Category Archives: nestabilities

July Challenge – Link Party #30

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Esther Asbury

It’s challenge time again, and here on the Eastern seaboard of the USA it’s summer time!  When I think of summer, I think of: Picnics with my family, evening walks on the beach, fresh veggies from the garden, waffle cones … Continue reading →

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Packing Tape Glitter Technique

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today I’m sharing a fun technique for adding glitter behind your die cuts pieces. All you need is a piece of packing tape! Step One: Die cut your image Step Two: Adhere a piece of clear packing tape to the … Continue reading →

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Patriotic – 3D Star Template

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Since tomorrow is Independence Day here in the USA, I have a patriotic card to share with you today. It features a fun 3D star and I’m sharing both the template and a mini tutorial for creating your own. Step … Continue reading →

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Weathered Barnwood

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Esther Asbury

As promised, I’m back again today to share two more cards I created using yesterday’s tutorial for faux barnwood (or faux weathered wood) backgrounds. These cards feature the Hickory Smoke backround. For this first card, I cut a large circle … Continue reading →

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DIY Weathered Wood Background

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today I have a fun tutorial for creating faux barnwood (or faux weathered wood) backgrounds. There are many different ways to create this look (and I may share some of the others later this year), but today I’m going to … Continue reading →

Posted in altered, brads, cards, circles, cropstop, cuttlebug, die cuts, distress, distress ink, embellishment, inkpad, nestabilities, patriotic, scor-pal, sea themed, spellbinders, stamping, texture, tim holtz, tutorial | 3 Comments

Textured Backgrounds

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today I want to share a tutorial for creating textured backgrounds using Gesso, Spray Ink, and a Gelli Printing Plate. Step One: Spread a thin layer of Gesso over your Gelli Printing Plate using your brayer Step Two: Add color with Spray … Continue reading →

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Up-cycled Baby Wipe

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Esther Asbury

I have another mid-week inspiration post for you again this week.  Today’s card features a used baby wipe turned into a beautiful butterfly. Instead of throwing away the baby wipes I’ve used to clean up my work area after using … Continue reading →

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Vintage Receipt Holder

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today I want to share with you a fun way to create your own home decor pieces using a Mix The Media Receipt Holder.  “Back in the day store owners would tuck receipts behind these metal holders to keep track … Continue reading →

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Distress Oxides & Gelli Printing Plates

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Esther Asbury

I’m sure by now most of you have heard about (if not not bought and experimented with) the NEW Tim Holtz Distress Oxides.  If you haven’t used them yet, you’re missing out! They are wonderful cross between pigment and dye … Continue reading →

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April Challenge – Link Party #27

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today I’m sharing a mixed media card that includes several different embellishments and mediums.  There’s plenty of texture and dimension to this spring collage. To create the base for this card I started with a 5.5 x 5.5 inch white … Continue reading →

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