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Saturday, 2 July 2022

English Garden Set

I'm so happy that this set of 4 products has arrived from Pinkfresh Studio. They came up with the brilliant idea of matching the stamping set with the die so it can all be cut in one go. In addition they have washi tape that can be cut with the same die, and a stencil to colour.

I decided to cut one set of the washi tape and make a set a cards.

I ended up with 4 cards. It's a quick and easy way to make a set of cards to gift!

The first card ... I embossed a grid and sentiment in gold, and used a die to emboss a border around the card, adding a few enamel dots.

Another shot to try and catch the gold embossing to match the gold foiling on the washi tape.

The second card is very CAS. I needed a Sympathy card and I wanted to keep it soft and airy. A splatter of ink to tie in with the NBUS "Reglettes Ronds" die from Simply Graphic. (Ruler circles die).

Card three was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketch. I die cut the circle from the panel, then embossed with the Rustic Linen embossing folder.

The last card of the set used the wreath. I didn't want the full circle so decided to trim off one edge. Found some patterned paper in my stash and added the thin gold strip of washi from Altenew.

What do you think?
Would you like this set? Which is your favourite?

My entry to ...

... Addicted to CAS : Grid

... Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge : Anything Goes

... Freshly Made Sketches #542

... NBUS #40

... Less is More : Emboss

Sunday, 10 November 2019

Upgrading a card ...

When those big Birthdays come around, you need to up the ante. I had a lovely rose gatefold card, but I wanted to make it extra special. So I added numbers from the Concord & 9th Double cut numbers die set. I love that you can give that extra pop.

I felt the rose needed to be more grounded so added a knotted string along the green base.

I also made an envelope to match.

My entry to ...

... AAA Birthday : Include a number

... Seize the Birthday : Off the Edge

Thursday, 27 June 2019

Rose Gatefold

I'm on a roll with my Hero Arts flowers on gatefold cards.

This time I'm using the Antique Rose Stem, and changed up the size of the panels. Decided to put the panel across the bottom on a diagonal to add interest.

I have put together a page with all the measurements. If you want a copy then email me.

A close-up of the embossed panel and the dimension of the gatefold.

My entry to ...

... Die Cut Divas : Happy Birthday

... Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge : Anything Goes

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

March CCC Reveal

It's time for the March 2019 Card Chain Challenge reveal for all the cards that went out over the globe. Mine went off to Denise in California.

I followed the colour combination, the sketch and the theme of friendship.

Theme Options : Spring/Flowers/Friendship

Product / Technique Options : Stamping or Decoupage

You still have time to join in the April Challenge.

I will also enter this to ...

... SSS Work it Wednesday : March 2019 Spring Flowers

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Floral Happy #1

Getting 2 cards out of one background is always a bonus.

Stamped up the background with the Ditsy Print and coloured with Copics. Die cut the bold alphabet word 3 times : on the pattern background, on white and on black. I coloured the white one with Copics and stamped with Rustic Linen, then layered it offset on the black. Added a white gel pen line on top to give it a look of more dimension.