Bumbleberry Blog — Do-Si-Do
Halo effect with ink blending - Lantern Festival Stamp & die set
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Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. When you want to create an effect where the lanterns are glowing, then ink blending onto coloured cardstock to create a halo effect. The Lantern Festival stamp & die set is the perfect stamp set to create a halo effect with ink blending but you can use this technique with a whole host of stamp and dies, so get creative! Written and photos Halo effect with ink blending: Ink blend Dress Blue ink onto Mustard Hero Hues cardstock, leaving some of the yellow still visible offset to...
Pastel Shaker with Vellum Window - Catherine Pooler Designs
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Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. Most of the time, you reach for acetate to create your shaker cards, but why not use vellum instead. This was you can tone down bright pattern paper and create a fun pastel shaker with a vellum window. Here I'm using a selection of Catherine Pooler Designs to create this slimline shaker card, but you can also use it to make a regular sized card as well. Written and photos Pastel Shaker with Vellum Window: This card uses the Chevron Slimline die and you need to...
Repeat stamping for easy backgrounds - Catherine Pooler Ladies Who Lunch/Best Things in Life
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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...
Creating with Catherine Pooler Inks
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Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. Now, I love Catherine Pooler Inks; the colours are stunning and she has a beautiful range! However, they're not just perfect for stamping (the foam pad makes it is easy with just a few 'love taps'), but there are many other techniques you can do with them. So I thought why not show you some creative ways with Catherine Pooler inks whilst making a few cards at the same time! I've also used the fabulous Cocktail Party stamp & die set - how funky is this set? Also, I...