Lavinia Stamps Hare new baby card

Isn't it funny.  You go ages without making a new baby card and then you hear of several due all around the same time.  I may roll out this design for future cards as it's a nice quick make.

I used an Indigo Blu red rubber stamp called "Square peg, round hole - SPRH" for the background circle with ""Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide Inks.

I used the Lavinia Stamps "Whimsical Hares" stamp for the leaping hare design around the edge of the circle, stamped in Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" teal coloured ink.

In the centre of the circle, I stamped a larger Lavinia Stamps hare called "Max" in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

Using the "Warm Breeze" ink again, I stamped the sentiments, which are part of a stamp set by Personal Impressions called "Double Sayings".

Funky Fossil Designs "Festive Phrases" New Stamp Set Preview

Today I am previewing the final new stamp set from Funky Fossil Designs called "Festive Phrases".

For this card, I started by creating the background using four shades of Distress Oxide Inks (Speckled Egg, Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans and Chipped Sapphire).

In the lower area of the card I used the Funky Fossil "Christmas Tree Duo" stencil with "Evergreen Bough" and "Pine Needles" Distress Oxide inks.

I used the Funky Fossil "Leaping Stag" stencil with Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown innk.

I stamped the sentiment, which is part of the "Festive Phrases" new stamp set in Versafine Clair "Twilight" a dark blue ink.  Finally, I added some white snowflakes using a Posca Pen.

Funky Fossil Designs "Festive Phrases" New Stamp Set Preview

It's the final day of previews before the five brand new clear stamp sets are available to purchase from Funky Fossil Designs (1st August).  For this sample, I have used the new "Festive Phrases" stamp set.

Behind the sentiment, I have used a Funky Fossil stencil called "Christmas Star" with two shades of Distress Oxide Inks.  I have then stamped the sentiment in Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink.

Day 30 of thedailymarker30day colouring challenge using Funky Fossil "Pugs and Hugs" stamp set

Funky Fossil Designs "Elegant Ornaments" New Stamp Preview

Funky Fossil Designs are launching five fabulous new clear stamp sets this Saturday, 1st August.

I've made this card using the new "Elegant Ornaments" stamp set.  I heat embossed the star using Wow! Metallic Gold super fine embossing powder.  I then cut the star out and mounted it onto a piece of black card.

Using the same colour of embossing powder, I embossed the "Tis The Season" sentiment.

Funky Fossil Designs "Elegant Ornaments" New Stamp Preview

Just a reminder that Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five clear stamp sets this Saturday, 1st August.  This is a sample I've made using one of the new sets called "Elegant Ornaments".

I used a background I created a while back using a gelli plate and dilute Brusho paint splattered onto the plate.

I used the Funky Fossil "Holly Wreath New" stencil with a green acrylic paint applied with a finger dauber.  I used "Ruby Red" Liquid Pearls for the berries.

I stamped the "Elegant Ornament" in "Rainforest" Versafine Clair green ink,  I then cut the shape out and adhered into the middle of the card.  Using the same ink, I stamped the "Deck the halls" sentiment which is part of the same stamp set.

Funky Fossil "Christmas Characters" new stamp preview

Today I can share with you another card using the new Funky Fossil Designs "Christmas Characters" stamp set, which will be available to purchase from this Saturday 1st August.

For this card, I have used a sheet of paper from the new Funky Fossil 6"x6" paper pack called "Let it snow".  I have used two Funky Fossil stencils:  "Snow Flurry" for the snowflakes with a whisper white ink and "Festive Words" with Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

I multi stamped the fairy from the new "Christmas Characters" stamp set then cut them out using my Brother Scan n Cut SDX1200 machine.  I then painted them with "Spun Sugar" Distress Oxide ink and adhered them onto the background, as if they are holding hands, which created a snowflake shape.

Finally, I stamped the snowflakes and the "Believe" sentiment (which is part of the new Festive Phrases stamp set) in "Warm Breeze" Versafine Clair ink.

Day 29 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using a Katy Sue Design "Window Collection" stamp

Today is the penultimate day of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  It seems to have flown by.  I have used a Katy Sue Designs stamp from the "Window Collection".  I have used assorted Versafine Clair and Distress Oxide Inks with a Posca Pen.

Funky Fossil Designs "Christmas Characters" New Stamp Preview

Today I am sharing with you another new stamp set from Funky Fossil Designs.  This set is called "Christmas Characters" and will be available to purchase from this Saturday, 1st August.

I've used two Funky Fossil stencils to create this card:  "In the clouds" (using Weathered Wood and Tumbled Glass Distress oxide inks) and "Messy Rainbow" (using Weathered Wood and Broken China Distress Oxide inks and a silver glitter pen).

The Polar Bear, Holly and the Bird are all from the Christmas Characters set, which have been coloured with Distress Oxide Inks.

The sentiment is stamped in Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" turquoise ink.

Funky Fossil Designs "Let It Snow" new paper pack preview

This Saturday, Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five new clear stamp sets and a 6"x6" paper pack.  

The new paper pack called "Let it snow", has 24 double sided sheets (2 x 12 designs) of festive loveliness.  Ideal for card making or scrapbooking as it is acid and lignin free.  The paper takes stamping and embossing really well too.

