I’m catching up on my publication shares and this was a set of cards that I put together for the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine. Loving that warm grey…. and these HA inks stamped so beautifully, sigh!
I’m back tomorrow with another ‘very different for me’ card for MUSE , so I look forward to seeing you then.
Other Supplies: Cardstock – SBB Shadow, Peach.
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Now I don’t mean actually getting out the grinder and ‘really’ altering your dies but sometimes it is possible to adapt them to get the look that you are after. Such as making the cut longer or wider… so many possibilities.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mXTY63Qero]
Now, I used a dark background (so it would be easier to see the result) but after looking at the card I was thinking maybe I could have gone with my original plan and used a white background…… What do you think?
I’m back again tomorrow, twice, so I’ll see you then and again!
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Other Supplies: Bo Bunny – White Rose Trim
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I’m so excited to be sharing with you another video mini series starting today. I’ve decided to focus on Die Cutting as it has sooo many fun and versatile techniques, and lets face it, we have invested in them so we might as well use them! I thought I would start off easy with this cute Lil’ Monster from AnnaBelle Stamps and his matching die.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Sslx6_UOw]
Thanks for stopping by, promise I’ll be back soon!
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Peacock Blue, True Blue, Light Cerulean Blue, Powder Blue, Cream, Lemon Yellow, Canary Yellow, Sand, Goldenrod, Dark Brown, Light Umber, Spanish Orange, Yellowed Orange, Chartreuse, Spring Green. White.
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Well…. I’m using an Epic stamp set and die, does that count? What a fabulous masculine set from WPlus9, all the guess work it taken out of it, mix and match and have some fun, I love it! And look here, is that bling?
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjRMaCXM6YY]
Yes this is my final Cards4Men design and I’ve had a blast creating this mini series and with a bit of luck will be back soon with some more. Til then,
Happy Papercrafting!
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Back with a wonderful over the edge technique that I love from Laura. I thought it would be fun to try and get some bold colour with watercolours, of course I had to add just a little sparkle in the flower centres but otherwise I kept it pretty clean & simple.
Back to class for me!
ps if you are looking to find where I used the patterned paper on my bookmark it’s covering the back.
Other Supplies: Watercolour Paints. Hole Punch. Black Diamond Stickles.
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Today I found a few minutes to try Laura’s ombre background technique. I adore gingham, especially on baby cards so thought that the ombre style would be perfect especially with this fab onesie die cut from Paper Smooches.
Have a great weekend, I’m sure to be back real soon!
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Welcome to my mini series Cards4Men! I’m so excited to finally have some ‘me’ time to create this as it was on my to do list this year and guess what, it’s July already, go figure. So I went to my card stash the other day and I really had no masculine cards to speak of so, opportunity seized and voila a card mini series was born.
When it comes to Cards4Men here are a few basic tips that work for me…
I thought I would start with a fun card using some Super stamps from Paper Smooches, these images can be used for men young and old, and they are fun to boot!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4INEu9dXT48]
Hope to see you soon for the next installment.
Other Supplies: Copics – E000,00,25,29,33. B21,24. Y35. R05.
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Today it’s time for Christmas in July at AnnaBelle Stamps and the best thing is you have the chance to SAVE 30% off all Christmas stamps this month, WOW! I decided to play with some of the newer sets that really have the most amazing fonts and images,. I decided to keep it clean & simple and I thought why not make it Black & White (with just a smidge of silver), this card came together soooo quickly it would be a great one to mass produce!
Don’t forget head on over to AnnaBelle Stamp’s blog and see what the others have been up to as well!
Other Supplies: Silver twine.
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Oh my, this card was a marathon event and for some reason I decided to video as I created (doh, what was I thinking) …. anyhow you get the edited version lol. It was made to order… an 80th birthday card for an overseas Uncle using an Australian theme.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk-joyZ3k1Y?feature=player_embedded]
Thanks for stopping by.
Other Supplies: Copics – 0. T0,2. C5. W0,2. RV10. E11,25,29,31,33,50,97. YG21,91,93,95. BG10,13. Prismacolor Pencils – Limepeel, Olive Green, French Grey 50%. Cardstock – Recycled, Grey. Couture Creations – Foam Tape. Small Brads. Blue chalk.
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It’s time for a new sketch challenge at AnnaBelle Stamps and I kept this one real clean and simple. I just had to play with the Scribble Scrabble sets again and used a few pencils to help with the shading, so easy!
You can add your creations to the Inlinkz at AnnaBelle Stamps Blog (see the rules below). And of course don’t forget to visit the other Belles to see their gorgeous cards, the links are in my sidebar.
Other Supples: Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20,50,70% Memento Marker – Pear Tart
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– We will feature our Top3 picks and announce the winner prior to the next challenge going live.
