This is another sample of sponge daubing a sky scene on glossy cardstock, click here to view a video on this technique. Again, I used the ‘Scenic Season’ stamp set #115354, sponge daubers, Barely Banana and Bashful Blue inks on glossy cardstock. Santa's sleigh is 'Wandering Words' (#116507) one of the Holiday Mini Catalog sets that you can buy until January 3rd. I don't know if you can ... View Post
Archives for December 2009
Sponged Landscape
This is the first of two samples of a 'faux horizon' using sponge daubers and dye inks on 'glossy' cardstock. With this sample, I have included a short video clip on how to do this simple, yet effective technique. The set used here is 'Scenic Season' #115354, Sponge daubers and Barely Banana, Blush Blossom and Bashful Blue inks and glossy cardstock. You can't tell from the photo but the ... View Post
Top Note Christmas Gift Bag
This easy (and small) gift bag is actually two quarter sheets of Real Red cardstock cut with the Sizzix die 'Top Note' attached to both sides of a tiny brown paper bag (that was cut down to 3 inches high). The oval 'handle's is the large Oval punch and a simple knot of wide grosgrain ribbon (red) holds it shut. The designer paper front is from the Merry Moments pack (one of my holiday ... View Post
December’s Online Ordering Gift
Stampin' Up! has announced that orders received by December 15th will ship to arrive by Christmas... and there are more reasons now than ever to buy online! I am offering the 'Everyday Elegance' Class to Go for your online purchase gift this month! CLICK HERE for more information. Add a touch of elegance to any occasion with this gorgeous set of black and white cards created using the ... View Post