One Sheet Wonder Part 2 – Autumn Toile. Ready for part 2? Today, we will look at Cards 4 to 6. I will be replicating the cutting guide and card templates for easy reference. Cards 4, 5 & 6 Additional items in part 2 is the So Swirly Embossing folder. I departed from what was […]
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One Sheet Wonder Part 1- Autumn Toile
One Sheet Wonder – Autumn Toile. Oh my goodness! I can’t believe we’re already into November and Autumn is definitely here! One Sheet Wonder is a technique of cutting up a sheet of patterned paper and maximising its use on cards without any wastage. I’ve often used this technique on 6″x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 […]
New Mini & Online Exclusives is live!
New Mini & Online Exclusives is live! The new September-December 2025 Mini Catalogue goes live today and catalogue sales period is from 3 September 2025 – 5 January 2026. There’s more! Also released are new Online Exclusives for September 2025. See the September Online Exclusives pdf HERE. There’s so much to choose from, where to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Masculine card – Father’s Day
Masculine card – Father’s Day. Here’s a quick masculine card for Father’s Day. As the saying goes, less is more. Have you discovered the Time for Celebration Mix & Match Ephemera Pack yet in the new 25-26 Annual Catalogue? You’ll find it under the Mix & Match section 24-27. There are card and tag templates […]