Our friend, who is a tiler celebrates his birthday today, so I made him a card with a Metro Tile style background, using the Funky Fossil Brick Wall stencil with "Speckled Egg" Distress Oxide Ink and a heat embossed Versafine Clair ink sentiment using the Stampin' up "Big on Birthdays" stamp set.
Our friends move into a new house shortly, so I made a gift tag to go on their present.
To make this tag, I Used a stamp set by Papertrey Ink called "Winter Hills". I stamped the house, then stamped it again on a post-it note and cut the shape out to create a mask. I then stamped the trees, which were from the same set.
Leaving the mask in place, I covered the tag in a light coat of "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide Ink. In. the sky, I then covered it with "Faded Jeans" Distress Oxide ink. I lay the Funky Fossil Designs "Sunray Stencil" over the top and applied "Wilted Violet" Distress Oxide Ink. I then splattered water droplets from a fan shaped paint brush to create speckles like snow/stars. Then lifted the stencil.
On the land area in the foreground. I used "Weathered Wood" Distress Oxide with a chisel shaped paint brush to create the path from the door to the edge of the tag. I then brushed the remaining ink on the brush in the garden area.
I used a white Gelly Roll pen to highlight the branches and snow/landscape. A yellow Posca Pen for the lights in the windows and a coloured pencil for the roof area.
Finally, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the "Welcome" word, which was also part of the Papertrey Ink "Winter Hills" stamp set.
I'm still working my way through my "To Do" list. With just two more items to do, which I am so happy about!
I made this card for our three Grandchildren in South Wales. We won't see them for Christmas, but will be popping down to see them before the festive period.
I used a number of shades of Distress Oxide Inks to create the background sky and landscape. I stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink and "Morning Mist" grey ink, colouring the snowmen with Posca Pens.
I used the following Card-io stamp sets: Snow Family, Winter Wonderland and Winter Breeze.
The sentiment is by Waffle Flower Crafts and is part of their "Essential Sentiments" stamp set. Once I had layered and mounted the image on to the card base, I added glitter to the card, which unfortunately doesn't show up too much in the photograph.
Another Christmas card made, just because I was in the mood to play.
I've used the Tim Holtz Gingham Layering Stencil (THS134) with "Rustic Wilderness" and "Tea Dye" Distress Oxide Inks to create the backgound.
I die cut the holly using a Tim Holtz Sizzix "Holiday Greens Thinlits - 658759" and stuck onto the card. I added splatters of white paint to simulate snow. I then added some red sparkly gems for the holly berries.
Finally, I stamped the Simon Says Stamp "Tiny Words - Christmas" sentiment using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink.
Here's a Birthday card I made this morning, using a number of techniques. It has a gel plate background, there's stamping, die cutting and heat embossing too!
I used Distress Oxide Inks on the gel plate to create the background. I then used the Carabelle Studio "Background Postcard", stamped in Versafine Clair "Chianti" ink. I then coloured the butterflies with an orange coloured pencil.
I then die cut the "Hello" sentiment, using the Waffle Flower "Oversized Hello". I stamped a sentiment from the same stamp and die set in Versafine Clair "Chianti" and heat embossed using Wow! clear embossing powder.
I used "Abandoned Coral" Distress Oxide Ink around the edges of the card, before mounting it on to a darker card to create a border.
Here it is, my Day 24 tag, the final one of the "24 Days of Tags 2021 challenge with Karen Telfer. I've really enjoyed creating these tags. There hasn't been anything too taxing and it's been a pleasure to craft because I want to, rather than making something for an occasion.
I've used Kraft card for the background. I've used a Waffle Flower sentiment from their "Essential Sentiments" stamp set and the Lavinia Stamps "Mystic Swirl" with Wow! clear embossing ink and their Super Fine Bright White embossing powder heat set to create this tag.
I seem to be chasing my tail so much that I decided to make a list of things that I needed to do and just work my way through them. The list consists of cards to be made, presents to be wrapped, posting Christmas cards and renewing stuff too. This seems to have worked as I have managed to put a line through a few of the tasks.
This is a card I have made for a friend that likes to garden, which was ideal as I wanted to try out a Card-io clear stamp set I had recently purchased, called "Baskets and Bows".
