Thursday, September 6, 2018


Retiform Part 1…

Finding ideas to create a more masculine card front can be a challenge for most of us. I know, as I’m one of those who lacks that imagination.  (Most men do not want the dimensional flowers that I love to create!)

While I was pondering my most current male related challenge, a friend asked about the name of a specific technique. Well, my old mind had one of those long "senior moments." 

At any rate, we finally determined that she was searching for the term “Retiform.” I remember trying to do a Retiform card a few months ago but was not satisfied with my results. Like most of us, I really do not like not being able to accomplish what should be easy. So, this week, I decided to relax and try again. I really feel confident that this finished birthday card has been a successful challenge.  


·         The bird stamps are from Stampin’ Up.
·         The sentiment was part of one of Whimsy’s Stamps, Paper Door collections.
·         All the inks used are by Gina K.
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Thank you for stopping by today. Hope you check out Retiform Part 2. 

Please remember: There are numerous ways to achieve a Retiform card front. Mine is not the only way, nor will I call it my original technique as this technique has been around longer than I have.

Again, Thanks for stopping by.
May God Bless You always.  


Retiform Part 2…



My description of Retiform is to incorporate different shapes to create a unique, freestyle-quilt-like pattern. I sometimes think of it as having no rhyme or reason.

Pictured here is a step-by-step photo tutorial of a very easy, monochromatic background. All you need is paper, Post-It notes and ink.



































What do you think? Will you be giving it a go?


Till next time,

May God Bless You Always