The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 68

Today, is Day 68 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  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 68 I used two shades of Distress Oxide Inks for the background, using "Cracked Pistachio" for the inner area and "Mermaid Lagoon" for the outer edges.

I then stamped the circle in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  the stamp is part of the Funky Fossil Designs stamp set called "Circularity".  Next i lay the "Ever Decreasing Circles" stencil over the prepared background and lightly rubbed a wet wipe through the gaps of the stencil.  This lifts the ink in that area and provides a bleached colour appearance.  I then set it aside to dry. Once dry, I used a black and white Posca Pen to splatter paint.

I used "Salvaged Patina" Distress Oxide Ink on a page from an old book.  I then stamped the black cirlce again on the book page using "Nocturne" again.  I then stamped a flower from the Funky Fossil stamp set called "In the meadow" using Versafine Clair "Paradise" blue ink. I fussy cut the circle and glued it over the circle on the background piece of card.  Adding some touches of black fine liner and yellow Posca Pen to the flower.

Finally, I added a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology word sticker saying "Remember the now".

Lavinia Stamps "Magpies" Two for joy card

 

I've had a long over due play with my Lavinia goodies this morning, making this card.

I started by using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" a mid green coloured ink, to stamp the Lavinia Stamps "Vine Branch" stamp.  I then used two shades of Versafine Clair inks:  Twilight and Morning Mist to stamp the Lavinia "Magpies".  I used these two colours as I didn't want a totally solid black colour.

Next, I used "Sky Blue" Ranger Archvial Ink through the Lavinoa Stamps "Waffle Stencil" (I believe it is now discontinued), fading the colour out towards two corners. I then used Derwent Inktense pencils with a paint brush to colour the branch and magpies, using a gold and a white gel pen in places too.

Finally, I added a Lavinia word sticker, saying "Out of the blue".  This phrase is part of the Lavinia "Sentiment Sticker 6" set.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 67

Today, is Day 67 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  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 67, I coloured a page from an old book using three shades of Distress Oxide Inks.  the colours I used  are Tumbled Glass, Mermaid Lagoon and Blueprint Sketch.

Then I die cut a piece of 4x4" white card using a die from Funky Fossil Designs.  Sadly I didn't write the name down on the backing card, on checking the website it doesn't appear, so guessing it's now a retired die, as I have had it for a couple of years. or maybe more.

I adhered the white card overf the coloured book page and trimmed the excess from the edges. I coloured the die cut sun area using "Mustard Seed" Distress Oxide Ink and glued into position.

Using a black fine liner pen, I added a loosely drawn frame with some dots. Then glued down a fussy cut swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set.  Finally adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "Voyage".

Papertrey Ink "Home is where the heart is" card

For this card, I started with a 4x4" piece of card, creating a band of colour through the middle using three shades of Distress Oxide Inks.  The colours I used are: Mermaid Lagoon, Salvaged Patina and Cracked Pistachio.

While the ink was drying, I die cut the white trellis, which is a Gummiapan die. I used a wet glue to stick the lattice over the inked background.

Next I used Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink to stamp the sentiment on to the card and the house on to a piece of plain white card.  I used the Papertrey Ink stamp set called "Love Lives Here" for both. Onced glued into position on the card, I used a red Posca Pen to colour in the central heart.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 66

Today, is Day 66 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  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 66, for the central wave area, I used four shades of Distress Oxide Ink through the Funky Fossil Designs "Wave Rider" stencil. I then used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the Funky Fossil Designs "Circle Cascade" stamp.

Next, I added a strip of Funky Fossil Designs Washi Tape to the base of the card,  I added some colour to some of the circles using pastel pencils and used a black fine liner to add some dots.

Finally, I added a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker, saying "adventure".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 65

Today, is Day 65 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  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 65, I've used four shades of Distress Oxide Inks (Salvaged Patina, Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon and Faded Jeans) with the Inkylicious "Mini Splatter Circle stamp" to achieve the background colour.

I used Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink to stamp the Creative Expressions "Botanical Frames - CE1032 stamp" and the words from the same stamp set, saying "Field Notes".

I added some tissue paper foliage, which had wrapped a previous Inkylicious order and then added the Dina Wakley swallow, which is part of a collage paper set.  Finally I added some black splatters from a Posca Pen.

