Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous "Mini Blueprints CMS154" Fan Artist Trading Card

I made this Artist Trading Card (ATC) with the continuous warm weather here in Britain on my mind.

For the background, I've used four shades of Ranger Archival Inks:  Chrome Yellow, Tiger Lily, Vibrant Fuschia and Carmation Red, paired with a couple of Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous stencils using:  THS130 Grime and THS003 Rays stencils. I then added some white splatters of paint.

I stamped the fan (using Versafine Clair "nocturne" black ink), part of the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous "Mini Bundle CMS154" stamp set on to the ATC and then on to a white piece of card, fussy cutting the one on the white background and sticking into position on the ATC.

Finally, I added gold dots, outlined the rays, the edge of the card and drew lines on the red area using a black fine liner pen and adding a word sticker saying "Hello Sunshine", 

Tracy Evans "Explore Nature TE67" Pauce Card

Rummaging in my backgrounds folder, I came across a gel plate background I made a while back using "Paprika" elements ink with white, yellow and purple Brusho paint.

On a piece of white card I stamped the flower (part of the Tracy Evans "Nature Feeds The Soul TE48" stamp set.  I then stamped the flower oagain on to the gel plate printed background, stamping off the edge of the background.

Using the text from the Tracy Evans "Explore Nature TE67" and Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink, I multi stamped the text down the left hand side of the gel print background.  I wound some cotton thread into loose circles and secured it into position.

On another piece of gel print background, I stamped part of the large "notes" tag, from the same set, then stamped tow of the medium tags on to white card.  I fussy cut the tags, adding holes to them and using Derwent Inktense pencils to colour the white tags.  I fussy cut the tags, layered the tags and glued them into positon and trimmed the edge.  Using a black fine liner pen, I drew the circles. 

I added some white paint splatters, using Dr Ph. Martin's bleed proof white paint.  Returning the stamped flower on the white card,  I coloured it using Derwent Inktense pencils , applied with a paint brush.  I used a gold coloured sparkle pen for the middle to add extra dimension, sadly this isnt really picked up in the photo. I then fussy cut the flower, glued it into position and trimmed the edge.

On a small off cut of white card, I stamped the word "Pause".  This is also part of the Tracy Evans "TE67 Explore Nature" stamp set.  I added some colour and then trimmed and glued into position, adding a rough frame to the word using a black fine liner pen.

Finally, I added a small butterfly to the bottom left hand corner and then some sticky gems in white and black on the edge of the circles.

Tracy Evans Boutique Desgins "Mistletoe TE19" Gold and Red Dot Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  I used a piece of green card with narrow stripes on it for the base. I used the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Mistletoe TE19" stamp set, to. stamp the bunch of mistletoe and the sentiment, using Versafine Clair "Rain Forest" green ink. 

In the background.  I added gold coloured Posca Pen dots.  I used a red fine liner pen to circle the dots then added a red central dot of Posca Pen. On the mistletoe itself, I used a white gel pen for high lights and a gold shimmer pen for the mistletoe berries to add a bit of sparkle.

Tracy Evans "A Myriad of Designs TE44" Snowman Artist Trading Card

 

This is my Artist Trading Card for the day. I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black Ink to stamp the snowman and the snow drop.  The snowman is part of the Tracy Evans "A Myriad of Designs - TE44" stamp set.  The snowdrop is part of Tracy Evans "One of a Kind - TE54" stamp set.  I have coloured using Van Goch pastel pencils, Posca Pens and a black fine liner pne.

Stampin' Up "Whole Lot Of Lovely" Patterned Paper Birthday Card

A few weeks ago, I was fortunate to be given a whole box of 12x12" Stampin' Up patterned papers by a friend who was down-sizing. I've used a piece of one of those papers for the base of the card, layering it on to a yellow card stock and then on to a white card blank.

For the central area, I used two Spellbinders dies (sorry, I don't recall the names of them, as I have had them for years).  In the yellow cardstock I die cut a scalloped edge square, and in the white a plain square.

On the white square, I stamped the "Happy Birthday" greeting, which is part of a Penny Black stamp set called "Sprinkles and smiles 30-297", stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I then layered and glued them to the patterned paper

Tracy Evans "Framed Delights TE58" Brick Wall and Frame Card

I used Wow! Rich Gold Embossing Powder and ink , heat set o create the central frame, which is part of the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Framed Delights TE58" stamp set. I then used Ranger Archival Inks through the Tracy Evans "Brick Wall ST9 stencil".  The colours I used are:  Sky Blue, Shadow Grey, Prickly Pear and Tea Rose.

I stamped the frame again and used the extrernal area as a mask to protect the rest of the card, so that I could stamp within the fram.  I used Versafine Clair "Sand Dune" light brown ink to stamp the text, which is part of the Tracy Evans "Winter Delights TE23" stamp set.

Next, I used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the wild flowers within the frame.  The flowers are part of the Tracy Evans "Create a garden TE66" stamp set.  I then stamped the bird on the branch, from the same stamp set, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I added touches of white gel pen, a black pastel pencil and a black fine liner pen for extra detail.

Tracy Evans "A Myriad of Designs - TE44" Pumpkin Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card for the day.  I used a piece of grey coloured card for the base.  Stamping the pumpkins and ivy, both part of the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "A Myriad of Designs TE44" stamp set in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink so that I was just able to see the ink lines. I used a circle mask for the moon. colouring the whole image in a selection of colours using Van Goch Pastel pencils.

Tracy Evans "Jar of wishes TE26" Sympathy Card

 

A clean and simply sympathy card using a couple of Tracy Evans Boutique Designs stamp sets.

I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink and "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the jar and the poppies. The jar and the poppies are part of the "TE26 Jar of wishes" stamp set.  The grasses are part of the "TE50 On the wild side" stamp set. The sentiment is by Simon Says Stamp and is part of their "Tiny Words" stamp set, also stamped in "Nocturne" black ink.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Feed Your Soul TE57" - Look At Me Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card for the day.  I used Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink to stamp the magnifying glass from the Tracy Evans "Feed Your Soul - TE57" stamp set. I then used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the magpies, which are both part of the Tracy Evans "Amongst The Flower - TE61" stamp set.

I painted the background using Distress Oxide Inks.  I used "Peacock Feathers" for the background, "Brushed Corduroy" f and "Tumbled Glass" for the magnifying glass.

Round the edge, I stamped a crackle look, part of the Tracy Evans "Feed Your Soul TE57" stamp set,  using Versafine Clair "Twilight".  I used the same ink to edge the card and to drag the colour over the surface of the card.  

Finally, I added gold dots to the background and touches of gold to the magnifying glass.  I added touches of black to the birds and finally added some Tim Holtz "idea-ology" word stickers saying "Look at me".

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 30

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 30 is "Black Birds"

The base of my tag was tones of green and yellow Dylusions spray inks.  I used "Cobalt" Ranger Archival Ink through the Visible Image "Strobes" stencil.  I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the bird, part of the Visible Image "Leave Your Fears Behind" stamp set and their "Into The Woods" stamp set for an additional tree. Using the same ink, I stamped part of the spray from the horse in the Visible Image "Stay Wild" stamp set.

I inked the edges of the tag using "Cobalt" Ranger Archival Ink.  I used an orange Pan Pastel through part of the Visible Image "Breakout" stencil.  I then added dots of orange and white Posca Pen splatters.

White on white Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  It was going to be white on white all the way, but in the end I decided on a touch of colour.

I used a Memory Box die for the honeycomb background and a die cut flower from the Sizzix / Tim Holtz "Wildflower Stem #1 - 664163" thin lits die.  I used the yellow and green remaining on my blending brush to give a hint of colour.  Adding a Tim Holtz / Idea-ology" word sticker saying "Faith".

Tracy Evans "Quirky Birds TE10" Artist Trading Card

Rummaging through my file of prepared backgrounds, I found a piece of a gel press I'd made years ago.  The piece was just big enough for an Artist Trading Card (ATC), so I decided to use that for my base today.

I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink for the stamping.  Stamping the bird, part of the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Quirky Birds TE10" stamp set.  I then drew a circle round a lid in black pen and stamped the hearts and "tweet" sentiment also part of the same stamp set.

I used some black ink remaing on a blending brush with a torn edge of a piece of paper to create the grounding.  Then used a black and a pink Posca pen to add more dots around the bird and to colour in the hearts.

Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous "Urban Chic CMS086" Artist Trading.Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  The base is a piece of Brusho painted card in hot orange and red colours.  I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the central image, the stamp being from the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous stamp set called "Urban Chic CMS 086".

