This month’s Tech 4 Stampers blog hop theme is for a Springtime card. I thought I’d combine something new with something old. My new item is the Basics 3D embossing folders which is an Online Exclusive product. The old is a stamp set from the current Annual Catalogue called “Lovely You cling stamp set” which […]
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New Online Exclusives – Irresistible Blooms
The new Online Exclusives are all about the future of shopping and selling so say “hello” to one of this month’s Online Exclusive – the Irresistible Blooms Bundle and all the Online Exclusive products are available as from 1 March, today! Online Exclusives is a great opportunity for new experiences! You won’t find these products […]
Long slim card – Paradise Palms
Today I have a long, slim card using Paradise Palms, Nothing’s Better than and the new Sweet Citrus hybrid embossing folder. I was horrified to find that I’d bought the Paradise Palms bundle in December 2021 during the pre-order period for the January-June 2022 mini catalogue and it hadn’t even seen daylight. It carried over […]
Inlay Technique Valentine card with Sentimental Park
Today I have an inlay technique for a Valentine card using the Sentimental Park stamp set and dies. I covered the dies earlier in the week on my Top Tip Tuesday slot on my channel on YouTube HERE. Valentine cards on the commercial platform usually have lots of big hearts and are loud and in […]
Emboss resist technique – Fragrant Flowers Bundle
Have you ever tried the emboss resist technique? The Fragrant Flowers bundle in the January-April 2023 mini on page 21 has a sample from which I took my inspiration. After working with Christmas colours over the last 3 months, I quite fancied a change and the pastel shades really appealed to me. If you purchase […]
Another sneak peek – Loveliest layers Decorative Masks
Another sneak peek with the Loveliest layers Decorative Masks new from Stampin’ Up!’s forthcoming January-April 2023 mini catalogue. This time I’m using the blending techniques with the new Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks. The floral masks can be layered to add depth to the floral image which I then fussy cut to created this card. Newly […]
Block Background technique – Hello Harvest
The block background technique is a lovely way to achieve an ombre look for this autumnal card using the Hello Harvest Bundle. It’s simple and effective and I love it. It’s a technique I often re-visit. Block Background technique Before you begin, protect your work space with waterproof matting or a waterproof container in which […]
Birthday card hinge stamp technique- Nuts about squirrels
In this Sunday’s blogpost, I thought I’d share a birthday card made with Nuts about Squirrels stamp set which I recently acquired. With the winter drawing in, it’s time to think about an autumnal theme so I thought squirrels and nuts would be quite appropriate. The stamp set is a two-step stamping set and is […]