Layered Stencils

Hi Everybody,

I have been playing a lot recently with stencils as there is so much you can do with them to add that extra something to your design

This is a new one that has been added to Craft Stash and this is the Snowflake/Snowman stencil duo

There are several to choose from and this one was so easy to use.

The video will show you how I created some different ones with this set and it is not long

Snowflake/Snowman Layered Stencil  has been used for this card too but they look totally different and this one is a little more sophisticated

Have a look at the other designs and there may be one that really appeals to you.

But whatever you do have fun playing

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Apple Blossom Kit

Hi Everybody,

This is a new kit from Craft Stash and it features Apple Blossom.

It comes in kit form with a magazine and there are Dies, Stamps, an Embossing Folder and a Stencil and some lovely papers to help you complete the look

The style  is called the Bendi Card  and the video will show you how I created this with very little measuring.

I know there are several ways to get this shape but some of them can be a little confusing.

So I thought I would simplify the design to help those that are new to cardmaking

For the picket fence I used a small die that was a magazine freebie I showed you a few weeks ago

These gifts with a magazine subscription always come in useful for  future designs and are an excellent way to build up your "stash"

On some of the cards I used the papers from the paper pack and on others I used Distress Inks and blending sponges.

But they were all fun to make and didn't take that long with the simplified version.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Musical Christmas ...

Hi Everybody,

October is here and before we know it Christmas will be here too. People will be starting in earnest on their cards and Craft Stash are in the mood for the season already.

They have brought us a whole new set of dies and stamps and the theme is a
  Musical Christmas
And to help you with some ideas I have got my "Film Crew" working really hard to produce these three videos that you may like to view.

 They first video is using the dies for the  Carol Singers & Lamppost  that you can add individually or in groups and then dress the card any way you want

I have used Distress Inks to create the backgrounds on both cards and all can be bought individually from the Craft Stash website

The next two die and stamp sets are the Musical Border and Musical Instruments

On my card I have turned the instruments into stamps using  Craft Foam to make the background and the video will show you how

And this set is not just for Christmas, I have turned mine in to a Birthday card for a musical friend

And then last but not least in this collection are the embossing folders which I love to use to add texture and depth to any of my cards

The video Musical Christmas Embossing Folders will show you how I created this card and nothing could be easier.

So three videos for you today and I hope you will enjoy them all

And here is the link to all the Apple Blossom dies and stamps in the  Musical Christmas Collection 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx