Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
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Today I have used the Inspiring Iris stamp set to create an unusual gatefold fancy fold card. Usually this type of Gatefold would be portrait orientation. To show off the Scripty 3D Embossing Folder and the script Designer Series Paper, I decided to try it in a landscape orientation.Supplies:Stamp Set: Inspiring IrisCardstock: Bermuda Bay, Whisper … Continue reading A Gatefold Fancy Fold card using Inspiring Iris
At a recent technique class, I showed the participants how to use ink and an embossing folder to create some beautiful backgrounds. This technique adds ink to the indentations of the embossed image, creating a letterpress effect. Here is the card that they made. Instructions for the Faux Letterpress Technique:Ink one side of the inside … Continue reading Technique: Faux Letterpress
A spritzer and a Decorative Mask / stencil are the basis for this quick and easy card. Take a spritzer, add some rubbing alcohol and a few drops of Pool Party ink. Place one of the Pattern Party Decorative Masks over a piece of Whisper White cardstock and spritz with the Pool Party mix.Attach to … Continue reading A Clean and Simple card using masks / stencils
This week I have a sneak peek of an upcoming stamp set and Designer Series Paper for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Click on the link to find out more about the challenge. Here is the sketch ... ... and here is my card. Tips: This beautiful paper is from the Feels Like Frost Specialty … Continue reading Beauty & Joy for the Sketch Challenge
I am honoured to announce that the Color Challenge team at Splitcoaststampers has invited me to guest design with them for the month of August. Click on the link to find out more about the challenge for this week. Here are the colours for this week's challenge .... Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Pacific Point ... … Continue reading Crafting Forever for the Color Challenge
Today I have used the Inspiring Iris stamp set to create a pretty collage flower garden. This two-step stamp set makes it easy to create a quick and easy card.The outline images are stamped with Basic Gray, then the solid images stamped with Gorgeous Grape for the irises, Rococo Rose for the carnations and Merry … Continue reading A Clean and Simple Collage card using Inspiring Iris
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