Cottage Lane Stamper

 I saw a technique the other day, with alcohol markers and a window sheet that gave a beautiful watercolor background.  But for the life of me I couldn't get it to work, sadly.  It seemed to dry out too quickly for me, even when I spritzed it with the alcohol.  Changed the game plan a little bit and used one of my larger clear blocks and some shimmer paper.  If you wanted to use a larger piece of paper you could used the largest clear block F which measures 4-7/8" x 6".  In this video I used our clear block E, which measures 3-7/16" x 4-7/16". I think it turned out beautifully!  Here's a video on how I did it, if this video does not show up on your phone here is the YouTube link .  Google has changed something in Blogger and videos aren't showing up on phones like they used to. One thing I forgot in the video was die cutting the color wash piece with one of my Rectangular Stitched dies.  It does give it a more finished look.  The one sho...

Today's Facebook live "Tuesdays At Ten" was a technological challenge.  First my FB live video stopped midstream, unbeknownst to me.  Then I went to use my camcorder to redo the video and my SD card wouldn't work or format, either in the camcorder or on my computer and I couldn't find another card!!!! So I went back to my phone and redid the card and the audio is almost non-existent.  So crank up your audio!   This bundle is a returning favorite from last year's holiday catalog, "Gather Together"  . It pairs beautifully with the Gilded Autumn Suite.   Currently the DSP from the suite is on backorder. Check with your demonstrator or me :-) for status.   I also give a couple tips on die cutting DSP and how to save this beautiful Metallic Foil and on using square or rectangle dies.   Here is the card,  I hope you like it!  I love the beautiful foil, embossed, die cut leaves!    Supplies:  ...

 I love fall leaves so this set will become one of my fall favorites, the "Gather Together" bundle.   I paired with the the Plaid Tidings DSP.  It's fun to use both the die cut leaf and the negative space for this card and have the DSP peak out from behind.  I also used two other leaf dies from the bundle in Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive. When I die cut the smaller leaves with the coordinating dies, they also emboss the leaves, which I love! This adds just a little more interest.   I embossed the Whisper White layer with Subtles 3D embossing folder.  Then die cut the leaf. The sentiment is from the stamp set. I cut a 1" piece of Whisper White and punched the end with the Banners Pick A Punch and then stamped the sentiment. I then cut of the side where it would fit along the edge of the card.  I cut another piece of Old Olive and punched another banner punch and layered it behind. I put a layer of Pumpkin Pie behind the top layer and then embellis...