Penny Black Stamps "Winter Wander 40-356" Card

Well it is grim outside.  I woke to hear the rain lashing down, so I've made a bright and cheerful card.

For the vibrant background colouring, I have blended a selection of Lavinia Element inks.  These are the inks that I used, in the order I used them in from the bottom of the card:  

• Sundance
• Sahara
• Russet Orange
• Confetti
• Emperor Red
• Merlot
• Mulberry
• Dark Denim
• Graphite

I wafted the heat gun over the surface to ensure it was dry before the I used Versafine Clair 'Nocturne" black ink to stamp the Penny Black "Winter Wander 40-356" stamp, using my stamping platform, which allowed me to re-ink the stamp to get full black coverage of ink.

Finally, I mounted the image on to a piece of black card and then on to a bright yellow card blank.

Penny Black Inc "Sprigs 30-284" card

I've used a small off-cut of a previous project (using Distress Oxide Spray Inks) for the background of this card.

I've stamped the Penny Black Inc "Sprigs 30-294" clear stamp set, stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink.  I've used a white gel pen for highlights. 

Penny Black Inc "Fall Flourish 40-783" birthday card

I've been away at the caravan for the past ten days, so there has been minimal paper crafting.  I have been able to do a little hand sewing though. 

I packed a small box of papercrafting items, just in case I wanted to faff with inks etc.  As it turned out, it was handy that I did, as one evening I had an urge to play, making this card.

I used the Penny Black "Fall Flourist 40-783" cling stamp and the sentiment from one of their clear stamp sets (You're retro 30-239).  I stamped in Versafine Clair inks and coloured using Derwent Inktense pencils and a 2B pencil.  

Once home,  used the Funky Fossil Designs "Micro Dots" stencil with "Tea Dye" Distress Oxide ink.

Penny Black "From My Heart 40-845" Birthday Card

This morning I have made a birthday card using the Penny Black "From My Heart 40-845" stamp coloured with Derwent Inktense pencils.

I stamped the image and the Waffle Flower sentiment, using Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

Penny Black "Skyward 40-500" on a Brusho background

Sometimes, I find it nice to have a play without any agenda, no planning, just seeing what I end up with when I'm done. This is one of those makes.

I had a quick Brusho play session, thowing colours down and seeing what I ended up with.  Once dry, I really couldn't think how I could use it.  But decided to stamp the tree, which is a Penny Black cling stamp called "Skyward 40-500" in Versafine Clair Nocturne, black ink.  I then coated it in Wow! Clear Embossing Powder and heat set.

The more I look at this, the more it reminds me of a church window!

Penny Black "Farm Fresh 40-834" Card

Today I have played with a new cling stamp from Penny Black Inc .  The stamp is part of a set called "Farm Fresh 40-834" and comes with two other stamps.

I used a selection of products to create this card including stamping in "Seedless Preserve" and "Antique Linen" Distress Inks, colouring with Derwent Inktense water colour pencils and Distress Oxide Inks. For the background colour, I used "Bundled Sage" Distress Oxide ink applied with a brush.

Penny Black "Guess What?" Birthday Card

I am now working on the birthday cards needed for March.  This one is needed early in the month. 

I used two Penny Black stamps for this card.  For the main image, I used an old wood mounted stamp called "Guess What? - T449K", part of the Margaret Sherry Collection and has been around since the year 2000! I stamped this image in Versafine Clair 'Morning Mist" Grey ink.

I then used the Penny Black Slapstick/Cling "Windswept - 40-790" which is a 2021 release, which I stamped in Verafine Clair "Verdant" green ink.  Funny how these stamps were produced twenty years apart, but work so well with each other.

I coloured the image with an assortment of products, mainly using Distress Oxide inks applied with a paint brush.  I also used Derwent Inktense Pencils and gel roll pens.

The sentiment is part of a Simon Says Stamp set called "Tiny Words - Birthday" which I have stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

Penny Black "Merriest" Christmas Card

This morning, I decided to play with a Penny Black cling stamp called "Merriest" 40-797, which I paired with another Penny Black sentiment stamp set called "Beauty of the Season" 30-254.

I stamped both the sentiment and the main image in Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink, although the main image was stamped in second and third generation ink, to achieve a "suggestion" of the image.

I coloured the image with a selection of Distress Oxide Inks, applied with a paint brush.  I also used some coloured pencils and a white Posca Pen to create the lok of snow flakes.

Day 8 #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge (August 2021)

Yey!  I'm up to date.  I doubt it will last long though!  Here's my Day 8 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge. 

I've used a Penny Black stamp set called "Blooming Garden" and a Simon Says Stamp sentiment from their "Tiny Words Encouragement" stamp set.  Both stamped in Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink. I've used Arteza coloured pencils to colour the flowers.

