Happily Ever After Wedding Card

I've made this clean and simple wedding card today, using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the birds and the hearnin the middle of the card.  The stamp is from an old magazine (Creative Stamping Issue 71).  I then added the sentiment in the same ink.  The "happily ever after" is by Papertrey Ink and is part of their Love lives here" stamp set.

I added a circle mask over the stamped area and then lay the Lavinia Stamps "Replenish" stencil over the top, applying "Weathered Wood" Distress Oxide Ink through the stencil.

I coloured the central stamped image using Distress Oxide Inks, applied with a paint brush,  the colours I used are:Spun Sugar and Tumbled Glass for the birds.  Picked Raspberry for the heart and Weathered wood to ground the birds.

52 Week Mini Art Card - Tag Challenge 2024 - Week 29

The Crafting Niche 52 Week Mini Art Card/Tag Challenge 2024:

This is a weekly challenge. I provide you with a prompt/theme each Sunday morning through out the year.  The challenge is very relaxed.  You can do as much or as little as you like.  You can create cards, tags, Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) or index cards, the choice is yours. You just go with what ever is in your head at the time.  You can stamp, get inky, use patterned papers, texture, embellish it is all down to you.

There is a dedicated private Facebook Group, with a lovely bunch of people who are already sharing their makes from previous challenges.  You can find the group by clicking this link.  I'd love you to join in.

The prompt for Week 29 is "Modes of transport"

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This is the tag that I have made for the Week 29, it's a clean and simple design after the rather busy tag from Week 28.

Using Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink, I stamped the boat/liner off the edge of the tag.  The stamp was part of a set that came free with Issue 54 of "Creative Stamping Magazine". I then stamped it again on a post-it note, fussy cut it and used it as a mask.

With the mask in place and another post-it note across the tag to create a horizon line, I coloured the sea are around the boat, using "Forget Me Knot" blue Ranger Archival Ink.

I used three shades of Distress Oxide Ink, applied with a paint brush to create the mottled sky, uisng Tumbled Glass, Speckled Egg and Weathered Wood colours.

Using Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink again, I stamped the "Bon Voyage" sentiment and also the compass.  Finally I added some touches of white gel pen to the water around the boat and then mounted the tag on a teal coloured card.

Creative Stamping VW Camper Van Card

I'm back to a cleaner look with this VW Camper Van card using products from several different manufacturers.

I started by stamping the camper van, which was a free stamp within a "Creative Stamping Magazine (Issue 54), stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.  I then stamped the van again on a post it note, fussy cut the image and popped it over the original stamped image to make a mask.

With the mask in place, I then lay the Sweet Poppy "Aperture Circle Stencil" over the top and coloured the background in "Peat Moss" Archival ink.  I then lay the Clarity "Sunshine Stencil" over the top and applied "Sky Blue" Archival Ink through the stencil.

Removing the stencils, I then coloured the camper van using Derwent Inktense pencils, applied with a paint brush.  I also added touches of silver Gel Pen for the chrome areas of the van.

To finish the card, I stamped "Happy Birthday", which is part of the Lawn Fawn "Simply Sentiments" stamp set, stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.  I then mounted the card on to co-ordinating card stock and then on to a white 7"x7" card blank.

#thedailymarker30day colouring challenge Day 28 using stamps from Creative Stamping Magazine Issue 75

It's Day 28 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge and the end is in sight!

I've used stamps that came with issue 75 of Creative Stamping Magazine, stamped in Versafine Ink and coloured with Distress Oxide inks.

#thedailymarker30day colouring challenge Day 27 using stamps from Issue 75 of Creative Stamping Magazine

This is my make for Day 27 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I used stamps from an old Christmas (isue75) of Creative Stamping Magazine.  Stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks and a Signo silver glitter pen.

Published in Creative Stamping Magazine (issue 84)

Yesterday, I received my subscription copy of issue 84 of Creative Stamping Magazine.  

After looking at the free stamp set, which is related to the 75th anniversary of VE Day celebrations, I started to have a quick flick through the magazine.

A card on the Letters/Social Snippets page took my attention, it looked familiar and then I realised it was my card.  I'd made it a few weeks ago.  I post my card makes on here, Facebook and Instagram and they had picked it up from Instagram, they hadn't messaged to say there would use the image, which is why I was surprised to see it.  However, it's nice that they thought it was ok for publication.

