Embossing Folder Technique # 5 – Double Embossing!

August 11, 2026August 9, 2026Leave a comment

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This is the 5th technique I have shared for using your embossing folders – and this time we are incorporating heat embossing as well. As I shared in the video – heat embossing is probably my favorite technique, it is certainly the one that amazes folks who are new to paper crafting. I have chosen a general greeting for the card but it would make a really good birthday, thank you or other occasion such as Mother’s Day. It would make a very pretty wedding or anniversary card, especially if you use the wedding colors. 🙂

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The Trouble with Masculine Cards !!!

September 24, 2025September 28, 2025Leave a comment

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The problem with masculine cards is I find them difficult to make! With this card I pulled out some masculine colours, some leaf dies and a bit of copper heat embossing. I am quite delighted with the result!!

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Pearl Swirl Christmas Card Idea

September 13, 2025September 12, 2025Leave a comment

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In my quest to try new products I came across White Pearl Embossing Powder which I am using on my card today. As you will see from the video it gives a very soft and elegant finish along with the swirly stamp I chose as my focal point.

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Alcohol Markers + Heat Embossing = ✨

September 10, 2025September 8, 2025Leave a comment

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I have a great niece who just had her 12th birthday, it is so hard to make cards for youngsters (well it is for me!) kinda no longer children but not quite adults yet either! Todays card features a die cut that I colored with alcohol markers then double heat embossed to give it a super duper shine

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Easy Kintsugi Technique Trading Card Video Tutorial

August 22, 2025August 22, 20252 Comments

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I have been making these tiny art pieces for a little over a year and I have shared a couple on my blog. I just love making artist trading cards, they are quick and uses up odds and ends that you might have on your work bench. If you care to check my You Tube channel you will find videos on over 50 of these little gems!!

In this video I show a quick & easy technique to create a Kintsugi effect without dies, stamps or embossing folders.

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Another Sophisticated Anniversary Card

August 9, 2025August 6, 20252 Comments

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I shared an anniversary card the other day (see link below) with die cuts and shimmer paint and promised I would share how I stumbled across the shimmer technique. Today’s card is an unusual size for me (I explain why in the video) and it is full of different techniques that can be used collectively and on their own to create an impact.

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An Oldie but a Goodie

June 9, 2025June 9, 20252 Comments

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In the excitement of getting new goodies to play with we sometimes forget the goodies we already have in our toy box! Today’s card shows a few techniques such as ‘tone-on-tone’ stamping, heat embossing and a little paper punching.

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Happy Easter Artist Trading Card Video Tutorial

April 20, 2025April 18, 2025Leave a comment

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I have been making these tiny art pieces for a little over a year but this is the first time I have shared one on my blog. I just love making artist trading cards, they are quick and uses up odds and ends that you might have on your work bench. If you care to check my You Tube channel you will find videos on over 50 of these little gems!!

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Super Simple Fun Fold

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024Leave a comment

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Heat embossing is a favorite technique of mine and the Artful Amaryllis Stamp set has stamps that really worked well allowing me to add a heat embossed outline to my flower. I used it to create today’s offset gatefold card with and inspirational message.

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Hang an Ornament Christmas Card Idea

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024Leave a comment

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Love this card – using tree ornament from the Hang an Ornament Stamp Set with some gold heat embossing and using that beautiful Gold Edged Cherry Cobbler Ribbon. It is very quick and easy to make and if you have a bunch to make and send then this is a great one for batch making!!

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