Different Sponging Techniques

Framed Sailboat Cards

At first glance, you may think this is a basic sailboat card.  But, if you peel the layers back and really see it, you’ll discover there are several techniques all on this one sailboat card.  I use two different sponging techniques for the sky and water.  The sky is sponged with the Blending Brushes.  A tool you will use over…

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Blending Brushes Sponging with a Template

Blending Brushes Sponging with a Template

I am in love with this card!  I can’t wait for you to see how fun it is to make.  You will need a few non-basic supplies to create it, but they are supplies you will use over and over.  Particularly, you need a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, some dies and the Blending Brushes.  I’m guessing you already have…

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Masking and Sponging a Seaside Horizon with Sailing Home

Masked & Sponged Sailing Home card

I have mentioned in past posts how much I am enjoying using and creating with the Sailing Home suite.  All of my Father’s Day and Graduation cards were made with the lighthouse and sailboats (and a few summer birthdays too).  The images are just so SUMMER.  Today’s project video tutorial showcases a fun sponging technique.  You can adapt this technique…

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