Hello and welcome. The April technique challenge over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown this week is vellum embossing. I love the look of vellum, and have lots of it in my stash but rarely use it, which is a shame. It does, however, have its drawbacks as it is notoriously difficult to adhere to your… Continue reading Petals a plenty embossed vellum Christmas card
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Mixed media festive flurry
Hello and welcome. There is a mixed media challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown this week. The term mixed media is used to describe artwork that is made from a variety of different materials or media. I got out lots my craft supplies and spent a pleasant evening just creating. To make the background, I… Continue reading Mixed media festive flurry
Black and silver Christmas card
Hi and welcome. The colour challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown this week is to use black and silver. Not really my go to colours and this challenge has pushed me out of my comfort zone a bit. As always, neutrals such as black and white are allowed too... The black and white snowflake dsp… Continue reading Black and silver Christmas card
Paper piecing with Julie Nutting paper doll – Rita
Hello and welcome. There's another fun challenge at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown this week - paper piecing. This is such a great technique to make more of your stamps, adding pattern and texture to your project and gives a different look to colouring with inks or pencils. It's also a fab way of using up… Continue reading Paper piecing with Julie Nutting paper doll – Rita
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