Funky Fossil "Skeleton Leaf" Birthday Card

This morning, I took delivery of a small order from Funky Fossil Designs, in it was a "Skeleton Leaf stencil" which I loved the look of, so had to try it out immediately, making this card.

To make this card, I lay the new Funky Fossil "Skeleton Leaf Stencil" over a piece of white card and used three shades of Ranger Archival ink through the stencil.  Starting with "Seagrass", then moving out to "Paradise Teal" and then finally on the very edge of the leaf I used "Night Sky".

Lifting the stencil, I then used the "Sea Grass" and "Paradise Teal" to colour the card between the leaf and the edge of the card.

Next, using Versafine Clair "Arctic" blue ink, I multi stamped some text from the Funky Fossil "Musings Stamp set" around the edge of the leaf.  I then inked the edges of the card using Versafine Clair "Medieaval Blue" ink.

I used the flowers from the Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" stamp set, stamped in first and second generation stamping with Versafine Clair "Medieval Blue" ink.  I then used the same ink to stamp the sentiment, which is part of the Funky Fossil "Stripped Back Sentiment" stamp set.

I added a touch of colour to the butterflies, also part of the "In the meadow" stamp set, using a Derwent Inktense pencil.  Finally adding some white splatters of Posca Pen.

Funky Fossil "In the meadow" friendship card

When you can't sleep, craft!  That's me at the moment, it's not yet 3am and I've been awake for hours, so decided to come down and play with some ink, stamps and stencils.

For this card, I've used three stencils by Funky Fossil Designs and a couple of their stamp sets.

I started with two shades of Ranger Archival Inks (Sea Grass and Garden Patina), through the Funky Fossil "In the flow" stencil.

Next I used "Shadow Grey" Ranger Archival Ink through the Funky Fossil "Large Polka Dot" stencil.

I then used "Fern Green" Ranger Archival Ink through the Funky Fossil "Leaves in the breeze" stencil, keeping the main design in the bottom left hand corner and fading out towards the right.

I then used Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink to stamp the flowers, which are part of the Funky Fossil "In the meadow" stamp set and also the friendship sentiment, which is part of the Funky Fossil "Small Print 2" stamp set.

Finally, after mounting the card on to a piece of navy coloured paper and then on to a card blank, I added some silver glitter gel pen to areas of the flowers and background dots.

Funky Fossil "Polite Society" stencil sympathy card

Sadly, it's time for another sympathy card, so I've gone with a  clean and simple sympathy card design.

I've worked straight on to a white card blank for this card, using Ranger "Sky Blue" Archival Ink through the Funky Fossil "Polite Society" stencil, fading the colour our towards the top and the left hand side.

Using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink, I've stamped the flower from the Funky Fossil "In the meadow" stamp set and the greeting from the Funky Fossil "Stripped Back Sentiment" stamp set.

Tiffany Johnson Creative #100daysartplay Challenge - Day 68

Today, is Day 68 of the Tiffany Johnson Creative #100daysartplay challenge.  This week has a prompt of "Dollar Tree Finds" but as we don't have that shop in the UK, for this week, I am making things as I please.

Starting with a cream coloured tag, I used two shades of Distress Oxide Inks for the background stripes (Picked Raspberry and Spiced Marmalade).  Over the top of that I used the Funky Fossil "Circle Cascade" stamp created by "Dellow Designs" with two shades of Versafine Clair Inks (Summertime orange and Charming Pink).

Next, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the flowers and butterflies, which are part of the Funky Fossil Designs "In the meadow" stamp set.  Finally adding some white dots of Posca Pen to break up the colour.

Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" challenge card

 

Earlier today, I made a card for a challenge set by Eileen Godwin.  I enjoyed the process, so made another card.

For this card, I have used "Sky Blue" Archival Ink through the Funky Fossil Designs "Pin cushion pattern stencil".

I then used "Watering Can" Archival Ink throught the Funky Fossil "Birds in flight" stencil.

Next, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the foliage, which is part of the Funky Fossil "In the meadow" stamp set.  

I used the same ink to stamp the sentiment of "Be Brave", which is part of the Funky Fossil "Small Print" stamp set.

Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" Card

Today has been a day when none of my crafting attempts have turned out, all ending in the bin.  I did however save a small off cut of a Brusho background and after having dinner decided to make a quick little card, which I am happy with.

Over the Brusho background, I used the Funky Fossil "Fern Silhouette Background Stencil" with "Abandoned Coral" Distress Oxide Ink.

I used the Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" stamp set for the flowers, stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.

Finally, I used a sentiment from the Funky Fossil "Small Print" stamp set, stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" ink.  I used the same ink to edge the card before mounting it on black card and then a white card blank.

Funky Fossil "Brushed Roses Stencil" Card

I received a small order I had placed with Funky Fossil, so decided to get inking a stencil straight away.  I opted for the Funky Fossil "Brushed Roses" stencil, which I paired with the Funky Fossil "In the meadow" clear stamp set  (stamped in Versafine Clair "Pinecone" brown ink).

Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" Tag

This was a quick make gift tag for a present.  I used a part sheet of the Funky Fossil "In to the blue" patterned paper for the background. 

For the stamping, I used the Funky Fossil "In to the meadow" clear stamp set with two shades of Distress Oxide inks, "Nocturne" black ink and "Morning Mist" grey ink.

Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" and "Delightfully Deco Stencil" Card

I've been playing with a new Funky Fossil stencil called "Delightfully Deco" , which I've paired with the Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" stamp set to create this card.

I used a selection of Distress Oxide Inks through the "Delightfully Deco" stencil.  For the stamping I used two shades of Versafine Clair Inks "Purple Delight" and "Monarch".  I've also added some liquid pearls in "White Opal" shade to some of the wild flowers.

Gelli Plate & Pan Pastel "Enjoy The Little Things" Card

It feels like I have not crafted for ages, I've just not been in the mood for it.  But I couldn't sleep last night and got up when it was still dark and had a play making this card. 

I used a background I'd made a while back using a gelli plate with Pan Pastels and three Funky Fossil stencils (Distressed Diamonds, Forest Foliage and Peony Panel).

I used the Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" stamp set.  The sentiment and the right hand side is stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" ink and then heat embossed with Wow! Clear embossing powder.

I then decided to stamp and heat emboss the same flower in clear embossing powder.  This doesn't show up on the still photograph, but you can see it on the video above.

I added splashes of white and black Posca Pen paint and inked the edges of the card before mounting the image on black and then white card.

Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" and a Bank Holiday Discount Code

I made this card using the Funky Fossil Designs "Abstract Bamboo" stencil with "Shabby Shutters" Distress Oxide Ink.

I used Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink to stamp the flower and sentiment, both are part of the new Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" stamp set.  I added some sticky pearls for added interest.

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Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" Stencilled Tag

I've been playing with the Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" stamp set to make this tag.

I started with a plain tag and blending four colours of Distress Oxide Inks across the surface (Wild Honey, Dried Marigold, Rusty Hinge and Brushed Corduroy).

I used "Aged Mahogany" Distress Oxide Ink through the Funky Fossil "Circle Lattice Stencil" in two opposite corners.

I then used "Peeled Paint" Distress Oxide Ink through the Funky Fossil "Brick Wall 2 stencil" from two opposite corners.

To blend the areas I then used "Ground Espresso" Distress Oxide Ink with the Funky Fossil "Micro Dots Stencil".

I then stamped the flowers and the sentiment using the Funky Fossil "In The Meadow" stamp set, stamped in two shades of Versafine Clair brown coloured ink.  I used "Acorn" for the lighter stamping and "Pinecone" for the darker stamping.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Release for Hochanda TV May 2020 - In The Meadow

Funky Fossil Designs will be appearing on Hochanda TV today, Sunday 10th May with a selection of goodies, including brand new clear stamp sets.

This is a sample I have made using the new "In The Meadow" clear stamp set.

I used "Shabby Shutters" Distress Oxide Inks through the"Dotty Circle" background stencil to create the quiet pattern background.

I stamped flowers and sentiment using two Versafine Clair inks:  Morning Mist and Nocturne.

Finally, I used "Morning Mist" Versafine Clair ink through the "Birds In Flight" stencil.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview May 2020 using "Bee Geometric"

Funky Fossil Designs will be launching five fabulous new stamp sets tomorrow, Sunday 10th May.  It also happens that they will also be on Hochanda TV the same day at 3pm and 7pm.

For this sample, I have used two of the new stamp sets, "Bee Geometric" and "In The Meadow"

I used a Funky Fossil MDF heart shape for the base, coating it white Gesso first and then in Paperartsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic paint in a colour called "Tangerine Twist".

Once the paint was dry, I used a section of the Funky Fossil "Floral Honeycomb" stencil with "Ripe Persimmon" shade of Distress Oxide ink.

I then moved on to the stamping, using two shades of Versafine Clair ink, "Morning Mist" a grey shade and "Nocturne" a black ink. 

The Bee and sentiment are from the new "Bee Geometric" stamp set and the foliage at the base of the heart is from the new "In The Meadow" set.

Finally, I added some shimmer and glitz to the bee image, by adding gold Stickles to the abdomen of the bee.  I used a Sakura Gelly Roll pen on the wings to give a subtle shimmer.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview for Hochanda TV May 2020 - In The Meadow

Funky Fossil Designs will be appearing on Hochanda TV on Sunday 10th May with a selection of goodies including some brand new stamp sets.

I have used the new "In The Meadow" clear stamp set for this sample.

I had a pretty off-cut of a Brusho/gelli plate background in my stash, which I thought would be ideal to highlight the silhouette forms of the foliage which I stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" and "Morning Mist" ink.

I used the "Butterfly Flight" stencil for the background with "Wilted Violet" Distress Oxide Inks.  I then added dots of gold using a Sakura Gelly Roll pen.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview for Hochanda TV May 2020 - In The Meadow

Funky Fossil Designs will be releasing five fabulous new stamp sets and will also be on Hochanda TV on Sunday 10th May with a selection of lovely goodies.

This is a sample I have made using the new "In The Meadow" stamp set.  I started by masking a circle in the sky andgiving the white card blank a wash of "Weathered Wood" and "Tumbled Glass" Distress Oxide Inks. I removed the mask and added some "Wild Honey" and "Scattered Straw" Distress Oxide inks to create a sun.

I multi stamped the foliage in two shades of Distress Oxide inks:  Morning Mist grey ink and Nocturne black ink.  

I used the Funky Fossil "Birds In Flight" stencil with "Morning Mist" Versafine Clair Ink.

Funky Fossil Designs New Stamp Preview Sample for Hochanda TV May 2020 - In The Meadow

Funky Fossil Designs will be on Hochanda TV on Sunday 10th May with a selection of lovely goodies including new clear stamp sets.

This is a sample that I made using one of the new stamp sets called "In The Meadow". 

I started by blending "Shabby Shutters" Distress Oxide Ink to cover the white card base.  I then used "Seedless Preserve" Distress Oxide Ink through the Funky Fossil "Leafy Mandala" stanceil.

I stamped the butterflies and the sentiment on an off cut of the background colour, stamping in Versafine Clair "Purple Delight" and die cutting the sentiment.  I added some shimmer to the butterflies by using a Sakura Gelly Roll Pen,

Funky Fossil Designs new stamp preview for Hochanda TV, May 2020 - In The Meadow

Funky Fossil Designs will be appearing on Hochanda TV on Sunday 10th May with a selection of lovely goodies including new stamp sets.

This is a sample I have made using one of the new stamp sets called "In The Meadow". 

 

I created a background using Distress Oxide inks and then built up the stamping of the meadow foliage using two shades of Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and "Nocturne" black ink.