I've used four different Card-io stamp sets for this card: Basket and Bows, Wild Flowers, Tiny Trailers and Sweet Hearts. I've stamped in an assortment of inks, includine Versafine Clair, Memento and Distress Oxide Inks. I've used touches of gelly roll pens and coloured pencils too.
The sentiment is one from a Simon Says Stamp set called "Tiny Words - Birthday" which I absolutely adore. I'm not one for huge, smack you in the face verse and sentiments so this stamp set is ideal for me.
It's the penultimate day of the tag challenge. This is my Day 23 make of the "24 Days of tags 2021" challenge with Karen Telfer with a "Bokeh" theme.
I've used a Funky Fossil Designs stencil called "Bokeh Builder" with three shades of Distress Oxide Inks: Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass and Speckled Egg to create the background.
I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the Papertrey Ink sentiment, which is part of thier "Christmas Cheer" stamp set. I used the same ink to stamp the snowflake, which came free with a magazine. Finally, I added some dots of "White Opal" Liquid Pearls to the middle of each snowflake.
This is my Day 22 tag, with a prompt of "A little bit of everything", and I have certainly put lots on this tag.
For the base of this tag, I have used the Tim Holtz "Gingham Layering Stencil - THS134" with Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Ink.
The snowman and the Christmas tree are both Card-io stamps, stamped in Versafine Calir inks and coloured with Posca Pens.
I've used a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the dry snowflake embossing. I've used an Anna Griffin stamp for the Cherub, heat embossed using Wow! Rich Gold embossing powder and heat set.
I did cut the snowflakes, which were a Cuttlebug thinlet die... not seen the light of day for a couple of years at least!
I've used assorted other stamps I found in my stash. For the sentiments, I used the Simon Says Stamp "Tiny Words - Christmas" stamp set with Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink. I think the string of lights embellishments are by Papermania/Docrafts.
This is my Day 21 tag, part of the "24 Days of Tags 2021" challenge with Karen Telfer.
I used a Funky Fossil stamp set called "Fa La La" stamp set for the central sentiment, heat embossed using Wow! Rich Gold" embossing powder.
In the background I used two shades of Distress Oxide Inks: Kitsch Flamingo and Picked Raspberry with the Funky Fossil "Holly Background Stencil".
Using Versafine Clair "Glamorous" pink ink, I stamped areas of the Funky Fossil A7 "Face the music" stamp.
I splattered gold and black paint across the surface and drew a wavy black line around the edge of the tag using a thin pointed black pen.
For the Day 19 tag, Karen asked us to use something we had not used before.
Earlier in the year, I had purchased the "Christmas Eve" Visible Image stamp set in their sale, so this seemed to be the ideal time to break open the packet.
I stamped the images in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, using first and second generation stamping.
I created the background using several shades of Distress Oxide Inks: Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky, Chipped Sapphire, Blueprint Sketch and Villainous Potion.
I used a white gelly roll pen to add highlights to the Christmas trees and then used Paperartsy "Snowflake" white acrylic chalk paint to create the falling snow.
Finally, I stamped the sentiment, which was from a Woodware stamp set in "Nocturne" black ink.
This is my Day 20 Tag, somehow I have realised I've skipped Day 19, so I'll do that tomorrow.
I've used Festive Berries, Mowed Lawn and Pine Needles Distress Oxide Inks swooshed, dried and then more swooshing to get a more intense colour. I've then used the same inks through the Funky Fossil "Organic Circles" stencil.
I used a metallic gold paint on the edge of the tag and also splattered across the surface. I then splattered the paint from a white and a black Posca Pens.
Using Wow! clear embossing ink I stamped the rose from the Visible Image "Forever Love" stamp set on the bottom corner of the tag, then coated the area with Wow! Rich Gold Embossing Powder and heat set. I then repeated the process by stamping on white card. I painted the rose in "Festive Berries" Distress Oxide Ink and then cut around it and adhered onto the tag.
Yey, I've managed to get up to date, this is my Day 18 tag. I've used a Funky Fossil Designs "Snow is falling" stencil with Distress Oxide Inks (Stormy Sky, Chipped Sapphire and Villainous Potion).
I used the Funky Fossil "Elegant Ornaments" stamp set for the Christmas ornament and the sentiment, stamped in Wow! clear embossing ink and coated with Wow! Super fine metallic silver embossing powder and heat set.
