Congratulations

There are so many occasions to offer congratulations - wedding anniversaries, exam success, new jobs. I've stamped and embossed images and used stickers to make these cards. The shaker box allows the beads to move creating an intriguing rattle when the card is in the envelope.

Black and Copper

Using the copper technique can produce some great effects. By drawing swirly designs on the back of pieces of copper you get a raised effect. The copper goes beautiful shades of orange and pink when heated, and this contrast with the black card works really well.

Super Stamps

I was given lots of super stamps for Christmas. Here are some of the cards I've made using them. The background on the celebrate card was produced using a peel off sticker and sponging with bright coloured ink.


All these motifs were embossed after stamping. Holographic embossing powders give a subtle sparkle while shiny black looks elegant on the Rennie Mackintosh inspired card. Water colour pencils enhance details.

Easter Eggs

With Easter coming I've started to make a range of egg cards. The holographic and foam stickers are fun, while gingham ribbons give a fresh spring time feel.

Copper

Copper is a new material I'm experimenting with for card making. When heated it changes from pink to sunset shades. The deep orange with purple hints is gorgeous. Here punched squares of copper have been decorated with red wire and glassbeads.

Beautiful effects can be achieved by dry embossing as the margin on this mini card shows. The tiny butterflies have been punched from scraps of copper and even the negatives have been used.

Wish you were here?

Yellow sparkly card, water print paper and a selection of holiday buttons create an idyllic scene. Strong glue and stout card is needed due to the weight of the buttons.

Summer Holiday

Holiday themed buttons and sparkly yellow card were used to create the toppers. More yellow card and purple ribbon co-ordinate the card and envelope.

Purple Flowers

Another card made by stenciling the background using a simple punched mask. This card was made for a sick friend.

New Home

A paint sample card provides the starting point for this card. Punched shapes and a key tag continue the theme.

Thank you flowers

Watercolour pencils add interest to simple peel-off stickers. Ribbons and sequins in complementary shades complete the design.