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 17

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 17 is "Pinks and Purples".

For my tag, I started with a white base which I covered in "Spun Sugar" Distress Oxide ink.I then added a moon mask and started to build the colours up round the moon, starting with Shaded Lilac and Victorian Velvet, then moving on to darker colours using Seedless Preserve, Dusty Concord, Wilted Violet and Villainous Potion Distress Oxide Inks.

I used Versafine Clair "Monarch" purple ink, to stamp the grass and birds, which are both part of an Inkylicious stamp set called "Windswept Set".  Finally, I added a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker to the bottom saying "collect beautiful moments".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 64

Today, is Day 64 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  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 64, I drew around the outer and inner edge of a roll of sticky tape to achieve the two circles, then added black lines using a fine liner pen,  withing the circles I added off cuts of plain and patterned card.  Adding gold coloured dots using a gel pen.

Finally, I added a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker, saying "Memories".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 63

Today, is Day 63 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  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 63, I've used strips of patterned and plain paper along with a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set, paired with a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "Determined" and a white die cut branch. I've used a fine liner black pen to add lines to the edge of the piece and to draw a circle.

Visible Image Stamps "Bring on the beers" Birthday Card

I don't want to speak too soon, but I appear to be on a roll with my card making the past couple of days!

For this card, I started by stamping the glass of beer, (part of the Visible Image "Bring on the beers" stamp set), using Versafine Clair "Sand Dune" light brown ink.  I then stamped the glass again on a post-it note, fussy cut the shape and used it as a mask over the first stamped image.

Next, using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink, I stamed the Visible Image "Fibaoacci' curve and grid. I then used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the "Cheers" which is also part of the "Bring on the beers" stamp set, along with the "Big Birthday Wishes" sentiment which is part of a Funky Fossil Designs stamp set called "Stripped Back Sentiments".

I then coloured the beer glass and the background, uisng assored shades of Distress Oxide Inks, applied with a paint brush. The colours I used are:  Wild Honey, Tea Dye, Weathered Wood and Lost Shadow.  I also used a white gel pen and a gold shimmer pen on areas of the glass,

I mounted the card on to a piece of black card for the sides only, then mounted it on to a kraft square card blank.

Lavinia Stamps "Liberty" New Baby Card

For this card, I used "Sky Blue" Ranger Archival Ink through the Lavinia Stamps "Feather Leaf" stencil.

I used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp "Liberty" and the "Mini Pipin", along with the Personal Impressions sentiment, from their "Double Sayings" stamp set.  Colouring the image with painted Distress Oxide Inks. Finally adding touches of white gel and a gold shimmer pen.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 62

Today, is Day 62 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  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 62, I've used some torn strips of patterened papers, paired with drawn black lines, a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker.

Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous Cat Birthday Card

This year, with so much going on, I don't seem to have actually made many birthday cards, so it was nice to make this for a young man we have known for many, many years.

For the cat and balloon, I used the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous stamp set (ref:THMM109). Stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks, using "Fired Brick" for the balloon and "Rusty Hinge" for the cat.

In the background, I have used the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous (ref: THMM102) brick wall stencil with three shades of Ranger Archival Ink, using Shadow Gray, Leaf Green and Tiger Lily colours.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 61

Today, is Day 61 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  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 61, I used a rectangle piece of background paper I had imade some time ago, that linked nicely with an off-cut of green patterned paper.  I stamped some circles using a Visible Image stamp (from their "Grunge Tones stamp set) then splattered white Posca Pen across the surface.

I layered using some printed tissue paper and a swallow from a Dina Wakley colalge paper set, finally adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "scenic".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 60

Today, is Day 60 of the 100 Day Project 2026.  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 60, I opted for a very clean and simple look, masking off the edges of the card, to leave a small square in the middle, which I painted with three shades of Distress Oxide Inks.  I used: Bundled Sage, Tumbled Glass and Salvaged Patina.

Once the paint was dry I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the branch, which is a stamp by Marianne Designs and is part of their "Silhouette Collection". The code for this stamp is CS1144.

Finally, I added a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set, a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "wish" and added some black dots with a fine liner pen.

