Lavinia Stamps "Using up scraps" card

I had a re-jig of my craft desk and found some bits and bobs that had been hanging around for a while and were destined for the bin.  I sorted out the ocean related items and matched it with a small off-cut of a background I had created some time ago.  Just enough to make an ATC (Artist Trading Card).

The design of the background was a scrap using the Lavinia Stamps "Charming Stecil".  I inked the edges is a couple of shades of blue and then sprinkled water droplets from a fan paint brush then blotted dry.

I had an envelope of electrically die cut items using the following Lavinia Stamps:  Seaweed, Marine Kelp and Flo the fish", which I coloured, arranged a layout and stuck into position.  I then stamped the "Sea Bubbles" using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.  

Lavinia Stamps "Crow on a branch" card (Inspired by Eileen Godwin)

I was inspired by a background Eileen Godwin created and attempted to create one similar.  I didn't have the same brushes, so used the thin edge of a wedged make up sponge, it didn't provide the hard edge I was looking for, but gave a softer look over all. 

I used Archival Inks, Distress Inks and Versafine Clair inks with three Lavinia Stamps: Words of Spring, Tree Branch and Crow Set.

Lavinia Stamps 'Noof the cat" card

I've been away for the weekend in the caravan and I really missed my crafting, so as soon as the first load of washing was in the machine, I decided to make a card.

I have used Lavinia Stamps "Noof" the cat stamp as the main feature of the card.  Stamped in Versafine Clair and coloured with Derwent Inktense Water Colour Pencils.

I the background, I have used Various shades of blue Distress Oxide Inks through the Lavinia "Coral" stencil.  Over the top, I multi stamped the Lavinia "Small Branch" stamp, using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist"grey ink. I then added splatters of white, black and a soft orange Posca Pen.

I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the "Just for you" sentiment, which is part of the Lavinia "Heartfelt Verse" stamp set.

Lavinia Stamps "Fairytale" Gift Tag

Up early this morning and found a background I had created from mopping up Distress Ink from my glass mat some months ago, so cut it into a tag shape and started stamping. 

There is actually a lot of shimmer and glitter on this tag, which unfortunately the photograph doesn't pick up.

I paired two Lavinia Stamps up, that I thought worked well together:  "Fairytale" and "Fairy Dandelions" for the main feature and the "Foliage Set" for the foreground, all stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.

I used one of the Lavinia "Mini Stars" stamp in the background stamped in Memento Ink.

I used shimmer, glitter and Posca Pens for the extra details.

Lavinia Stamps "The Wallace Family Hedghogs" Anniversary Card

I've made an anniversary card this morning featuring two of the hedgehogs from the Lavinia Stamps "Wallace Family" stamp set. 

In the background, I have used the Lavinia Stamps "Flower Mask" with three shades of Distress Oxide Inks:  Saltwater Taffy, Iced Spruce and Pumice Stone.

I stamped the hedgehogs using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, then coloured them with "Gathered Twigs" Distress Oxide Ink.  I created a landscape using a torn edge of paper with Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and a little of the "Iced Spruce" Distress Oxide Ink,

I stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Mini Hearts" using "Festive Berries" Distress oxide ink.

I then stamped the anniversary sentiment, which is part of a "My Favourite Things" stamp set called "Essential Sentiments".

Finally, I added some splatters of white Gesso.

Lavinia Stamps "Pheasant" Birthday Card

Today I've made a birthday card, using Lavinia Stamps.  I usually struggle making male cards, but I'm pleasantly pleased how this card turned out.

I used a background I had in my stash, that I made some time ago, using the gel plate, Pan Pastels and the Lavinia "Pebbles" stencil.

I stamped in various shades of Versafine Clair Inks using the following Lavinia Stamps:

• Pheasant
• Tree of courage
• Forest Spruce 
• Foliage Set
• Small Branch 
• Silhouette Grass

I used a Simon Says Stamp for the sentiments, part of their Tiny Words  - Birthday set.

Finally, I used Posca Pens and a white gel pen to add highlights and detail.

Lavinia Stamps Psychedelic "Noof"

Another Lavinia Stamps "Noof" card which I think has a rather psychedelic look to it.

I've stamped in Verdafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink and coloured Noof in "Wilted Violet" Distress Oxide Inks.

For the background, I have used Elements Inks with Pan Pastels through the Lavinia "White Orbs" stencil.  I have also added dots using Gelly Roll pens.