Techniques on Tuesday: Spiral Pop-Up

This technique is a quick easy wow that will put a smile on the face of any recipient. The cards that I have for you today are a couple that were created for my recent Family Fun Class. Supplies that you will need: a circle shape approx 7cm either punched or die cut , glue … Continue reading Techniques on Tuesday: Spiral Pop-Up

Freshly Brewed Projects: Gatefold Card

The inspiration for this Freshly Brewed Project is .... Gatefold Card When you google Gatefold cards there are so many different ways to create one, from the way you fold it to the way you embellish it. Here is my take on the Gatefold card, hope you like it. For this card I used ... … Continue reading Freshly Brewed Projects: Gatefold Card

Techniques on Tuesday: Emboss Resist

The Emboss Resist technique brings to life your embossed images by adding some colour. This can be done by either sponging or adding a watercolour wash. Supplies that you will need: stamped image, Versamark ink, clear embossing powder, heat tool, sponges, water painters, ink, and cardstock. Step by Step Instructions Ink up your stamp with … Continue reading Techniques on Tuesday: Emboss Resist

Techniques on Tuesday: Faux Frosting

Do you like to add texture and interest to your projects? This technique gives you a puffy finish and looks like frosting on a cake or in this case, snow on the trees. Supplies that you will need: Stamped image, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, heat tool, embossing powder and fine glitter. Snow Wonder Bundle Step … Continue reading Techniques on Tuesday: Faux Frosting

Freshly Brewed Projects: Metallics

The inspiration for this Freshly Brewed Project is .... Metallics Have you discovered the awesome Brushed Metallic Cardstock in the August-December 2020 Mini Catalogue!!! It comes in Bronze, Copper & Gold. By using the Colour Blocking technique and adhering strips of each of the 3 colours I created these 2 cards for my catalogue launch. … Continue reading Freshly Brewed Projects: Metallics

Techniques on Tuesday: Paper Piecing

By stamping your image on Designer Series Paper (DSP) and cutting it out you can add colour and variation to your projects. If you are not a fan of colouring in an image then this is a great technique for you. It is also a great way use use up all those scrap pieces of … Continue reading Techniques on Tuesday: Paper Piecing

Freshly Brewed Projects: Chevron Quilt Strip Background

The inspiration for this Freshly Brewed Project is .... Chevron Quilt Strip Background This week we are creating projects using the Chevron Quilt Strip Background Technique. I enjoyed the challenge of trying something new. Here is a tutorial by Lyssa Zwolanek that is the inspiration for today's card. Hope you like it and try it for yourself. … Continue reading Freshly Brewed Projects: Chevron Quilt Strip Background

Techniques on Tuesday: Faux Metal

By heating multiple layers of Metallic Embossing powder you can achieve the Faux Metal look and make your own embellishments and focal pieces for your projects. Supplies that you will need: stamped image, metallic embossing powder, versa mark ink, heat tool, card stock. Step by Step Instructions This techniques uses a lot of embossing powder, … Continue reading Techniques on Tuesday: Faux Metal

Freshly Brewed Projects: Black and White

The inspiration for this Freshly Brewed Project is .... Black and White Making a project with black and white can be so classy. Plus you do not need to worry about matching anything. For my card today I have used one of the papers from the Magic in This Night Designer Series Paper and the … Continue reading Freshly Brewed Projects: Black and White

Techniques on Tuesday: Shimmer Resist

This technique is a variation to the emboss resist technique giving you a shimmery effect to your background. Supplies that you will need: a solid stamp image, embossing powder, versa mark and heat tool, shimmer paint, sponge dauber or foam brush. Step by Step Instructions First ink your image with versa mark ink and stamp … Continue reading Techniques on Tuesday: Shimmer Resist