Tag: Simply Succulents

It’s time to say good bye to some favourites

It’s time to say good bye to some favourites

On 1 May 2023 a number of our favourite stamp sets and dies will retire. There will also be a colour refresh in the new Annual Catalogue commencing on 2 May 2023. During April many of these products will be on sale at reduced prices - whilst stocks last. Here are some of my samples … Continue reading It’s time to say good bye to some favourites

Stamped One Sheet Wonder for Christmas

Stamped One Sheet Wonder for Christmas

It is a while since I have stamped a one sheet wonder. In case you are wondering what that is, you take a sheet of cardstock (A4 here), a selection of stamps and inks and then stamp away to create a collage style look. When you are happy with the look, cut it up and … Continue reading Stamped One Sheet Wonder for Christmas

Simply Succulents Paradise Palms Z Fold

Simply Succulents Paradise Palms Z Fold

On today's card, I have used one of the Potted Succulent dies as a background stencil. This is a Z fold card with the large die being used with a Blending Brush and Smoky Slate ink to create background on both the front and lower right hand side of the z fold.The succulents were die … Continue reading Simply Succulents Paradise Palms Z Fold

Sliding Lock Cards with Butterflies

Sliding Lock Cards with Butterflies

US Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Rachel Tessman recently created a sliding lock card on YouTube. It looked like fun so I had to try it out (and made two of them!). I adjusted Rachel's measurements to suit our metric A4 cardstock.Supplies Card 1:Stamp Set: Simply SucculentsCardstock: Just Jade, Basic White, Butterfly Bijou DSPInk: Just JadeAccessories: Classic … Continue reading Sliding Lock Cards with Butterflies

Simply Succulents for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Simply Succulents for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

For the latest Sketch Challenge at splitcoaststampers.com I am using Blending Brushes with a die cut as a stencil and also to colour some die cut flowers. The sketch .... My card ... The background has been created using a die cut as a stencil with Blending Brushes and the 2021-2023 In Colors (going live … Continue reading Simply Succulents for the Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers

Using a Die as a Stencil with Embossing Paste and Simply Succulents

Using a Die as a Stencil with Embossing Paste and Simply Succulents

Did you know how easy it is to use a die cut as a stencil? Today's card uses one of the Potted Succulents Dies with Shimmery Embossing Paste to create a WOW background. Die cut the large background die with Basic White Cardstock. Place over another piece of white cardstock and add a thin layer … Continue reading Using a Die as a Stencil with Embossing Paste and Simply Succulents