Day 13 of "24 Days of Tags 2021" with Karen Telfer

 

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.

Day 12 of the "24 Days of Tags 2021 challenge" with Karen Telfer.

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.

Card-io "Wild Flowers" half wreath card

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.

Day 11 of the "24 Days of Tags 2021" with karen Telfer

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.

Day 10 of "24 Days of tags 2021" with Karen Telfer

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.

Day 9 of "24 Days of Tags 2021" challenge with Karen Telfer

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.

For the second tag, I used another Crafters Companion embossing folder, with Cosmic Shimmer gilding wax over the higher elements.  I then used a Clarity stamp word sticker.

Day 8 of "24 Days of Tags 2021" with Karen Telfer

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.

Day 7 - 24 Days of Tags 2021 with Karen Telfer

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. 

Penny Black "Wonder Collection" Christmas Card

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.

Day 6 of the "24 Days of Tags" 2021 challenge with Karen Telfer (using Lavinia Stamps)

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.   

Stampers Anonymous "Cozy Christmas - CMS444" Christmas Card

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.

Day 5 - 24 Days of Tags 2021 with Karen Telfer

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.

Funky Fossil Designs "Wired For Sound" Card

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.

Card-io Christmas Wreath (Branching Out and Festive Fir Cones) Card

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.

Day 4 - 24 Days of Tags Challenge 2021 with Karen Telfer

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".

Lavinia Stamps "Brodwin" in the snow" Card

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.

 

Day 3 - 24 Days of Tags with Karen Telfer

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

Lavinia Stamps "Tia" on the toadstool Card

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.

Day 2 - 24 Days of Tags Challenge with Karen Telfer

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

Day 1 - 24 Days of Tags with Karen Telfer

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

Lavinia Stamps "Celeste" Fairy Card

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.

Lavinia Stamps Wreath Card

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.

Lavinia Stamps "Rory" and the "Snowflakes" Card

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.

Penny Black "Merriest" Christmas Card

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.

Funky Fossil "Owl Together" Card

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.

Lavinia Stamps "Leaf Mask" and Dandelion Card

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.

Lavinia Stamps "Mary" Christmas Card

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.

Lavinia Stamps "Rory and Pan" Card

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.

Remembrance Day Card

 

'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.

Northern Lights

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.

Lavinia Stamps "Holly Wreath" Christmas Card

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.

Lavinia Stamps "Wild Poppies" Sympathy Card

I needed a sympathy card quickly so I could get it in the post, so made this card using the Lavinia Stamps "Wild Poppies" stamp, I added a sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp "Clean Line Everyday" stamp set, both stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.

Lavinia Stamps Vintage Style Christmas Card

I've been playing with my Lavinia Stamps again, this time making a vintage style Christmas card.

I used a Brusho background I had made a while back, sorry I don't recall which colours I used.  I used an assortment of Lavinia Stamps (Swing Bed large, Wild Hare Set, Christmas Charms, Foliage Set, Spirit of Christmas sentiment set and a pound Holly stamp).  

All stamping was in Versafine Clair inks:  Shady Lane, Acorn, Fallen Leaves, and Summertime.  I have also used a red Posca Pen for the holly berries and a white and gold Gelly Roll pen for various accents.

Lavinia Stamps "Midnight Meandering" Anniversary Card

Yet another quick anniversary card.  This time I have used three Lavinia Stamps   (Midnight Meandering, Fairy Charms abd Live The Life sentiment), all stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.

In the background, I have used the "Spun Sugar" Distress Oxide Ink through the Lavinia Stamps "Splendour" stencil.

Lavinia Stamps "Pan" Card

I made a quick card this evening using the new Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink called "Villainous Violet" through the Lavinia Stamps "Splendour" stencil.

I used Lavinia Stamps  (Silhouette Grass, Pan, Silhouette Foliage Set, Heartfelt Verse and Twisted Vine Set) throughout this card, all stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" ink. I also used a white and a silver gelly roll pen.

Penny Black "Fall Flourish" 40-783 Card

This afternoon I made a thank you card using the Penny Black "Fall Flourish" slapstick/cling stamp.  I stamped the image in Versafine Clair " Shady Lane" green ink.

I used Distress Oxide Inks, applied with a paint brush to colour the image, using Dried Marigold, Spiced Marmalade, Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint  and Mowed Lawn.  I used Antique Linen for the backbground colour.

I used a Waffle Flower stamp set called "Essential Sentiments" for the "thank you" sentiment, which was also stamped in "Shady Lane" Distress Oxide Ink. 

Embossed and die cut Anniversary Card

Another anniversary card. There seem to be a lot of them to make at this time of the year!

I've used an old Provo Craft/Cuttlebug Embossing Folder that I've had for years to create the embossed border.

I've used the Julie Hickey "Happy Profile Die Set" for the central "happy" word.  I have stamped the "anniversary" sentiment using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.