Calypso coral hello

Card: calypso coral, lucky limeade, whisper white
DSP: calypso coral patterned dsp
Ink (markers): calypso coral, pool party, wisteria wonder, lucky limeade, island indigo
Stamp set: hello blossoms
Accessories: pear pizzazz seam binding, petals-a-plenty embossing folder, big shot, clip, envelope

I attended another techniques class with Paula today, and we made this very cute, bright and cherry card.  We were learning how to use markers to stamp, and I love that you can use the Stampin up markers to add different colours to one stamp.  The hello blossoms stamp is perfect for this technique as you can colour up each flower with a different colour, and even leave out the sentiment if you didn't want to use it, like on the back of the envelope.  The seam binding and clip add all the detail that this card needs - perfect!

Fun with my blender pen

Card: island indigo, whisper white

DSP: pool party patterns dsp

Ink: island indigo, pool party

Stamp set: every moment

Accessories: top note die cut, big shot, whisper white organza ribbon, blender pen

I attended another techniques class over the weekend, run by Paula. She showed us how to create subtle shadow and colour in line images by using a blender pen. Really enjoyed using this technique, and I'm sure I'll keep using it in the future on my projects! We created this card as a sample project that we took away so we had something to refer to, which is a really useful idea.

Techniques class no.1

Card: soft suede, more mustard, very vanilla
Ink: soft suede, more mustard, cajun craze, always artichoke, cajun craze marker, soft suede marker
Stamp set(s): french foilage, word play
Accessories: hemp twine, clip, very vanilla envelope

I attended Paula's first techniques class today, where she taught us how to create a mat/background using clear blocks. You can use your clear blocks as stamping tools, and create a layered effect without the bulk of card - genuis! I love the colours of this project, and I just adore the french foilage stamp set. It's now on my wish list, along with some of the inks we've used here :-) I also love the stamped envelope to make it truely unique. Thanks, Paula, for the fun and inspiration!