#thedailymarker30day Colouring Challenge - Day 21 using a Creative Stamping Magazine stamp

It's Day 21 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  I'm continuing making my Christmas card toppers for this challenge.  

I've used a stamp from an old copy (issue 75) of Creative Stamping Magazine, stamped in Versafine "Olympia Green" and painted/coloured in Distress Oxide inks.

#thedailymarker30day Colouring Challenge - Day 8 using stamps from issue 61 of Creative Stamping Magazine

Here's my make for Day 8 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I've used stamps that came with Issue 61 of Creative Stamping Magazine, stamped in Versafine "Vintage Sepia" and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks.

#thedailymarker30day Colouring Challenge - Day 27 Creative Stamping Magazine Issue 51

Today is Day 26 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  I was inspired by the beautiful weather this morning to do something Spring like so opted for this wreath.

I used a wreath and nest stamp from the issue 51 stamp set that came with Creative Stamping magazine. Stamped in Versafine "Stormy Gray" and coloured with water colour pencils.

The sentiment is from a Woodware stamp set called "Poppy", stamped in Versafine "Stormy Gray" ink

#thedailymarker30day Colouring Challenge - Day 24 Creative Stamping Magazine, issue 83

Day 24 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  I have used a stamp that came with the issue 83 of Creative Stamping Magazine, which is the current one.

I decided to create a snow scene for this hare.  I stamped him in Versafine ink and then coloured him with Distress Oxide Inks applied with a paint brush.  

I masked off the stamped image and then used a couple of blue shades of Distress Oxide inks blended to create the sky colour.

I used a grey ink to add to the snow area.  I created snowflakes and edged the hare using a white Posca Pen.

Funky Fossil Designs - Fish Background Birthday Card

I had an alcohol ink off-cut from a previous project that was too pretty to throw away, so I decided to use the Funky Fossil "Fish Background Stencil" with texture paste.  I had no idea if it would take or not, fortunately it did.

I used "Peacock Feathers" Distress Oxide Ink to stamp the sentiment which is from issue 68 of Creative Stamping magazine.  I then die cut the sentiment using a stitched banner die.

#thedailymarker30day Colouring Challenge - Day 20 Creative Stamping Magazine Issue 68

Today is Day 20 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

For this card, I used a stamp and sentiment which came with Issue 68 of Creative Stamping Magazine.

I stamped in Versafine "Smokey Grey" ink and coloured using water colour pencils, a Posca Pen and a glitter pen.

I stamped the sentiment using Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" ink.

#thedailymarker30day colouring challenge - Day 13 (stamps from Creative Stamping (issue 65) magazine

It is Day 13 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I've used stamps that came free with issue 65 of "Creative Stamping" magazine, stamped in Versafine ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks applied with a brush.

Christmas Wreath Card

I started creating this card with a totally different end result, but somehow it morphed into a Christmas Wreath card.

I started by stamping the deer head (in Versafine Vintage Sepia Ink), which was part of a stamp and die set I received free with a magazine a few years back.

Looking through my stamp sets that I've had with magazines, I came across some foliage stamps which came with "Creative Stamping - Special Edition 1" . I stamped the various foliage in three shades of Versafine Clair ink:  Chianti, Shady Lane and Pinecone.

I decided that the white background was too stark, so I gave it a softer look by applying "Antique Linen" Distress Oxide Ink with a blender.

I coloured the deer head using Distress Oxide Inks in the following shades (with a paint brush):  Brushed Corduroy, Antique Linen and Tea Dye.

I stamped the "peace" sentiment between the antlers.  The stamp is from a Papertrey Ink stamp set called "Merry and Bright Additions".

Finally, I added Liquid Pearls in a "Ruby Red" shade for berries, highlighting areas with a white Signo Pen.

Week 31 - 52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2019

The challenge prompt for Week 31 is "Summer Holidays"

For my tag, I have used a selection of stamps from three issues of Creative Stamping Magazine.

I stamped the images using Versafine "Stormy Gray" shade of ink and coloured the tag using a paint brush to apply the following Distress Oxide Ink Shades:  Antique Linen, Scattered Straw, Fossilized Amber, Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, Spun Sugar, Frayed Burlap, Seedless Preserve, Broken China and Tumbled Glass.

