Marianne Designs "Silhouette Art - Branch CS180" on a stencilled background

I had an off cut of white card, floating round my desk, so decided to make something with it, resulting in this card.

I started by colouring the card using "Chrome Yellow" Ranger Archival Ink.  I then lay the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous "String Stencil - THS103" over the top and applying "Monarch Orange" Ranger Archival Ink through the stencil.

I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the Marianne Designs "Silhouette Art CS180" branch.  I used the same ink to stamp the word "hello" which is part of the Simon Says Stamp "Tiny Words" stamp set.

Finally, using the lower section of the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous "Xmas Stencil THMM178", I applied white polka dots using an acrylic paint pen.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 88

Today, is Day 88of the 100 Day Project 2026, and it's another clean and simple design from me.  This is 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 88 I shaded my white card with "Salvaged Patina" Distress Oxide Ink, having the colour strong on the right, fading to nothing on the left hand side.

I cut a couple of pieces of Dina Wakley collage papers *swallow and face) and glued into position,  I then used two thicknesses of black pen and a white acrylic pen to fade the large piece into the white area.  Finally, I added a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying "secrets" to the base.

Lavinia Stamps Botanical Blossom and Moss Flowers "Happiness" Card

 

I had an urge to play with my Lavinia Stamps, which resulted in this card.  I used 49andMarket "Green Jean" ink through the Lavinia Stamps "Elegance" stencil, with stronger colour on the right hand side, fading out towards the left side.

Next, I used Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze: ink to stamp the Lavinia "Botanical Blossom" stamp. On plain white card, I stamped the Laviia "Moss Flowers" in two shades of orange ink, using Versafine Clair "Summertime" and "Carrot Orange",  I fussy cut the flower heads and glued into position.  I then painted the inner area of each flower using "Squeezed Lemonade" Distress Oxide Ink.

I returned to the Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" ink to stamp then "Happiness" sentiment, which is part of the Lavinia Stamps "Blessings" stamp set.  Finally adding some dots of white Ranger Enamel Accents.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 87

Today, is Day 87 of the 100 Day Project 2026, and it's another clean and simple design from me.  This is 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 87 I coloured the white square of card using "Cracked Pistachio" Distress Oxide Ink.  I then used an animal print stencil with "Blueprint Sketch" Distress Oxide Ink.

I used a lid with Versafine Clair "Blue Belle" ink to create circles.  I then fussy cut a couple of swallows and a circle of Dina Wakley collage paper with a face on it and glued into position.  Adding a stitched detail round the circle using a black fine liner pen.

Finally, i added a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying "everyday chronicles".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 86

Today, is Day 86 of the 100 Day Project 2026, and it's another clean and simple design from me.  This is 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 86 I randomly stuck strips of washi tape across the base card.  I then used some Dina Wakley collage paper for the face and bird, adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "darling, you are a work of art".

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 20

 

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 20 is "Paint Blowing".

Starting with a white tag, I lay a Tracy Evans "Wild Flower" stencil on to the card and applied Pebio Drawing Gum through the gaps using a paint brush.

Next, I put five colours of Elements inks on to my glass mat,  The colours I used are: Lemon Drop, Sundance, Russet Orange, Blue Atoll and Dark Denim.  I added a little water to a fan shaped paint brush, dabbed it into the ink on the glass mat and then splattered the paint from the brush over the tag, by tapping the brush.  I then quickly used the Tim Holtz air puttfer, not sure what the actual name is, to blow air and spread the ink towards the edges of the tag, you could also use a drinking straw to do this. I did this with all of the colours, using a heat gun to dry the ink between each colour.

Once completed, I wafted the heat gun over the surface to ensure it was fuly dry, before using the Frisk "Maskaway" eraser.  If you don't have one, you can use a finger tip to erase the masking fluid.  

Finally, I added a few pencil details and grounded the flower, using some remaining ink on  a blending brush.  I added some dots of Ranger White Enamel Accents to break up the background colour a little too.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 85

Today, is Day 85 of the 100 Day Project 2026, and it's another clean and simple design from me.  This is 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 85, I used three shades of Distress Oxide Ink, using Salvaged Patinam, Tumbled Glass and Blueprint Sketch through one of the sections of the Visible Image Stamps stencil called "Art Spheres #2".

I then fussy cut a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and added a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying "don't forget to fly".