Day 7 #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge - August 2021

Here's my Day 7 make of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I've used a Penny Black Inc stamps from ther "Animal Wisdom" stamp set, stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" and "Nocturne" and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks (Bundled Sage, Tea Dye and Rusty Hinge).

Day 5 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge (August 2021)

I've used a Penny Black stamp and sentiment for my Day 5 make of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  The set is called "Animal Wisdom 30-352".

I've used "Bundled Sage", "Pumice Stone" and "Hickory Smoke" Distress Oxide Inks, applied with a brush.  I've stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink.

Penny Black "Delicate Florals 40-103" Card

I have a thing for Penny Black stamps.  I really don't care whether they're wood mounted, slapstick or clear,  I just love their designs.

For this card, I've been playing with a Penny Black stamp set called "Delicate Florals" (40-103), which is a foam mounted/red rubber cling stamp set with three designs on the one sheet.

I stamped the floral image a couple of times using Versafine Clair "Shady Lane" green ink.  Using the same ink, I stamped the sentiment, which is from a Crafters Companion stamp set called "Fly Away" from their "Fluttery By Collection".

I used "Festive Berries" Distress Oxide Ink for the flowers, starting with a diluted ink and building up the colour, applied with a paint brush.  For the leaves, I used "Rustic Wilderness" green ink.

#thedailymarker30day Colouring Challenge Day 24 using Penny Black Stamp "Xmas Kiss - 2754H"

It's Day 24 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  I have used a Penny Black wood mounted stamp called "Xmas Kiss - 2754H", which I have stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks.

#thedailymarker30day Colouring Challenge - Day 16 using Penny Black "Warmest Wishes" stamp

I'm continuing my Christmas card toppers while doing #thedailymarker30day Colouring Challenge.  This is my make for Day 16.

I've used a Penny Black slapstick stamp called "Warmest Wishes 40-027" stamped in Versafine "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured with Distress Oxide inks.

I've used a Stampin' Up stamp for the sentiment from their "Hang Your Stockings" set.

#thedailymarker30day Colouring Challenge - Day 12 using Penny Black Stamp called "All Yours 3546H"

This is the Christmas topper I have made for Day 12 of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.

I have used a Penny Black wood mounted stamp called "All Yours - 3546H", stamped in Versafine Clair "Morning Mist" grey ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks applied with a paint brush.

#thedailymarker30day Challenge - Day 2

It's the second day of #thedailymarker30day colouring challenge.  Here's the link to the Facebook group.

I've used a Penny Black clear stamp set called "Mocha Moments" for this card, stamped in Versafine ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks applied with a brush.

Day 30 - The Daily Marker Thirty Day Colouring Challenge #thedailymarker30day

It's the last day of "The Daily Marker Thirty Day Colouring Challenge".

I am one of those people that when I set my mind on something like a challenge, that I generally see it through to the end.  But I am glad that I have managed to do all thirty days as November has been a busy month of makes with Design Team work and several occasions to make cards for.

For my card, I have used a Penny Black stamp called "Caroling Bunch - 1867K" which is part of the year 2000 Margaret Sherry Collection. I've coloured the stamped Versafine Ink image with water colour pencils.

Day 29 - The Daily Marker Thirty Day Colouring Challenge #thedailymarker30day

It's the penultimate day of "The Daily Marker Thirty Day Challenge".

For my Day 29 card, I have used a Penny Black 2006 stamped image called "Snow Trot - 3540H", stamped in Versafine Ink.  I have coloured the image using water colour pencils and popped it onto an embossed bubble background, using a Crafter's Companion "Scattered Dots" embossing folder.

Day 28 - The Daily Marker Thirty Day Colouring Challenge #thedailymarker30day

The end of "The Daily Marker Thirty Day Colouring Challenge" is in sight, just two more and then it is done and dusted.  As you may have noticed, I don't follow the daily prompts.  Today is brown and I don't really do brown, so I've used colours that please me.

I decided to opt for a tag today and this one I've created screams Christmas to me, which makes me happy.

I started off by using a stamped image from a Penny Black wood mounted stamp called "Joy! - 2258K" which was a 2001 Donna Klotzie design.  I stamped the image in Versafine and coloured it with Distress Oxide Inks.

I used a Distress Oxide Ink called "Pine Needles' to colour the edges.  I then popped an "Andy Skinnner - Tornado Stencil" over the top and using a wet wipe, removed some of the ink, which gave the lovely swirl look in the background.

Finally, I used some white Gesso on a fan brush and gently tapped the brush so that droplets fell on to the tag to replicate snow.  A red ribbon finishes the tag beautifully.

Day 27 - The Daily Marker Thirty Day Colouring Challenge #thedailymarker30day

This is my card for Day 27 of "The Daily Marker Thirty Day Challenge".  I've used a Penny Black stamped image from their "Relax and Enjoy" clear stamp set.  Stamped in Versafine ink and coloured with Distress Oxide Inks.