Lavinia Stamps Fairy Thistle on "Pods" stencilled background

I've continued my play with Lavinia Stamps making this quick card.

I coated a 4' x 4" piece of card with pale blue "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide Ink.  I then lay the new Lavinia Stamps "Pods" stencil over the top and used "Peacock Feathers" Distress Oxide Ink through the stencil to create the background pattern.

I decided to use a stamp I have had for a long time but not used for some time, the Lavinia Stamps "Fairy Thistle", which I stamped in Versafine Clair  Medieval Blue ink.  I used a Lawn Fawn "Hello" sentiment and stamped it in the same ink.

I coloured the Fairy Thistle pods using two shades of Distress Oxide Inks:  Peackcock Feathers and Wilted Violet.  I then gave them a little sparkle, using a silver glitter Signo Pen.  Unfortunately the sparkle doesn't really show up in the photo, but it is there.

Lavinia Stamps "Flo" Mixed Media Card

I seem to have managed to gather lots of bits and bobs on my desk, so I've gathered them together in bags of different colours.  These are some of the bits in my blue/turquoise bag.

Obviously, the colours lend themselves to a watery themed projects, so I decided to bite the bullet and use some of them.  

If you've followed my blog for a while, you will be aware that I really struggle to be informal with my makes.  Everything tends to be very formal and thought goes in to the position of pieces.  I just can't do informal. So making this type of project is a big thing to me.

A friend told me a couple of days ago, to just try to empty your head and position things without thinking.  I tried, but I just can't do it.  This is as random as I can get!

The central image is one of the new Lavinia Stamps called "Flo" the fish.  I've also used smaller versions of "Flo" which are part of the Lavinia "Fish Set".

I've also used the new "Marine Kelp" stamp, the "Mini Sea Urchin", the "Zen Plant"  and an off cut of a piece I made months ago which has the "Bonnet Set" stamped in two shades.

Lavinia Stamps "Zelith" Under Water Scene

I've been playing with the new Lavinia Stamps again, creating this card.

I started by covering the background in pale shades of blues.  I then lay the new Lavinia Stamps "Coral" stencil over and added an extra layer of colour using "Peacock Feathers" Distress Oxide inks.

I've used lots of different Lavinia Stamps for the undergrowth, including Marine Kelp, Sea Algae, Mystic Swirl, and the hair from "Astrid.

I've used the Mermaid called "Zelith" for the focal point, stamped in Versafine Clair  "Medieval Blue".  

I multi stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Urchins" then cut the shapes and coloured them, over lapping them to give the impression of the ocean bed.

I used the Lavinia Stamps "Fish Set", "Flo" and their "Sea Creatures Set" for the fish.

Lavinia Stamps "Zelith" on a gell plate background

I'm continuing my play with the lovely new Lavinia Stamps that arrived this week.  I have to say they are all absolutely stunning.  The detail in the stamps is amazing.

I had a look in my folder of preprepared backgrounds and found a 6" gel plate circle that I'd made a while back.  It was greens and greys and to be honest a bit dull, which was why it was still in my folder.  I decided to use it regardless.

I popped a piece of copy paper over the background and drew the circle, then cut the middle area out so that I could colour the central image without getting inky finger marks all over the surrounding white area. 

I used a selection of pinks, greens and blue Distress Oxide Inks to liven the background up a bit.

I then stamped the beautiful "Zelith" in position using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" ink, I used the same ink for the "Mini Sea Urchin",  I deliberately had her tail hanging over the edge of the circle to add a little more interest.  

I then used a fan brush and water to splatter droplets in the areas I wanted them, (behind her body), I then mopped them up with a piece of kitchen roll which reveals a lovely air bubbly look.

I used two Distress Oxide Inks, Spun Sugar and Faded Jeans to colour in the body area of Zelith.  I then used a white Signo pen and a silver glitter Signo pen to add highlights to the hair, tail etc.

I moved on to the lower section of the circle and decided to create a landscape, using the edge of a torn piece of copy paper.

