Today is release day over at Concord and 9th! It’s always a favourite day of the month for me with tons of exciting and inspirational products! The entire release is available here and I have six cards for inspiration on what to do with the new stamps and dies! My first card is a beautifulContinue reading “Concord and 9th Release Inspiration + 6 Card Ideas”
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Stained Glass Alcohol Ink with Vellum for Birch Press Designs
Hi Crafters, It’s Justine back again here on the Birch Press Blog! Today I am creating a stained glass effect on my card using Alcohol Inks. Using Vellum paper helped me achieve that slightly muted but vibrant colour. I used a fairly thick vellum for this piece. Vellum is a non-porous surface that is super elegantContinue reading “Stained Glass Alcohol Ink with Vellum for Birch Press Designs”
Altenew July 2018 Stencil Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hi Crafters, I’m excited to be a part of another Altenew release featuring some stunning stencil. I wanted to something a little different than the usual ink blending and I had never tried out embossing with a stencil so I thought I would give it a try! In today’s cards, I used the Aztec MotifContinue reading “Altenew July 2018 Stencil Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”
Alcohol Ink Techniques: Is it all in the paper?
A couple months ago I did another video on alcohol inks. It just seems I can’t get enough of them. I love when old supplies make a comeback and I find joy in them again. Well, I decided to go into more detail about alcohol ink cardstock and Yupo paper – both papers are designedContinue reading “Alcohol Ink Techniques: Is it all in the paper?”
Hello Friend April Pretty Pink Posh Guest Designer
Today I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and try out some Distress Oxide Ink colours that I don’t use on a regular basis. I was also really curious to try out the new Stacked Edges 2 Die by Pretty Pink Posh. I love honeycomb patterns so I knew this die would soonContinue reading “Hello Friend April Pretty Pink Posh Guest Designer”
Gina K. Designs February Release Blog Hop
Cardmaking is so easy with Gina K Designs Wreath Builder Mini Kit and the MISTI stamping tool! I am honoured to be a guest in the Gina K Designs New Release blog hop with some of my favourite crafty people in the industry! Gina has some amazing new products and I haven’t been this excitedContinue reading “Gina K. Designs February Release Blog Hop”
Inlaid Die Cutting + Simon Says Stamp Friends Release Blog Hop
Hi Crafters,welcome to another Simon Says Stamp Friends Release Blog Hop featuring the Inlaid die cutting technique! Today I am working with Picture Book dies (there is a whole collection of them!) to create an adorable card that can be used for friends, a child’s birthday or even a baby card 🙂 Don’t forget toContinue reading “Inlaid Die Cutting + Simon Says Stamp Friends Release Blog Hop”
Creativation Favourite! Gina K Foil Mates!
Hi Crafters, today I’m super excited because I was able to finally get my hands on something that really impressed me at Creativation in Phoenix! As stated in my video, I’ve avoided the foiling technique because I thought I needed expensive machines and a laser printer, I was so excited to see this technique comeContinue reading “Creativation Favourite! Gina K Foil Mates!”
July Stamp of the Month with So Suzy Stamps
Hi Crafters, today I’m designing for the Stamp of the Month program for So Suzy Stamps. I absolutely adore this vintage style compass rose and I thought I would create this with a fun background. I thought the background might be a little busy with stencilling and background stamping but by adding a piece ofContinue reading “July Stamp of the Month with So Suzy Stamps”
AAA Card Challenge #64 – Inlaid Die Cutting
Hi Crafters, today I am creating for the AAA Card Challenge: In-lay Die Cutting. Check out my video tutorial below and give this technique a try. I was even able to make an extra card out of the leftovers! To create this card, I used the Flutter and Floral Die from Concord and 9th. TheContinue reading “AAA Card Challenge #64 – Inlaid Die Cutting”