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  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. Sometimes we can get stuck in a rut with our stencils and just think of using one technique with them. But when you get a layering stencil you can do so much more! Today I'm sharing how I used the Mandala Builder stencil set and added interest to layering stencils with a few different techniques. So let's get started! Written and photos Add details to your layering stencils:  Start off by applying the first layer of the stencil onto a white card panel and using a...

  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. Sometimes the most simple of cards is the best. However, no matter what occasion your crafting for you can easily step up a Classic style with a pop of colour! This card features the beautiful the Altenew Tall Foliage stamp set, which does suit a slimline style card, but you can easily use the stamps on a smaller size card. So let's get started! Written and photos Classic style with a pop of colour:  To create a pop of colour, first we need to create a monochromatic...

 Well Hello, I hope your all well, Todays blog enjoys a firm favourite of mine, embossing! This was the one product that drew me into card making all those years ago. It never gets old.   Products   Globe Greeting Stamp Set - Concord and 9th https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/concord-9th/products/globe-greetings Sea Glass Cardstock - Concord and 9th https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/concord-9th/products/cardstock-sea-glass Sea Glass, Dove, and Ballet Slipper Ink Pads - Concord and 9th https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/concord-9th/ink-pads Copper Embossing Powder - WOW Embossing Inkpad - WOW Copper Envelope Gina K https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/envelopes-10pk-copper-metallic?_pos=1 C6 Card Blank Method   Firstly I stamp the globes stand in embossing ink, and embossed it in...

Well Hello There, I hope your all well. Todays Cards are made using, minimal products. But I think you will agree with me, they pack a punch. Products Be Happy Die Namic's  (My Favorite Things) https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/my-favorite-things/products/die-namics-be-happy Magical Rainbow Die Namic's  (My Favorite Things) https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/my-favorite-things/products/die-namics-magical-rainbow?variant=29413938659410 Little Cloud Dies ( any Company) Various Cardstocks from (Lawn Fawn, Chilli Pepper, Fake Tan, Sugar Plum,) (Gina K, Wild Dandelion. Key Lime, Tranquil Teal,) Concord and 9th (Aqua Sky, for the clouds) Connect Glue from Gina K Repositionable Tape Runner Nuvo Drops in Gloss in Rainbow Colour's. Glitter Pen (Crafters Companion) Nuvo Cristal Glaze (...

  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. One way to create cards quickly is to use repeat stamping for easy backgrounds. I'm using one simple stamp to create a fun background after creating a beautiful ink blended panel. Pair it with some heat embossing and you have a match made in heaven! So let's get started! Written and photos Repeat stamping for easy backgrounds:  Start off by using an ink blending tool and sponge to blend Do-Si-Do Catherine Pooler ink onto one third of a card panel. Next, blend on Coral Cabana ink...