Tree Silhouettes with Stencil

Here a few step by step photos of how I created a silhouette forest scene with the negative of an evergreen tree die cut. Supplies:  Negative of tree die cut, sponge, ink, I used glossy paper as the ink goes on very smoothly.  You can see the complete list below of all products used to …

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Splitcoaststampers Dare to Get Dirty Day 2

Today day two of the Splitcoaststampers Dare To Get Dirty week long challenge event. This event is a special thank you to all of the fan club members who support the site all year long. Have you had a desire to be on the Dirty Dozen design team? This special week of challenges will give …

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Belleek Inspired Technique

Here are few step by step photos of how to create the Belleek Inspired Technique. It is a very easy technique that really gives a big bang for your effort.  Here a couple of my favorites. I love using pale colored ink for this technique and pairing it with flowers but it can work with …

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Tree Scene -Impression Obsession Solid Tree and Tree Die

  1.  I cut the tree and leaf clusters.  2.  I cut the smaller leaf clusters apart to create individual leaves to make them small enough to fit on the tree die.  3.  I applied glossy accents to the branches and attached the leaves. 4,  I punched out several light and dark pink 1/8” circles …

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Mini Spiral Flowers Tutorial

The Impression Obsession Spiral Flowers set has become one of my favorite go to dies when I want to use small flowers on a project. I have to admit that at first I was a little intimidated by such  tiny die cuts but I quickly found they rolled up on the tip of my tweezers just …

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