I multi stamped the hair of "Astrid", in Versafine Clair Verdant and Shady Lane ink, to create the impression of reeds waving in the water.

I then stamped the "Marine Kelp" and the "Sea Algae" in Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink.

Lavinia Stamps Jalandhar jelly fish Card

I've been playing with more of the new Lavinia Stamps today.  This card features "Jalandhar" the jelly fish.

I started with a Brusho background I had prepared some time back.  It had a white border, so I decided to colour it using two shades of Distress Oxide Inks:  Peacock Feathers and Broken China.

I then stamped the main image "Jalandhar" in Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" ink.  Around the bottom half of the card I used the hair from the new stamp called "Astrid" to replicate reeds waving in the water.  I stamped in two shades of Versafine Clair Ink:  "Verdant" (the lighter shade) and "Shady Lane" (the darker shade).

I then stamped the sentiment using the "Deeper than the ocean" sentiment in "Warm Breeze" Versafine Clair ink.

I stamped the bubbles using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" ink with the "Sea Bubbles" stamp set.

I used a white Signo Pen to highlight areas of the jelly fish and the bubbles.  I finally added Ranger "Glossy Accents" to the body of "Jalandhar" and left to dry over night.

Funky Fossil Designs on Hochanda TV

Today, at 3pm Sarah of Funky Fossil Designs will be on Hochanda TV doing live demonstrations and sharing a selection of products with you.

You can watch the show on your computer/tablet/phone, on a Smart TV or tune in to any of these channels with your TV.

• Sky674
• Freesat817
• Freeview85

If you can't watch it live, don't forget to set your planner!

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Launch - She Is Fierce

Today, Funky Fossil Designs launch five new stamp sets.  Also today, Funky Fossil will be on Hochanda TV with a lovely bunch of goodies to share with you.

I have used one of the new clear stamp sets for this sample.  The set is called "She Is Fierce".

I stamped the face image and made a mask to cover the stamped image. Then used the Funky Fossil "Bokeh Builder" Stencil with a selection of muted shades of Distress Oxide Inks to create the background.  I then used the Funky Fossil "Fierce" words stencil and the Funky Fossil "Broken Radius" stencil both with Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

I removed the mask over the face and coloured the image using "Peacock Feathers" Distress Oxide Ink for the eye area and "Tattered Rose" for the skin.  I used "Antique Linen" and "Wild Honey" Distress Oxide Inks for the hair.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Launch - Starfish Wishes

This morning Funky Fossil Designs launch five fabulous new clear stamp sets.  They will also be on Hochanda Tv today at 3pm with a selection of lovely goodies to tempt you with.  Don't forget to tune in or set your planner to record the show.

For this sample, I have used the new Funky Fossil "Starfish Wishes" stamp set.   I repeat stamped the starfish onto black card using a "Wow! Clear embossing pad, coated the images in Wow! Clear embossing powder then heat set.

On a white card, I stamped the sea shell using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, again coated in Wow! Clear embossing powder and heat set.  I added a pink tint to  the shell using "Spun Sugar" Distress Oxide Ink.  I added a grey shadow using "Weathered Wood" Distress Oxide Inks and then stamped the sentiment in black ink.

Lavinia Stamps "Fish Set" Underwater Scene Card

I have continued playing with my new Lavinia Stamps, making this card.

I've used the following Lavinia Stamps for this card:  Fish Set, Spirit Verse, Mini Sea Urchin, Sea Algae and Marine Kelp,  stamped using the following shades of Versafine Clair inks:  Shady Lane, Verdant, Bluebelle, Twilight and Acorn.  

Sorry for the short post, but the electricity is going on and off due to the thunder and lightening, so I wanted to upload the post while I had the opportunity.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Launch - Small Print

Today is the day that Funky Fossil Designs release five fabulous new clear stamp sets.  They will be available to purchase from 9am!  

There is another reason to be excited as Funky Fossil will be on Hochanda TV at 3pm with a selection of lovely goodies to tempt you with.  Don't forget to tune in or set your planner to record the show.