I used three Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous stencils, the first "String Layering THS103 stencil with "Strawberry" Versafine Clair ink.  The second was the "Dot Fade THS006 Stencil" with "Purple Delight" Versafine Clair Ink.  The third was the lower section of the "Xmas stamp and stencil set THMM178" with a gold coloured gel pen.  Finally, I added a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "Cherish".

Penny Black Inc. Basket of Joy 2075F New Baby Card

For this new baby card, I used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the Penny Black Inc. 2001 wood mounted stamp called "Bundle of joy - 2075F" in the bottom left hand corner. I then used "Pink Peony" Ranger Archival Ink through the Lavinia Stamps "Waffle stencil", fading the colour out towards the right hand side and the top.

I coloured the stamped image with Derwent Inktense pencils, applied with a paint brush.  I used a 2B pencil for shadows. Finally, I samped the sentiment "It's a girl" which is part of a Personal Impressions stamp set called "Double Sayings PICSAS6104, also stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

Stampin' Up Dainty Flowers Birthday Card

I was very fortunate to be given a huge bundle of 12x12" Stampin' up patterned papers by a friend.  I decided to use part of one of the sheets for a birthday card, resulting in this quick creation.

The paper I used is called 'Dainty Flowers" by Stampin' Up, the pack has some beautiful designs and I thought this would work brilliantly for a birthday card for a friend.  I cut it to 6x6" so I can make another three similar cards should I wish.

I layered the panel of paper on to a similar green coloured card and then on to a white card blank.  I used a Funky Fossil Designs stamp from their "Stripped Back Sentiments" stamp set, stamped in Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink for the birthday greeting.

Tracy Evans "Beauty Surrounds Us TE56" Iris Artist Trading Card

Another Artist Trading Card,  a clean and simple design.  I used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the iris, which is part of the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Beauty Surrounds Us TE56" stamp set.

Using a black fine liner pen, I drew the horizontal lines at one eight of an inch distance apart, adding some black dots.  I stamped the word "Iris" from the same stamp set, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I coloured the iris by painting Distress Oxide Inks. The colours I used are: Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Wilted Violet and Villainous Potion. Finally adding touches of a 2B pencil for light shadows.

Tracy Evans "Amongst The Flowers TE61" Protea Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  For the base, I have used a piece of grey coloured cardstock, stamping the "Protea" flower, part of the Tracy Evans "Amongst The Flowers TE61`' stamp set, in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink and colouring the stamped image with Van Goch Pastel Pencils.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Nature Feeds The Soul TE48" Floral Wreath Card

A quick evening play in the craft room, making this card.   I started with the Tracy Evans "Heart Stencil TE12" colouring the inside area with "Pink Peony" Ranger Archival Ink. I then lay the Tracy Evans "Flurry Stecnil SS43" over the top and applied the same coloured ink through the dots.  Next, I used "Vibrant Fuschia" Ranger Archival Ink on the edge of the stencil.

I used "Violet" Ranger Archival Ink through the Tracy Evans "Distressed Background" SS31 Stencil to create the harlequin corners.  I used a white Posca Pen to add polka dots to the diamonds.

Next, I drew a circle round a lid using a black pen.  I then stamped the flowers, which are part of the Tracy Evans "Nature Feeds The Soul - TE48" stamp set, using Versafine Clair 
Morning Mist" grey ink.  I then stamped the flowers again on to white card.  I coloured the flowers on the white card using Derwent Inktense Pencils, fussy cut the flowers and glued into position.  Finally, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the sentiment, which is also part of the Tracy Evans "Nature Feeds The Soul TE48" stamp set.

Tracy Evans "Create A Garden TE66" - Bird On A Branch Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  Starting with a white piece of card, I used two shades of Distress Oxide Inks at the base of threcard, using "Lucky Clover" and "Peacock Feathers", pulling the colour up towards the top of the card using a paint brush.

Using Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink, I multi stamped the wild grasses in the background.  They're part of a Tracy Evans stamp set called "On The Wild Side - TE50".  I then used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the bird on the branch, which is part of the Tracy Evans "Create A Garden TE66" stamp set.

I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the sentiment, which is part of the Tracy Evans stamp set called "Nature Feeds The Soul TE48". I added texture and depth of colour to the bird and grassed by using Van Goch Pastel Pencils and a white gel pen, inking some of the edges of the ATC, using Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink.

A return to the Zentangle book

I realised today, I've not been near my Zentangle book for a very long time, so decided to make quite an open design, with a simple repeat pattern. I used a black pen and Prima Tropicals water colour paints and a gold coloured gel pen.