Lavinia Stamps "Large Heart" Anniversary Card

I made this card for our Son and Daughter-in-law who celebrate their first anniversary. Sadly the silver sparkle doesn't show up on the photo.

I used the Lavinia Stamps circle mask from their "Sticker Stencils 5" set to create the circle, using Versafine Clair "Baby Pink" and "Lilac Bloom" to colour through the Lavinia Stamps "Dynamic"Stencil and to create a light layer of Lavinia "Paint Splatters" round teh edge of the "off the page" circle.

Within the circle, I used Versafine Clair "Monarch" purple ink to stamp the "Large Heart " by Lavinia and aslo the "Paint Splatters".  Before putting the ink away, I added a number 1, which is part of the Lavinia "Numbers" stamp set.  I used Versafine Clair " Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the lighly stamped verse, using the Lavinia "Sacred Spells" stamp.

Finally, I added touches of silver glitter pen to areas of the card and used a coloured pastel pencil to accentuate the circle.  The last touch was adding the word "Love" which is part of the Lavinia stamp set called ""Live the life".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 59

Today, is Day 59 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 59 I used four shades of Ranger Archvial Inks and the straight edge of a stencil to create the coloured backgfround pattern.  I tore some pieces of Dina Wakley collage papers and stuck them into position. Then used some stamps for the dots and crosses, stamped in Versafine Clair ink.  I drew around a lid for the line circles and added some dots, using a fine liner pen.  Finally adding a Tim Holtz  "Idea-ology" word sticker sayiing "strong".

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Quirky Birds" Get Well Card

We're visiting our friend in hospital today, so I made this little card for him.  

I used "Sky Blue" Ranger Archival Inks through a moon mask to create the background circle.  I stamped the bird from Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Quirky Birds TE10" stamp set in Versafine Clair Medieval Blue ink. I used the same ink to stamp the sentiment, which is part of a Simon Says Stamp "Tiny Words" stamp set.  I then used "Shadow Grey" Ranger Archival Ink and the torn edge of a piece of paper to create the ground the bird stands on.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 58

Today, is Day 58 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 58, I used a Funky Fossil Designs stencil, called "Bokeh Builder" to create the pastel coloured background of circles using various shades of Ranger Archival Inks.

I cut a circle of Dina Wakley collage paper and glued into the middle, then added one of her collage paper swallows to the edge and a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying family to the bottom edge of the central circle.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 57

Today, is Day 57 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 57, a handmade patterned paper and blue card for this collage, topped with a Tim Hioltz/Sizzix die cut flower from the "Wildflower Stems #2 - 664164" die set.  Finished with a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker and a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set.

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 16

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 16 is "Bubble wrap printing".

For my Week 16 tag, I started with some squeezed  "Light Orchid" Decoart Americana Arcylic paint on to my glass mat, you could use an old plate too! I then placed some bubble wrap, bubble side down into the paint, moving the plastic about till I had a reasonable covering then placed it bubble side down on to a piece of white card.  Once the paint was dry, I chose the area I wanted to use for my tag then cut it to tag shape.

I used one of the stamps from the Funky Fossil Designs "Beauty in bloom" stamp set with Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the image over the bubble wrap printing..  I used a fine liner black pen to doodle eround some of the discs and to create the wobbly frame edge, I then inked the edges with "Charming Pink" Versafine Clair ink.  Adding a touch of colour to the flowers with a yellow Posca Pen.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 56

Today, is Day 56 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 56, I used three shades of smooshed Distress Oxide Inks to create the background colour.  The shades of ink I used are: Salvaged Patina, Broken China and Mowed Lawn.

I used Versafine Clair "Adriatic Sea" blue ink to stamp the Funky Fossil Designs floral stamp from the "Hello Gorgeous" stamp set.  I stamped it again on white card, fussy cutting elements of it and over stamping one of the flowers using the Funky Fossil "Vintage Script" stamp.  

