Archive for February, 2013
Valentine Cards
I can’t stop making Valentine Cards! I remembered that the canning jar from Friendship Preserves could be filled with hearts. And I just got my Primrose Petals Core-dinations Cardstock which looks great with the Adorning Accents (card 1) and Lacy Brocade (card 2) Embossing Folders. Stamp Sets: Wacky Wishes hostess, Hearts a Flutter and Itty Bitty […]
Puzzle Piece Resist Technique
I love how this Puzzle Piece Valentine card turned out. I think we will do this at the next class (Feb 19). You could also use it for a wedding or anniversary card. Puzzle Piece Resist Card Instructions: 1. Clear Emboss the En Francais background stamp on Whisper White or Naturals White Cardstock. 2. Cut out […]
Valentine Arrow and Masking Tutorial
I thought I was done with creating Valentine projects, but I keep finding awesome ideas. Here I combined a masking technique with a new punch art idea. 1. Cut out some paper masks with a large heart framelit. 2. Spritz white cardstock with alcohol + Pink Pirouette reinker through the mask, remove and dry. 3. Mask […]
Another Valentine Card
I keep thinking of more great ideas for Valentine Cards. This one has a fun cutout heart. Hearts a Flutter stamp set and framelits Adorning Accents Embossing folder Delightful Dozen stamp set Sahara Sand, Primrose Petals Ink and Ribbon Whisper White Cardstock (If you haven’t used Stampin’ Up! white cardstock, you will never go back!) Instructions – Must do […]
Chalkboard Technique
The popular Chalkboard Technique is a cool look for your Valentine Cards. Here I used the Vintage Verses stamp set (FREE for SAB). The Chalkboard Technique also looks great with the Hearts a Flutter Stamp set. Chalkboard Technique Instructions: 1. Stamp the sentiment with White Craft Ink on Basic Black Cardstock. Emboss with white embossing powder. – Don’t emboss […]
Valentine again
I really overloaded on the embossing folders, embosslits and framelits again for these 2 Valentine cards! As my friend Priscila said – you just gotta have that machine. (Hers just came!) And during Sale-A-Bration, the Big Shot nets you 2 free products. She got the Pretty Petites stamp set and matching Petite Curly Label Punch. […]