Sometimes simple is just the way to go. In the process of making this card I had all these elephants and balloons cut out and ready to embellish, but they just added clutter. I did some editing and decided that with this one, simple is better. I did choose to keep these cute little flag embellishments and the cute button. …
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Faux Mother of Pearl Technique
While creating the art piece for the card in this post from yesterday, I used the Mother of Pearl Technique on the clock face. Step 1: Stamp the background images in the colours of your choice. I used Saharah Sand and Basic Black. Step 2: Stamp the outline of the pocket watch image in VersaMark ink and heat emboss with…
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Convention 2012 – Masculine Swap
Do you have difficulties designing masculine cards? I do too, it’s ok. I think it has a lot to do with the supplies I’m drawn to and eventually purchase….they’re girly! So when I saw the Clockworks stamp set in the Annual Stampin’ Up! Catalogue, I knew it would be the perfect (however long overdue!) purchase for masculine cards! Clockworks Stamp…
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Convention 2012 Swap – Fabric Bandaids
Happy Tuesday! Is your week off to a good start? I hope so. 🙂 When I went to Stampin’ Up! Convention 2012 in Salt Lake City this July I took these adorable fabric covered bandaids with me to swap with other demonstrators. I’m SO thrilled with how they turned out!!! Tips: To make the window in the front of your…
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Ghoulish Googlies Bundle – Card
After being away from my Stamp Room for nearly 6 weeks I was itching to get back in there and do some creating! The Ghoulish Googlies Bundle has SO many awesome elements that I had SO much fun playing with! And with a savings of 15% when you buy the bundle, it just makes sense! Ghoulish Googlies Bundle #129852 Price:…
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Feeling the lag….jet lag!
Happy Saturday! I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! I arrived home yesterday morning from an amazing vacation, but unfortunately I’m all turned around and have a major case of jet lag. Yuck. All jet lag aside, it was the trip of a lifetime to Japan to do some touring and visit with my in-laws. This was my third (and…
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