For this sample I have used three Funky Fossil productsfor this card, two of them brand new today!  The new stamp set called "Small Print" shown above and a 6"x6" paper stack called "In The Blue". 

I have to say the designs on these papers are fabulous.  Ideal for watery or landscape scenes. The paper has a smooth coating, which feels a little like Yupo paper but it stamps and heat embosses beautifully.

 

I heat embossed the stars using the Funky Fossil "Starry Night" stencil with Wow! Emobssing Powder called "White Twinkle.

I stamped the sentiment using "Twilight" Versafine Clair, dark blue ink and then die cut the sentiment into a banner shape.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Launch - Geo Bugs

Today at 9am, Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five fabulous new stamp sets.  Funky Fossil will also be on Hochanda TV at 3pm today, so don't forget to tune in or set your planners.

I made this card using the butterfly from the brand new Funky Fossil "Geo Bugs" stamp set. coloured with shades of pinks and mauve Distress Oxide Inks on a stencilled base using the Funky Fossil "Leaves In The Breeze" Stencil in three shades of green Distress Oxide Inks.

The sentiment is from the same stamp set and is stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" ink.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Set Launch - Find Your Rainbow

Today at 9am Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five fabulous new clear stamp sets.  Funky Fossil will also be appearing on Hochanda TV at 3pm with a selection of lovely goodies, so don't forget to tune in or set your planner.

For this card, I have used the new "Find Your Rainbow" clear stamp set.  I've stamped the images in Versafine Clair Inks on a background using Dylusions Spray Inks.

Lavinia Stamps "Althea" Under Water Tag

Today I have been stalking my Postie, so that I can open my Lavinia Stamps order of lots of fabulous new stamps and stencils.  Fortunately it arrived and I didn't waste any time in making a project using some of the stamps.

In readiness for this delivery, I had created a couple of backgrounds.  To be honest, these stamps are large, so a little more restrictive on the placing of the stamp on these tag backgrounds.

The background of this tag is created by blending shades of Distress Oxide Inks.  I have used the new Lavinia Stamp called "Althea" as the main feature of the tag, stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.

I then created the backgroud, (masking the tail of the mermaid) and multi stamping another new Lavinia Stamp called "Sea Tangle" using Versafine Clair "Twilight" a dark blue ink.

I stamped the "Mini Sea Urchin" to give the impression that the mermaid is holding it in her hand.

I added highlights and sparkle using a white Signo Pen, a silver glitter Signo Pen and a matt metallic silver pen.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview - She Is Fierce

Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five new stamp sets this Saturday, 27th June at 9am.  Funky Fossil will also be appearing on Hochanda TV at 3pm on the same day.

For this tag, I have used the new Funky Fossil stamp set called "She Is Fierce" with the Funky Fossil "In The Clouds" stencil, Funky Fossil "In To The Wild" stencil and the Funky Fossil "Birds In Flights" stencil with Distress Oxide Inks.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview - She Is Fierce

Funky Fossil Designs will be releasing five fabulous new stamp sets this Saturday 27th June at 9am.  Funky Fossil will also be on Hochanda TV at 3pm with a selection of goodies to tempt you with.  Don't forget to tune in or set your planner.

I've used the sentiment from the new "She Is Fierce" stamp set with the Funky Fossil "Angel Wings" stencil coloured with "Weathered Wood" Distress Oxide Inks

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview - She Is Fierce and Small Print

Funky Fossil Designs are launching five fabulous new clear stamp sets this Saturday, 27th June at 9am.  They will also be on Hochanda TV the same day at 3pm with a selection of goodies.

For this sample, I have used two of the new stamp sets:  "She Is Fierce" and "Small Print".

I used a selection of Distress Oxide Ink shades through the Funky Fossil "Let's Talk" stencil.  I stamped the words within the speech bubbles using stamps from the new "Small Print" stamp set.I stamped the face using one of the stamps from the "She Is Fierce" stamp set in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink then coloured it with Distress Oxide Inks.  I die cut the card using a stitch detail die and stamped the sentiment.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview - Starfish Wishes

Funky Fossil Designs are launching five new stamp sets at 9am this Saturday, 27th June.  They will also be on Hochanda TV at 3pm with a lovely selection of stock to share with you.

