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Tag: Handmade Greeting Cards
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
Today's card was created for a recent Watercolor Wednesday Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. I followed the tutorial that was provided at splitcoaststampers.com and used my Cotman Winsor & Newron watercolours on Fabriano Cold Pressed Watercolour Paper.The sentiment from Happiest of Birthdays was stamped with Night of Navy ink.To emulate the watercolour scene, I used images from … Continue reading Watercolouring a Mountain Scene
It is time for another double dare Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com. This time it is a Double Gate Fold card. The sketch .... My card closed ..... This fancy fold is a great way to showcase and use your stash of Designer Series Paper.Take a piece of DSP 12" x 6". Score it on the … Continue reading Double Gate Fold Card for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
Today I have a quick and easy way for you to create a WOW card with just a little colouring with Stampin' Blends alcohol markers. The black and white True Love DSP is perfect for this technique but almost any outline patterned DSP will work. The secret is to colour in the background so that … Continue reading Make your Designer Series Paper stand out with Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers
Today's card looks like a normal card from the outside, but the recipient is in for a big surprise when they open it. Closed card ... The surprise when open .... The inside panel slides up as the card is opened.Supplies:Stamp Set: Forever FernCardstock: Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Forever Greenery DSPInk: Magenta Madness, Just JadeAccessories: … Continue reading Pop Up Slider Fancy Fold Card with Forever Fern
For the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com I have used the beautiful Fine Art Floral DSP on a background of the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder. Here is the sketch .... My card ... Emboss Basic White with the Painted Texture 3D EF and attach to the front of a Flirty Flamingo card base.Attach a … Continue reading Pretty Pink Flowers on a Textured Background for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers
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