Funky Fossil Designs "Pawprint Stencil" Card

I received some very sad news from a close member of my family saying they had to put their dog down due to ill health.  Having been in that situration myself in the past, I wanted to recognise their loss, too many people just think "it's a dog" where as quite often the pet in question is almost loved like a child is.

For this card, I used the Funky Fossil Designs "Pawprint" stencil with  "Speckled Egg" Distress Oxide Ink.  The "Sending Hugs" greeting is part of the Funky Fossil "Stripped Back Sentiments" stamp set, stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Magnolia TE43" Get Well Card

 

For this card, I used "Tiger Lily" Ranger Archival Ink through the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Silhouette Bloom ST2 stencil.

I then used Versafine Clair "Charming Pink" ink, in first and second generation stamping, using the Tracy Evans Botuique Designs "Magnolia TE43" stamp set.

Finally, I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the sentiment, which is part of the Funky Fossil "Stripped Back Sentiments" stamp set saying :Get Well Soon".

Stampin' Up Dainty Flowers Birthday Card

I was very fortunate to be given a huge bundle of 12x12" Stampin' up patterned papers by a friend.  I decided to use part of one of the sheets for a birthday card, resulting in this quick creation.

The paper I used is called 'Dainty Flowers" by Stampin' Up, the pack has some beautiful designs and I thought this would work brilliantly for a birthday card for a friend.  I cut it to 6x6" so I can make another three similar cards should I wish.

I layered the panel of paper on to a similar green coloured card and then on to a white card blank.  I used a Funky Fossil Designs stamp from their "Stripped Back Sentiments" stamp set, stamped in Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink for the birthday greeting.

Visible Image Stamps "Bring on the beers" Birthday Card

I don't want to speak too soon, but I appear to be on a roll with my card making the past couple of days!

For this card, I started by stamping the glass of beer, (part of the Visible Image "Bring on the beers" stamp set), using Versafine Clair "Sand Dune" light brown ink.  I then stamped the glass again on a post-it note, fussy cut the shape and used it as a mask over the first stamped image.

Next, using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink, I stamed the Visible Image "Fibaoacci' curve and grid. I then used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the "Cheers" which is also part of the "Bring on the beers" stamp set, along with the "Big Birthday Wishes" sentiment which is part of a Funky Fossil Designs stamp set called "Stripped Back Sentiments".

I then coloured the beer glass and the background, uisng assored shades of Distress Oxide Inks, applied with a paint brush. The colours I used are:  Wild Honey, Tea Dye, Weathered Wood and Lost Shadow.  I also used a white gel pen and a gold shimmer pen on areas of the glass,

I mounted the card on to a piece of black card for the sides only, then mounted it on to a kraft square card blank.

Heat Embossed Flower Anniversary Card

Another card ticked of my list of "to be made" cards.

I used a four and a half inch square piece of white card and ran an antistatic chalk pad over the surface.  I then stamped the flower, which is part of the Hobby Art Stamps "Abstract Flowers CS175D" stamp set, stamped in Wow! Clear Embossing Ink, which I then coated in Wow! "Rich Gold" Embossing Powder and heat set.

I then coloured the white card with two colours of Derwent Inktense Pencils, applied with a paint brush.  Using "Burnt Orange" for the flowers and "Neutral Grey" for the background.  Once dry, I then added dots of white and gold gel pen.  I used a black fine line pen to fill the central dots of the flowers, then mounted the card on to a piece of black paper and then on to a white card blank.

Finally, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the "Happy Anniversary" greeting, which is part of the Funky Fossil Designs "Stripped Back Sentiments" stamp set.  I then die cut the stamped sentiment in to a banner shape, using sticky foam pads to elevate the greeting off the surface of the card.

Zentangle 60th Birthday Eclipse Card

 

I fancied doing something totally different, so tried my hand at doing a "Zentangle".

I used a black Posca Pen to draw a squiggly line over the card, then set too filling in the areas.  I really enjoyed the process as it was so calming.  It did take a couple of hours though.

Once finished, I decided the design would work well as an eclipse card and as our male friend celebrates his 60th birthday this weekend, decided it would be for him.

In the middle of the card, I positioned two large die numbers, securing them with pieces of low tack tape.  I then run it through the "Big Shot".  

on the back of the card, in the area where the numbers were cut out, I used double sided sticky tape to secure a piece of red paper.  (The red paper is a little nod to the recipient being a Manchester United fan). Then around the edges of the underside of the card used more tape then stuck it to a piece of black card, trimming to size. I then added it to a 7x7" card blank.

At the base of the card, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black Ink I stamped the Funky Fossil Designs greeting, using a stamp from their "Stripped Back Sentiments" stamp set.

Returning to the die cuts, I lay them in position on the card and then glued the two oval infills of the numbers on to the card.

I lifted the actual numbers from the card (leaving the infills in position) and added foam pads to the underside.  I was then able to align the numbers in the correct position.

Lavinia Stamps "Poppies" Thinking of You Card

I had a stencil and stamp play this morning making this sympathy card.  Fortunately, I don't need it at the moment, but I always keep a few to hand... just in case!

I started with a piece of white card.  I lay the Lavinia Stamps "Red Brick" stencil over the top, so that the stripes ran vertically and secured with a low tack tape.  I then added rows of tape so that I had two sections that I could ink up on the left hand side of the card.  

On the far right I used "Lost Shadow" Distress Ink.  On the far left I used "Garden Patina" Ranger Archival Ink. I then lifted the tape and repositioned it so that I could colour the central area, this time I used "Violet" Ranger Archival Ink.

After lifting and cleaning the "Red Brick Stencil", I then lay another Lavinia stencil over the top of the card, this time using the "Ornate Stencil" again, securing the stencil with low tack tape.  Working from the left hand side and fading out to the right, I applied "Watering Can" Ranger Archival Ink with a blending brush.  This resulted with the pattern being stronger over the coloured background and gradually getting lighter to the right hand side of the card.

I then moved on to the stamping.  I selected two Lavinia stamps:  the "Garden Poppy" which is the taller of the two and the "Wild Poppies" stamp.  I stamped both in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  Stamping the Garden Poppy first, so that I had the correct height and then the "Wild Poppies" either side.

While the "Nocturne" was out, I also stamped the "Thinking of You" sentiment which is part of the Funky Fossil Designs stamp set called "Stripped Back Sentiments".

I mounted the card on to a piece of black paper and then on to a card blank.  Finally, I added some touches of white gel pen and yellow Posca Pen to the poppy heads.