Category: Tutorials

Technique – Black Magic with Colorful Seasons and Touches of Texture

Technique – Black Magic with Colorful Seasons and Touches of Texture

At a recent class, we used black cardstock and Watercolor Pencils to create beautiful cards using the Black Magic Technique. Card 1: This is the one that participants made during the class. Tips: A Craft White ink pad is required for this technique. Solid images with matching outline stamps create the best results. Stamp the … Continue reading Technique – Black Magic with Colorful Seasons and Touches of Texture

Technique – Black Ice with High Tide

Technique – Black Ice with High Tide

At a recent technique class, we used foil paper and heat embossing to create stunning Black Ice effects. Card 1: This is on silver foil and is the one that participants made during the class. Tips: An archival black ink pad is required for this technique. Stazon Tuxedo Black and Basic Black Archival ink pads … Continue reading Technique – Black Ice with High Tide

Mirror Image Ladies with Beautiful You

Mirror Image Ladies with Beautiful You

One of the techniques we used for a recent class was Mirror Image, sometimes known as Reflection. The elegant lady from Beautiful You was perfect to demonstrate this technique. Tips: Attach a piece of Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper to a card base of Thick Whisper White. Die cut a piece of Whisper White … Continue reading Mirror Image Ladies with Beautiful You

Quick & Easy Cards Series 9 Picture Perfect Birthday + VIDEO

Quick & Easy Cards Series 9 Picture Perfect Birthday + VIDEO

Today I have another in my series of videos on how to create quick and easy cards using the Memories & More Card Packs. These packs are not only great for memory making, but also for creating quick and easy cards. The best part of these packs is that they are a very economical way … Continue reading Quick & Easy Cards Series 9 Picture Perfect Birthday + VIDEO

Faux Silk with Post Script and Paisley & Posies + VIDEO

Faux Silk with Post Script and Paisley & Posies + VIDEO

For the second of the techniques in our technique class this month,  I am bringing back another old favourite - Faux Silk. I also have a video which I made last year to show you how easy it is to create these great effects. Card 1: Card 2: Tips: Stamp images on white tissue paper … Continue reading Faux Silk with Post Script and Paisley & Posies + VIDEO

Quick & Easy Cards Series 8 Colorful Seasons + VIDEO

Quick & Easy Cards Series 8 Colorful Seasons + VIDEO

Today I have another in my series of videos on how to create quick and easy cards using the Memories & More Card Packs. These packs are not only great for memory making, but also for creating quick and easy cards. The best part of these packs is that they are a very economical way … Continue reading Quick & Easy Cards Series 8 Colorful Seasons + VIDEO