Sometimes we forget the simplest of techniques with the minimum supplies! Today I pulled out a stamp set, 3 pieces of card, 3 inks and a bit of ribbon to make this card. I used simple “stamping off” and “tone on tone stamping” techniques and I have ended up with a card that I am going to use for a wedding anniversary and I am sure it will be well received – check out in the video below!
Continue readingIt is a while since I last shared a technique using embossing folders. I really enjoyed working with this one but was not quite sure what it is called. As you will see from the video you kind draw or ‘smooch’ the ink pad across the card………….. so that is what I called it!
Continue readingToday I am sharing a card as part of a challenge. The inspiration is a card sketch, which is always very handy if you are struggling for a starting point in your card creations. I have kept the card very simple just using Stamps, Ink and Paper with a little ribbon and some embellishments. The only piece of equipment is my paper trimmer/scorer, so you could make it with the minimum of supplies by checking out the video below.
Continue readingHow about a quick fun fold that has lots of layers and lots of interest? I focused on the Flowering Zinnia Suite of products which is an online exclusive product (which means it is not in a catalog but you can order it from my online store – see the links below ) 🙂
Continue readingToday’s card is just full of techniques, tone-on-tone stamping, blending brushes with masks and die cutting – all to showcase the very pretty Enduring Beauty Stamp Set with coordinating Dies and Masks. I did not add any greeting to this one – I figured it would work for lots of different occasions 🙂 Check out the video below.
Continue readingWatermelons would not normally be the first thing that comes to mind for card making! One of the exclusive FREE Sale-a-bration sets this year features just that! In my video I share how I created the card including those very luscious looking melon slices!
Continue readingWhile looking at my supplies I realized there were a few things that I had not used or shared with you, one is the Enamel Effects which I have used as a paint to add some bling to my beautiful owl………. enjoy the video 🙂
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Once again I am thrilled to be taking part in the Ink . Stamp . Share blog hop, we are a group of Stampin’ Up!®️Demonstrators from around the globe here to bring you inspiration through creativity!
You will have either arrived from Deb’s post or starting here ~ either way WELCOME . This month our theme is SUMMER ~ and boy have we had a doozy of a summer here in North Texas!
Continue readingToday I share a technique with an easy fun fold to showcase two of the new Stampin UP! colors. The combination of Pebbled Path and Lemon Lolly is one I tripped over a few weeks ago, I just love it so have used it again. You can check out the other card here
Continue readingToday’s card has a bunch of techniques ~ heat embossing, dry embossing, die cutting, along with the Double Flap fancy fold. When it was finished I realized is an ultra feminine card with a bit of a vintage feel going on as well – that wasn’t the plan but that is how it turned out. The Abigail Rose decorative paper and Cottage Rose Stamp set seems to lend itself to the shabby chic/ vintage style so when I chose to use it with these colors perhaps it was a subconscious choice!!!
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