For this sample, I have used one of the new Funky Fossil stamps from the "Starfish Wishes" set.

I used the Funky Fossil "In The Clouds" stencil to create the sky with "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide Ink.

For the sea and the sand area, I used a section of the Funky Fossil "Scenic Border" stencil.  For the sea I used "Peacock Feathers" and "Salty Ocean" Distress Oxide Inks.  For the sand I used "Antique Linen" and "Fossilized Amber" Distress Oxide inks.  I stamped the sentiment in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

For the shell at the bottom right hand corner of the card, I stamped the image in "Victorian Velvet" Distress Oxide ink and then covered it in Wow! Embossing Powder and heat set.  I then adhered it to the card.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview - Starfish Wishes

Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five exciting new clear stamp sets this Saturday 27th June at 9am.  On the same day, Funky Fossil will also be on Hochanda TV at 3pm with a lovely selection of goodies to tempt you with.

For this sample, I have used the new Funky Fossil "Starfish Wishes" stamp set. I masked off the central area of the card and used "Victorian Velvet" Distress Oxide ink through the Funky Fossil "Crackle Background" Stencil.  I removed the masked area and then stamped the three starfish images using the same "Victorian Velvet" ink.

On an off cut of white card, I stamped the same shape, using the same coloured ink then coated it with Wow! clear embossing powder and heat set.  Once cooled, I used a blending tool to colour the inner area of the shape using the same "Victorian Velvet" ink.  I then fussy cut the shape.

I used the Wow! Clear Embossing pad and coated the surface of the starfish image then covered it in Wow! Clear embossing powder and heat set.  I repeated this process three times to achieve an enamel like finish and then adhered it to the central image on the card.

Finally, using Ballerina Pink Liquid Pearls, I added dots around the images on the white background.  I stamped the sentiment using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

Funnk Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview - Starfish Wishes

This Saturday, 27th June at 9am, Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five fabulous new clear stamp sets.  On the same day Funky Fossil will be on Hochanda TV at 3pm with a selection of lovely goodies to tempt you with.

For this sample, I have used the new Funky Fossil "Starfish Wishes" stamp set.  I have to admit, I absolutely love this set already!

This card was a really quick card to make.  I used "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide ink, through the Funky Fossil "Messy Rainbows" stencil in the bottom corner of the card.

I stamped the starfish on an off cut of white card, using "Spiced Marmalade" Distress Oxide Ink.  I covered it in Wow! clear embossing powder then heat set.  I coloured the inner area of the starfish using "Victorian Velvet" Distress Oxide ink, applied with a paint brush.  I then fussy cut the shape and adhered onto the stencilled area of the card.  

Finally I stamped the sentiment, also from the "Starfish Wishes" set using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and added a couple of clear round embellishments.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Launch - Geo Bugs

Funky Fossil Designs are launching five fabulous new clear stamp sets, at 9am this Saturday 27th June.  On the same day at 3pm Funky Fossil will also be on Hochanda TV with a selection of lovely goodies to tempt you with.

For this card, I have used the brand new stamp set called "Geo Bugs".  For the background, I have used a sheet of the new Funky Fossil "In To The Blue" patterned paper.  

I stamped the bug onto the patterned paper using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I then added lots of splatters to the surface of the paper using Posca Pens.  I coloured the bug using Posca Pens too.

I've used the Funky Fossil "Happy Words" stamp set to stamp the sentiment in Versafine Clair "Blue Belle" ink.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview - Geo Bugs

On Saturday 27th June, Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five fabulous new stamp sets.  On the same date at 3pm, Funky Fossil will also be on Hochanda TV with a selection of lovely goodies to tempt you with.

For this card, I have used the Funky Fossil "Hugs and Kisses" stencil in the background with "Candied Peel" Distress Oxide Ink on an Antique Linen coloured base.

