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Learn about Cut Files
May 21, 2013 | 0 comments »
Cut Files - a little Info I had a few emails from folks wondering what cut files are - Here's some Q&A's just in case it's something you are not familiar with. So what is this thing, this Cut File? So, I'm making a card or a LO and I... Read More
Stamping with Backgrounders - Big Stamps
November 10, 2012 | 0 comments »
The Backgrounder stamp - you can see the Vintage Christmas Backgrounder above with a standard size SU ink pad, still on it's backing sheet, these measure 4.5 by 5.75 inches, they are huge. I have not felt the need to purchase large blocks for them as I think I... Read More
How to make windows with the 'Twas the Night before Christmas set
September 14, 2012 | 5 comments »
Windows - How-to.Since a picture is worth about a million words, I have photographed all the important steps involved in making one of those wee windows from the Twas the Night before Christmas set. I start out by stamping the window image, clear embossing and then trimming it out... Read More
Getting a good Impression
October 25, 2011 | 5 comments »
This is taken from the post on plaid stamping, but I thought it might be useful as a post on its own I used the wider plaid-maker stamp from Pic-nic patterns Getting a good impression So let's start at the start and make sure that everyone is getting a proper... Read More
How to make an aperture with 'teeth'
July 30, 2011 | 2 comments »
Next up is a little How-To, a sort of picture tutorial for folks wanting to make the toothed aperture from this card. First I selected two dies, a classic circle and a pinked circle - both Spellbinder dies from sets of that name. I picked a plain circle which fit... Read More
How to make Pearl Earrings for your Cameo lady
July 03, 2011 | 0 comments »
I specifically wanted to add a detail to my cameo lady - she's from the Cameo to go set and I had heat embossed her with some white powder - it wasn't the fine detail stuff cos I was looking for a sort of antique finish. I thought I would... Read More
How to Trim Bitty banners with Spellbinders Nested Pennants
March 22, 2011 | 0 comments »
Bitty Banners Stamping Tip Just when I had the ink and camera out - I thought I'd show you a little something about Bitty Banners - the small set we released at the beginning of March 2011. As you might be aware we released a large Vintage Banners set too - and it was... Read More
How to trim out the Gothic window
July 27, 2010 | 1 comments »
When I was designing this little gothic window for the Midnight Feast set, I was looking around at what I could use to cut those little windows out, because windows just beg to be cut out don't they? lol! I found I had the perfect tool in this making... Read More
How to make Plaid - 1 Basic Plaid
July 21, 2010 | 7 comments »
So, I know tons of you have the plaid-maker stamps, I know this because I ship them out LOL! The plaid maker stamps are fabulous for making all sorts of plaid and stripey backgrounds just like the one you see in today's card. I love making plaid. I love... Read More
Tower Box Tutorial
July 21, 2010 | 0 comments »
Here are a few notes to help you if you fancy having a go at a tower box like this one. 1 I made a bottom for my tower out of a piece of card 3.5 inches square - I scored a half inch in all the way round and... Read More
