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Using Rubbing Alcohol To Create An Autumn Background
Hello, it's time for the Stamptastic Friends September Blog Hop and this month we are going full on Autumn. Our weather has certainly changed, leaving the summer behind and giving a huge welcome to Autumn. I have to say that, other than all the rain we have been having, I much prefere this time of year. The Garden is still blooming with colour and the temprature is much more to my liking. I have chosen to use the Branching Out Bundle and create a fun autumn background using alcohol markers....
How To Use A Embossing Folder.
Welcome to Septembers Build & Bloom Blog Hop. This month our theme is Embossing. There are two main types of embossing; Heat Embossing where you stamp an image/sentiment with sticky ink and cover with embossing powder, and heat to melt the powder. This gives a shinny raised result. Dry Embossing using a embossing folder to press a design into cardstock. This is usually done by inserting cardstock into a plastic folder and running through a machine. I want to highlight dry embossing and how...
Punch Your Way To A Beautiful Card
Welcome to our August Stamptastic Friends Blog Hop. This months theme is Punches and we all have a punch or two right? I was shocked at how few punches I actually have. Five, can you believe I only have five punches? Well it is true, so when its cam to creating for this I didn't have a massive choice. I decided to use the Bee Builder Punch, which coordinates with the Bee My Valentine Stamp Set. This is an oldie but a goodie and is fabulous, not only for creating a bee but also for hearts and a...
Saying Thank You With Nature.
Hello and welcome to Septembers Tech 4 Stampers Blog Hop. This month we have Nature as our theme and there is so much choice on what I could use. When I think of Nature I think insects, flowers and trees, so I have incorporated all of these into my card. The Spring Celebrations and Washes & Florals Tags Mix & Match Ephemera Packs scream Nature, making them perfect for this project. The tags pack contains eight styles of tags, with two being floral or wood grain. Whilst the Spring...
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...
