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Tag: Handmade Greeting Cards
A recent Technique Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com provided a tutorial for a special pop up card. I thought that it was the perfect way to kick start my Christmas cards. Too early? I find that if I start now, there is no great rush in November. This is the card looking from the front. This is … Continue reading Special Pop Up Card with Poinsettia Petals
A slimline card with some bright and cheery papers from the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper for the Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com this week. The sketch .... My card ... Close up of the DSP and sponging on the embossed panel .... Tips: This slimline card is 21cm x 20 cm scored on the short … Continue reading Slimline Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
Another fancy fold card today! This one was inspired by Annette Elias, a Dutch Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Thank you so much Annette. Visit her post here to learn how to create this beautiful card. Left side front and right side backBack panelRight side front and left side backClose up frontLooking down Pansy Petals DSP provides … Continue reading Zig Zag Tower Fold with Biggest Wish
Today I am using the Blended Alcohol Technique to create some die cuts. Tips: Using the background for die cuts adds so much texture to your project.Supplies to create the Blended Alcohol background:Vellum90% or above Isopropyl AlcoholStampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers - Cinnamon Cider, Granny Apple Green and Balmy Blue used herePaint Brush or Water PainterHow … Continue reading Blended Alcohol Background with Meadow Dies
Colouring on a dry embossed image with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers creates a WOW! factor. I have used this technique with the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder for the Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com this week. The sketch .... My card ... Close up of the colouring on the embossed panel .... Tips: Emboss a piece of … Continue reading Alcohol Markers on Dry Embossing for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
Today I have a Tower Fold Card using the Garden Wishes stamp set and Dandy Garden DSP. The card base is Balmy Blue, with layers of Misty Moonlight cardstock and Dandy Garden DSP. Supplies:Stamp Set: Garden WishesCardstock: Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Dandy Garden DSPInk: Misty Moonlight ... back and envelope The original tutorial … Continue reading Monochromatic Blue Tower Fold Card
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