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Tutorial for quick eclectic congrats card

Tutorial for quick eclectic congrats card

Today’s tutorial is for a quick eclectic congrats card. This design uses both sides of the paper. The Delightfully Eclectic DSP pack has several patterns that will work in this way (see video). Each week over on my Facebook page (please pop over and Like or...

Tutorial for sequin accented thanks card

Tutorial for sequin accented thanks card

Today’s tutorial is for a sequin accented thanks card. The sequins accent each of the flower heads in the DSP - see video. The video also gives suggestions for use with 3 other packs of DSP. The Fresh as a Daisy DSP used for this card (as well as the others mentioned...

Tutorial for sequin zoo birthday card

Tutorial for sequin zoo birthday card

Today’s tutorial is for a sequin zany zoo birthday card. Here the sequins fill a little negative space without distracting from the main image. I made this as a birthday card but this would be ideal as a good luck or congrats card for anyone taking a dancing exam!...

Tutorial for quick sequin get well card

Tutorial for quick sequin get well card

Today’s tutorial is for a quick sequin get well card. The sequins add a hint of luxury without being too fussy. The DSP on the card front is from a sheet of Fresh as a Daisy DSP (included in the 15% off sale) that has multiple patterned panels on it. Each week over on...

Tutorial for coloured zoo crew birthday card

Tutorial for coloured zoo crew birthday card

Today’s tutorial is for a coloured zoo crew birthday card. I picked the flowered pattern of Zoo Crew DSP to colour, to match the flower on the dancing hippo. The video below gives more ideas for colouring the different black & white patterns of DSP. The layout is...

June 2023 Online Workshop

June 2023 Online Workshop

Did you miss my June 2023 Online Workshop? I shared prerecorded videos for each project on YouTube and in the FB Group on Tuesday and then followed up with a short Zoom meeting yesterday evening to answer any questions. We're making the most of this month's DSP sale...

IDEAS Blog Hop – Fresh as a Daisy DSP

IDEAS Blog Hop – Fresh as a Daisy DSP

Welcome to the IDEAS blog hop. This month I'm using the Fresh as a Daisy DSP and Sending Smiles stamps for my tutorial contribution. In this blog hop we’ll be sharing sneak peeks of this month's fabulous IDEAS Tutorial Bundle. Some show an alternate design, some share...

Tutorial for quick zoo crew birthday card

Tutorial for quick zoo crew birthday card

Today’s tutorial is for a quick zoo crew birthday card. There are dies for cutting out some of the animals from the Zoo Crew DSP but for those that don't have matching dies, you can always punch them out. Each week over on my Facebook page (please pop over...

Tutorial for border edged birthday card

Tutorial for border edged birthday card

Today’s tutorial is for a border edged birthday card. For this design, we're taking the border all the way to the edge of a tent fold card base. The lacy edging results in quite a fragile card. If you wish to strengthen it then one option is to add clear Window Sheet...