Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Tag: Handmade Greeting Cards
Here is this week's Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about it. Here is the sketch ... ... and here is my card. Click on the photo for a full list of supplies Tips: When I saw this sketch, I thought of the beautiful flowers you see in the … Continue reading Vases and flowers in windows on a wall for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
This week the Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers has some very bright colours. Click on the link to find out more about the challenge for this week. Here are the colours for this week's challenge .... Pretty Peacock, Lovely Lipstick, So Saffron, Dessert of Pumpkin Pie ... and here is my card Tips: With all these … Continue reading A Floral Collage from Perennial Birthday for the Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
I have been busy over the past few weeks creating a stash of Christmas cards. Some of them have been created with retired stamps and card stock, other with current products. As you can see, I have used a variety of techniques including ghosting and partial die cutting.All of the stamps, dies, punches and embossing … Continue reading A collection of Christmas Cards
Here is this week's Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about it. Here is the sketch ... ... and here is my card. Tips: This sketch had me baffled for quite a while. I went through my dies and found the very versatile Stitched Stars which had the perfect … Continue reading So Many Stars for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
This week the Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers has given me the opportunity to use the oval Heirloom Frames Die and 3D Embossing Folder. Click on the link to find out more about the challenge for this week. Here are the colours for this week's challenge .... Real Red, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow ... and here … Continue reading An elegant frame of magnolias for the Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
Today I have a new technique (for me) known as magic stencilling. This is a really simple technique.Use a sponge or the direct to paper method with Seaside Spray ink on a piece of Shimmery White cardstock. (The darker the ink, the better this technique will work.)Take one of the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks (I … Continue reading Magic Stencilling for Christmas
Lavender Thoughts 