Homemade Card Techniques

Homemade Card Techniques Hello Everyone – I have another homemade card techniques idea to share with you today. Well I finally got my Facebook Live in last night. I was beginning to think the card was jinxed as I had tried for 2 previous weeks to do it. Sometimes the best laid plans don’t always work out. I am glad I can move on to another card idea. We have a new challenge this week…

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Torn Paper Technique

Torn Paper Technique Hello Everyone ~ I went back to an old idea with my Torn Paper Technique share for today. Every once in a while a see a card that uses a technique that I have not used in a while. Today’s card fits that idea. I ran across a card by a fellow demonstrator and fell in love with it so I had to have a play with it. Torn paper is a…

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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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