Lavinia Stamps "Mooch" Christmas Card with Pan Pastels

A Christmas card for a cat mad friend who isn't feeling Christmas this year.

I've used two shades of Pan Pastels (Hansa Yellow Tint & white) with the Lavinia Stamps "Moon Mask"

I've used Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink to stamp "Mooch" the cat, a "Witch Hazel" branch and one from the "Small Robin" stamp set.

I used Van Goch Pastel Pencils for the shading below Mooch and for the red on the robin.

Finally, stamping the sentiment, which is part of the Simon Says Stamp set called "Tiny Words - Christmas".

Lavinia Stamps Robin Wreath Christmas Card

 

This moring I had a play with my Lavinia Stamps, making this Christmas card.

I started using a Lavinia Stamps "Moon Mask" with "Sky Blue" Ranger Archival ink.  Fading the right hand side to a very light blue.

I used "Acorn" brown Versafine Clair ink to stamp the Lavinia Stamps "Witch Hazel" branches around two thirds of the circle.  I used the same ink to stamp the robins from the "Small Robins" stamp set and the hare from the Lavinia Stamps "Whimsical Hares" stamp set.

I used Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink to stamp the Lavinia Stamps "Winter Magic" verse. I then added some foliage to the  branches using one of the stamps from the Lavinia "Winter Foliage" stamp set using Versafine Clair "Shady lane" green ink.

I used three Versafine Clair inks for the hanging stars, using Nocturne, Summertime and Cheerfull. Finally, I coloured the hare and robins using Derwent Inktense pencils.

Finally, using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink I stamped the sentiment, which is part of the Simon Says Stamp set called "Tiny Words - Christmas".

Karen Telfer's "12 Days of Christmas Tags 2025 - Day 4

This is my Day 4 of "Karen Telfer's 12 Days of Christmas Tags 2025".  Here is the link to Karen's tutorial if you fancy having a go yourself.

I went off piste with my tag!  I used a Brusho / Gel Plate print that I had in my stash for the background of this tag.  I don't recall what coloured ink of Brusho I used.

I used the Lavinia Stamps "Pheasant Stamp", but didn't stamp the bird itself, just  the fence, using Versafine Clair "Acorn" Brown ink. I used the same ink to stamp the Lavinia Stamps robin, part of the "Small Robins" stamp set.

I used a Lavinia "Moon Mask" with "Cobalt" Ranger Archival Ink to darken the sky, ensuring it was light around the robin itself.

I then stamped the Lavinia Stamps "Berry Wreath" in Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink.  I coloured the berries using a red Posca Pen.  I then coloured the robin, using Derwent Inktense pencils and a dark brown fine liner pen.

For the snow, I used Dr Ph. Martins's Bleed Proof White paint, applied with paint brushes to the fence, berris and the ground.

Lavinia Stamps "Small Robins" at Christmas

I apologise for my absence.  I've been away on holiday to America to see the colours of the leaves in "New England in the fall".  I've had a fabulous time but I am equally glad to be home to see Rosie our dog and to do some crafting.

For this card, I used the new Lavinia Stamps "Snowflakes" stencil with blue and grey Archival ink left on my blending brushes from previous projects.

I have used the Lavina "Circle Mask" for the central stamped area, sying blue ink round the edge of the circle.  I then used Versafine Clair "Warm Breeze" ink to stamp the Lavinia "Mystic Swirls" on the right hand side of the circle.

I used the fence post from the Lavinia "Pheasant" stamp with Versafine Clair "Portobello" brown ink, I used the same ink to stamp the two robins which are part of the Lavinia "Small Robins" stamp set.

I used a white Signo Pen and some Dr Ph. Martin's white bleed proof ink on a very thin paint brush to create the look of snow on the fence and ground.  I added colour to the robins using Derwent Inktense pencils, finally adding a touch of "Crystal" Stickles to my fingertip and smudging it on the snow areas for a little bit of sparkle, (sadly this doesn't really show up on the photo).

Finally, using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink, I stamped the sentiment, which is part of the Lavinia "Christmas Greetings" stamp set, adding some touches of "White Opal" Liquid Pearls round the edge of the circle.