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Tag: Handmade Greeting Cards
Do you use your Embossing Folders often and for different techniques? Today I have used the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder as a background for images from Irresistible Blooms. Die cut a piece of Basic White cardstock with the circle die from Irresistible Blooms Dies. Use one of the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut a … Continue reading Inking on Dry Embossing
Looking to create a quick one layer Christmas card? I have used the retired Snow Front stamp set and Misty Moonlight ink to create this monochromatic look. Supplies: Stamp Set: Snow Front, Holly Jolly Wishes Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Basic White Ink: Misty Moonlight ... inside and envelope Click on the picture below to download the … Continue reading Monochromatic Christmas using Snow Front
Have you seen the Faux Glass Tile look? It looks spectacular! I thought that it would be difficult but it isn't. Keep reading to see how easy the technique is to create this beautiful finish. For the art panel, take a piece of Thick Basic White and die cut to desired size. Use corresponding layering … Continue reading Tutorial for Faux Glass Tile with Quiet Meadow
Looking for a quick and easy card layout? This is one that I often use. Stamp the images out from one corner (it doesn't matter which corner). Add a sentiment then run the panel through an embossing folder for an added WOW. Layer onto another panel or directly onto the card base. Don't forget to … Continue reading Quick and Easy Card using Cheerful Daisies
What to do when you have a very large beautiful image? Split it and create two cards with it. Today I am using one of my favourite retired sets, Good Morning Magnolia. I coloured it using Stampin' Blends alcohol markers and then cut it and created two cards. Here they are side by side: Card … Continue reading Two Cards for one with Good Morning Magnolia
Today I am mixing the old and the new to create a pretty floral look. The card base of Orchid Oasis was layered with a piece of vellum which I embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder. The floral bouquet was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. The … Continue reading Blessings of Home for a floral spray
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