Lavinia Stamps "Blackthorn Chapel" Card

For this card, I used a background I made a few weeks back using a selection of spritzed Element Inks. Using white Pan Pastel and a Lavinia "Moon Mask" I created the moon.

Using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Blackthorn. Chapel".  I then greated the landscape using the Lavinia Stamps "Hill Masks" using "Mermaid" and "Dark Denim" Element Inks.

I then used two Lavinia Stamps stencils:  "Baroque Flower Stencil" and "Distressed Chequerboard Stencil" with "Flying Fig" and "Mulberry" Element Inks. I masked off the edge of the hills and stamped the Lavinia "Ancient Chapels" using Versafine Clair "Morning MIst" grey ink.

Then using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black Ink, I stamped "Pipin" the hare and the branches from the Lavinia "Tree of Courage" stamp set and some branches from the Lavinia "Foliage Set". Finally, I coloured areas using Van Goch Pastel Pencils, white gel pen, a fine liner and Posca Pens.

Lavinia Stamps "Midnight Meandering" rabbits congratulations card

Back to my "go to" style of crafting with Lavinia Stamps making this "congratulations card. 

I started by stamping the Lavinia Stamps "Midnight Meandering" rabbits in second generation stamping using Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink.

In the background, I then stamped the foliage using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" with the Lavinia "Leaf Spray" and "Foliage Set" stamps.

I then used two shades of Ranger Archival Inks:  Leaf Green and Cornflower Blue through the Lavinia Stamps "Waffle" stencil,fading the colour out towards the edges.

I moved on to the finishing touches using gel pens and Posca Pens for the flowers.  I touched up the colour of the rabbits using Van Goch Pastel Pencils, then finally stamped the "congratulations" sentiment (part of a Simon Says "Tiny Words" stamp set) in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

Lavinia Stamps "Maka the wolf"" and the owl card

I don't usually make cards for other people.  I don't like the pressure it puts me under and there is obviously the fear of disappointment that I've not made what they wanted.

Last night I received a message asking if I could make a wolf card for a special occasion in a month.  I reluctantly agreed.  As I was up early this morning, I decided to make the card, so it was done and out of the way, instead of me spending time fretting about it.  This is the card I made.

I used a spray ink Dylusion spray ink background from my stash that I had made some months previously. I used my Van Goch Pastel Pencils to add a bit more colour to a few areas too.

I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink with an assortment of Lavinia Stamps, including "Maka the wolf", Woodland Fern, The Red Pines and Foliage Set. I also used Gel and Posca Pens for colour and highlights.

I used a sentiment from a Simon Says Stamp set called "Tiny Words Encouragement" also stamped in "Nocturne" black ink.

Lavinia Stamps "Bron" on a Brusho Background

Before I went out this morning to visit a friend, I had just enough time to finish this card. 

I used a Brusho background from my stash that I had made some months ago.  I then used an Archival Ink through the new Lavinia Stamps stencil called "Replenish" which has a lovely elongated multi heart design.

I used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" to stamp "Bron" the fairy, the "Tree Branch" and the foliage.  Using Van Goch Pastel pencils, Posca Pens and Gel Pens for colouring and highlighting areas.

Lavinia Stamps "Stag" in the mist card

I've been playing with my Lavinia Stamps again today, making this card featuring the very majestic looking stag.

I used two pieces of masking tape to protect the edges of the area I would be working on.  First I created the background using three shades of Distress Oxide Inks:  Weathered Wood, Bundled Sage and Speckled Egg. 

I've used two shades of Versafine Clair (Nocturne and Morning Mist) for stamping the following Lavinia Stamps:  Stag, Foliage Set, Red Pine, Small Branch and Woodland Fern.

To create the misty look, I used a finger dabber with Hero Arts "Unicorn" white ink.

 

Lavinia Stamps "Zelith" underwater scene card

I've used the beautiful Lavinia Stamps "Zelith" stamp as the main feature of this card, along with an assortment of others at the base (Urchins, Marine Kelp, Foliage Set and Twisted Vine Set) stamped in Versafine Clair Inks.

