new tools, new techniques

I went and got some new tools / materials today which allows me to create cards using new techniques. Here's two:

Perfect Pearls
See Stamptv technique video: http://stamptv.ning.com/video/glitter-it-up-with-perfect
Here's my card (using one of my new fancy tags!)

Pad-to-Paper using Distress Inks

I went and splurged on my first three Tim Holtz distress inks today. Here I used all three: Antique Linen, Spun Sugar and Aged Mahogany. I used the direct pad-to-paper technique, overlapping Antique Linen and Spun Sugar for the background. I then went along the edge with Aged Mahogany to create the frame.

... and another paper-pieced card (with another of my new fancy tags!)