I coloured the ornament using "Villainous Potion" Distress Oxide inks, applied with a paint brush.
Still playing catch up, but here is my Day 17 tag (taking part in the "24 Days of Tags 2021 challenge" with Karen Telfer. The prompt for today was "A bit of everything". I think I've covered a few things with this tag.
For the background, I have used four shades of Distress Oxide Inks: Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness.
I used the Lavinia Stamps "Coral" stencil, spritzed with water and then laid on top of the tag, to achieve the bleached look. I then used a heat gun to dry the surface.
I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp Lavinia Stamps "Rufus" the fox, the "Tree Branch" and one of the crows from the "Crow Set".
In the background, I used Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" to stamp the Lavinia Stamps "Magic Surrounds Us" verse stamp.
I flicked water droplets on to the tag using a fan brush and then blotted. I then flicked diluted "Rustic Wilderness" Distress Oxide Ink on to the tag in the same way.
I used Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink and the torn edge of a piece of paper to create the landscape behind "Rufus". I used the same ink to ink the edges of the tag, which pulls the eye in to the image itself.
I used a dark green and dark grey coloured pencil to ground Rufus. Then added highlights to the fur, the crow and the branches using a white gelly roll pen.
I'm playing catch up with my tags, as I've been away in the caravan this weekend, so this is the first of three that I need to make to be back on track.
I've used four shades of Distress Oxide Inks for the background: Squeezed Lemonade, Dried Marigold, Abandoned Coral and Festive Berries.
I spritzed the surface of a Lavinia Stamps stencil called "Foliage" with water, then lay it wet side down, over the tag. I used a kitchen towel to absorb any surplus water then lifted the stencil, which reveals a bleached look image of the stencil. I then used a heat gun to dry the surface.
Once dry, I stamped the sentiment, by Lavinia Stamps, called "Heartfelt Verse" in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink. I used the same ink to stamp the Lavinia Stamps "Wild Vines" too.
Next, I stamped the hanging hearts, which are part of the Lavinia Stamps "Fairy Charms" stamp set, using Versafine Clair "Glamorous" pink ink. I then added small white dots on the surface of the background and highlighting areas on the hanging hearts.
This is my Day 15 tag, part of the "24 Days of Tags 2021" challenge with Karen Telfer. Today the prompt was "Circles".
I've used the Lavinia Stamps "White Orbs" stencil in the background with "Tumbled Glass" and "Peacock Feathers" Distress Oxide Inks. Using a couple of plastic caps I had on my desk, I dipped them in "Mermaid Lagoon" Distress Oxide Ink to create the layered circles.
I used the same three shades of Distress Oxide Inks to create the circles. Stamped with Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" and heat embossed with Wow! Clear Embossing Powders. I used the Lavinia Stamps "Mini Holly Stamp", a Crafters Companion "Script Stamp" and a Simon Says Stamp sentiment from their "Tiny Words - Christmas" stamp set. A couple of the discs were elevated by die cutting funky foam to the same size as the disc, to give a 3D look,
I had the urge to make another tag this evening, this being the result. I'd made a card some time ago that looks very similar, so decided to use the same technique for a tag.
I used the Funky Fossil Designs "Fern Silhouette stencil" with "Bundled Sage" and "Peeled Paint" Distress Oxide Inks.
I stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Winter Berries" using Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink. I coloured the berries using a paint brush and two Distress Oxide Ink colours: "Festive Berries" and "Candied Apple". I then coated the berries in Ranger "Glossy Accents" and set aside to dry.
The sentiment is part of a Simon Says Stamp set called "Tiny Words - Christmas", again stamped in "Acorn" Versafine Clair Ink.
I'm up and crafting early today, so here is my Day 14 tag of the "24 Days of Christmas 2021" challenge with Karen Telfer, opting to go for a vintage look for my tag.
I've used "Antique Linen" and "Tea Dye" Distress Oxide inks with the Lavinia Stamps "Leaf Trail" stencil.
I've stamped in Versafine Clair Chianti" ink using the Lavinia Stamps "Christmas Tree Fairy" verse and their "Christmas Eve" stamp for the main image.
I have coloured the tree and presents using a selection of coloured pencils, Signo Pens and Gelly Roll pens.
Day 13 and I am still tagging along with the Karen Telfer "24 Days of Tags 2021" challenge.
For todays tag, I have used Squeexed Lemonade, Twisted Citron and Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink on a gel plate, tapped water droplets on the plate and then took an impression. I used a heat gun to dry the surface.
Once the surface was dry, I used Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" ink to stamp the sentiment (Lavinia Stamps "Winter Magic" verse) in both first and second generation stamping.
I then used the same colour ink to stamp other Lavinia Stamps images using their "Wreath Flourish (left)" stamp and their "Snowflakes" stamp set. I then inked the edges of the tag with "Peacock Feathers" Distress Oxide Ink.
I used a coloured pencil to colour areas of the wreath and then added dots of "White Opal" Liquid Pearlsto the middle of the snowflakes.
I went a bit rogue with my day 12 tag, using a different stencil and stamps to those that Karen Telfer used for her tag.
I opted to use the Lavinia Stamps "Coral" stencil with "Faded Jeans" and "Blueprint Sketch" Distress Oxide inks for the background.
I stamped in Versafine Clair "nocturne" black ink using the following Lavinia Stamps: Fairy Castle 2, Gip, Path and Small Trees.
I coloured the castle image using coloured pencils and then inked the edges of the tag using Blueprint Sketch and Black Soot Distress Oxide inks. Finally, I went over some of the stamping with a white Gelly Roll Pen and then splattered white paint from a Posca Pen to simulate snow.
This is a card I have made for a dear friend, who celebrates a significant birthday today.
First, I used a circle stencil on the left side, I drew a light pencil line around the edge, on the right hand side, I used "Bundled Sage" Distress Oxide Ink to create a soft coloured edge, to give the impression of the continued wreath.
For the wreath, I used two Card-io stamp sets "Wild Flowers" and "Sweet Hearts", stamped in various shades of Memento and Distress Oxide Inks. I then added some touches of Posca Pen to the middle of the flowers for extra detail.
Both the sentiments used are by Simon Says Stamps, using two of their sets: "Tiny Words Birthday" and "Tiny Words Encouragement", both stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.
Bright and early today making my Day 11 tag, using a gel plate with three shades of Distress Oxide Inks (Aged Mahogany, Candied Apple and Festive Berries), graduated on the plate and lightly sprinkled with water.
Once dry, using a Sweet Poppy "Mandala - SP1 - 280" stencil to create the shapes using the same colours of Distress Oxide Inks.
Finally, stamping the Christmas sentiment using a Penny Black clear stamp called "Wonder Collection" and then tapping Posca Pen paint over the surface of the tag.
It's Day 10 of the "24 Days of Tags 2021" challenge with Karen Telfer, the technique for this tag was "masking off an area".
For this tag, I've used Lavinia Stamps products, using "Honeysuckle Cottage" and their "Small Fairy Fir Tree". I've used "Blueprint Sketch" Distress Oxide Ink with Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, along with coloured pencilas and Posca Pens.
It's Day 9 of the "24 Days of tags 2021" challenge with Karen Telfer. Today we use embossing folders. I've made two different tags.
For the first, I have used a Crafters Companion embossing folder called "Scandinavian Xmas", which I then covered in "Festive Berries" Distress Oxide ink. I then used a small Cuttlebug embossing folder for the central image which I die cut into a circle and then layered on top of a disc of Funky Foam to create a 3D look to the tag.
This is my Day 8 tag for the "24 Days of Tags 2021" with Karen Telfer. I'm playing catch up as I've been away to attend a funeral, so I still have Day 9 to create yet.
I've used "Festive Berries" and "Mustard Seed" Distress Oxide Inks to create the blended background colour.
I have then lay a spritzed Lavinia Stamps "Tall Leaf Mask" wet side down onto the coloured background, mopping up any surplus water, lifting the mask then dabbing again. I then set it aside to dry.
Once the tag was dry, I was able to commence the stamping, all done in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink. I used the Lavinia Stamps Sacred Spells stamp, in second generation stamping to create a light verse on the edges of the tag.
I then stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Zen Thistle" and the word "Dream" which is part of the Lavinia Stamps "Inspire Me" stamp set.
I coloured the thistle with a red Signo glitter pen and used a pale gold Gelly Roll pen to outline some of the flowers. I splattered with white Posca Pen too.
