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
Tag: hello bluebird
Fall Friends and Autumn Leaves
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
Enjoy the Little Things
Join me on the Hello Bluebird blog today, where I’m sharing an autumnal card with some fun embossing colours.
Christmas is Coming with WOW
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
Hello Bluebird Beach Play
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
Modern Lines with WOW
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
Hello Bluebird Fairy Dance
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
Hello Bluebird Next Door Gnomes
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.
Blue Pearl Cozy Plaid with WOW
Today I have a card showing how the Pearl embossing powders work on different colours of cardstock. I love that with just one powder, you can achieve so many different tones. I hope you’ll join me on the WOW Embossing blog, where you can read more about how I made this card and the supplies… Continue reading Blue Pearl Cozy Plaid with WOW
Poolside Piggy
Today I'm sharing a card with Beach Babes - one of my favourite summer sets from Hello Bluebird. This card began with the background. I blended on some Mermaid Lagoon distress oxide ink onto a panel of watercolour card, then added Atlantis Burst and Blue Blitz Nuvo shimmer powders on top. I love the splash… Continue reading Poolside Piggy
