You can use your embossing folders to make great watercolored backgrounds. This card uses the Honeycomb TIEF, but the background mat is not embossed. The folder was simply used for the pattern. I used sponge daubers to apply ink to the inside of the folder, inking the side with more … Continue reading
This sneak peek shows off “Cherry on Top”, one of the new designer paper collections that will be available in the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog. Three of our new In Colors show up in this collection – Cucumber Crush, Watermelon Wonder and Tip Top Taupe. This paper comes in a 6″ … Continue reading
We have a really fun sketch challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary. I was anxious to fill those blocks on the left with designer paper – what a great opportunity to use several patterns! I chose paper from the All Abloom paper stack. I am trying to … Continue reading
Today I want to show off some product from the upcoming 2015-2016 Annual Catalog. The set I used to make this ice cream cone is going to be popular – it is “Sprinkles of Life”, a set of 22 photopolymer stamps that can be used to build cupcakes, flower baskets, … Continue reading
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“Painted Petals” was my first purchase out of the Occasions Catalog, and I am sad to say that it will not be carried over into the new Annual Catalog. The set has been a favorite for me, and this card was a favorite in last month’s Card Buffet. The card … Continue reading
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This week’s challenge is a bright color challenge, just right for the sassy gal in “Just Kidding”. She would definitely say, “Blah! Blah! Blah!” to the first half of this sentiment! I stamped those words with the rotary alphabet stamp, and I punched them out with the small oval punch. Click here to … Continue reading
This was another of last month’s club projects. The card itself is a CASE of Darlene McCallum’s card that I saw on Pinterest. You can see her post and another great example of this technique here. The technique is called ghosting. It creates a white shadow around an image. In … Continue reading
Here are this week’s Weekly Deals… Gift Box Punch Board Item # 135863 Regular Price: $19.95 US/$24.95 CAN Discounted Price: $14.96 US/$18.71 CAN 2″ Circle Punch Item # 133782 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN Gold Baker’s Twine Item # 132975 Regular Price: $3.50 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted … Continue reading