In the background, I have used the "Lime Punch" and "Graphite" Elements Inks through the Lavinia "Coral" stencil.  I have also used Posca and Gel Pens for extra detail.

Lavinia Stamps "Snails" card

Thumbing through some of my backgrounds I have made previously, I came across one that caught my eye.  I'd used Dylusion Spray Inks and as the sheet was quite large, I decided to cut it in half before I started this project.  This is the half that I used, I then cut it down further to create a 4" square.

The colours of the sheet made me think of a night scene, so I went in that direction.  Masking off a moon and filling the circle with white and light yellow Pan Pastels and then used Van Goch Pastel Pencils to add shading to the moon.

I then stamped part of the Lavinia Stamps "Creeping Vine" and then both the snails from the "Snail Set" in Versafine Clair 'Nocturne" black ink.

I then stamped the "Spring Trees" in Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink.  Next I stamped the foliage in the foreground, using the "Foliage Set" and the Woodland Fern" stamps.

I used a white Signo Pen, a gold shimmer gel pen and some Posca Pens for extra detail.

Lavinia Stamps "Tree of Dreams" on a Brusho background

Today, in total contrast to the black and white card I made yesterday, I have used a background from my stash with a whole rainbow of colours courtesy of Brushos. 

I used the Lavinia Stamps "Tree of dreams" stamp as the main focal point, stamped in Versafine Clair 'Nocturne" black ink.  While the ink was out, I stamped the sentiment "Once upon a dream" in the same ink.

I added a landscape and then foliage using "Purple Delight" and "Monarch" Versafine Clair Inks.  I used the following Lavinia Stamps fro the foliage area:  

• Berry Leaves
• Spanish Moss
• Foliage Set
• Silhouette Grass

I added highlights of colour using Posca Pens, Gel Pens, Pastel Pencils and Liquid Pearls

Lavinia Stamps "Ariel" and a dancing "Moo" Mouse

More Lavinia Stamps today, this time using "Ariel" and "Moo the mouse".

I've used a Brusho background I prepared a while back.  I have used three shades of Versafine Clair Inks:  Warm Breeze, Blue Bell and Twilight to stamp the following list of Lavinia Stamps:

• Ariel (small)
• Minnie & Moo
• Red Pine (small)
• Foliage Set
• Fairy Wishes 

I have also used Posca Pens and Gel Pens for added highlights

Lavinia Stamps "Dragon Stone Castle" in the mist card

I've made a mystical magical and misty scene using an assortments of Lavinia Stamps for this card.

For the background, I have used a Brusho background I had made a few weeks ago, as it was quite dark, it had been sat unused till inspiration struck on how to use it.

First, I masked off an area to create a large moo, lighting the circle using Pan Pastels and Van Goch Pastel Pencils. Using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink I stamped the "Dragon Stone Castle", the "Christmas Tree Group of trees" and the "Red Pine Trees".

For the mist area, I used a Hero Arts ink pad called "Unicorn".  Then using the "Foliage Set" I stamped the foreground area using "Shady Lane" and "Nocturne" Versafine Clair inks.  I added touches of colour and detail using Posca Pens and Gelly Pens.

Lavinia Stamps "Silhouette Thistles" on a Brusho Background

I couldn't sleep last night, so was up early and made this card.

I used a Brusho Background I had created some time ago as the base of this card.  I used the Lavinia Stamps "Silhouette Thistles" stamp, heat embossed using Wow! Clear ink pad and their Opaque Vanilla White Embossing Powder which I heat set.

Around the edge of the card, I used the following Lavinia Stamps (Maple Leaf, Foliage Set and Creeping Vine), with four colours of Versafine Clair Inks (Twilight, Blue Belle, Shady Lane and Nocturne).

I added extra detail with Posca Pens, Gel pens and Pastel Pencils.

Lavinia Stamps "Foliage" Card

This morning I should be cleaning the caravan, instead I've been faffing making this foliage card.

