Lavinia Stamps "Barkley" Artist Trading Card

I received my order of the lovely new release of stamps from Lavinia Stamps, called "The Loomweavers' Collection" today, so had to have a quick play with them, making this Artist Trading Card (ATC).

I used a piece of grey coloured card for the base using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the new "Barkley (small)" the racoon the Lavinia "Witch Hazel" branch and one of the "Magpies'.

I used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to create the ground, using the same ink with a cotton bud to create leaves on the branches and also to stamp some foliage, using one of the stamps from the Lavinia "Foliage Set" of stamps.  Finally, I added touches of white gel pen and a white coloured pencil to lift the colour a little.

Lavinia Stamps "Coven of Curiosities" New Release - Make 4

My fourth make with the new release goodies from Lavinia Stamps is a mix of older and new products.

I used a piece of patterned paper for the base of this card, using one of the new "Autumn Mist" stencils and the new "Paint Splatter" stamp with Versaine Clair Inks.

I used Versafine Clair 'Nocturne" black ink to stamp "Mini Pipin", the flowers from the "Foliage Set" and one of the birds from the new "Ravens" stamp set.

I used pastel pencils to accentuate some of the colours and white Pan Pastel through the Lavinia "White Orbs" stencil.  Finally adding touches of white gel pen, black fine liner and black Posca Pen.

Lavinia Stamps "Goddess Luna" on Scene Scapes

While tidying my patterned papers, I came across a Lavinia Stamps "Scenescape" paper, which I think is called "Live the dream". So made this the base for my next project.  I used Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink to stamp the Lavinia "Wild Life Corner" stamp four times.

I then stamped "Goddess Luna" in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I needed to extend the tree branch she sat on as it was a little too short. I then added a couple of extra branches and the dangling foliage, both are part of the Lavinia "Foliage" stamp set..  

I used Derwent Inktense pencils to add more depth of colour to the landscape.  I used a gold gel pen and a lilac Posca Pen for extra detail on the corners and a white gel pen for hightlights, finally adding some shimmer to the wings of Luna by adding "A wink of stella".

Lavinia Stamps Birch and Elm River Walk Card

 

This evening I had a play with some of the Lavinia Stamps trees making this card.

I started by stamping the Lavinia Stamps "Birch",  "Elm" and one of the "Small Trees", stamped in "Acorn Brown" Versafine Clair ink. I used a white gel pen on part of the tree trunks and a black fine liner on the other side of the tree trunks.

I used three Q-tips (one for each colour) to create the leave canopy using Versafine Clair "Verdant", "Shady Lane" and "Green Oasis".

Once the ink was dry, I gave the card a wash of Distress Oxides, using Tumbled Glass, Weathered Wood and Bundled Sage.  I then built up the colours using Peeled Paint, Rustic Wilderness, Mowed Lawn and Faded Jeans Distress Oxide inks.

I drew on the fence mid way on the card then coloured it with a brown Derwent Inktense Pencil,

I used the Lavinia "Foliage Set" of stamps with three shades of Versafine Clair inks (Verdant, Shady Lane and Green Oasis).  I added dots of different colours of Posca Pen to give the impression of flowers

I added depth to areas colouring in using a 2B pencil.

Lavinia Stamps "Forest Flower" Card

So from going with really soft colours with the Clarity card I made last night, this morning I have gone for vibrant.

I started by creating the base, using three shades of Lavinia Element's Inks:  Lime Punch, Blue Atoll and Della Blue applied with a very wet mop brush so that the colours mingled.

Once dry, I then lay the Lavinia "Dynamic" stencil over the top and added "Lime Punch" and "Della Blue" Elements Inks through areas of the stencil.

I then moved on to the stamping, starting with Versafine Clair "Twilight" to stamp the new Lavinia Stamps "Forest Flowers".

I then used Versafine Clair "Verdant" and "Warm Breeze" to stamp the ferns, using the Lavinia "Fern Heads" stamps.

Using a couple of Lavinia Stamps "Hill Masks" I created the landscape using Versafine Clair "Blue Belle" and "Twilight".

I then added some foliage to the base of flowers using Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink with the new "Vine Set" and the older "Foliage Set".

I then inked the edges of the card using Verafine Clair "Fantasia" to give it a purple look.

I then moved on to the finishing touches, using Posca Pens and gel pens to colour the "Forest Flowers" and to add colour to the foliage at the base.  I used a white and a silver glitter gel pen to add highlights to areas too.

Lavinia Stamps "Erwin the owl" card

This afternoon, my order of the new release of stamps by Lavinia Stamps arrived.  I'm always quite strict with myself when I receive new Lavinia products by listing them on my spreadsheet and re-packing them in plastic wallets as the film pocket that the stamps arrive in tear easily. While detailing and repacking the stamps, it provides me with an opportunity to look at them and throw some ideas around my head of how I can use them. 

I decided "Erwin" the largest owl would be used first, which I paired with the new "Vine Branch".

I stamped "Erwin" in Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink.  I then multi stamped the new "Vine Branch" in Versafine Clair 'Shady Lane" green ink.

I then used two shades of Ranger Archival Ink:  Prickly Pear and Leaf Green through the Lavinia "Waffle" stencil.

I used a selection of products for colouring the image, starting with Derwent Inktense pencils, gel pens and Posca Pens.

I then decided that the branches needed something else, so used the shorter dangly branch from the "Foliage Set" with Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" in first and second generation stamping.  I then added yellow and orange Posca Pens to add some flowers to the end of them.

Lavinia Stamps "Midnight Meandering" Easter Card

Today I've played with one of my older Lavinia Stamps to make this Easter card. 

I didn't have an oval stencil, so made one myself by die cutting an oval in a piece of card to use as a stencil.

I used a selection of colours of Archival Inks (Pink Peony, Vivid Chartreuse, Chrome Yellow, Shadow Grey and Cornflower Blue) through the stencil to create the impression of Easter Eggs.

I stamped the bunnies, a Lavinia Stamp called "Midnight Meandering" with Versafine Clair "Acorn" Brown ink.

I stamped the foliage in the background using the Lavinia Stamps "Foliage Set" with two shades of Versafine Clair ink:  Shady Lane and Verdant.

I used a Derwent Inktense pencil to add extra green below the bunnies and used a gel and Posca pen to add extra deail like the flowers.

Lavinia Stamps "Fairy Pods" and "Pixy Houses"

I've used three of the Lavinia Stamps on this card: Small Pixy Houses, Flower Pods and Woodland Ferns.

I have also used the Tree Branch, Foliage Set, Fairy Bell Set and the Wild Hare Set from the exisiting range of Lavinia Stamps. All stamping is in Versafine Clair Inks.

The background was originally various shades of Distress Oxide Inks, which I have enhanced with touches of Pan Pastels, Van Goch Pastel Pencils.  I have also used Gelly Roll and Posca Pens.

Lavinia Stamps "Bria Rose" on a "Leaf Mask" background

This morning, I have been playing with one of the older Lavinia Stamps, called "Briar Rose" which I have paired with the "Leaf Mask/Stencil". 

I used two shades of Distress Oxide Inks (Saltwater Taffy and Iced Spruce) through the Lavinia Stamps "Leaf Mask/Stencil".

Using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the fairy, called "Briar Rose", I then grounded her using the same ink with a stencil brush.

Using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" in both first and second generation stamping, I stamped the "Willow" and the "Foliage".

Finally adding touches of a white gel pen and silver glitter pen.

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.