Tracy Evans "Amongst the flowers TE61" black bird Artist Trading Card

 

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  It has quite a doodle feel to it.

I used an off-cut of patterned paper, glued on to card for the base, it had peach coloured polka dots on it.  I then used Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink to stamp the Tracy Evans "Background Elements TE11" over the surface, for an extra layer.

Next, I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the branches, which are part of the Tracy Evans "Silhouettes - TE38" stamp.  I then stamped the black bird, which is part of the Tracy Evans "Amongst The Flowers - TE61" stamp set.

I edged the card, using Versfine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink and then "Nocturne" for the very edge of the ATC. I then useda red Posca Pen to draw circles round some of the polka dots, filling in some of the other with colour.  Finally adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "Fly" to the ATC.

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 29

 

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 29 is "Washi Tape"

For this tag, I covered a plain tag with a patterned paper with tiny polka dots on..  I covered areas with Dina Wakley collage papers and some striped washi tape from my stach.  I used a red Posca Pen to draw over lapping circles and added some yellow Posca Pen polka dots.  I added black fine liner pen to areas, finally adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker, saying "imagination".

Tracy Evans "Amongst The Flowers TE61" Protea Artist Trading Card

Another Artist Trading Card (ATC) from me. I stamped the "Protea" flower, part of the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Amongst The Flowers - TE61" stamp set in Versfine Clair "Shady Lane" mid green coloured ink.

I then painted the base of the card using "Pumice Stone" Distress Oxide Ink.  Once dry, I multi stmaped the crazed background, using a stamp from the Tracy Evans "Feed Your Soul TE57" stamp set, using Versafine Clair Sand Dune" ink.  I inked the edges of the card using "Peeled Paint" Distress Oxide Ink and then Versafine Clair "Pinecone" brown ink.

I coloured/painted the protea using Spiced Marmalade, Carved Pumpkin  and Peeled Paint Distress Oxide Inks.  I then used a gold coloured gel pen to draw dots over the background, which I circled with a black fine liner pen.  I used the same pen to add detail to the flower.  Finally, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the sentiment saying "A Quiet Moment", which is also part of the Tracy Evans "Amongst The Flowers TE61" stamp set

Swallows and Peaches Artist Trading Card

Another quick Artist Trading Card (ATC) using a Stampin' up patterned paper for the base, with added lines and dots of a black fine liner pen.

I added three fussy cut Dina Wakley collage paper swallows and a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "flight".

The Face Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card for the day.  For the base, I used a small off-cut of a Stampin' up patterned paper, glued to a piece of card.

Over the top of the patterned paper, I added one of the Dina Wakley collage paper faces.  Using an Aqua coloured Posca Pen, I added some large dots, circled with a black Posca Pen.  Finally adding a Tim Holtz "Idea-ology" word sticker saying "smitten".

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Poinsettia TE20" Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card for the day.  On a plain white card I covered 3/4 of it with "Prickly Pear" Ranger Archival Ink.  I then lay the Tracy Evans "Flurry TE20" stencil over the top and applied a white texture paste through the stenci.  Sadly as I lifted the stencil away, I managed to drop it on to the surface, so the "flurry flakes" are far more textural than they should have been!

On a plain white card, using Versafine Clair "Strawberry" red ink, I stamped the word and painsettia flower, which are part of the Tracy Evans "Poinsettia TE20" stamp set. I coloured it using a paint brush to apply "Festive Berries" Distress Oxide Ink.  I also used a yellow Posca Pen too.  I fussy cut the flowers and applied to the card, then cut and glued the word into position.

Tracy Evans "Feed Your Soul TE57" Pansy and Fern Artist Trading Card

This is my second Artist Trading Card (ATC) using the fabulous pansy stamp from Tracy Evans Boutique Designs.

In the background, I used some lilac/purple coloured ink left on my blending brush through the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Tiles SS37 Stencil".  Deliberately making the colour heavier fading the colour out to the left and the top of the card.