I used the "Sundance" Elements Ink brayered on to one half of the card so that the colour fades out to one side.

Using a selection of Versafine Clair inks (Shady Lane, Morning Mist, Acorn and Chianti), I stamped the foliage using the following Lavinia Stamps:

• Maple Leaf
• Vine
• Small Branch
• Foliage Set
• Heartfelt Verse

I also used Gel Pens and Posca Pens to add extra touches to the card

Lavinia Stamps "Mooch" and the reflection

This evening, I have been playing with my Lavinia Stamps creating reflections.

For the background, I have used a gel plate print I'd made a while back using Distress Oxide Inks.

I have used three Lavinia Stamps "Mooch the cat", the "Floral Wreath" and the "Foliage Set".  All stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I have coloured using Distress Oxide Inks and also Derwent Inktense Pencils. 

 

Lavinia Stamps "Hare Set"

I loathe to throw out small pieces of card, so this morning, I set myself a challenge of using a piece of white card measuring 8.5cm. The central image measures 5.5cm.

I used the following Lavinia Stamps:

• Wild Hare Set
• Foliage Set
• Small Branch
• Heartfelt Verse

I stamped in Versafine Clair Inks on a background using Distress Inks.

Lavinia Stamps "Fairy Castle" Card

Today, I am back with another Lavinia Stamps make.

I stamped the "Fairy Castle 2" and the "Path" in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink and then stamped them again on a post-it note, cutting around the image to make a mask.

I masked off both the castle and path then used Distress Oxide inks with the Lavinia "Floral" stencil.

While the mask was still in place, I stamped the "Christmas Tree Group" in first and second generation stamping using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink.

I coloured the castle and path using Distress Oxide Inks and Derwent Inktense Pencils.  I then multi stamped the "Small Branch" using Versafine Clair "Acorn" brown ink.

I used the "Foliage Set" with various shades of inks to create the flower bed at the foregraound of the card.

I added berries to the tree branch and created flower heads using different colours of Posca pens.

Lavinia Stamps "Maka" Birthday Card

It seems that Lavinia Stamps is my brand of choice at the moment, as here is another birthday card I've made using them. 

For this card, I have used a Lavinia "Moon Mask" and then coloured the background sky area with "Violet Chalk" Element ink, then Chipped Sapphire" Distress Oxide ink to give the sky depth.  For the lower area of the card, I have used "Graphite" Elements Ink.

I have used the following Lavinia Stamps, (stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" and "Morning Mist" grey inks).  Maka the sitting wolf, Tree Branch, Gip, Small Branch, Floral Set and Foliage Set.

I have used white, red and purple gelly roll pens for hightlights.

The sentiment is by Lawn Fawn and is part of their "Simply Sentiments" stamp set.

Thanks to Lisa Taggart, who is on the Lavinia Samps Design Team, as I have used some aspects from one of her tutorials for this card.

Lavinia Stamps "Bella" Card

I have continued playing with the new release stamps from Lavinia Stamps, making this card using "Bella" fairy.

I've used a Distress Oxide Ink background with all stamping in Versafine Clair Inks (Nocturne, Shady Lane, Monarch and Verdant).

I have used the following Lavinia Stamps:

Bella

Lavender

Foliage Set

Floral Set

Mini Leaves

Mini Stars

Heartfelt Verse

I also added touches of Posca Pens and Gelly Rolls pens.

Lavinia Stamps "Tia" on the toadstool Card

I've had a lovely session making backgrounds on the gel plate this afternoon, and decided I needed to use one immediately as I really loved the way the colours had mingled.

Today I also received my order of the six recently released stamps by Lavinia Stamps, so it was a marriage made in heaven.

I stamped in two shades of Versafine Clair Inks:  Nocturne and Morning Mist.

I used the following Lavinia Stamps:

Fairy Toadstool, Tia, Silhouette Foliage Set, Silhouette Grass, Foliage Set, Foliage Set 2 and the Flora Set.

I used white and gold gelly roll pens for the highlights.