Watercolour and emboss technique. I used Nature’s Prints Cling stamp set to create this card. This set is retiring too and is discounted. You can see it in this post HERE. The Nature’s Prints Cling stamp set has dies to match called Natural Prints. There is a 20% discount on the stamp set and 50% […]
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Ways with Vellum – Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop
Ways with Vellum – Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop theme for February 2024. For this month’s Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop, I’m going to create paint effects with Stampin’ Up! re-inkers and isopropyl alcohol on vellum card stock. Do you remember the gorgeous papers called Expressions in Ink 12″x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) DSP […]
Embossing – Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop
The theme is embossing for June’s Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop. It’s a miracle that I made this one. I managed to steer clear of getting Covid all through the pandemic being classified in the clinically extremely vulnerable category. Since the restrictions have lifted we have all become complacent and I caught it from hubby […]
Thank you card with Earthen Textures
Happy Sunday! In my Top Tip Tuesday slot on my YouTube channel, I demonstrated how to create a stay put bow on this card. In the original card, I had masked the Pretty Peacock vase so that the tall Copper Clay vase would give the illusion of being behind it. Not wanting to waste the […]
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 […]
Stencil technique – Fond of Autumn Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of 4 in my Fond of Autumn series using the stencil technique. One of the dies in the Autumn Bouquet Dies set is perfect for using as a stencil because of the intricacy of the die. I had a light bulb moment when creating this so as not to waste card […]
Ombre Hinge stamping – Amazing Phrasing
Ombre hinge stamping with Amazing Phrasing. The ombre effect is one of my favourite techniques. Ombre hinge stamping is even better! What is it, you might ask. You mount your stamp on the clear plate of a Stamparatus, Stampin’ Up!’s patented stamp positioning tool. The stamps from Amazing Phrasing are photopolymer so they are clear. […]
Frame Stamping Technique – Festive & Bright
Frame stamping technique with Festive & Bright. Hello and welcome to Week #2 of my 6 week Countdown to Halloween series. The Festive & Bright stamp set can be found on page 64 of the July-December 2021 Mini. It has three open line-art images suitable for Christmas, Halloween, Spring or Autumn. These photopolymer stamps are […]