Hello all! Tricia here with you today to share some old school techniques for the current Poppystamps Challenge. I have two for you today: ink smooshing and using your dies to create backgrounds. It is so much fun to get out your inks and ink smooshing up a bunch of backgrounds. I generally use three…
The Gracious Floral Stamp Set and Die by Memory Box has endless possibilities. I stamped the image with a black pigment ink onto watercolor paper. I used Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers to color in this wonderful image, choosing just a set of purples and olive greens for everything. Next, I die cut…
This birthday card was simple to make for 2 reasons. First, the background was pre-made. Months ago I had played around with some reinkers on watercolor paper. I ended up with this vivid, almost symmetrical background. Second, Poppystamps Birthday Wishes Moonlight Script die set is the ideal size and shape on any card…
Hello and hoping it’s a beautiful spring day in your neck of the woods! Nancy, here, and I’m sharing a card with a simple watercolor background that never misses! Watercolor paper or cardstock works best for this technique, and allows color to flow. Use 1 or 2 colors, analogous to each other, (otherwise you’re liable…
Hello and welcome to a sun-shiny day! The Poppystamps “Whittle Snails and Whittle Bird” are awake and ready to start their daily activities. These critters are everywhere in my neck of the woods! Do they inhabit your home? This card makes me happy. I created it to depict my love of spring and spending time…
Hi, it’s Rachel here bringing you a bright and happy seaside card for the Poppystamps April Challenge – Cute Critters. White capped waves and the “Whittle Sunshine” die makes the most perfect setting for a “Whittle Shark” and “Whittle Dolphin” playdate. I hope you get a chance to create a project, tag, or card featuring…
Hi there, it’s Rachel. I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to see the latest Poppystamps release and the “Basic Junk Journal Set” –so many ideas swirled in my mind! A junk journal is definitely a must, for now I created a unique “thank you” card with a delightful vintage vibe. Before we get…
Hello and welcome! Inspired by conversation candy hearts, I made this card for the February Poppystamps Challenge ~ Me & You. Soft, pearlescent hearts surround the Poppystamps “Sending Love Poe Script” craft die over a dreamy watercolor background. Please join us with a project, valentine or card showcasing something you love doing together like munching…
Hi! I am here with a rustic, weathered Poppystamps Valentine! A wash of watercolor, a flurry of hearts, embellishments and a great sentiment makes this card energetic and engaging. I used the “Say It Big” clear stamp set and hearts from the “Heartfelt Pinpoint Frame”. So much fun to create this card! Steps to create…
Hey friends! Can you believe the year is almost over? I hope 2023 brings you lots of cheer and craft supplies 🙂 Today, I’m sharing an easy Valentine’s Day themed card design. I started by applying red and orange pigment powder to a panel of Bristol smooth cardstock and sprayed it with water. I love…