For this sample, I have used a Funky Fossil MDF base, sticking paper from the pack onto the Funky Fossil MDF star.

On one side I have multi stamped "Silent Night" adding gold gilding flakes and a gold heat embossed a Funky Fossil MDF stag head to the middle.  On the other I have added another stag head, this time heat embossed in a white glitter.

Day 28 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using "Woodware Leaf Quartet - JGS342" stamp set

It's Day 28 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

Today I have used a Woodware stamp called "Leaf Quartet - JGS342".

I've stamped the leaf in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink and then heat embossed the image.  I then coloured with Posca Pens and Distress Oxide Inks.

Funky Fossil Designs "Filigree Flakes" new stamp preview

Today I can share with you a sample I made using one of the five fabulous new stamp sets from Funky Fossil Designs called "Filigree Flakes".  This new stamp set will be available to purchase from this Saturday 1st August.

For this sample, I have stamped and embossed snow flakes on to some of the new patterned paper from the "Let it snow" pack which will also be available to purchase from Saturday too.

Funky Fossil Designs "Filigree Flakes" New Stamp Set Preview

It's the second day to preview one of the new stamp sets that Funky Fossil Designs will be launching this Saturday.  Today I can introduce "Filigree Flakes to you along with a new festive 6"x6" paper pack called "Let it snow".

For this sample I have used the new "Filigree Flakes" stamps, heat embossed on a Brusho background.

The five new stamp sets and the new paper pack will be available to purchase from this Saturday, 1st August.

Funky Fossil Designs "Gamer" New Stamp Preview 2

Later this week, Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five new stamp sets.  This is the first and is called "Gamer".

The new stamp sets will be avalable to purchase from the Funky Fossil website from Saturday 1st August.

I've used Distress Oxide inks with the Funky Fossil "Circuit Board" stencil for this card.

Day 27 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using Funky Fossil "Sew Lovely" stamp set

It's Day 27 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  For my make, I have used the Funky Fossil Designs clear stamp set called "Sew Lovely".  I've stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks, applied with a brush.

Funky Fossil Designs "Gamer" New Stamp Set Preview

Later this week, Funky Fossil Designs are releasing five new stamp sets.  This is the first and is ideal for anybody that likes computer games.  It's called "Gamer".

Here's an image of the actual stamp set.

The "Gamer" stamp set will be available to purchase from the Funky Fossil web site from this Saturday, 1st August.

Day 26 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using Woodware JGS329 "Teasels" stamp

It's Day 26 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge - the end is in sight!

I've used a background I made a month or so back using the bleeding tissue technique.  I stamped the Woodware Teasels (JGS329) in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I stamped the smaller flowers in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

I added an extra depth of colour to the teasels by painting on some Distress Oxide Inks.  

Day 25 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge

This is my make for Day 25 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I've used an old stamp that may possibly be by Hero Arts?  stamped in Versafine Clair "Medieval blue" and coloured with Distress Oxide inks.

The sentiment is part of the Funky Fossil "Small Print" stamp set.

Visible Image "Butterfly Ink" stencil Sympathy Card

It seems a while since I have had a play with my Visible Image stamps and stencils, so I decided to address that today.

I've used the Visible Image "Butterfly Ink" stencil with three shades of Distress Oxide Inks to create the background.  I've then used the Visible Image "With Sympathy" stamp set for the sentiment, stamped in Versafine Clair "Medieval Blue" ink.

Day 24 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge using a Honey Doo "Delicious Dahlia" stamp

Here's my make for Day 24 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I've used a Honey Doo stamp called "Delicious Dahlia" for the main image, coloured with Distress Oxide Inks, Posca Pens and a Metallic pen.

The background is Distress Oxide inks, a script stamp, stamped in Versafine Clair "Charming Pink" ink and a Funky Fossil stencil called "Micro Squares.

Day 23 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge

I don't know where yesterday disappeared to, but here is my make for Day 23 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I've used an old wood mounted stamp that I've had for years by Stamps Happen, stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks applied with a brush.

Stampin' Up "Hopeful Thoughts" Sympathy Card

Unfortunately I needed to make a quick sympathy card today, so I used one of my "go to" stamp set for this occasion, the Stampin' Up "Hopeful Thoughts" wood mounted stamp set, stamped in Versafine Clair "Medieval Blue" ink.

Day 22 of thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using a Katy Sue Designs Stamp called Fabulous Shoes (collection 3)

This is my make for Day 22 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I have used a stamp by Katy Sue Designs Ltd, called Fabulous Shoes, Collection 3.

I stamped the image in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured the image using an assortment of Distress Oxide Inks applied with a paint brush.

Day 21 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using Stampendous Baby Romper Block

I'm up early today as I have a few things I need to get through, so thought I would get my colouring piece out of the way.

My Day 21 make is a baby card using an old wood mounted stamp by Stampendous, called "Baby Romper Block" stamped in Versafine Clair "Medieval Blue" ink.  The sentiment is stamped in the same ink and is by Stampers Anonymous.

