Today I’m exploring my favourite background dies that make cardmaking super quick and easy! All of these cards took less than 5 minutes (even the ones with blended backgrounds!) and I created 10 cards to show you how awesome these backgrounds turned out! For these cards, I created two panels using Distress Oxide colours: SqueezedContinue reading “My Top 7 Favourite Background Dies”
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Free Virtual Card Class September 2018: Alcohol Lift Techniques
Laurel Beard and I kicked off our monthly FREE card classes this September with the Alcohol Lift Technique! If you want to join us for our monthly live classes, be sure to like our facebook page. We went live on Thursday Night and created 4 cards together. Don’t worry if you happened to miss it becauseContinue reading “Free Virtual Card Class September 2018: Alcohol Lift Techniques”
Parcel Box Die for Perfect Gift Cards with Ellen Hutson
Justine here with a video about Holiday Parcel Boxes that for all types of gift cards! I know when I buy gift cards, I often think of the colour of cars that would match the gift card when purchasing. The Parcel Box die solves that issue by giving you the option of not showing offContinue reading “Parcel Box Die for Perfect Gift Cards with Ellen Hutson”
No Line Colouring with Pretty Pink Posh
Today I explored the world of no-line colouring which I have only done a few times and thought I would try it out using some fall colours on kraft cardstock. Kraft cardstock is a staple in my craftroom in the fall because I think it coordinates perfectly with red, yellow, orange and brown. I usedContinue reading “No Line Colouring with Pretty Pink Posh”
All About Layering Dies
Layering Dies from Birch Press Design are a super fun way to add beautiful focal points to your cards. I tried out these beautiful layering dies for the first time (Splash and Calen) and I had a blast creating two cards to show off in my video tutorial today. Both cards really focus on theContinue reading “All About Layering Dies”
Bright White Cards with Hedgehog Hollow September Box
Today I‘m is showing off a 3 card set that uses white as a focal point. The September box provides such beautiful, solid backgrounds to stamp in various colours with. Catherine Pooler inks are my personal favourite for coverage with solid stamps and it was such a relief to have perfect stamping without needing to season theContinue reading “Bright White Cards with Hedgehog Hollow September Box”
Masking Technique and Scene Building + Pretty Pink Posh Product Release Blog Hop
Hi Crafters, today I decided to use the masking technique – one of my favourite, and lately neglected, techniques that I use often when building a scene. I used the Pumpkin Patch Critters stamp by Pretty Pink Posh to build up this scene. I began by stamping two of the larger stamps – the squirrelContinue reading “Masking Technique and Scene Building + Pretty Pink Posh Product Release Blog Hop”
FREE Virtual Card Classes Coming Soon!
I am SUPER excited to share a project that Laurel Beard and I have been working on for quite some time! LIVE CLASSES!! I’ve got a ton of information for you today with links for easy navigation! First, we would love you to join the page!https://www.facebook.com/freevirtualcardclasses/! Don’t forget to turn those notifications on!!! How does itContinue reading “FREE Virtual Card Classes Coming Soon!”
Multiple Textures & Halloween Spellbinders Inspiration
Today I am working with many different textures to add interest to cards. I hope that even if you aren’t a Halloween fan, you’ll find some useful ideas and textures to try out. This month, I’m working with Spellbinders and their Small and Large Die of the Month Club. I think these are an incredibleContinue reading “Multiple Textures & Halloween Spellbinders Inspiration”
Easy Simple Christmas Cards
Hi Crafters, sorry I have been away for so long! I have been caught up in all life has to offer – coming back from holidays, getting back into the classroom, some personal and family issues and I hope I can be back a little more consistently from now on. I’m excited that my firstContinue reading “Easy Simple Christmas Cards”