Hi and welcome to my blog. There is an interesting challenge over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown this week, to use markers. I used my Stampin' Up marker pens in 3 different ways … First, I made a water-colour background by scribbling marker pens in 3 different colours randomly over a large clear block. I then spritzed liberally… Continue reading How to use marker pens 3 ways …
Author: lilybygilly
I am a crafter and paper lover
Holiday home with sequins and pearls …
Hi and welcome to my blog. This week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, the challenge is to use sequins and pearls. Remember my “string and bling” cards? Well this time I made a Christmas version … The background was sponged with whisper white craft ink and a stencil... At first, I was going to leave the main… Continue reading Holiday home with sequins and pearls …
Shaker card with pop-up inside for a special 50th birthday …
Hi and welcome to my blog. It was my best friend’s birthday last week, and a special one at that. So, for a very special lady I needed something very special – I hope she liked this shaker card with a surprise pop-up inside … I loved the shaker element of the card - all those sparkly… Continue reading Shaker card with pop-up inside for a special 50th birthday …
Silver Season’s Greetings …
Hi and welcome to my blog. It’s colour week at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, and the challenge is to use silver, grey and white … This one was a challenge to photograph too – all that silver mirri card reflected the surrounding colours, so there are dark areas on the photo, but the card it… Continue reading Silver Season’s Greetings …
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