In the background I have used some small baby related wood mounted stamps (no idea who makes them), stamped in "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide ink.

Day 20 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using Lavinia Stamps "Cherry Blossom" and "Words of Spring"

This is my make for Day 20 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I've used "Antique Linen" and "Bundled Sage" Distress Oxide inks for the background colour.

I used Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink to stamp the verse which is a Lavinia Stamp called "Words of Spring".

I then stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Cherry Blossom" stamp in Versafine "Vintage Sepia" brown ink.

I coloured the blossom with two shades of Distress Oxide Inks called "Spun Sugar" and "Victorian Velvet".

Day 19 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using Hobby Art Ltd "Indian Summer" stamp set

Today is day 19 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I've used a Hobby Art Ltd clear stamp from their set called "Indian Summer CS116D", stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks and Posca Pens.

Visible Image "Bad Day" Card

Today I have played with some of my new Visible Image products.

I used the "Bad Day" stamp set.  I stamped the face in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks and a white Posca Pen.  I then stamped the image again to create a mask so that I could create the background.

I used three of the new Visible Image stencils for the background:  Daisy Daisy, Ripped Fishnet and Heavy Rain, using assorted shades of Distress Oxide inks.

Finally I stamped the sentiment using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I also inked the edges using the same ink and added a touch of Ranger Glossy Accents to the teardrop.

Lavinia Stamps "Winter Berries" on a "Pods" Pan Pastel Gelli Plate background

A couple of weeks ago, I had a play session with the gelli plate and some of the new Lavinia Stamp stencils, so I decided to make an Autumnal themed card using one of the backgrounds I had prepared

For the background I had used the Lavinia Stamps "Pods" stencil with Panpastel colours and acrylic paint to lift the image.

I stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Oak Leaf Branch" stamp using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink.

I then stamped the "Winter Berries" and the "Red Leaves" sentiment (both by Lavinia Stamps) in Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink.  

At this stage, I decided I didn't like the size of the image, it seemed to be dominated by the green leaves, so I cropped the card till I was happier with the way it looked.

I used a Distress Oxide ink called "Fired Brick" around the edges of the card to provide more Autumn warmth.  I then coloured the berries using a red Posca Pen.  Finally, I added Ranger Glossy Accents to the berries and left over night to set.

Day 18 of thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, Funky Fossil "Beautiful Inside and Out" stamp set

It's Day 18 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  I've used a Funky Fossil stamp set called "Beautiful Inside and Out" for this card.  Stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured with Distress Oxide inks applied with a paint brush.

Day 17 0f #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using a Hero Arts "Polka Dot Vase Bouquet" stamp

I'm a little late post my Day 17 challenge make, as yesterday, we travelled to South Wales for a quick visit to see the family and the grandchildren.  We've not seen them since January and they have changed so much in that time.  Totally worth the 8+ hours travelling in the day.

This is my Day 17 make for #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  I've used a Hero Arts stamp called "Polka Dot Vase Bouquet" stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured with Distress Oxide inks applied with a brush.

Day 16 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using a Trimcraft stamp called "Party Time"

It's Day 16 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I've used a red rubber cling stamp by Trimcraft called "Party Time - HCCL010".  I don't think I've used one of their stamps before and it stamped beautifully in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.  I coloured the image with Distress Oxide Inks applied with a paint brush.

Day 15 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge, using Hobby Art Ltd "Dog House" stamp set

Day 15 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  I've been up since 5am, my mind was too active, so have made a good start to my day by getting my colouring challenge piece out of the way for the day.

For this card, I have used a Hobby Art Ltd stamp set called "Dog House" for the dog image.  The sentiment is by Funky Fossil and is part of their "Small Print" stamp set.  Both have been stamped in Versafine Clair Ink and coloured by painting with Distress Oxide Inks.

Day 14 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge using Stampin' Up "Lovely as a tree"

My make for Day 14 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  I actually made this card yesterday, but somehow forgot to post it on here, although I did on Facebook and Instagram!  Better late than never, here it is!

I've used Versafine Clair inks for the stamping of both the tree and the sentiment.  I've used a tree from a Stampin' Up set called "Lovely as a tree" and painted the image with Distress Oxide inks.  The sentiment is part of a Funky Fossil set called "Small Print".

Day 13 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge using Honey Doo Crafts "Lilies" stamp

I'm a little late making my Day 13 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I had a small piece of a Distress Oxide Ink background I had prepared some time ago, so decided to use that.  I stamped the Honey Doo Crafts "Lilies" stamp in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I coloured the image with Arteza Brush Pens and a Sakura Gelly Roll pen.

I used a Funky Fossil "Micro Dots" stencil with "Wilted Violet" and "Ripe Persimmon" Distress Oxides to add an extra layer to the background.

Day 12 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge using Hobby Arts "Abstract Flowers"

It's Day 12 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  I've used a Hobby Art stamp called "Abstract Flowers" and the Funky Fossil "Small Print" stamp set for the sentiment, both stamped in Versafine Clair inks.  I've coloured using Distress Oxide inks applied with a paint brush.