Kylie Bertucci

I’ve been having so much fun experimenting with the Branching Out Bundle, and my very first project with it really stole the show. One glance at those nesting dies and I knew they were going to be a must-have in my collection — and they did not disappoint! 

For this card, I wanted to take one of the sentiments from the stamp set and give it a bold, playful twist. When I showed Bruno, he squinted at it for ages, trying to figure out how I achieved those vibrant, colourful sentiments. Once I explained the process, he gave it a name that stuck: the Colourful Blackboard Technique! 

This technique is perfect for a fun, teenage card — vibrant, a little edgy, and full of personality. It’s inspired by the classic Joseph’s Coat Technique, but with a twist that gives the sentiment a unique, eye-catching effect. 

I love how versatile this approach is. You can play with different colours, sentiments, and layering styles to create a card that’s truly your own. 

So here’s a question for you: how do you think this technique works? Could you see yourself trying it in your next project?