Using Versafine Clair "Avocado" green ink, I stamped the ferns by Tracy Evans "Fern TE3" stamp set.  On a white piece of card, using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink, I stamped the pansy, which is part of the Tracy Evans "Feed Your Soul - TE57" stamp set.  I coloured the pansy with Derwent Inktense water colour pencils, fussy cut the shape and glued into position.  Finally, I added three dots of white Ranger Enamel Accents and some touches of a black fine liner pen.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "On the wild side TE50" Toadstools Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  I used a piece of green cardstock for the base.  Then stamped the heart of branches from the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Framed Delights - TE58" stamp set using Versafine Clair "Portobello" mid brown coloured ink.

Next, I stamped the toadstools, part of the Tracy Evans "On the wild side TE50" stamp set, using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.  I stamped the grasses/wild flowers from the same stamp set using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink.  

I used Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" ink to create the landscape and to darken the edges of the card.  to colour the ATC, I used a red Posca Pen, a white and gold coloured gel pens and a black fine liner pen, I also used touches of Van Goch Pastel Pencils too. 

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Feed Your Soul TE57" Pansies Artist Trading Card

Another Artist Trading Card (ATC) from me, this time, I have used "Lost Shadow" Distress Ink through the Tracy Evans "Tiles SS37 Stencil" for the background design.

I've used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink, to stamp the pansies, part of the Tracy Evans "Feed Your Soul - TE57" stamp set, on to a piece of white card.  I have coloured them using Derwent Inktense water colour pencils, with touches of a black fine liner.  I fussy cut the flowers and glued them into position on the ATC.  I added a little bit of shadow using a pencil.  Then added dots of yellow and black Posca Pen around the flowers.  Finally, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the word "Pansy"

Tracy Evans "Winter DelightsTE23" Wilderness Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card for the day.  In the background on the right hand side, I daubed "Salvaged Patina" Distress Oxide Ink.  Once dry, I used Versafine Clair "Morning MIst" grey ink to stamp the horizontal trees, which are part of the Tracy Evans "Feed Your Soul - TE57" stamp set.

I then used Versafine Clair "Rain Forest", a dark green ink to stamp the vertical tree, which is part of the Tracy Evans "Winter Delights - TE23" stamp set.  I used the same ink to create the landscape with the torn edg eof a piece of paper.  I also used "Rain Forest" to stamp the word "Wilderness" which is part of the Tracy Evans "On The Wild Side - TE50" stamp set.

Tracy Evans "Feed Your Soul - TE57" Birdhouse Artist Trading Card

This is my last Artist Trading Card (ATC), make of the day. I used a cream coloured piece of card for the background, applying Versafine Clair "Sand Dune" ink through the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Tiles SS37" stencil, I deliberately only coloured two thirds of the stencil so that the left hand side of the card was less cluttered.

Using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink, I stamped the trees and birdhouse, which are part of the Tracy Evans "Feed Your Soul - TE57" stamp set.  I stamped the birdhouse again on white card.  I used a mixture of Van Goch Pastel Pencils and a black fine liner pen to colour the trees and the birdhouse.  I fussy cut the bird house on the white card and glued it into position.  Finally, `i added a little bird, which is part of the Tracy Evans "A Promise Of Tomorrow - TE63" stamp set, stamped in Versaifne Clair "Portabello" brown ink, with added touches of pastel pencil

Funky Fossil Designs "Wonky Candles" Artist Trading Card

 

It's obviously a crafting day for me today, with my third Artist Trading Card (ATC) of the day.

Using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the candles, the stamp is called "Wonky Candles" by Funky Fossil Designs.  I used the same ink to stamp the "congratulations" sentiment, which is part of the Funky Fossil Designs "Small Print" stamp set.  I coloured the candles using assorted shades of Posca Pen, using a black fine liner pen to add the kisses border.

Feather and Memories Artist Trading Card

Another Artist Trading Card  (ATC) from me today, this time using a very old magnetic based stamp by Rubbadubbadoo for the feather, stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink. I used the same ink to stamp the word "Memories" using a stamp from That's Crafy "Lot of Words" Stamp set.  I used a white, pale blue and black Van Goch Pastel Pencils to colour the feather.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Flora and Fauna TE53" gate artist trading card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.

On the right hand side of the card, I daubed two shades of Distress Oxide Inks, I used Dried Marigold and Spiced Marmalade colours.  Using Versafine Clair "Sand Dune" beige. coloured ink, I multi stamped the gate from the Tracy Evans "Flora and Fauna - TE53" stamp set.

