I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the female figure which is part of the Visible Image stamp set called "Calm over chaos".
In the background, I used "Pink Peony" Ranger Archival ink through the Visible Image stencil called "Frosty".
I used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the multi circles, which are part of the Visible Image stamp set called "Faerie Magic". Finally adding dots to the circles using an "Aqua Green" Posca Pen.
About a year ago, I bought the Sizzix Stamp and Spin tool, however, because we were moving house, it got packed away and has not been used till today. It was winking at me from the shelf. So as I didn't have a project on my desk, I decided today was the day to try the tool out.
I was a little nervous at first, but soon got the hang of it, thanks to You Tube. I couldn't grasp the instructions that came with the set - I guess now I'm getting older a visual demonstration is easier for me to grasp!
I used two shades of Versafine Clair inks. I used Avocado green for the foliage and Lilac Bloom for the flowers and sentiment. The Lavinia Stamps I used are Mystic Swirl, Vine Set, Mini Flutter and Mini Dots.
The central sentiment is by Hobby Art Stamps and is part of their "Greetings for friends - CS158D" stamp set. I also used a yellow Posca Pen and a white gel pen for extra detail.
The Crafting Niche 52 Week Mini Art Card/Tag Challenge 2025:
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 39 "Buttons, Buckles and Sliders"
For my Week 39 Tag, I used white texture paste through the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous THS032 - Flourish Layering Stencil and set aside to dry.
I had some embellishments left over from a wedding project in my stash so used a coule of gem set and pearl buttons and a gem set ribbon slider. Typing and printing a sentiment saying "To have and tol hold" on the computer, finally adding some sticky flat back pearls to some of the flourishes.
This morning i've played with a couple of Sweet Poppy Stencils and a Stampscapes stamp to create this card.
I started by using Verasfine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to multi stamp the Stampscapes "Curvy Branch" along the bottom of the card and part way up the sides.
I then used "Sky Blue" Archival Ink through the Sweet Poppy "Symphony Backplate Stencil", using the remaining ink on the blending brush around the edges of the card.
Next, I used "Poppy" Archival Ink through the Sweet Poppy "Duo Birds Stencil", but instead of having them one on top of the other, decided to have them looking at each other.
I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the "Have a great day" sentiment, which is part of the Sweet Poppy "Hugs & Kisses" stamp set. Finally adding some gold dots to the branches, round the edge of the birds and the card itself with a gel pen.
I decided to play with my Stampscape stamps again, making this card. I purchased my polymer Stampscape Stamps from Sweet Poppy Stencils, who are licenced to sell them with the approval of Stampscapes. Here's the link to the stamps on their site.
I started by creating a coloured base. I used Distress Oxide Inks, applied loosely with a paint brush, to colour the base in shades of green ( Old Paper, Peeled Paint and Mowed Lawn) and the sky in shades of blues and greys (Tumbled Glass, Weathered Wood and Speckled Egg).
Using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink, I stamped the Stampscapes "Flower Field". I then used Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" grey ink to stamp the "Medium windmill".
I coloured the scene using Derwent Inktense pencils and a 2B pencil
I made this little notelet by stamping the bird tile stamp, which is part of the Funky Fossil Designs "Folk Garden" stamp set. I stamped in Versafine Clair "Shady Lane", which is a mid green coloured ink. I then coated the stamped image with Wow! Clear Embossing Powder and then heat set.
I trimmed the stamped image so there was a white border, mounted it on to a piece of kraft card then on to a plain white card.
I've had another play with my new polymer "Stampscape" stamps I ordered from Sweet Poppy Stencils, this time going for a "white out" style Christmas card.
I used Versafine Clair "Twilight" ink to stamp the Stampscapes "Snowy Covered Bridge", then I masked the stamped image off and stamped the Stampscapes "Pine Row" and the flying birds from the "Critter Set 8" stamp set.
I used Distress Oxide Inks, applied with a paint brush to colour the image. The shades of ink I used are: Antique Linen, Tumbled Glass, Lost Shadow and Weathered Wood.
I used a white gel pen to soften some of the fence posts and to add snow to the trees. I then used a fan shaped paint brush to splatter white paint, I used Dr. Ph. Marin's bleed proof white paint for this. It replicates a blizzard perfectly.
