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Would You Like To Know More about Stamping Foam By Simon Hurley (Ranger) I Can Show You Some Cool Technique's.

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Would You Like To Know More about Stamping Foam By Simon Hurley (Ranger) I Can Show You Some Cool Technique's.

 Good Morning / Afternoon My Crafty Friends Today we are vising the world of stamping foam. What it is and what it does!   Simon Hurley create. Stamping Foam are mouldable foam pieces that are great for creating original and unique stamps. To use, heat foam with Heat It Craft Tool. Then, press foam into textured surface and hold in place for 5-10 seconds. Ink with Simon Hurley create. Dye Ink Pads and stamp. The foam can be reheated and remolded to use over and over again. Package contains four Simon Hurley create. Stamping Foam, each 3x4.25 inches with a 20mm...

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Using Stamps & Mask / Stencils To Create A Water Coloured Affect With Zig Clean Colour Markers.

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Using Stamps &  Mask / Stencils To Create A Water Coloured Affect With Zig Clean Colour Markers.

 Hello Crafty Friends, Moving on from my Christmas projects, I been noticing a new tread of stencil and masks. I thought I try one from Altenew .  Products Altenew Eucalyptus Jar Stamp https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/altenew/products/eucalyptus-jar-stamp-set Altenew Eucalyptus Jar Mask https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/altenew/products/eucalyptus-jar-mask-stencil Zig Clean Colour Markers  (mid green, olive green,light blue,cobalt blue, and blue grey) Memento Ink Pad in Pistachio Versamark Ink Pad White Embossing Powder Distress Oxide Ink Pad ( crushed olive) Gansai Tambi  Starry Nights (red gold) Nuvo Drops (copper penny)   Method Stamp and emboss in white embossing powder. and using the zig pens to water colour your image. Then stamp...

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Adapting Your Background Stamps, to create a simple but effective aperture card to your design. (Featuring Concord and 9th, Stamps, and Inks).

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Adapting Your Background Stamps, to create a simple but effective aperture card to your design. (Featuring Concord and 9th, Stamps, and Inks).

Hi There Crafty Friends, I hope you are all well. This week I wanted to create an aperture card but not as we are used to. So here's what I came up with.    This gives a simple but effective look to your cards.   Products Rooting For You Stamp Set ( Concord and 9th) https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/rooting-for-you-concord?_pos=1&_sid=bdf2f4509&_ss=r Candy Stripe Background Stamp (Concord and 9th) https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/candy-stripe-background-stamp-6x6? _pos=1&_sid=50aac34ee&_ss=r Brushed Stripe Background (Concord and 9th) https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/concord-9th/products/brushed-stripe-background Also Used MFT Diagonal Strips Background Stamp Masking Magic by Gina K https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/gina-k-masking-sheets?_pos=4&_sid=af21c1bf7&_ss=r&variant=21163393876050 Concord and 9th Ink pads In Midnight, Parsley and Grapefruit. https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/ink-pads/products/ink-pad-midnight https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/ink-pads/products/ink-pad-parsley https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/ink-pads/products/ink-pad-grapefruit Circle Die...

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Adding Monochromatic Pencil Highlights - PinkFresh Studio Merry Little Christmas

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Adding Monochromatic Pencil Highlights - PinkFresh Studio Merry Little Christmas

Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. I've really got into my Christmas cards now, and my stash of cards is growing ready for when I need to send them out. With my cards, I'm trying to make a range of styles so I have plenty of different cards to send out. So today I'm showing you how adding monochromatic pencil highlights can really and depth to your stamping and heat embossing, creating a simple yet stunning Christmas card. So let's get started! Written and photos Adding Monochromatic Pencil Highlights:  Position a piece of Hero...

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Great Background Stamps, Create Versatile Canvas On Your Work Creating A Theme Using Different Coloured Ink.

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Great Background Stamps, Create Versatile Canvas On Your Work Creating A Theme Using Different Coloured Ink.

 Hi There, Crafty Friends. Changing the colour of your background can build a different theme. Rainbow bright colours are more summery. Browns, golds, orange and red's create an autumn feel. Pastels create a spring feel. So one background stamp becomes more valuable in your stash.  I love creating different colour combinations.  This background has a autumn feel that is added to by using embellishments. In this case its the skeleton leaves. I love this Concord and 9th brushed background as there are other elements for a totally different design idea. Its like a buy one get one free.   PRODUCTS...

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