Even though I’ve been making cards and other paper projects for over 12 years I’m definitely still learning. I love to see what other crafters are doing and just recently have been intrigued by a new technique using embossing folders. I don’t think it’s a new idea but like many craft techniques is being rediscovered. Today I gave it a try using the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder. I was very impressed with how easy this was to do and ended up turning the results of my experiment into a ... VIEW POST
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Pansy Dies For Spring And Summer Projects
I love crafting products that have multiple uses, especially when they're easy to use. That's why I was immediately drawn to the new Pansy Dies from the Stampin' Up! 2021/2022 Annual Catalogue. This set of 21 dies coordinates with the new Pansy Patch Stamp Set, cutting out a number of the stamped images. If you don't fancy stamping, the dies also cut out some images in the new Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack. Finally the dies cut plain card into pieces that stack to create ... VIEW POST
Another Ink Pad Background Idea
Last week I showed you a fun technique for creating your own backgrounds using the 'ink swipe' technique. Today I have another quick and easy idea, the 'ink pad to paper' technique. As the name suggests the background is made by pressing the ink pad directly onto the paper or card. However unlike the ink swipe technique, this time you use a tapping type of motion. The result that you get depends on how much of the ink pad you allow to touch the paper, and how firmly you press. The result ... VIEW POST