I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the flowers and sentiment, both are part of the Tracy Evans "Special Delivery - TE64" stamp set.  I added some touches of green pastel pencil to give it at lift in colour. Then added touches of gold coloured pen to the flowers.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "A Promise Of Tomorrow - Te63" Holly Artist Trading Card

 

Another Artist Trading Card (ATC) for me today with a hint of Christmas to it.

I lightly covered a white piece of card with "Tea Dye" Distress Ink to give it an aged look. I then used the holly stamps from the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "A Promise Of Tomorrow - TE63" stamp set, stamping in frist and second generation, using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane", a mid green coloured ink.

I then inked the edges of the card using "Rain Forest" Versafien Clair ink.  This is a brighter shade of green, even though it is acrually darker in colour.  I coloured the holly berries with a red Posca Pen.  I then outlined the leaves and the berries using a black fine liner pen.  

Next, I used Versafine Clair "Pinecone" a mid to dark coloured brown ink to stamp the bird on a branch, which is part of the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Create A Garden - TE66" stamp set. I used Van Goch Pastel Pencils and a black fine liner pen for definition and then added touches of white gel pen to the berries, bid and branch.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "On The Wild Side - TE50" Butterfly Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  I've gone for a very clean, clear and simple look with this one.

Using "Peacock Feathers" Distress Oxide Ink, I painted a line acorss the card, just below centre, I then used the same ink, diluted to lesser strengths to graduate the colour, almost back to white at the base.

I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the butterfly, wild flowers and sentiment.  All are part of the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "On The Wild Side - TE50" stamp set.  I then added painted colour to the butterfly using "Prize Ribbon" Distres Oxide Ink.  Finally adding some black dots by the butterfly.

 

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Tall Trees SS44 Stencil" Winter Artist Trading Card

 

I'm on a roll with my creativity today, with another Artist Trading Card. I coated a page from an old book with diluted white acrylic paint.  At the base of the card, I made it a little thicker.  Once dry, I glued it on to a piece of card and rounded the corners.

On another old book page, I positioned the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Tall Trees Stencil - SS44" and applied two shades of Distress Oxide Inks through the stencil, replicating the process three times.  The shades of ink I used are:  Lucky Clover and Peacock Feathers. I then fussy cut the shapes.

Using some ink I had on a small blending brush and the torn edge of a piece of paper,  I create the landscape, I repeated the process with some grey and dark blue ink for the sky.  Ihen glued the trees into position. I added some white areas against the left side of the trees to replicate snow.

I splattered white paint from a fan shaped paint brush, to create a blizzared look. The paint I used is Dr Ph.Martin's white bleed proof paint. Finally, using Versaifne Clair "Morning MIst" grey ink, I stamped the "peace" sentiment, which is part of the Tracy Evans "Christmas Wishes - TE22" stamp set.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Special Delivery - TE64" Wild Flowers Card

Another make from me today with this card. I masked off rectangles of colour, and applied Ranger Archival Inks through the masked areas. using Pink Peony, Vibrant Fuschia and Cactus Flower shades of ink.

I then used "Sky Blue" Ranger Archival ink through the Tracy Evans "Distressed Diamonds SS31 Stencil" in a couple of areas. I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black innk to stamp the flowers, sentiment and blocks of numbers, all are part of the Tracy Evans ""Special Delivery - TE64" stamp set.

I added white dots to the mid coloured rectangle, black dots around the flower base and drwen three circles.  Finally adding some sticky backed dots to the edge of the big circle.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Special Delivery - TE64" Post card Artist Trading Card

Here's my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  I've used a piece of card that I printed using bubble wrap and acrylic paint, for the background random design.

I've used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink for all my stamping. I stamped the post card from the Tracy Evans "Special Delivery - TE64" stamp set.  I then stamped the dog and the "Follow your heart" sentiment, from the Tracy Evans "Beauty Surrounds Us - TE56" stamp set.  

Next, I stamped the hearts from the Tracy Evans "Quirky Birds - TE10" stamp set, then I added doodle lines and dots using a black fine liner pen.

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2026 - Week 28

 

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 28 is "Honeycomb

I started with white card cut into a tag shape and used three shades of Ranger Archival Inks to colour the base, using "Sunflower" at the top, "Tiger Lily" in the middle and "Monarch Orange towards the base of the tag. 

Next, I ran the "Picked Raspberry" Distress Oxide Ink pad over the surface of the Funky Fossil Designs "Honeycomb Background Stencil", gave it a light sprtiz of water then stamped the image over the tag.  I then used Versafine Clair "Charming Pink" ink through the Funky Fossil Designs "Honey Bees stencil".

