Tag Archives: Hide Tide

Watercolor Wash Background Technique

Happy Wednesday, half way through the week and only two sleeps until I leave Friday for OnStage Local in Atlanta this weekend and my first chance to see the new 2018-2019 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. Today I thought I would share a technique with you that’s fun and the possibilities are endless, Watercolor Wash to create a background for your card. For both cards a piece of Watercolor Paper is… Read More »

Bright & Shiny Treat Bag

Today I thought I would feature a bright & shiny treat bag I put together using the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits and the new Foil Frenzy Specialty Designer Series Paper. Perfect for a notecard, gift card or small treat. With Foil Frenzy – so many designs, so many colors, so many uses. Makes a statement with classic patterns combined with foil accents. * Bright color foil designs printed on heavyweight… Read More »

July 2017 Sunday Stamper Cards

In my last post I showed you the gift baskets I made using my cards for my Class Picnic this past Saturday, they were a hit, the winners really liked them. Here is a picture of the group, Class of 1976 from North Hills High School in Pittsburgh, PA – we hope more will come when we do this again next year. I have a special idea planned for next!… Read More »

Happy July 4th !

Happy Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July, is a holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago on July 4, 1776. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of… Read More »

Hide Tide meets Sunshine Sayings for SIP Challenge 100

Each morning when I get up and while having my coffee I spend time checking out some blogs to see what other crafters are doing and when I saw this challenge, make a card using your favorite stamp set, ink & paper, I just knew the card that has been floating in my head needed to be made. I love the beach, blue and watercoloring so this is perfect, especially… Read More »

Layering with Fun Foam

Happy Wednesday, don’t know about you but I sure am ready for the sun and beach, today’s card – Fun in the Sun features just that. I came across this trick for adding dimension to your card using fun foam (purchased at your local craft store) from fellow demonstrator Dena Rekow. To get started I first used Watercolor Paper and the Large Letter Framelits to die cut the word FUN. Using… Read More »