge stamping to create an ocean scene

Blended Seasons Wheat with Waterfront and High Tide

Blended Seasons Wheat with Waterfront and High Tide

Today, I have used the wheat image from Blended Seasons together with images from Waterfront and High Tide to create a country scene for you. Tips: On a piece of Whisper White, stamp the mountain image from Waterfront using Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Balmy Blue inks to create a mountain range about one third … Continue reading Blended Seasons Wheat with Waterfront and High Tide

Using the Stamparatus to create scenery

Using the Stamparatus to create scenery

The more that I use the Stamparatus, the more that I love it! Today I have used it for repeat or hinge stamping. Tips: Use the Stamparatus to stamp the double tree image with Shaded Spruce about two thirds down a piece of Whisper White. Move the hinge over two spaces and stamp again. Shift … Continue reading Using the Stamparatus to create scenery

Petal Palette Flower and Bird using the Shaving Cream Background Technique

Petal Palette Flower and Bird using the Shaving Cream Background Technique

Here is another example of the Shaving Cream Technique. Tips: The technique: Add a layer of shaving cream to a paper plate or other flat surface. The layer only needs to be about 1-2cm thick. Make the layer wide enough so that a piece of cardstock will fit over it. Smooth out the shaving cream … Continue reading Petal Palette Flower and Bird using the Shaving Cream Background Technique

Monochromatic Rubber Band Technique with Love What You Do

Monochromatic Rubber Band Technique with Love What You Do

Today's sample of the Rubber Band Technique is a monochromatic blue - using the new colours Balmy Blue and Blueberry Bushel. Ok, not quite monochromatic, as I added some Old Olive for the stems of the flowers. Tips: Wrap some rubber bands of different sizes around and acrylic block and stamp on cardstock. For an … Continue reading Monochromatic Rubber Band Technique with Love What You Do