Using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the bee, which is part of the Funky Fossil Designs stamp set called "Queen Bee", I stamped the sentiment at the base of the tag is from the same stamp set and is also stamped in Nocturne. I coloured the bee using Derwent Inktense Pencils and Posca Pens.

I used white card and two Memorybox die, through the Sizzix Big Shot to create the honeycomb. The dies I used are"Honeycomb Stitched Circle Frame" and "Honeycomb Background", I glued them into postion on the tag.  

Finally, I added some black and white dots/splatters using Posca Pens and added touches of a gold coloured gel pen to various areas.

Tracy Evans "Beauty Surrounds Us - TE56" Retriever Artist Trading Card

 

I managed to find my way back in to the craft room and made this Artist Trading Card (ATC).

I used a grey coloured piece of card and stamped the retriever dog, which is part of the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Beauty Ssurrounds Us - TE56" stamp set, stamped in Versifne Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I grounded the dog using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.  Then using the same ink, I stamped the flowers, which are part of the Tracy Evans "Create a garden - TE66" stamp set.

On a piece of light green card of the same card, I die cut a circle.  I stamped the same wild flowers along the lower section of the card, then glued it over the grey image.  I used a white and yellow coloured Posca Pen and a white gel pen for the flowers and highlighted areas.

Tracy Evans "Special Delivery TE64" Flower Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  I've used a Tracy Evans Boutique Designs stencil and stamp set.

First I used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the flower, which is part of the Tract Evans "Special Delivery - TE64" stamp set.  I then used a paint brush to apply Pebeo "Drawing gum" oa masking fluid, over the stamped area.

I used four shades of Ranger Archival Inks through the Tracy Evans "Brick Wall Stencil - ST9".  The shades of ink I used are: Shadow Gray, Leaf Green, Tea Rose and Orange Blossom. 

I rubbed off the masking fluid. Using a black fine liner pen, I drew circles round a lid.  I then used Van Gock Pastel Pencils to colour the flower and areas where the circles overlapped.  finally I added some dashes round the edge to replicate stiitches.

Tracy Evans "Flora & Fauna - TE53" Lamp post Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day. I've used pastels through the Tracy Evans "6x6  Brick Wall Stencil - ST9), in various shades of white, browns, greens and red shades.  I stamped the lamp post and the sentiment in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  The stamps are part of the Tracy Evans "Flora and Fauna - TE53" stamp set.  The dog, also stamped in Verasfine Clair "Nocturne" black ink is part of the Tracy Evans "Beauty Surrounds Us - TE56" stamp set.

I grounded the dog and the lamp-post by using versafine Clair "Morning Mist" and added touches of black fine liner pen to some of the bricks and a white gel pen to the lamp-post.

Traacy Evans "Flora and Fauna - TE53" Artist Trading Card

An evening play session, making this Artist Trading Session (ATC).  I used two Distress Oxide Inks painted on to a central band of the card and then stretching the colours from top to bottom by dragging the paint brush.  The two shades of ink I used are:  Crushed Olive" and "Saltwater Taffy".

I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the flower on to the card.  I then stamped it again on a piece of white card, painting it using a brush with a Derwent Inktense pencil.  I then fussy cut the image and glued it into position over the original stamped flower.  The flower is part of the Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Flora and fauna - TE53" stamp set.  The sentiment (also stamped in Nocturne), is from the same stamp set.

Finally, I added some dots of black pen and then some larger dots of white Ranger Enamel Accents.

 

Lavinia Stamps "Coven of the blue moon" on a charming background card

I found the background of this card in my stash, if I remember correctly I used the Lavinia Stamps "Charming Stencil" with inks, I don't recall which ones, to stamp the stencil design on to the card.  There was quite a lot of white space on this card, so I added some yellow and orange diluted Distress Oxide Ink to the card.  The colours I added are:  Mustard Seed and Spiced Marmalade.

Using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the witches, all three are from the Lavinia Stamps "Coven of the blue moon" stamp set.  Using Versafine Clair "Twilight", a dark blue ink, I created the landscape using the Lavinia Stamps "hill masks".  I used the same ink round the edges of the card. Returning to Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the trees on each side of the witches, using the Lavinia Stamps "Tree of courage" and "Tree of hope" stamps.

