Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to a little blog hop.  This month we are exploring different techniques and I thought I'd show you this Triple Layer Technique as it seems to be very popular at the moment.

You simply take three pieces of cardstock and layer them one on top of the other - so in my case this was three pieces of Whisper White.  I decided on the sizing for the outside larger layer and then took off about 1 cm to create the next two pieces.  

I used a little bit of snail to keep each piece in place whilst I stamped.  If you centre your main image on the centre piece and work outwards it works best - and don't worry that little pieces on the outer edge of the cardstock do not take on the impression - these get covered up with the matting and do not show.  or as in my case they do show but they look like they are part of the design - I hope :)

When you've finished creating the pretty design you then matt the first two smaller pieces with the same colour cardstock as your final card (with the final card being the final mat).  In my case this was Concord Crush.

I've used Daffodil Delight, Tangarine Tango and Concord Crush inks and finished off the card with some ribbon detail.  Vanessa Webb demonstrated at Convention, her Ostrich Feather technique - great way to add extra interest to your ribbon details by adding different coloured and textured pieces.

I made this card for a dear friend of mine for her birthday - Vintage Vogue is one of my all time favourites and I'll be sad to see it retire at the end of the month.

Time to hop along to Di Dunk who is going to show us an embossing technique I believe.

Happy Hopping and I'll see you next week.

Nikki

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Blog Hopping with Masculine Ideas

I've been away from blog land for far too long - I promise I have been creating just not sharing ... but I am here to make amends!

I'm taking part in a monthly blog hop with friends, showing what is often thought of as a difficult thing to create - something for the boys and men in our lives.

Olivia asked for an 18th card for one of her friends (this time I had over a week's notice which is good - last time I had about an hour!).  I was inspired by a swap from Convention with the bandana technique.  It was a bit fiddly and I kind of went with the artistic approach to the white gel pen outlines, but I really like the end result.

I've used Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight and Marina Mist with the Extreme Elements stamp set used in Basic Black.  I just can't create a card without ribbon - so this time I used Bakers Twine - but thinking that some thin black ribbon would have been good too.

Off you hop now to visit Di Dunk - she is sure to have created a whole heap of lovely things.

Pop back soon - I've plenty lined up for you to make up for my absence.

Nikki

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Simply Soft With Bleach

During the Technique classes we make two different cards.  This one pushed some of the ladies out of their comfort zone a little - I think you either love or hate yellow!

Using bleach on Poppy Parade gives a lovely So Saffron or Daffodil Delight effect.  The tips of the flowers were highlighted with the white gel pen.  

The frames are cut with the new Framelits from the Autumn Winter Mini, with the white layer being embossed with the Lattice folder.  As the Whisper White was too bright I sponged So Saffron over the whole piece and then daubed the edges with Poppy Parade.

We are playing with glitter this month, so if you fancy a night out making cards, learning new techniques and having fun check out my classes page for the dates and call or email me.

Nikki

0428 254 952

 

Bleaching Class

The first of this month's Technique classes happened Thursday of last week and this is one of the cards we made.

Waving hi to all the ladies, and to all the ladies in this coming class on Thursday 7 June - this time next week.  There are still 3 seats left so if you want to grab one, call me to book your spot.  Grab a friend too - its great fun.

Check out all the details here.

0428 254 952

Nikki

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