I used the new stamp set called "Geo Bugs" in Versafine Clair onto the stencilled background using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I then stamped the bugs again on a plain piece of white card.  I coloured the bugs using Cosmic Shimmer Water Colour Paint.

I used the Funky Fossil "Happy Words" stamp set for the sentiment again stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" Ink.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview - Geo Bugs

This Saturday, 27th June at 9am Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five fabulous new stamp sets.  Funky Fossil will also be on Hochanda TV the same day at 3pm with a selection of lovely goodies.  Don't forget to tune in or set your planner.

For this sample, I have used the brand new stamp set called "Geo Bugs".

I started by masking off the bulb area using the Funky Fossil "Lightbulb Aperture" stencil and covering the area around the bulb with "Antique Linen" Distress Oxide Ink.  I then layered the Funky Fossil "Sunray" stencil over the bulb area and secured with low tack tape.  I filled the exposed rays with "Mustard Seed" and "Wild Honey" Distress Oxide Inks.

I lifted off the two stencils and swapped for the exterior part of the lightbulb stencil, filling the bulb area with three shades of blended Distress Oxide inks:  Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed and Wild Honey.  For the metal screw area of the bulb, I used "Weathered Wood" Distress Oxide Innk and Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

I stamped each moth twice, in the position on the card and also on plain white card.  I head embossed the moth images on the white card and then coloured the moths with Signo and Sakura pens.  I then fussy cut the moths and adhered over the images stamped on the card base.

Finally, I added sentiments stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink and outlined the light bulb using a white Posca Pen.

Background Cling Film Technique

I've seen several posts recently mentioning a "cling film technique", there appear to be different ways of doing it, so I though I would try it myself.

I used a foam paint brush with clean water to totally saturate the plain white card.  Using a piece of cling film, I dabbed on various shades of Distress Oxide Ink pads, lightly scrunched the film then positioned on top of the wet card and left for a couple of hours.  I then lifted the film off and blotted any damp puddles with a corner of kitchen roll then left to dry.

I did the same using Distress Oxide Inks spray, which resulted in stronger coloured backgrounds.

Brusho Wax Resist Stick Backgrounds

I recently purchased a pack of Brusho Wax Resist Sticks and had a play with them to create these backgrounds, ready to be stamped on.  An on-line video by Eileen Godwin inspired to me to give it a try.

I used one of the crayon like sticks to draw lines on a blank tag.  I then used various shades of Distress Oxide Inks.  The crayon lines do not take up the ink, leaving the original drawn design.

Funky Fossil Design New Stamp Preview - Find Your Rainbow

Here's a quick card using one of the five new Funky Fossil Designs stamp sets that will be available to purchase this Saturday, 27th June from 9am.  On the same day, Funky Fossil will be on Hochanda TV at 3pm.  Don't forget to tune in or set your planner to record.

I've used the "Find Your Roinbow" set to make this card using a selection of Distress Oxide and Versafine Clair inks.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview - Find Your Rainbow

Funky Fossil Designs are releasing five fabulous new stamp sets this Saturday, 7th June at 9am.  On the same day, Funky Fossil will be on Hochanda TV at 3pm - don't forget to set your planner!

This is a card I have made using the new stamp set called "Find Your Rainbow".  I've used an assortment of Versafine Clair inks for colour on this card.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview - Find Your Rainbow

Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five brand new stamp sets this Saturday 27th June at 9am, on the same day, Funky Fossil will also be on Hochanda TV at 3pm.

I made this tag using one of the new Funky Fossil stamp sets called "Find Your Rainbow".  I have used the raindrops to create the flower petals.

I used two shade of Distress Oxide Ink to create the landscape area:  Crushed Olive and Peeled Paint.

For the sky area I used the "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide Ink and the Funky Fossil "In The Clouds" stencil.  

Using the plain raindrop shape which is part of the "Find Your Rainbow" set, I multiple stamped the image to make a circle using Versafine Clair "Purple Delight" and "Glamorous" inks.

I used a patterned raindrop with Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink to create the leaves of the flowers.

I used an assortment of Posca Pens to create the wild meadow look.