On a wander round Blogland I spotted the challenge at Inkspirational where there is a photo for inspiration this time. I used a Simon Says Stamp background stamp embossed in gold on black card for the panel and added a stacked die cut crane (or heron... not 100% sure of my birds) and a simple stacked sentiment. I ummed and ahhed about whether to do something surrounding the panel but in the end just left well alone. I really like gold embossing on deep coloured cardstock!

Looks like we made it! (to quote Barry Mannilow) Day 31 of the Gummiapan Advent Calendar 2023 and a very Happy New Year to you all! It was tough going at...

This was a really quick card to try out an experiment with a wax seal. I heard someone mention about using embossing powder together with some wax for an...

Portion of gel print used for CAS card

White on white today! I could do with Daisy here, as I made a video and for the majority of the time didn't realise that my watch had zoomed out and it...

When I first started cardmaking, I was clueless as to styles and genres and it was only after I started my blog that I settled on my preferr...

Current Challenge #267 - Technique Challenge - Use a Digital Element - HERE Thank you to all who played in Challenge 266 - Photo Challenge. Here are our Top Picks: Arlene R. Arlene's stack of books certainly captures a key feature of the photo - and how wonderful that sentiment. Perfect for book-lovers! Chrissie Chrissie has achieved fabulous dimension on her little scene, using elegant neutrals inspired by the photo. Joyce M. Joyce's cozy scene captures the ambiance of the photo…

I'm having a little issue with uploading to Facebook today. If this posts twice, many apologies. This is made from left overs from previous projects!...

Focus on vellum by *Chrissie* - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers