Category Archives: texture

Floral Timepiece

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today’s card features a lot of Tim Holtz products. Not only is the clock ones of his dies, but there’s quite a few layers of distress ink in one form or another. To create the background for my card, I … Continue reading →

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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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Burlap Canvas

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Esther Asbury

I have a little mid-week inspiration for you today….. a burlap canvas decor decor project! I’m also sharing a mini tutorial I use for making layered 3D flowers. Cropstop currently has both stretched burlap and natural canvases in 4 x … 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 →

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Farmhouse Chalkboard

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today’s project showcases one of the Mix The Media Chalkboards available in the Cropstop store! There are three sizes available and they’re great for: photo frames, message boards or as a decorative mixed media piece. I chose to decorate mine … Continue reading →

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June Challenge – Link Party #29

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today I have a nautical themed masculine card to share with you that includes a fun tutorial for mixing your dry embossing with your wet embossing. Here are the steps I followed to create the background for my card: Step … Continue reading →

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Core’dinations Cardstock

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Esther Asbury

Today I’m sharing a card I made using some of the Core’dinations Cardstock.  “Sand it; tear it; or antique it… these are only a few ideas of what you can do with this wonderful paper. Each sheet has a wonderful … Continue reading →

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