Wow, we're a week round already with the "24 Days of Tags 2021" challenge with Karen Telfer. The week has passed so quickly.
Here's my Day 7 tag. I've used Shaded Lilac, Tumbled Glass, Mermaid Lagoon and Peacock Feathers to create the background colours.
I've used Wow! Embossing Powder with Visible Image "Simply Snowflakes" stamp set and heat set to create the white embossed image. I've added "White Opal" Liquid Pearls for added interest.
Another Christmas card, this time using the Penny Black (clear) Wonder Collection Stamp set.
I've stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink. Then coloured the flowers with Distress Oxide Inks in the following shades: Festive Berries, Candied Apple abd Twisted Citron. I also used some coloured pencils and a white Signo pen.
I used "Mowed Lawn" Distress Oxide Ink through theFunky Fossil stencil called "Micro Dots" to add a touch of colour between the flowers.
This is my Day 6 tag for Karen Telfer's "24 Days of Tags" 2021 challenge. Today the brief was to reverse the colours.
For my tag, I have used Seedless Preserve and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Inks to cover the base of the tag. Then I have reversed the colours through the Lavinia Stamps "White Orbs Stencil" so the light orbs on the dark background and the dark orbs on the light background.
I have stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink using the following Lavinia Stamps: Star Cluster, Three Dancing Fairies, Christmas Charms and the Fairy Merry Christmas sentiment stamp.
This evening, I have still been in Christmas mode, making this card.
I've used a Stampers Anonymous cling stamp called "Cozy Christmas - CMS444", stamped in second generation stamping of Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.
I've used Distress Oxide Inks applied with a brush, along with coloured pencils and a white Unibal Signo Pen.
I'm amazed how these days are flying, already on my 5th tag for the "24 Days of Tag" challenge, set by Karen Telfer.
Here's my Day 5 tag. I've used a real assortment of craft manufacturers products on this tag.
Starting with the Lavinia Stamps Mini Holly (from the pound section), I stamped a half wreath using Versafine Clair "Green Oasis" ink.
I then used a Funky Fossil stencil called "Holly Wreath new" with "Twisted Citron" Distress Oxide Ink around the stamped holly area.
Using Versfine Clair "Nocturne" black ink I stamped the "Merry Christmas" which was part of a Stampin' Up stamp set. I used the same ink for the "25th December" but I don't recall who made that one.
Finally, I added the berries using "Ruby Red" Liquid Pearls.
I made this card for a male friend who will be celebrating his birthday next week. I often find it a struggle to make cards for a male, but thought this would be ideal for him.
I've used the Funky Fossil Designs "Wired For Sound" stamp set which includes the cassette tape and the sentiments. I've stamped them in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink and then coated with Wow! clear embossing powder and heat set.
I created a mask for the cassette case and then stamped the Funky Fossil A7 "Inky Grid" stamp in Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" ink.
Finally, once I had lifted the mask, I used "Weathered Wood" Distress Oxide Ink, applied with a paint brush to paint the casette.
Today, I've played with a couple of Card-io Stamps (Branching Out and Festive Fir Cones).
I stamped the small fir branch, part of the Card-io "Branching Out" stamp set in both first and second generation stamping using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink.
I stamped the fir cones, part of the Card-io "Festive Fir Cones" stamp set in Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink. I then added a touch more colour to the fir cones using "Frayed Burlap" Distress Oxide Ink applied with a brush.
I used Versafine Clair "Tulip Red" to stamp the sentiment, which is part of the Waffle Flower "Essential Sentiments" stamp set. I then added berries using a red Posca Pen.
It's Day 4 of the "24 Days of Tags Challenge with Karen Telfer". I used an alternative stencil and sentiment as I didn't have the same that Karen used.
For my tag, I covered the base with "Antique Linen" Distress Oxide Ink, as i thought the white may look too stark.
I used the Funky Fossil Designs "Leaf Trio Stencil" with "Tea Dye", "Festive Berries" and "Black Soot" Distress Oxide Inks.
I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne' black ink to stamp the sentiment, which is part of a Funky Fossil Stamp set called "Small Print".
Another tag from me today, this time one of my own designs, featuring the Lavinia Stamp owl in flight "Brodwin".
