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Merry Caroling Mice

October 9, 2020October 5, 2020 Gemma C

Join me on the Hello Bluebird blog today, where I’m sharing a CAS Christmas card, featuring the Merry Mice stamp set.

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Autumn is Calling with WOW

October 2, 2020September 14, 2020 Gemma C

Today I'm on the WOW Embossing blog where I’m sharing an autumnal card using the wonderful Changer Lightening Effect powders. These additives are such fun to use and can give different looks and textures to powders you already own I hope you’ll join me on the WOW Embossing blog, where you can read more about how I made these… Continue reading Autumn is Calling with WOW

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Pumpkin Time with Gel Plate Background

September 29, 2020September 27, 2020 Gemma C

Today I'm sharing a card that features a technique that's new to me - Gel Plate printing. I was inspired, as I'm sure many other crafters were, by the video that Jennifer McGuire shared showing how she used a gel plate with distress oxides. I love the texture that the plate gives to a background,… Continue reading Pumpkin Time with Gel Plate Background

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Fall Friends and Autumn Leaves

September 23, 2020September 20, 2020 Gemma C

I've combined some older Hello Bluebird Autumn sets with the new Gallery Frame #5 slimline die on my card today. I began with the embossed background. I stamped the Blowing Leaves background stamp on white card with embossing ink. I then covered the panel with 3 different colours of WOW embossing powder - Apple Red,… Continue reading Fall Friends and Autumn Leaves

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Enjoy the Little Things

September 16, 2020September 11, 2020 Gemma C

Join me on the Hello Bluebird blog today, where I’m sharing an autumnal card with some fun embossing colours.

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Christmas is Coming with WOW

September 4, 2020 Gemma C

Today I have a card to share on the WOW Embossing blog, inspired by the September challenge theme of Christmas. I’ve used some pretty embossing glitters for the snowy hills - Hologram Sparkle and Sparkling Snow. I hope you’ll join me on the WOW Embossing blog, where you can read more about how I made… Continue reading Christmas is Coming with WOW

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Hello Bluebird Beach Play

August 24, 2020August 15, 2020 Gemma C

Hello Bluebird's latest release includes some fabulous summer sets - Beach Play and Come On In. The critters always look like they are having so much fun! My card today features the Beach Play set. I created a mini scene on a panel of white card, using a square stencil. I blended on distress oxide inks… Continue reading Hello Bluebird Beach Play

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Modern Lines with WOW

August 20, 2020June 27, 2020 Gemma C

Today I'm sharing a card inspired by the WOW Facebook challenge theme this month, which is Masculine. The gold embossing really steps this card up and the simple, bold design works well for masculine cards. I hope you’ll join me on the WOW Embossing blog, where you can read more about how I made this… Continue reading Modern Lines with WOW

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Hello Bluebird Fairy Dance

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 Gemma C

I love adding rainbows to my cards. This pretty fairy from the Hello Bluebird Fairy Dance set is leaving a rainbow trail behind her as she skips across the card. I began by freehand drawing a mask for my card on some thin copy paper. I fussy cut out the trail, then taped the mask to… Continue reading Hello Bluebird Fairy Dance

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Hello Bluebird Next Door Gnomes

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 Gemma C

Join me on the Hello Bluebird blog today, where I’m sharing a fun card featuring the Next Door Gnomes stamp set and Gallery #5 slimline die. Both these sets are from the fabulous new release.