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Camper Van Birthday Card with a stencilled background

My Hubby celebrates his birthday today, so as we are in the process of buying a camper van, it seems apt to make a card to that theme.

I started by creating the background.  Using a blending tool and Distress Oxide Inks in the shades of Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean and Mermaid Lagoon.

I then positioned the Creative Expressions stencil called "Mica Masks Falling" over the prepared background and secured with low tack masking tape.  Through the stencil, I used another Distress Oxide Ink in the shade of "Blueprint Sketch".

This is how it looks when you carefully peal back the masking tape and remove the stencil.

I cleaned my stencil by placing it on a spare piece of cardstock and used a wet wipe to clean the surface.  The ink on the stencil transfers to the gaps within the stencil, replicating the pattern but in softer shades.

The camper van image is from a set of stamps that came free with issue 54 of Creative Stamping Magazine.  I stamped the van onto the prepared background and also onto a piece of white card using Versafine Clair "Twilight" shade of ink.  I also stamped the sentiment in the same ink.

I then matted and layered the base onto a co-ordinating piece of card and then onto a card blank.

Returning to the camper van image stamped on the white card.  I cut the image out and cut the wing mirrors off.  Using black foam pads, I stuck the main image over the previously stamped image on the background.  Using a touch of wet glue, I positioned the wing mirrors, to provide the impression of depth.

Vintage Style Male Birthday Card

There was a fab set of vintage style stamps in issue 70 of Creative Stamping magazine, one of which (the Penny Farthing bicycle) was ideal for this card.

I started by stamping a Stampin' Up "Crackle Paint" stamp to brown cardstock using Versafine "Vintage Sepia" coloured ink, I also inked the edges using the same ink.

Using Versafine "Black Onyx" coloured ink, I stamped the Penny Farthing stamp and the time sentiment below the bicycle, which was free with issue 70 of Creative Stamping Magazine.

Finally, I stamped the Papertrey Ink "Happy Birthday" sentiment from their "Stylish Sentiments" stamp set in Versafine Black Onyx shade of ink.

Design Team Make for "My Time To Craft" Challenge #392 "Raining Cats and Dogs"

It's time for another challenge theme on the "My Time To Craft Challenge Blog".  If you have a spare minute, please pop over and take a look at the fab samples my Design Team colleagues have made and maybe take part yourself.

Challenge #392 has a theme of "Raining Cats and Dogs"

For my card, I have used stamps that came free with Creative Stamping magazine, issue 68.  

I stamped the dog, bunting and sentiment in Versafine ink.  I coloured the dog and bunting with Promarker pens and gave the background a water colour wash of blue and grey.

Camper Van Card using the Black Ice Technique (Creative Stamping Issue 54)

I have continued my play with the Black Ice technique.  If you're not familiar with this technique watch this youtube.

The camper van stamp was a free gift with issue 54 of Creative Stamping magazine.  The sentiment is by Papertrey Ink from thier "Stylish Sentiments" set.

I used three shades of StazOn ink for this card - Black, Azure and Teal.

Week 9 - 52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2019 - Creative Stamping Magazine issue 62

The Week 8 prompt is "Winter".  We've certainly had our share of wintery weather of late, so it seemed only right to have a prompt to reflect it.

I started my tag with a background of the following Distress Oxide colours:  Antique Linen, Tumbled Glass, Weathered Wood and Salty Ocean.  I then inked the edges of the tag with a Colorbox "Royal Blue" shade of ink.

I stamped the faded sentiment (Lavinia Sacred Spells stamp) and the trees (part of a free stamp set from Creative Stamping - issue 62) in Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" ink.

I then stamped the birds (Lavinia Stamps) and the deer (also free with issue 62 of Creative Stamping magazine) in Versafine Clair "Twilight" shade of ink.

I had a Snipart balsa scroll and snowflake piece which I coated in the Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" ink and then stuck it to the tag.

Using a silver flitter Signo Pen, I coloured over the snowflaks and stars.  I also added touches of glitter to the trees, ground and animals too.  Finally, I added some pale blue sticky gems.

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Please click here if you would like more information about this challenge.

There is also a Facebook Group linked to this challenge where you can upload images to the weekly prompt albums and chat to others who are taking part.  You are more than welcome to join in.  Sam x