Aug 16, 2017 | cards, handmade, tutorial, watercolour
Today’s card is one that my friend Jenny showed us how to do at a recent get-together. To create the block of colour behind the stamped image I first swiped a Daffodil Delight stamp pad across the bottom part of the H acrylic block, then swiped the Berry...
Aug 14, 2017 | Big Shot project, cards, handmade, tutorial
Today’s card is one I made in a recent class taught by Helen Clifton. The class was about being inspired by Birgit Edblom, a very talented card maker from Sweden.I love the simplicity of her cards, and the layering that she often does.I created a simple...
Mar 11, 2015 | Big Shot project, cards, tutorial, video, watercolour
I’ve just uploaded a new video to YouTube showing one way to create a card using the Bokeh background technique.Here is the link to the video: http://youtu.be/CUQvWP9w3YUHere is the video: Supplies Used:Built for Free Using: My Stampin BlogOther supplies: Fun...
Aug 26, 2012 | cards, Dynamic Duos, tutorial
I’ve seen loads of these Triple Layer cards recently, so I thought I’d give it a go. Purple is my favourite colour so when I saw the Dynamic Duo challenge I thought that suits me.First I cut my Whisper White cardstock pieces to 10 x 14 cm, 7.5 x 11.5...
Aug 25, 2012 | non-card project, Tool Tip, tutorial
I’m loving the Simply Scored Scoring Tool from Stampin Up, and especially the Diagonal Plate which is used when making envelopes.Today I’m showing how I made an envelope to fit the 3D Azalea card I posted yesterday. I have seen a video from Mike on how to...
Aug 20, 2011 | 3D project, Big Shot project, embossing folder, non-card project, tutorial
When you are giving a CD as a gift for a birthday or other special occasion, why not make an attractive gift box for it. You can decorate the box to suit the occasion. SUPPLIES:STAMPS: So Swirly Jumbo Wheel (109683)INK: Rich Razzleberry (115658), Old...