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Tutorial for lacy seashell card

Tutorial for lacy seashell card

Today’s tutorial is for a lacy seashell birthday card. Yesterday I shared a black seashell card but today I'm back to some more traditional colours and a more feminine look. I've been using the Seashells 3D embossing folder on its own so far this week. It does have...

Tutorial for black seashell card

Tutorial for black seashell card

Today’s tutorial is for a black seashell birthday card. Every so often I like to turn designs on their head and buck the trend. The expected colours for seashells are generally pale colours, perhaps pinks or purple, so it's fun to turn the idea on its head and try a...

Tutorial for green seashell card

Tutorial for green seashell card

Today’s tutorial is for a green seashell card. This time the embossing folder has been inked with Just Jade before embossing so that the raised (embossed) images remain in the original pale green colour. The Jade takes on a different shade when mixed with the Soft Sea...

January-June 2021 Last Chance Sale

January-June 2021 Last Chance Sale

The January–June 2021 Mini Catalogue will be retiring soon! It’s always bittersweet to see favourite Stampin’ Up! products taking their curtain call. Stock up on your favourite products before they’re gone for good! Save up to 50% on essential craft supplies. Please...

Tutorial for pearl seashell card

Tutorial for pearl seashell card

Today’s tutorial is for a pearl seashell birthday card. The dark contrast of espresso against pearl and the CAS (clean and simple) layout, make this a great masculine card. Each week over on my Facebook page (please pop over and Like or Follow) I choose a product pick...

Tutorial for blackberry ribbon treat bag

Tutorial for blackberry ribbon treat bag

Today’s tutorial is for a blackberry ribbon pansy treat bag. This little treat is designed to go with the pansy birthday card I shared yesterday. In the tutorial below, I take you step by step through creating the blackberry ribbon pansy treat bag. I also have...

Tutorial for blackberry ribbon pansy card

Tutorial for blackberry ribbon pansy card

Today’s tutorial is for a blackberry ribbon pansy birthday card. This time the ribbon isn't the main feature as it was here, but is just a tiny embellishment. Although it's small, it looks very even and professional. In the tutorial below, I take you step by step...

Tutorial for blackberry ribbon hello card

Tutorial for blackberry ribbon hello card

Today’s tutorial is for a blackberry bliss ribbon hello card. This is a very clean and simple design with an elegant look. In the tutorial below, I take you step by step through creating the blackberry bliss ribbon hello card. I also have a supply list for purchasing...

Tutorial for blackberry ribbon birthday card

Tutorial for blackberry ribbon birthday card

Today’s tutorial is for a blackberry bliss ribbon birthday card. Using the ribbon flat, keeping the card simple and opting for darker colours makes for masculine birthday card. I've used this same idea for brighter cards in the past. Each week over on my Facebook...