Hi, cards that I have made recently have been on a theme of being prepared for unplanned events, such as bereavement, thanks, illness etc. I felt that engagements fell into the same category, as although
Continue ReadingHand Made Thank You Card With Double Layer Stencilling
Hi, it's been a while since I used texture paste so I thought it was time to get it out again. I made two stencilled pieces that are sort of reversed. One has coloured texture
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Hi, I love the look of shadow stamping and the muted colours with black seem perfect for a sympathy card. The black grosgrain ribbon adds some texture and dimension to an otherwise 2D card. To
Continue ReadingThinking Of You Card With Bare Tree and Distress Oxide Background
Hi, I used a technique that I have never tried before to make the two colour panel underneath the tree. It is very easy and I like the results, I am sure I will use
Continue ReadingButterfly Best Wishes Card With Stencilling, Stamping and Ink Blending
Hi although there are a few different techniques involved with this card, it is not difficult to make, and I love the final result. I used a Best Wishes sentiment but you could change that
Continue ReadingHand Made Birthday Wishes Card With Inked Background
Hi, it's been quite a while since I did any ink smooshing so it was a nice change to make this card. I picked ink colours to match with our new Lovely Watercolor Enamel Dots.
Continue ReadingHand Made Birthday Card with Teabag Folding and Pixie Sparkles
Hi, teabag folding has bee around for many years, I'm sure you have had a go at it at some time. The new range of dies and co-ordinating stamps from Creative Expressions have really taken
Continue ReadingSlimline Birthday Card With Die Cut Flowers And Leaves
Hi, it's been quite a while since I used these slimline dies so decided to get them out for a play again. Yellow and green are very spring-like colours in my mind, probably because of
Continue ReadingHappy Easter Bunny Card With Flowers
Hi, I don't make many Easter cards but couldn't resist making one with this cute bunny from the Sizzix Hello Spring die set. The card itself is easy to make and you could vary the
Continue ReadingBubble Bloom Fizzie Birthday Card With Crystals
Hi, I really enjoyed using the Bubble Bloom Festive Tree stamp to make a Christmas card a couple of years ago, so when Woodware introduced a new range of Bubble Bloom stamps I couldn't wait
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