Tag: Handmade Greeting Cards

Multicoloured Butterflies

Multicoloured Butterflies

Today I have a quick method of blending colours to create these multicoloured butterflies. Emboss a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and attach to the Thick Very Vanilla card base. It will need to be done twice to cover the entire panel as this Embossing Folder is a mini (or just emboss down the middle … Continue reading Multicoloured Butterflies

Repurposing stamp sets with Christmas Season

Repurposing stamp sets with Christmas Season

Have you ever looked at a stamp set and thought that it could be used for purposes other than for what it was intended? The Christmas Season stamp set is a perfect example. The variety of leaves can be used for any occasion, not just Christmas. Today's card is based on one on page 66 … Continue reading Repurposing stamp sets with Christmas Season

Blended Alcohol Background with Dry Embossing

Blended Alcohol Background with Dry Embossing

I have previously posted examples of the Blended Alcohol Background here. Today I am taking it a step further by dry embossing the vellum before using the technique. I have 2 cards today and will have another 2 cards in next Sunday's post. Thanks so much to Patty Bennett a US Stampin' Up! demonstrator for … Continue reading Blended Alcohol Background with Dry Embossing

Baby Cards using Baby Pull Toys

Baby Cards using Baby Pull Toys

I have some cute baby cards today. These were made using a retired set called Baby Pull Toys. Click on an image to see it in more detail. Card 1 - elephant Supplies:Stamp Set: Baby Pull ToysCardstock: Petal Pink, Basic WhiteInk: Memento Tuxedo Black, Petal PinkAccessories: Checks & Dots EF, Layering Circles Dies, Whisper White … Continue reading Baby Cards using Baby Pull Toys

Using leftover pieces of Designer Series Paper

Using leftover pieces of Designer Series Paper

Today's card was made using some pieces of DSP that I had left over from a previous project. To add some extra definition, I layered the DSP pieces onto Cherry Cobbler cardstock before placing on a Thick Basic White card base. Some quick stamping and die cutting with the Poinsettia Petals stamps and matching dies, … Continue reading Using leftover pieces of Designer Series Paper

Artistically Inked with Gold Metallics

Artistically Inked with Gold Metallics

The Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper creates beautiful projects all on its own. However, you can up the WOW factor with some stamping from Artistically Inked and some gold metallic die cuts from the matching Artistic Dies. a close up of the die cut flower ... The image under the die cut has been … Continue reading Artistically Inked with Gold Metallics