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Bumbleberry Blog — Polychromos Pencils

I've got a stamp set now WHAT!!!! featuring the Main Squeeze Stamps from MFT

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I've got a stamp set now WHAT!!!! featuring the Main Squeeze Stamps from MFT

Hello there, Hope you all well,  This weeks blog is a technique I've done many times. But I have recently found how to improve that technique. (Building a Background) So you've received your stamp set and your thinking what next?   1) Firstly I see what size the images are, will they cover the card, or make up part of it.   2) Then what colours would work with those images.( Nature, Beach, Countryside, Industrial) So,  If you got a ruff idea, like the fruit  then colours etc will come with the theme.  Or you can totally go out the...

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Creating unique shaped cards with Altenew Delicate Bouquet stamp

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Creating unique shaped cards with Altenew Delicate Bouquet stamp

  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. Today's card was inspired after taking a class over on the Altenew Academy site, and this class was called 'with a twist'. It was all about creating cards with a twist, and this card was inspired by creating a unique shaped card. With this idea, instead of a full front card, the shape of the card was influence by the shape of the stamp. Whatsmore I added some stamping inside the card peeping out the front for a little more interest.  Written and photos - Creating...

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Floral miss you - Altenew Flower Garden and Fancy Miss You

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Floral miss you - Altenew Flower Garden and Fancy Miss You

  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. Sometimes all you need is a bit of time to just sit and colour. The Flower Garden stamp set from Altenew is ideal for this, with simple outline stamps with large images ideal for even beginners to colour. I also really wanted to use the Altenew Miss You die - I love these script words dies from Altenew at the moment. It pairs so well with florals to make a sweet card to send to a friend.  Written and photos Floral miss you:  Start off by stamping a...

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Hey, Chick "Sending You Lot's of Love, using Honey Bee's Spring Chicken Stamps

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Hey, Chick "Sending You Lot's of Love, using Honey Bee's Spring Chicken Stamps

Well Hello Crafty Friends, I hope your all staying well. I'm living in the craft room at the mo. I have had a real good look, at what I have and how I love to store everything in rainbow order. Papers, Pencils, Pens, and even down to Embellishments. I find I am a visual crafter, if I see it I will use it. Also I been watching CZ Design's on YouTube, explaining the design element to card making. Any way here's what ive been up to. Hey Chick     Products Honey Bee Stamps Spring Chicks https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/honey-bee-stamps/products/spring-chicks-stamp-set MFT Sentiment Stamps...

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A Softer Look, At Another Card Made with Pencils using My Favorite Thing's Sky High.

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A Softer Look, At Another Card Made with Pencils using My Favorite Thing's Sky High.

Good Morning, I do hope you are all well. Today I decided to pull out the pencils, again as I forgot how great they are. I think pencils are under estimated as a medium.     Products   MFT Stamps Sky High by Stacey Yacula  https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/my-favorite-things/products/sy-sky-high Gina K Amalgam Ink  White Neenah 80lb 4 x 6" and Black Cardstock Cut to Just a fraction larger than the neenah.  Cardstock 5 x 7 " Card Blank Black and White  Doodlebug Washi Tape. Nuvo Drops In Gloss Black and White Polychromos (yellow, Jade, Magenta,Venetian Red, Medium Flesh, Burnt Ochre,Walnut Brown.   Method  This...

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