This is for the "Neutral Flashback" August 2014 Creative Crew challenge. I embossed a piece of Very Vanilla with the Filigree Frame TIEF and sponged it with Crumb Cake. The image [sneak peek from the upcoming Christmas catalogue] is stamped in Soft Suede and the small dots highlighted with Crystal Effects. The art panel was … Continue reading Cheerful Christmas Vanilla Suede
Category: Vintage
Creative Crew Challenge 1 – July 2014
I am running a little late this month in showing you my projects for the July Splitcoaststamper Creative Crew Challenge. The theme this month is to Embrace your white space! Show monochromatic with white (or vanilla) to any progressions of color while showcasing the beauty of any image of your choice. The first challenge: DSP/Color … Continue reading Creative Crew Challenge 1 – July 2014
Beautifully Baroque Pirouette Bird
A vintage style card today based on an idea from Pinterest. I used the Shop Around Jumbo Wheel on a piece of Crumb Cake using Crumb Cake ink. I think I need to ink my stamp pad as the result was very light. I then put this piece through the Beautifully Baroque TIEF and then … Continue reading Beautifully Baroque Pirouette Bird
Loving Thoughts Crumb Pirouette
lovingVintage cards are not my usual style, but every now and then I try one. This one was for the Dare to Get Dirty Challenge. I started with a card base of Crumb Cake and distressed the edges. The first layer is Pink Pirouette embossed with the Lacy Brocade TIEF, and distressed edges. The next … Continue reading Loving Thoughts Crumb Pirouette
Simply Sketched Blushing Belleek
Have you ever seen the classic elegant pottery made by the Belleek Group? You can emulate the look with some subtle inks and an embossing folder. My Dare to Get Dirty Challenge card today showcases this technique which is a form of Faux Letterpress. I applied Sahara Sand ink to the inside of the top … Continue reading Simply Sketched Blushing Belleek
Dictionary Oak Woodgrain
Background stamps can be useful for just about any occasion. Dictionary has made its way into the latest catalogue as one of these versatile images. My project today has not turned out anything like I imagined. My first thought was to use this background on a feminine card. Without even thinking about it, I have … Continue reading Dictionary Oak Woodgrain





