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.
Continue readingI 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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Welcome to the Funky Folds Hop ~ a community for like minded paper crafters who love to make cards with funky folds and to share our ideas. Funky actually means “modern and stylish in an unconventional or striking way” so hang onto your hats and see what the talented artisans have to offer 🙂
We don’t have a specific theme ” anything goes” it is all about the fold!! so today I share, a bookbinding Pop Out Card
Continue readingI am starting to think about decorative elements for my junk journal, the signatures (pages) are done and I am still trying to summon up the courage to make a cover and sew them in. So a little prevarication means I have some pretty embellishments to add once I face that task 🙂
Continue readingNever too Early for Christmas is our challenge this time. Whoa! still thinking about Halloween and Thanksgiving! but here we go, I’m going for lots of sparkle!
Continue readingFor the last 4 – 5 years I have designed and enjoyed making my flip over desk calendar for the ladies who came to my classes. As I have done for the last few years I am going to be sharing one at the start of each month. Like last year, I recognize not everyone is into making 3D items so have created a card for each month, using elements from the calendar for that month. .
Here we are on the cusp of autumn, the leaves are starting to turn here in the UK. So today I share, September pumpkins and rustic leaves, with a very easy fancy fold for the card alternative.
Continue readingLearn the art of stencil and masking techniques to elevate your card making skills! Today’s card and video, I take a simple mask and some inks to create a fresh and bright design. Adding textures and patterns, stencil and masking techniques are a game-changer for card craft enthusiasts. I also share how to use blending brushes to achieve a seamless blend of colors and create stunning background for your cards.
Continue readingAre you tired of storing your precious Artist Trading Cards in a cluttered and disorganized way? Look no further! In this video, I share a creative storage solution that will keep your cards safe and easily accessible. I’m using laminator pockets to create a DIY album that’s not only functional but also visually appealing. Also laugh along with me when I goober up crimping the spine at the end – although I have it sorted now!!!!!
Continue readingI 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.
Continue readingMaking simple cards is not something I am good at! As I explain in video I needed a sympathy card, not easy at the best of times but a masculine one is even harder. I chose to simply use stamps, ink & paper bringing in a little scoring technique and finishing off with a few pearl embellishments.
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