Morning - and welcome back to Technique Tuesday following it's little holiday while I prepared for the Annual Catalogue Launch a couple of weeks ago.
Today I show you a very simple colouring technique called The Spotlight Technique. It uses just card, ink, Designer Series Paper, a punch and 2 Sponge Daubers. That's it!
I'd love to see what you create with this technique - add your pictures to my Facebook Page
Today I ended up going back to the scary world of Facebook Live to record my Funky Fold Friday video. I had a couple of days this week where I wasn't feeling too great so didn't get as far as making the pre-recorded video and I didn't want to leave you guys without one. So, I went LIVE! And remembered why I am so uncomfortable with this - eeek!
Anyhoo! It's done, it's out there and I'll be going back to pre-recorded next week 😀!
The Buckle Fold is a variation of a card I made a few weeks ago - the Flap Fold Card. I've watched lots of videos on this fold, but the one I took the measurements from for this card came from Lynn Dunn at Stamptastic Designs. As an American Demonstrator, Lynn's measurements were for their 8 1/2 " x 11" cardstock, so I've adapted them for our A4 cardstock (measurements below the video).
One thing I did forget to show you in the video was how to attach the stamped panel over the 'Buckle'. You need to do this with Stampin' Dimensionals as positioned in the photo below.
Here is the card I made completed - sadly, we are all making far too many cards like this right now 😔
For the 6" x 4" Card you will need:-
Main Colour Card:-
1 @ 8 3/4" x 4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 6"
1 @ 4 3/4" x 1 3/4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 1/2"
Designer Series Paper:-
1 @ 3 3/4" x 3" in design 1
1 @ 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" in design 2
Whisper White Card:-
1 @ 3 3/4" x 2 1/2"
1 @ 2 1/2" x 2"
Scraps for any other decoration or sentiment you want to add
For the 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" Card you will need:-
Main Colour Card:-
1 @ 9" x 5 3/4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 3 1/4"
1 @ 4 1/4" x 1 3/4" scoring with the long side at the top of your trimmer at 1/2"
Designer Series Paper:-
1 @ 5 1/2" x 2 1/4" in design 1
1 @ 5 1/2" x 3" in design 2
Whisper White Card:-
1 @ 5 1/2" x 3""
1 @ 3 1/2" x 2 1/4"
Scraps for any other decoration or sentiment you want to add
I'll add the lists of products used at the bottom. If you'd like to purchase any of them, just click on the picture or link and it will take you to my shop or Click Here!!
So, that's it from me for now - don't forget to like (if you do) the video on YouTube and also to SUBSCRIBE to the Channel (and share it all with your crafty friends 😉 )
Today's technique is a really simple one that anyone can do. All you need is a piece of card, some ink pads, a background stamp with stamp block and a Stampin' Spritzer. Your cardstock will get quite damp (bordering on wet) so it's a good idea to make a few background pieces at a time and either leave them to dry overnight (or at least for a few hours) before making up your project, or if you really can't wait, then you can use your heat tool to speed things up.
You can find the video showing you how to do this technique via this link or by clicking on the photo above - please leave me a comment on here and on YouTube as it all helps the video get out there. If you like what you see, then don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube Channel so you get the notifications when I post a new video.
This third card was made using the panel I stamped in the video - there is a list of products used at the end of this post, but you will also need the Covid-19 Give Back PDF which is available via www.covid19.stampinup.com
Thanks for joining me - if you do have a go at this technique then I'd love to see your projects. You can post photos on my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/magicladystamps
