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Creating your own background paper

Creating your own background paper

A few days ago I shared this card by guest designer Mari Rayner and it reminded me what a great technique this is for creating your own quick and easy background paper. Sometimes called a one sheet wonder (because you cover a whole sheet with a design) you can use any...

How to apply the dryer sheet technique

How to apply the dryer sheet technique

Yesterday I shared this By the Tide card where I'd used the dryer sheet technique. The pic doesn't do it justice but it gives a very sparkly, soft focus feel to your image. You'll need a (used) tumble dryer sheet (the very open weave sort that's almost transparent)...

How to get started with Zentangles

How to get started with Zentangles

I had  a question from Vicki about yesterday's card. This was the card: And this was her question: "I haven’t heard of zentangle’s so what are they? Is this a new trend coming in stamping?" Thanks for asking Vicki 🙂 A zentangle is an abstract drawing with structured...

How to create a washi tape rosette

How to create a washi tape rosette

A few days ago I shared this circle card with a washi tape rosette at the centre. Here is the technique I used to make it, along with a couple of tips along the way. Step 1 - Cut your card strip. The width of the rosette will be approximately twice the short edge of...

How to create glossy letters

How to create glossy letters

Yesterday I shared this christening card with personalised lettering. The technique for creating these glossy letters is quite simple and I've added a couple of tips for keeping any waste to a minimum. Step 1 - Roughly cut pieces of On Board sheets (114320) to a...