Alcohol Marker Background Idea

Alcohol Marker Background Idea Hello Everyone ~ If you have not tried the Alcohol Marker Background Idea yet you have got to try it! I have been wanting to try to use alcohol markers to create a background in quite a while.  There are tons of videos all over the internet with ideas.  I decided today was the day! Basically you scribble on Vellum with your alcohol markers.  When I say scribble that is exactly…

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Blending Brushes for Card Making

Blending Brushes for Card Making Hello Everyone ~ How do you use your Blending Brushes for Card Making? Blending Brushes are very popular right now.  They allow you to make beautiful soft blended backgrounds.  Today’s card uses them to create a subtle pattern on a softly blended background. I love using the Blending Brushes in different ways on my cards.  On this card I used them to create a subtle pattern using the decorative masks. …

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Whitewash Technique for dark card stock

Hello Everyone ~ have you tried the Whitewash Technique for dark card stock yet? I don’t know about you but I go through phases where I just need to do something different from what I have been doing.  That was what I decided to do for today’s card. When I need to shake things up a bit I always go looking for techniques.  One technique I have not used in a while is the Whitewash…

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Color Blending Brushes to Create a Frame

Hello Everyone ~ this is the last idea for Color Blending Brushes to Create a Frame. I have had so much fun playing with the blending brushes this week.  They make laying down a smooth layer of color so easy. These brushes are easy to use also.  You just ink up your brush and using a light hand apply the color.  If you want it light only add a little color.  If you want a…

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Color Blending Using Your Die Cuts

Hello Stampers ~ are you ready to try the Color Blending Using Your Die Cuts technique? Are you ready to try this fun technique?  I had so much fun creating this background and I am sure you will also. I hope you have tried the color blending using a stencil from a die that I shared on Wednesday.   I have another idea for you today. Today’s technique is a great one for making a background. …

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Die Cut Shapes for Card Making

Hello Everyone ~ have you thought about using Die Cut Shapes for Card Making? I am always looking for ways to use my supplies in different ways.  The current trend is to use shaped masks to do some color blending.  I decided to use some of our dies to create my own mask and add some color to my card. The cards I have seen online were interesting and I had to see if I…

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