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How To Create An Easy Shadow Box Card
Hello, it is time for our July Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop. I am sorry I missed last month but things got a bit hectic. This month we have Friendship as our theme, and I do enjoy creating cards for those special people in our lives. They deserve a card with that little bit extra and for that reason I have chosen to create a Shadow Box card. This card gives a wow factor while being easy to prepare and construct. The extra dimension allows you to go to town on decoration, layering up elements...
How I Use A Sketch To Create A Pretty Birthday Card.
Hello, I can't believe we're in July already. Where has the first half the year gone? I just hope the second half slows down a wee bit, I am 50 November and that can wait. lol. This month we have a sketch for you and would like to share how you might us a given sketch. When using a sketch, it is totally up to yourself how you interpret it. You can follow its layout exactly or change it round, as I have chosen to do. I still have all the compents of the orignial sketch but I have turned things...
Monochrome Book Fold Card
Hello, it is time for our May Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop. This month we have Monochrome as our theme, and I do enjoy creating monochromatic cards. The hardest part is choosing what colours to use; my favourites are Daffodil Delight and Basic Black or Bubble Bath and Smoky Slate. For today's card I have left both those alone and gone with the colours of a DSP (designer series paper). The Beautiful Gallery Suite has a stunning DSP pack, which contains several monochrome designs. I have chosen...
Masculine Framed DSP Celebration Card.
Hello and welcome to May's blog hop. This month we are sharing Masculine makes with you. I struggle when it comes to masculine cards, as I know many do. Well, we have the perfect solution to this. The Beautiful Gallery Suite contains a 6"x6" DSP (designer series paper) pack which has some stunning images that would not look a miss in an art gallery. These images make for a beautiful card, with just an added sentiment and maybe a few embellishments being all that is needed. I have used afew...
Patchwork Background With DSP
Welcome to our April Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop and our theme is Fun With DSP (designer series paper)! What is more fun than creating a patchwork background? This simple technique shows off the DSP so well and can be away of using up those smaller leftover pieces. Patchwork is normally thought of as a form of needlework and involves sewing pieces together to create a larger design. Well, there is no reason we can't do patchwork with paper. I have chosen to use the Floral Delight Suite for my...
How To Create A Fancy Double Gate Fold Card.
Hello, firstly let me apologise for missing last month. Life really went mad but I am back with a Super Double Gate Fold, so welcome to Aprils Tech 4 Stampers blog hop! This month we are bringing you Fancy Folds. Fancy Folds or Fun Folds are a fabulous way to show alternative ways to use your products. They allow for interaction and an element of surprise. I have created a Double Gate Fold card with a belly band. I am almost certain that this was during a recent team meeting and for our...
Just To Say, Hooray Card
Welcome back for our February Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop and our theme is Just To Say! Just to say Hi, Just to say welcome, Just to say happy birthday, Just to say anything you want to say. This theme can be used to create a card for any occasion and I am excited to share my card with you all. I wanted to share the new Wildflower Birthday suite with you all and this is a great opportunity to do just that. This suite is full of gorgeous pastel colours with a touch of elegant gold foiling. The...
How To Create Fun Cards Using A Springtime One Sheet Wonder.
Hello and welcome to Februarys Tech 4 Stampers blog hop! This month we are all about Springtime, and I have a Springtime One Sheet Wonder to share with you all! When I think of Spring, I think of flowers growing, animals being born, new beginning and fresh colours. Colours is when I have gone with this months theme. Bright fresh colours - Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, and Peach Pie - all very zesty. I created my springtime one sheet wonder using the...