Another beautiful set is our feature for AnnaBelle Stamps this month, how could you not adore Remember When, these flowers and sentiments are soo sweet. Although today I made the flowers into what I kinda think looks like giant grass, and it’s been too long since I coloured this gorgeous girl. Hope you like it, it’s kinda different for me.
There is more inspiration over at AnnaBelle Stamps Blog, so head on over there to see what the others have been up to this month. Hugs,
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20% French Grey 50,70%,Burnt Ochre,Light & Dark Umber,Black, White, True Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Light Peach, Peach, Pink, Poppy Red, Carmine Red. Inktense Pencils – Leaf, Spring & Apple Green, Cadmium Yellow, Deep Indigo, Iris Blue, Bark, Mustard, Baked Earth, Saddle Brown, Poppy Red, Carmine Pink.
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Definitely out of the box for me, I felt like making an unexpected card for one of my close friends who turned 40. Not my best photos…. but I’m sure you get the idea, ps her 5 year old son thinks it’s the best thing since sliced bread, the card is constantly in a state of flux!
Hugs honey,
Other Supplies: SBB Cardstock – Bubblegum. Hot Glue Gun. Papertrey Ink Flower Dies. Circle Punches. Hero Arts/Studio Calico – Houndstooth Background. Craft Wire. Assorted Rhinestones. Glue Gun.
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Having heaps of fun here with Lisa’s Wanna Sketch and of course Mama Elephant’s challenge aaannnd it’s time for Anything Goes at Simon Says so you can count me in there too! I decided to film as I was creating in case you want to watch. I was inspired by Shannon’s card HERE, isn’t it fab!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi5U-7cIk0w]
Thanks for stopping by,
Other Supplies: Copics T0,2. Clear sequins. Eclipse twin rolls – masking paper.
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It’s time for a new sketch challenge at AnnaBelle Stamps and this one is gorgeous! I was inspired by this fabulous card by Maile Belles using her divided panels tip and it wasn’t until I finished the card that I realized I had flipped the sketch lol. Can you see the subtle stamping in the background behind?
I would like to share this card with Simon Says Anything Goes challenge.
You can add your creations to the Inlinkz at AnnaBelle Stamps Blog (see the rules below). And of course don’t forget to visit the other Belles to see their gorgeous cards, the links are in my sidebar.
Other Supplies: Copics – R02,22. 0. YG93. G24,40. Cardstock SBB – Leaf. Ink – Memento Olive Grove.
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– We will feature our Top3 picks and announce the winner prior to the next challenge going live.
One of my all time fave sets is the feature for the month of April and I had so much fun stamping with my luxurious ‘Luxe’ inks onto coloured cardstock…. and there is not a speck of black in sight.
There is more inspiration over at AnnaBelle Stamps Blog, so head on over there to see what the others have been up to this month. Hugs,
Other Supplies: Cardstock – Concrete, Butterscotch. Prismacolor Pencils – White.
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It’s time for a new challenge at AnnaBelle Stamps and this month we have the sweetest sketch, although I made a boy’s card (go figure).
I’ve finally got my hands on the Rockin’ Instrumental set and I just love it! I added some of AnnaBelle Stamps fun splat images and used BBD8 for the striped edge and I have a perfect teen boys card.
I am sharing this card with Simon Wednesday Challenge where they are celebrating their 5th Birthday, how exciting!
You can add your creations to the inlinkz at AnnaBelle Stamps Blog (see the rules below), we’d LOVE you to join us! Don’t forget to visit the Belles to see their gorgeous creations (the links are in my sidebar).
Other Supplies: Copics – R05. T0,2. C5.
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Today I thought I would share a card that is not one layer lol, this is a card that I was lucky enough to have published with the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine. LOVE these colours together!
CS&P are offering another FREE Digital Sampler to celebrate the release of 12 digital back issues for sale HERE. If you look closely you may just see a card or two that I made, yay!
Hope you are having a great weekend.
Other Supplies: Sizzix – Decorative Label Set #4
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Another Texture Effect today and it’s embossing with glitter, such a fun technique and a great way to enjoy a glittery day, because if you are anything like me then there will be glitter glitter everywhere!
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Sorry about the less than optimal photography but it’s the dullest day in history here (pouring rain… perfect card making weather really) and I want to share this before the gallery closes in the OCC. Thanks for stopping by.
Other Supplies: Copcs B02. Cardstock – SBB – Powder.
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Today I started working on Textural Effects and thought I would try out Dry Embossing first, what a great one layer twist on this technique and even better I get to use some of those embossing folders that have been just a little neglected lately.
Time for the next one!
Other Supplies: Copics – YG00,91. G40. Y11,13,21,32,35,38. B000. 0. BV00,02,08.
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Back in class again and now I have a Graffiti card for Backgrounds into the Foreground, I just love this technique and think it’s particularly good for those wonderfully challenging masculine designs.
Not my best card but this class is all about learning so I’m sharing it all (well most of it) and I know I can improve on this technique and already have some more ideas swimming in my head…. so watch this space lol.
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