Clarity Stamps "Three Blooms" Thank You Card

Before attending an appointment this morning, I made this quick card using two Clarity Stamps stencils.

I used "Forget Me Knot" Ranger Archival Ink through the Clairty "Stripes" stencil, changing the direction of the stencil to achive a cris-cross pattern.

I then used "Arctic Blitz" 49 and Market ink through two of the flowers on the Clarity "Three Blooms Stencil".  I then used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink through the same flowers again to achieve a layered look.

Finally, again using "Nocturne", I stamped the "Thank You" greeting, which is part of the Clarity Stamps "Occasions Sentiment" stamp set.  Adding some dots of "Outragious" Liquid Pearls to the middle of the flowers,

The100 Day Project 2026 - Day 33

Today, is Day 33 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 33 I've used the torn edges of patterned papers for this piece, paired with a Dina Wakley collage paper images.  I've added lines of black fine liner pen and a couple of Tim Holt "Idea-ology"  word stickers.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 32

Today, is Day 32 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 32 I lay a plain bit of card on the middle of the white card, then added two pieces of torn edge patterned paper either side.

Using the inner of a Washi Tape, I drew very rouch circles over the surface.  In the middle of the circles, I added a disc of punched paper from an old dictionary,  I added a couple of dark blue rectangles to the piece.

Finally, I added the swallow which is part of a Dina Wakley collage paper set, drawing a flight path behind it.  I then added two Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word stickers saying "Explore Everything". Then edged the card in Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" ink.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 31

Today, is Day 31 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 31, I used the torn edge of a piece of paper with "Salvaged Patina" Distress Oxide Ink to create the lower lines.  I then drew round a lid with a black fine liner pen to create a section of circle.

With in the circle, I used "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide Ink through the Funky Fossil Designs "Micro Dots" stencil.  on the outer area of the circle, I used "Salvaged Patina" Distress Oxide Inks through part of the Funky Fossil Designs "Make your mark 1 stencil".

Finally, I added a line of greeny/blue fibrres across the page, securing on the back with sticky tape.  I added the Dina Wakley swallow, which is part of one of her collage paper sets and then added a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 30

Today, is Day 30 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 30, I used a circle of patterned paper in a bluey/green colour way for the central area, placing white die cut white flowers (cut using the Spellbinders "Blooms One - S2-044 die set), positioning the flowers round the lower right hand side of the circle.  I added a touch of colour to the middle of the flowers, using the remaining colour on a stencil blending brush.

Finally, drawing a line round the edge, using a black fine liner pen and adding the Dina Wakley swallow bird from a collage paper set and a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker, saying "Imagine".

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 12

The Crafting Niche 52 Week Mini Art Card/Tag Challenge 2026:

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 12 is "Die Cuts" I used a cream coloured tag and a circle stencil to create the background layered half discs.  The colours of ink I used are: Tea Rose, Cornflower Blue and Watering Can.

I then used some Creative Expression dies with two shades of brown card to cut the foliage and the wreath, using a wet glue to stick them in position.

I used the Lavinia Stamps "Dynamic Stencil" with "Cornflower Blue" Ranger Archival Ink in the top left and bottom right hand corner of the tag.  Using the "Tea Rose" Ranger Archival Ink for the edges of the tag.

After matting the tag on to brown card, I stamped the "Hello" sentiment, which is part of the Waffle Flower "Essential Sentiments" stamp set with "Portobello" brown Versafine Clair Ink.  Finally, adding orange berry dots to the wreath using "Outragious" Liquid Pearls.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 29

Today, is Day 29 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  A challenge where you spend a short time each day creating, using the mediums of your choice.  Mine is 4x4" card, using collage, stamps and stencils.

For my Day 29, a quick make from me this morning using two shades of Distress Oxide Ink for the background colour, I used "Salvaged Patina" and "Bundled Sage" colours.  I then used a fan shaped paint brush to splatter "Faded Jeans" Distress Oxide Ink over the surface.

Next, I used a couple of pieces of Dina Wakley collage paper for the face and the bird, drawing a ring with a fine liner pen then finally adding a couple of Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word stickers saying "Hold Dear".