Tag: Handmade Greeting Cards

Gum Nuts and Flowers stamped on Designer Series Paper

Gum Nuts and Flowers stamped on Designer Series Paper

Today I have stamped on the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper with images from the Enjoy The Moment stamp set. This is a great way to add interest and texture to your card. As I didn't have a gum leaves stamp, I used one of the Forever Greenery DSP designs to add gum nuts and … Continue reading Gum Nuts and Flowers stamped on Designer Series Paper

Blending Brushes and the Faux Tearing Technique with Enjoy the Moment

Blending Brushes and the Faux Tearing Technique with Enjoy the Moment

At a recent class we used Blending Brushes to create a Faux Tearing panel. Tear a piece of printing paper or removable sticky paper so that it has uneven edges. Ensure that the paper is long enough to fit the full length of the art panel.Attach both pieces with the torn edges facing each other … Continue reading Blending Brushes and the Faux Tearing Technique with Enjoy the Moment

Slimline Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Slimline Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

A slimline card for the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com. The sketch .... My card .... This slimline card is 21cm x 20 cm scored at 10cm.Some collage stamping with a background created using Blending Brushes.Supplies:Stamp Set: Positive ThoughtsCardstock: Merry Merlot, Basic White, Love You Always Specialty DSPInk: Merry Merlot, Cajun Craze, Pear Pizzazz, Soft … Continue reading Slimline Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Blending Brushes for a subtle background

Blending Brushes for a subtle background

Today's card uses a background that I made when creating this card. The Dandy Laser-Cut piece which was used in the linked card created the background for today's card by using it with Blending Brushes.A dandelion and bee from Garden Wishes were then stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.The sentiment is from Friend Like You … Continue reading Blending Brushes for a subtle background

Butterfly Brilliance for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Butterfly Brilliance for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

A single butterfly from Butterfly Brilliance takes pride of place for the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com. The sketch .... My card .... Die cut the circular leaf sprig with Basic White cardstock and colour with the Light Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends.Cut a thin frame from Shaded Spruce cardstock and attach to the top of … Continue reading Butterfly Brilliance for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Sand and Sea for a Sketch Challenge

Sand and Sea for a Sketch Challenge

At a recent team meeting, Alisa set us a sketch challenge. I have used the Sand and Sea Designer Series Paper together with the Friends Are Like Seashells stamps, Seashells 3D Embossing Folder and Seaside Shells Dies. Here is a close up of the embossed, stamped, sponged die cut. The die cut seaweed and shell … Continue reading Sand and Sea for a Sketch Challenge