Christmas in July. In the world of card making, it is quite normal to prep for Christmas in July. Consequently, Stampin’ Up! often releases Christmas products in July and this year is no different. Say “hello” to the Jolly Holly Hybrid embossing folder. There is a photopolymer stamp set also called Jolly Holly to accompany […]
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Birthday card – Party Celebrations
Birthday card – Party Celebrations. This newly released online exclusive is a stand alone photopolymer stamp set. It is so versatile because it has images suitable for Halloween, Christmas, autumn and more. I used the stamps to create a birthday card. The stamp set has images only, so you can raid your stash to add […]
Quick embossed sunflower card
Quick embossed sunflower card. One of the new Online Exclusives released in July is the gorgeous Sunflower 3D embossing folder. The way of making the embossed image pop for my card today is to run Tuxedo Black Memento Ink over the debossed side. The reason for using this ink is because it is fast drying […]
Paper Piecing Technique
Paper Piecing Technique. New July 25 online exclusive with Long Time No See, a stand alone Photopolymer stamp set. It features an adorable Dachshund and a cute Llama with stamps to stretch the sweater/scarf. It is an ideal set for the paper piecing technique. Paper Piecing Technique Paper piecing is stamping on patterned paper to […]
Centre easel card – Charming Day
Centre easel card – Charming Day. I made this centre easel card with Charming Day bundle which is one of the newly released online exclusive suites released in July 25. To create the centre easel, you simply cut the card front on both ends to create 3 sections. Orient the card in landscape, adhere the […]
Card Sketch – July theme
Card Sketch – July theme. Welcome to the Build & Bloom (formerly Tech 4 Stamper’s) blog hop. July’s theme is a sketch. It’s always an interesting exercise because everyone has different stamps, and papers and can use their own colour combination to create with. A card sketch is like a map to create the layout […]
Birthday card for a kid
Birthday card for a kid. I made a kid’s birthday card with the Tractor & Co stamps and dies bundle is a new online exclusive released in July 25. I’m not sure what all the different parts of the tractor is called. The most obvious ones are the wheels, the wheel arch covers, the body, […]
Note of appreciation – Textured Notes
Note of appreciation – Textured Notes. I’m using the Textured Notes stamps and dies bundle. Today’s card encompasses a couple of techniques like embossing and fussy cutting and even a little masking! I find it difficult to use black, and the Botanical Textures 12″x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Papers are different shades […]