I added colour using "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide Ink and a gold and glue glitter pen along with a white acrylic paint pen.  Finally adding a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 55

Today, is Day 55 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 55, I've used a Lavinia Stamps stencil with Element Inks to print a pattern on to white card for the background pattern.  i've then used some Dina Wakley collage paper along with a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "beautiful".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 54

Today, is Day 54 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 54 I've used a couple of Dina Wakley collage papers, patterned papers and a Tim Holtz Idea-ology word sticker and a black fine liner to draw the border on this make.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 53

Today, is Day 53 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 53, I've used Dina Wakley collage paper and assorted pattewrned papers.  I used a Spellbinders die to cut the pale blue circle, using a black fine liner pen for the stitched detail round the edge.  Finally adding a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying "practice kindness".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 52

Today, is Day 52 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 52 I've used some torn edge strips of patterned paper, then around the edge of those, I have used "Leaf Green" Ranger Archival Ink though the Funky Fossil Designs "Large Polka Dots stencil".

Rummaging through my craft stash, I came across an Americal Crafts "Folded flower", so popped that on the bottom right corner.  Adding a Dina Wakley swallow from a collage paper set and a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker, saying "Embrace".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 51

Today, is Day 51 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 51 I used blue ink that was on my blending brush from a previous project, through the Creative Expressions "Calm - CEMSCALM stencil".

I then used shapes from a Dina Wakley collage paper sets for the leaves and the swallow, adding a few details with a black fine liner pen.  Finally, adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker, saying "everyday chronicles".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 50

Today, is Day 50 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 50, I used a base of patterned paper then used a moon mask to create lighter coloured circles using "Sky Blue" Ranger Archival Ink with a blending brush.

I added some Dina Wakley collage papers to three of the circles and also for the bird.  I used a lid with a fine liner pen to draw the large circle and use a white acrylic pen to add the dots.  Finally, adding the Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" words saying "when nothing is sure, everything is possible".

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 15

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 15 is "Spring Greens". I used white card for the base, covering the surface with "Lime Punch" Elements Inks.  I then lay the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous "Bubbles Layering Stencil - THS138" over the tag and applied two more Elements Inks through the stencil, using "Green Parrot" on the top half of the tag and "Pine" on the lower section.

I then used Versafine Clair "Spruce" green ink to stamp the Visible Image Stamps flowers which are part of their stamp set called "Daisy Grunge".  I then stamped the flowers again on a piece of white card. Fussy cutting the flowers on the white card and sticking them in position on the tag.

I used "Lime Punch", "Lemon Drop" and a touch of "Russet Orange" Element Inks to the middle of the flowers. Finally, adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "blessed" to the right hand side of the tag.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 49

Today, is Day 49 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 49, I tore strips of a couple of pages from a pocket dictionary and glued them on to a white base.  I then used a blue spray ink to add some colour in areas, using a heat gun to dry.

I added a strip of torn edged card horixzontally, then added the Tim Holtz colalge paper, the swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and the Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying "Own your dreams". Finally adding some white dots for the flowers using an acrylic pen and inking the edges using "Blueprint Sketch" Distress Oxide Inks.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 48

Today, is Day 48 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 48, I used childrens water colour paints to create the mottled background in shades of turquoise and blue.  

I used a selection of Dina Wakley colalge papers and a fine liner black pen to doodle broken lines, finally adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker, saying "Just Breathe".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 47

Today, is Day 47 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 47 I used "Salvaged Patina" Distress Oxide Ink, applied with a paint brush to create rough circles of colour.  Once dry, I then used "Bundled Sage" Distress Oxide Ink for the inner area of the circles, drying with a heat gun.

I then scribbled circles around the blue/green areas then drew vertical lines using a fine liner pen.  I then added gold lines using a gold gel pen adding details to the discs.

Finally, I fussy cur a swallow, from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and added a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "appreciate". to the bottom right hand corner.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 46

Today, is Day 46 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 46 I used the Funky Fossil Designs "Abstract Ovals stencils" with two shades of Distress Oxide Inks, using "Faded Jeans" at the top and "Bundled Sage" through the lower section of the stencil.  I then added a touch of "Tumbled Glassd" Distress Oxide Ink to the very top of the card.

I recycled a piece of printed tissue paper from an Inkylicious Crafts order and glued a secrion to the lower area of the card.  I then cut out three Dina Wakley collage paper swallows and glued them into position.

Finally, I used a black fine liner pen to draw a rough frame around three sides of the card and then added a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying  "live simply... give generously".

