Archives for March 2011
Random Card Making
Here is a random selection of cards I’ve made recently, most don’t need a great deal of explanation but I’ve added a few words which you’ll see when you click a photo. If there is anything you’d like clarification on then please don’t hesitate to contact me. This...
Baby Cards for Cerys
Although this stamped image is really the Madonna and Child intended mainly for Christmas Cards, I just love it for new baby cards and have used it several times this way. For this, it was stamped onto white card, run through an embossing folder after being cut out with a Nestie oval and then coloured...
Door Pillow
A dear friend of mine asked me to make one of these pillows to hang on the door of her new niece’s nursery. Cerys was born quite prematurely but is, happily, home with her parents and doing great. I, on the other hand, have not been doing great! Been so busy that this project has been put aside...
Anniversary Card
I made this card for my Brother- and Sister-in-Law last week – I’m rather partial to using these Nesties for such a card and love the way they stack. I used heavy-weight watercolour paper throughout and distress inks to add the colour. The background layer has the dictionary definition of Love...
Rubber Band Emboss
I re-visited a technique I’d tried years ago when I saw Gina K show it in this video. It’s easy and yet beautifully effective and I’m thrilled with the result. If you don’t already do so then I suggest you subscribe to StampTV, there are new videos, techniques and challenges...
Mardi Gras Card
Over on Michael Strong’s Blog he explained how to make his Mardi Gras card. My sample uses the same basic technique but has ended up very different. I’ll explain what I did in each photo although I must apologise in advance – the silver embossing and stripes made it very reflective so a...
Flippin Gardener
I have 3 sisters and one of them is a very avid gardener so, with her birthday fast approaching, I got out my LaPasche stamps and set to work. I’m re-using the backs of cards which have been sent to me (both Christmas and birthday cards) – trying to re-cycle as much as possible – and so I...