Funky Fossil Designs "Beauty In Boom" thinking of you card

I slipped into the craft room for half an hour again today and made this card.  Nothing too strenuous, using a piece of Prima Marketing patterned paper, from their "Zephyr" 6x6 paper stack, for the base.

I used Versafine Clair to stamp the Funky Fossil Designs "Beauty in bloom" face and flowers.  Stamping the flowers again on to white card and fussy cutting then sticking them on to the card.

Finally, I used a sentiment from the Funky Fossil Designs "Stripped Back Sentiments" stamp set, stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.

Prima "Rosarian" Patterned Paper Birthday Card

Getting in the craft room two days in a row is not something that has not been happening recently, but here's another Birthday card I've made this weekend.

I've used some patterned papers from a Prima Marketing 6x6 stack called "Rosarian".  I used a word sticker from my stash for the greeting and die cut into a banner shape. Finally using a gold gel pen to add highlights and dorts to various areas.

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 5

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 5 is "Robins"

For the background of this tag, I have used a 3D embossing folder, (sorry I have no idea of the brand), run through the Big shot.  I then used Van Goch "Water Colour Pencils" applied with a paint brush to paint the flowers and leaves and ground in very pale colours.

On an off cut of card, I stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Jemima" Robin using Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink.  I then added extra colour using Van Goch water colour pencils.  Fussy cut the robin and stuck in on to the tag using foam pads, so that it is more 3D looking.  I grounded the robin using Van Goch "Pastel Pencils".