Sweet Poppy Stencil Butterfly Card

 

I've been in the craft room this morning making this card using some new inks.  The Ranger "49 and Market" collection.  They are the most beautiful colours!

I used a piece of 300gsm white card for the base. I lay the Sweet Poppy Stencils "Harmony Backplate Stencil" over the card and applied "Pink Sands" 49 and Market ink throught part of the stencil.

Next, I used a Sweet Poppy Butterfly stencil, designed by Tracey Dutton of Lavinia Stamps, off the page with Versafine Clair "Twilight" dark blue ink.  I used the same ink to stamp the "Happy Birthday" sentiment which is part of the Sweet Poppy Stencils "Hugs and Kisses" stamp set.

Next, I used the Sweet Poppy "Dots Backplate Stencil" with 49 and Market "Fossil" ink.  I edged  the card with "Mint Chill" 49 and Market green ink. 

Finally, I added some white dots of Ranger "Enamel Accents".

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2025 - Week 24

The Crafting Niche 52 Week Mini Art Card/Tag Challenge 2025:

This is a weekly challenge. I provide you with a prompt/theme each Sunday morning through out the year.  The challenge is very relaxed.  You can do as much or as little as you like.  You can create cards, tags, Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) or index cards, the choice is yours. You just go with what ever is in your head at the time.  You can stamp, get inky, use patterned papers, texture, embellish it is all down to you.

There is a dedicated private Facebook Group, with a lovely bunch of people who are already sharing their makes from previous challenges.  You can find the group by clicking this link.  I'd love you to join in.

The prompt for Week 24 is "Celebrate Dad"

In the UK it is Father's Day today.  Sadly my Dad is no longer with us, but I miss him every day.  This is the tag that I have made for the "Celebrate Dad" prompt.

I used some patterned paper, which came part of the "Crafter's Inspiration Series 8" pack, cut to size and stuck on to a tag. Using Versafine Clair "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the "Always in our thoughts" stamp from the same magazine set. Then inked the edges of the tag.

I used "Green Parrot" Element Ink through the Sweet Poppy "Dots Backplate Sencil" in various areas.

I used a white pastel pencil, a black fine liner, a white gel pen and Posca Pens for added detail, finishing with dots of "Prickly Pear" Liquid Pearls and a "I Miss You" word sticker.

52 Week Mini Art Card / Tag Challenge 2025 - Week 23

The Crafting Niche 52 Week Mini Art Card/Tag Challenge 2025:

This is a weekly challenge. I provide you with a prompt/theme each Sunday morning through out the year.  The challenge is very relaxed.  You can do as much or as little as you like.  You can create cards, tags, Artist Trading Cards (ATC's) or index cards, the choice is yours. You just go with what ever is in your head at the time.  You can stamp, get inky, use patterned papers, texture, embellish it is all down to you.

There is a dedicated private Facebook Group, with a lovely bunch of people who are already sharing their makes from previous challenges.  You can find the group by clicking this link.  I'd love you to join in.

The prompt for Week 23 is "Earth Tones"

For the base of this tag, I used a piece of patterned paper in a fawn colour with print on it.

Using Versafine Clair Ink "Nocturne" black ink, I stamped the Sweet Poppy Stencil "Toadstool Large" stamp.  Next I used the Sweet Poppy "Dots Backplate Stencil" with "Watering Can" Ranger Archival Ink.

Next I used "Thistle" Ranger Archival Ink trhough the Cretive Expressions "Calm Mini Stencil".  I also inked the edges of the tag using the same ink. I added some green to the background to grunge it up a little, using "Pixie Green" Elements Ink with a blending brush.

I then moved on to colouring the stamped image, using some kids paints, colouring pencils and  Posca and gel pens