Category Archives: Technique

Decorative mask + Sponge Brayer = ombre background

Posted on Friday, July 3, 2020 by Debra Burgin

“Welllll … that’s an interesting background ….” Yes, honey, I agree! I then explained to my husband that this card was the end result of my Using Sponge Brayers and a Decorative Mask video. Before I put this card together … Continue reading →

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Using Sponge Brayers and a Decorative Mask

Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 by Debra Burgin

A mask is what we used to call a stencil. Instead of using a special brush and pouncing paint through the mask, in this video I’ll show you how to use Stampin’ Up! Sponge Brayers and ink to create an … Continue reading →

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Forever Fern: Block stamping

Posted on Friday, June 19, 2020 by Debra Burgin

Last weekend I held my first ever — and hopefully last ever — Host Appreciation Virtual Open House. In addition to card kits the participants could assemble at home, I showed samples from the stamp sets and bundles used. Of … Continue reading →

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TBT: Blocked foliage

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020 by Debra Burgin

After I recorded yesterday’s video, I started wondering if I had a picture of my Stampin’ Success winning card. I no longer have that issue of the magazine, I’m sorry to say, but I did manage to find this picture … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Sunflowers: Block stamping

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 by Debra Burgin

Here are the details for the card I showed in the Block Stamping video. I hope you’ll try this technique! It’s funny that the color of the Thick Very Vanilla card stock doesn’t seem identical to the “regular” Very Vanilla … Continue reading →

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Block stamping

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 by Debra Burgin

So easy and so fun — try this technique!

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Forever Fern: Random stamping #2

Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 by Debra Burgin

You might not believe this is the same Forever Fern panel I stamped for yesterday’s card, but it is. This time I wanted to show off one of the Stampin’ Up! 2020-2022 In Colors. Just Jade is a beautiful green. … Continue reading →

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Forever Fern: Random stamping #1

Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 by Debra Burgin

Thank you for all the comments on yesterday’s video on random stamping! This is the kind of stamping I love. The example I made on camera was not perfect, and that’s OK! I’m not sure I’ve ever thrown a panel … Continue reading →

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Random stamping

Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 by Debra Burgin

Understanding the “science” behind random stamping changed my paper crafting life! (OK, perhaps an overstatement, but it was pretty important!) I have seen stampers literally freeze when I explain that a card will require them to randomly stamp a background. … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: Window Box Thinlets

Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2020 by Debra Burgin

Shortly after our governor issued his first stay-at-home order in March, I started tackling the storage area of the basement. (How many of you have been busy learning new skills or tackling home improvement projects?) Part of that effort involved … Continue reading →

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