I started using two shades of Distress Oxide Inks with the Lavinia Stamps "Ivy" stencil. Then splattered water droplets using a fan paint brush to distribute the drops, then left to dry.
I stamped both the large and small "Red Pine Tree" stamps in first and second generation stamping in Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink.
I then stamped "Brodwin", part of a duo owl set by Lavinia Stamps called "Brodwin and Maylin", stamped in Versafine Clair "Fallen Leaves" brown ink.
Using a Posca Pen, I splattered white droplets across the tag to simulate snow fall.
I used a Simon Says Stamp called "Tiny Words Christmas" with Versafine Clair "Fallen Leaves" brown ink.
Finally, I inked the edges of the tag, to pull the eye to the central design.
It's Day 3 of the "24 Days of Tags" challenge, set by Karen Telfer. This tag is about stamping, stencils and colouring.
Here's a list of the products used:
Lavinia Stamps - "Toad Lodge" and the "Fairy Merry Christmas" sentiment stamp, also the "Feather Leaf" stencil.
Distress Oxide Inks: Mustard Seed and Peacock Feathers
Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink for stamping
Yellow and green coloured pencils
White Signo Pen
I've had a lovely session making backgrounds on the gel plate this afternoon, and decided I needed to use one immediately as I really loved the way the colours had mingled.
Today I also received my order of the six recently released stamps by Lavinia Stamps, so it was a marriage made in heaven.
I stamped in two shades of Versafine Clair Inks: Nocturne and Morning Mist.
I used the following Lavinia Stamps:
Fairy Toadstool, Tia, Silhouette Foliage Set, Silhouette Grass, Foliage Set, Foliage Set 2 and the Flora Set.
I used white and gold gelly roll pens for the highlights.
It's Day 2 of the 24 Days of Tags with Karen Telfer. This is my tag. I've not used the same stencil as I didn't have it, instead I used a Funky Fossil stencil called "Holly Wreath".
For my Day 2 Tag, I have used:
Distress Oxide Inks (applied to a gel plate & spritzed) Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness and Black Soot
Berries: Ruby Red Liquid Pearls
Sentiment: Waffle Flower "Essential Sentiments" stamped in Versafine Clair Ink
Last year, I took part in a challenge, set by Karen Telfer. Each day, Karen provides a demo of a tag and then you're invited to make one yourself, either identical or with your own take on the tag. Karen runs the "24 Days of Tags Challenge" on her group Facebook page. Here's the link if you would like to join in.
Day 1 tag uses the following:
Lavinia Stamps: Mary, Christmas Tree Group, Three Blessings, Mini Stars and Orb Stencil.
Distress Oxide Inks: Kitch Flamingo, Shaded Lilac, Dusty Concord and Black Soot.
Versafine Clair Inks: Nocturne and Monarch
Another card i've made this morning, again using Lavinia Stamps, this time using "Celeste" as the main focal point. I have stamped her in Versafine Clair "Medieval Blue" and then coated in Wow! clear embossing powder and heat set.
I then used the Lavinia Stamps "Tall Leaf Mask" with three shades of Distress Oxide Inks (Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry and Wilted Violet).
I then stamped the "See a fairy, make a wish" verse on the left hand side, using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" in second generation stamping.
Next, I stamped the stars around "Celeste" using the Lavinia "Star Cluster" stamp with Versafine Clair "Medieval Blue" ink. I used the same ink to stamp the Lavinia sentiment which is part of the "Heartfelt Verse" set. Finally, I added some silver and gold sparkle using Gelly Roll Pens.
Another early morning crafting session as I couldn't get back to sleep. I'm so glad I have crafting to fill these early hours.
I used a Woodware "Seasons Greetings" sentiment, stamped in Wow! clear embossing ink and coated with Wow! Rich Gold Embossing Powder and then heat set.
I used an assortment of Lavinia Stamps : Fir Cone Branch, Small Branch, Foliage Set and the Holly Pound Stamp all stamped in two shades of Versafine Clair Inks (Acorn & Shady Lane), I used a red Posca Pen to colour the berries and a gold gelly roll pen to add the gold dots to the background.
I managed to make a quick little card this afternoon featuring Lavinia Stamps "Rory", "Snowflakes" and their "Silence Is Upon Us" sentiment stamps.
