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 […]
Category Archives: Technique
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 […]
Interactive Witch card – Happy Halloween
I don’t normally pop in your inbox on a Monday, but it’s Halloween so am just saying Happy Halloween to those of you who love it and still mark the day! If you love interactive cards, you’ll love this! The Dots & Spots die has come in really useful because you can die cut it […]
Stain glass Technique with Pretty Birds
I have a Stain Glass Technique with Pretty Birds stamp set on a Tropical Hideaway background to share this Sunday. It wasn’t until recently that I treated myself to the Pretty Birds bundle. Ever since the Annual Catalogue for 2022-2023 launched, I had been eyeing it and couldn’t justify the expense. Almost six months since […]
Masking technique – Seal of Approval
I made this card with a masking technique with the Seal of Approval cling stamp set. The masking papers is a new product line from Stampin’ Up! The masking papers, like the adhesive sheets has backing sheets which you can remove as and when required. There are 12 sheets in a pack and they measure […]
Watercolour technique – Fond of Autumn Part 4
Welcome to Part 4 of 4 in my Fond of Autumn series this time with a watercolour technique. There are so many ways to add colour to your project. Even with watercolouring you have more than one option. You can use watercolour pencils, and then wet it afterwards or alcohol markers but my most favourite […]
Smushing technique – Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop
This month’s topic for the Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop is “your favourite technique”. There are so many like the kissing technique, rock and roll, it’s really hard to pin point one single one, but if I had to shortlist one, then it has to be the Smushing Technique. The smushing technique is primarily used […]