I used pastel pencils to colour the trees and some of the landscape, adding touches of white gel pen as highlights and tiny dots of yellpw and white Posca Pen for flowers.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Wilderness - TE52" Artist Trading Card

This is my morning Artist Trading Card (ATC), I think the muted colours reflect what is going on outside, the fog horn has been sounding all night and there is a thick mist/fog hanging in the air, obstructing my view of the sea and the breakwater.

The background design is a piece I made a while back using acrylic paint and bubble wrap to create the circles.  I used Versafine Clair 'Nocturne" black ink and "Morning Mist" grey ink for the stamping of two Tracy Evans stamp sets.  "Wilderness - TE52" for the deer and the sentiment and "On the wild side - TE50" for the trees.

TRacy Evans "Quirky Birds - TE10" Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day, using three Tracy Evans Boutique Designs stamp sets.

I stamped the Tracy Evans "Quirky Bird - TE10" and the word "Tweet" from the same set in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink. I then used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the line of clocks from the Tracy Evans "Wilderness - TE52" stamp set and the line with dots from the Tracy Evans "Berries - TE55" stamp set.

I gave a wash of an aqua coloured water colour paint and then used a pink water colour paint on the bird. I needed it to be more vibrant so used a neon pink Posca Pen to add tiny dots to the bird to lift the colour.  Finally, adding some more black dots and a loose stitching detail round the edge using a black fine liner pen.

Tracy Evans "Wilderness - TE52" Tree in the dark scene

I kept looking at the antlers of the deer on the Tracy Evans "Wilderness - TE52" stamp set and thinking I'm sure they'd make a tree, so I decided to have a go, creating this scene.

I masked off the bottom third of the card and then added a vertical strip of tape in the middle of the white card, so that I had something to stamp up to.  I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp the right hand side of the tree.  I then moved the central strip of tape over to the right hand side slightly and stamped the left hand side.

I, then popped a circle of paper over part of the tree as a moon mask and coloured the sky area using four shades of Distress Oxide Inks.  The colours I used are:  Tumbled Glass, Stormy Sky, Prize Ribbon and Chipped Sapphire.

I then moved on to the landscape using the torn edge of rough paper and two shades of Versaifne Clair ink.  I used "Nocturne" the black ink and "Morning Mist" the grey ink.

I used a black fine liner pen to draw in the tree trunk and add some grass tufts to the hillside.  I used a white gel pen for detail and a white pastel pencils to lighten the area around the moon.

Tracy Evans Boutique Designs "Berries - TE55" stamp set - A Winter Scene

 

I am clearly feeling the bright colours, with this and my previous make.  I've no idea why this happens but it seems to!

I started with the sky, using several shades of Distress Oxide Inks.  The colours I used are:  Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin, Ripe Persimmon, Picked Raspberry and Villainous Potion.  For the snow area,  I used a couple of Ranger Archival inks: Forget Me Not and Shadow Grey along with a couple of pastel pencils.

I stamped the trees, which are actually branches from the Tracy Evans "Silhouettes - TE38" stamp set in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I stamped the hares and the berries, whicha are both part of the Tracy Evans "Berries - TE55" stamp set in Versafine Clair "Fallen Leaves" a dark brown ink.  I used a red Posca Pen for the berries and used Dr Ph. Martin's Bleed Proof White Paint, applied with a paint brush to create the idea of snow on the trees and the berries.

Stampers Anonymous "Cat and Balloon" - THMM109 Artist Trading Card

This is my Artist Trading Card (ATC) for the day.  I used a piece of pink card for the base then lay the Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous stencil THMM108 over the top and applied "Vibrant Fuschia" Ranger Archival Ink through the stencil.  I then used a red fine liner pen to add circles within the darker dots.

On a piece of white card, I stamped the cat and the balloon, which are part of the Tim Holts / Stampers Anonymous s"tencila and stamp set - THMM109", using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink. I then splattered the ink from a white Posca Pen across the surface of the card.

I coloured the cat by painting "Carved Pumpkin" Distress Oxide Ink and a red Posca Pen for the bow tie.  I used "Lucky Clover" Distress Oxide Ink for the ballloon, adding gold cooured dots with a gel pen.  I fussy cut both shapes.

Finally, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the "Hello Friend" sentiment, the stamp is part of the same stamp set I mentioned earlier.  I drrew a black line around the card, like a frame using a black fine liner pen, then glued the fussy cut cat and balloon onto the vcard, I then drew in the string for the balloon.