#30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge, Martin's Mayhem, Sweet Candy Canes, Non-Traditional Christmas Colours, Stampin' Up!, Ringed with Nature stamp set

Love & Warmth Day 18 – 30 Day Christmas Cardmaking Challenge

I’ve gone for a non-traditional colour palette for this sketch in the #30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge. Sweet Sorbet Orchid Oasis Highland Heather Parakeet Party I was a little bit slow to start with this sketch as I was having some trouble what to do with that centre section. After I heat embossed the candy cane background I wanted…

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Sketchtember Challenge – Day 14 Joseph’s Coat Technique

The Joseph’s Coat Technique is a fun background to create using Clear embossing powder and inks. I’ve created a vibrant background with it for Day 14 of my Sketchtember Challenge. To create the background it’s ideal to have solid images such as the one from the Lovely & Lasting stamp set. First I blended Granny…

create a background with blending brushes, Enjoy the Moment stamp set, Stampin' Up!, SU

Create Beautiful Blended Backgrounds with Blending Brushes

I’m sharing a card today which I created to have this beautiful image from the Enjoy the Moment stamp set stand out. I wanted a simple yet striking card. Creating an effective background can really make a stamped image just pop. I started off by using Shimmery White cardstock and the oh-so-soft Blending Brushes. First…