Ukraine

I tend to keep general life out of my blog but the citizens of Ukraine and the awful situation they find themselves in is on my mind!

Sentiment by Visible Image (Equality, Hope & Love stamp set). Tear drop by Designs By Ryn (Trickling Water set) and the Sunflower by Rubbadubbadoo.

Week 51 - 52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2019

Here we are, the penultimate prompt of the year! I have no idea where this year has gone to, it really has sped past.

Week 51 prompt is:  "Christmas Tree"

It's been a bit of a busy few days as I've been away, so I kept my tag pretty simple, opting for a snow forest scene with a snow storm.

I created the background, using a torn edge of paper and a Distress Oxide Ink in the pale blue (Tumbled Glass) shade and Versafine grey ink.

I coloured the sky with "Chipped Sapphire" Distress Oxide Ink and the moon with "Scattered Straw" Distress Oxide Ink.  

Using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink, I stamped the trees (Designs by Ryn "Stylized Tree Set).  

I then used white Gesso and a fan brush to splatter the tag to create the snowstorm.  There must have been a small amount of red ink in the brush as some of the splatters have a pink tinge, which I quite like.

Finally, I added a tiny bit of sparkle using a silver glitter Signo Pen too.

Flying Hummingbird Tag (Designs by Ryn - Flying Hummingbird)

I part made a tag last week, but didn't finish it till this morning.  It is a tag of many layers!

I started by using two  Distress Oxide inks: - Antique Linen and Tea Dye using the swishing through the ink on the mat technque to cover the surface.

Using the "Peeled Paint" Distress Oxide, I stamped the Stampin' Up "Crackle Paint" stamp over the beige background.  

I used a Crafters Companion Script stamp in Versafine "Vintage Sepia" shade of ink on top of the cracked surface.

Using Versafine Clair "Chianti" ink, which is a deep red shade I stamped the Designs By Ryn "Flying Hummingbird 2" stamp.  I masked the bird off, then stamped random circles using a Visbile Image stamp set called "You are not alone" and the "Hope" word which is part of another Visible Image stamp set called "Peace, Love and Hope".  I then used a lines stamp from a Stampin' Up set called "Gorgeous Grunge" stamped using the same "Chianti" ink.

Finally, I inked the edges of the tag and coloured some of the bird using a gold metallic pen.  I used a white Signo Pen to highlight the bird and some of the "Hope" word.

Week 52 - 52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2017

So here we are, the final week of the 2017 weekly challenge.
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Christmas and to thank you for taking an interest in my little blog of makes.

The prompt for Week 52 is "The Tree".

The background for this tag is once again made by using Tim Holtz Distress Inks, in shades of yellow, orange and pinks. I have also black inked a couple of corners.

The tree image is a stamp by "Designs by Ryn" and is called "Stylised Tree Set".  The script text is a stamp by Oak House Studio.

I have heavily used Stickles glitter glue on this tag and also self adhesive gems for the ornaments.

Don't forget, if you would like to see the prompts for the previous weeks of this 2017 challenge, you can click on the button to the right hand side of the "home" button for the full list.

Week 8 - 52 Week Mini Art Card/Tag Challenge 2017

So here we are on Week 8 of the 2017 Mini Art Card/Tag Challenge.

The prompt for Week 8 is "Water".

Earlier in the week, I started writing down ideas for what I was going to do for this prompt.  My page was full, so it was hard to decide.  On checking the dictionary for a definition the words "Vital For Life" seemed to jump out to me so that decided the path I would take for this tag.

I stamped some waterdrops on the tag using "Designs By Ryn" stamp.  I tore a strip of patterned paper and stuck it to the left hand side and then added some splash marks using "Stampin' Up "Gorgeous Grunge" stamp.

I then stamped the H2O and added letter stickers for the "Vital For Life", then die cut into a circle.  I added some punched foliage, flowers and ribbon to complete the tag.

Don't forget to leave a comment or contact me on Facebook with your creations from this challenge.  I'd love to see them.

Sam x

A Rainy Tag Day

I woke early again this morning, but this time to the sound of rain on the window.

As inspiration I dug out a box of stamps that I've not opened for ages. It was like meeting old friends and I quickly got to work using them.

The background is a blend of Panpastels.  The raindrops are a stamp by "Designs By Ryn".  The fish are from a set by "Unity Stamp " called "Fishy Philosophy".

Unfortunately, I can't remember any of the manufacturers of the stamps I have used on the tag below.