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 …
Category: Christmas
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 …
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 …
Inlaid dies technique and Christmas lights …
Hi and welcome to my blog. It’s the first challenge of February at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, so that means we have a sketch to follow. You can choose any shapes, any layers and add embellishments of your choice … I’ve been tidying my craftroom and discovering wonderful forgotten lovelies, like this pretty Christmas paper.… Continue reading Inlaid dies technique and Christmas lights …
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