Papertrey Ink "Love Lives Here" New Home Card

 

For this "New Home" card, I've used assorted patterned papers in my stash to make this card, using the Papertrey Ink die set called "Love Lives Here" for the houses, with the "Welcome sentiment being part of their stamp set called "Winter Hills".  The sentiment is stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.  I've added touches of gold coloured gel pen on this card too.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 45

Today, is Day 45 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 45 piece, I've been stamping using two shades of Versafine Clair inks with the Visible Image stamp set called "Grunge Tones".  The colours I used are "Verdant" and "Bali Blue" inks.

I then used another Versafine Clair ink, "Blue Belle", to stamp the Penny Black stamp called "Windswept - 40-790".  

I fussy cut the Dina Wakley swallow from a collage paper set, used a blue fine liner pen to draw a rough border and to finish, added a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "Imperfection".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 44

Today, is Day 44 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 44, I used a pale blue water colour paint for the base.  Added torn strips of Tim Holts and Dina Wakley collage papers and some hand made paers.  I drew a circle round a lid and added dots to it, finishing with a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 43

Today, is Day 43 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 43, I drew scribbles and marks using Tim Holtz "Water Colours Pencils", then added some Dina Wakley collage paper and a couple of pieces of card, finally adding a Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word sticker saying "be fearless".

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 14

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 14 is "Ovals"

For my tag, I positioned an oval stencil in the middle of my tag as a mask.  I die cutting a very small oval shape from so acetate using a Spellbinders die.  This shape was used with various shades of Ranger Archival Inks around the edge of the central oval shape.  The colours I used are: Pink Peony, Sky Blue, Shadow Grey and Vivid Chartreuse.  

Removing the central oval mask stencil, I then positioned the other bit of the stencil over the tag, securing the position with a piece of low tack tape.  I then built up the central scene.

on the tag, I stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Ashfoot" the hare in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.  I then stamped "Ashfoot" again on a post-it pad and fussy cut the shape, then placed it over the stamped hare on the tag.

Next, I coloured the land and sky area.  For the grass, I used "Leaf Green" Ranger Archival Ink.  For the sky, I used some blue ink that remained on my blending brush.

I then stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Witch Hazel" tree branch, in Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink. From the tree branch I then stamped the hanging bell, which is a Lavinia stamp called "Bells", stamping in Versfine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.  I used the same ink to edge the oval.

I then used Versafine Clair "Avocado" mid green ink and "Shady Lane" olive green coloured ink to stamp the  leaves in the tree (a Lavinia mini stamp) and the Lavinia "Leaf Spray" and "Foliage" stamp set.

Removing the mask on "Ashfoot", I then coloured him using Derwent Inktense pencils.  I added some shadow under him using a 2B pencil and finally added some flowers to the grass area using white, oragnge and yellow coloured Posca Pens.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 42

Today, is Day 42 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 42, I painted the background colour using a kids water colour set.  I then positioned various patterned and plain papers in my box of collage birs, till I was happy with the layout and glued into position.

I added a swallow from a Dina Wakley collage paper set and a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker for the sentiment, saying "live gently upon this earth".  Finally extending the dots on the patterened paper to the base card, adding a flight trail to the bird, using a black fine liner pen and adding dots to the plain card using a gold coloured gel pen.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 41

Today, is Day 41 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 41, I used a "Katkins Krafts " stencil with "Garden Patina" Ranger Archival Ink for the background pattern.  Next I added some Dina Wakley collage papers then some small torn edged pieces of patterned papers. Finally adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker.

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 40

Today, is Day 40 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 40, I used an off-cut of Lavinia Stamps patterned paper for the base.  Sticking bits of Dina Wakley and Tim Holtz "idea-ology" collage paper on top.  I then used Versafine Clair "Arctic Blue" ink through the Funky Fossil Designs "Dotty Circles background stencil.

I splattered white acrylic paint from a fan shaped paintbrush, across the surface, then inked the edges using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  Finally adding a couple of Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word stickers to the middle saying "Sentimental Flight".

The 100 Day Project 2026 - Day 39

Today, is Day 39 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 39 I have used Dina Wakley collage papers with Ranger Archival Inks through the Funky Fossil Designs stencil called "Make  Your Mark 1", finished with a couple of Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word stickers daying "destination dreams".