I stamped the sentiment and figure in Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink. The snowflakes were stamped in Distress Oxide "Tumbled Glass" ink in first and second generation stamping.
I drew the landscape and gave it a thin wash of "Tumbled Glass" Distress ink. I added some white, silver and gold highlights to the image using Gelly Roll Pens.
This morning, I decided to play with a Penny Black cling stamp called "Merriest" 40-797, which I paired with another Penny Black sentiment stamp set called "Beauty of the Season" 30-254.
I stamped both the sentiment and the main image in Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink, although the main image was stamped in second and third generation ink, to achieve a "suggestion" of the image.
I coloured the image with a selection of Distress Oxide Inks, applied with a paint brush. I also used some coloured pencils and a white Posca Pen to create the lok of snow flakes.
This evening, I made another card, but this time using products by Funky Fossil Designs.
I used the Funky Fossil "Owl Together" stamp set, stamping the image in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink then coating with Wow! clear embossing powder and heat setting.
I coloured the image by painting it with Distress Oxide Inks. I also used Distress Oxide Inks through the Funky Fossil stencil called "Pretty Print". The sentiment was stamped in Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink.
I couldn't sleep so got up and did a bit of crafting, making this card.
I used two shades of Distress Oxide Inks (Bundled Sage and Twisted Citron),through the Lavinia Stamps "Leaf Mask".
I stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Fairy Dandelions", their "Seed Head" pound stamp and the sentiment, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" and "Morning Mist" inks.
Finally, I added some splatters of black and white Posca pen paint across the surface.
A quick Christmas card this morning, using Lavinia Stamps "Mary", stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, on a Distress Oxide ink background.
I used Wow! Embossing ink to stamp the star, (part of the Lavinia Stamps "Christmas Charms stamp set) coated with Wow! Rich Gold Embossing Powder and heat set.
The sentiment is part of a Simon Says Stamp set called "Tiny Words Christmas", stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.
Finally, I added some stars by tapping a white Posca Pen over the surface of the card. I then added white highlights to the stamped area using a white Gelly Roll pen.
I'm on a roll making cards at them moment. Here's another card I've made using Lavinia Stamps .
For the background, I used assorted Distress Oxide Inks. For the sun, I used Squeezed Lemonade and Scattered Straw. For the sky, I used Tumbled Glass. For the land, I used Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness..
All stamping was done in two shades of Versafine Clair inks. Nocturne for the black and Morning Mist for the grey. I used some Posca and Gelly Roll Pens along with a pencil too.
I used the following Lavinia Stamps for this scene: Rory, Pan, Foliage Set, Tree Branch, Gip, Birds, Flora Set, Silhouette Foliage Set, Silhouette Grass and Small Branch.
've played with another Penny Black stamp today, this time recognising the forth coming Remembrance Day.
I've used the Penny Black "Blooming Garden - 30-155" cling stamp with Versafine Clair inks to stamp the image.
To colour the image, I used two shades of Distress Oxide Inks (Festive Berries and Candied Apple) applied with a brush. Once dry, I used a red coloured pencil to add more detail. I also used a white Gelly Roll pen to add extra detail.
I have deliberately left the card sentiment free, so that I can use it at a later date.
Last week, certain areas of the UK were able to see the Northern Lights, sadly I didn't get to see them, but seeing photos in the press prompted me to make a card on the theme.
I used a Penny Black slapstick/cling stamp, called "Gorgeous Grove 40-804", stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne' black ink to stamp the tree image.
Once dry, I used Distress Oxide Inks in the following order: Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, Crushed Olive, Mowed Lawn, Wilted Violet, Villainous Potion and Chipped Sapphire. I used the edge of a baby wipe dragged from the landline upwards to achieve the blended colours going upwards.
Once dry, I used my blending brushes with the remaining colour on them to cover the snow area, which added a hint of the colours in the sky. I used a fan paint brush with water, to splatter water droplets in the sky and then added touches of a white pen to add snow/stars.
I have continued my play session with Lavinia Stamps today, making this holly wreath Christmas card.
I've used one of the recently released stamp called "Small Branch" multi stamped into a circle using Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink. I then used two pound stamps, "Holly" stamped in Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink and the "Berries" and the "Heartfelt Verse: sentiment stamp, stamped in Versafine Clair "Tulip Red" ink.
