Monday 23 May 2022

Treats on Tuesday at Magenta - Sandpiper

Hi Everyone, I'm over at Magenta with one of their new stamps. You probably realise by now I love bird stamps. Well this is no exception, look at this gorgeous wading Sandpiper.
I hope you head over and find out how I made this card 😀




Stamps used

Willow Branch - Small 
 [0835.J] 

I'm sharing this with Darnell's NUBUS Challenge with my new stamps (Sandpiper and Willow branch)





Card Recipe
Stamps: Magenta
Paper: Mixed Media, 110lb White, Black
Ink: Versafine Clair (Nocturn) Ranger Adirondack Oregano,
Accessories: Misti
Techniques: Clingwrap

Wednesday 18 May 2022

First Time with Digital stamps

I know I'm way behind everyone else in using digi images, so I thought it was about time I tried and 
used some cute images from Krista Smith Stamps. I did make one mistake and that was using card stock that had a slight texture on the surface. I was looking for my thinner card stock and didn't notice the subtle texture. I actually quite like the effect so made some cards out of them.

The first card is for a neighbor's new baby celebration - Chinese 100 Day celebration.
What is a 100 Day celebration- Chinese culture and tradition dictates that a baby’s first month (also known as the “full moon”) or now more commonly the first 100 days, should be marked with a celebration as it is an auspicious occasion, not only for the family but the newborn baby as well. 
It's OK I don't think they check my blog 😅.
This stamp is called Close To My Heart, so perfect for a new baby celebration.
I coloured the image with pencils, the image was die cut and the edges blended with Spun Sugar Distress Oxide ink. Finally I layered it on some Designer Paper.


The second image is called Eggstra Special and will be part of a box of cards I'm giving as a gift.
This image was also coloured with pencils, the background was embossed with a 3D embossing folder and the surface was swiped with white ink.




Card Recipe
Stamps: Krista Smith Digital, Stamping Up sentiment (no longer available)
Paper: 65 lb white, Black, Designer Paper
Ink: Versafine Clair (Nocturn) (sentiment), White Stamping up, Distress Oxide
Accessories: Nellies Choice 3D Embossing Folder, Pencils, Frame dies
Techniques: Pencil Colouring, 3D Embossing

Monday 16 May 2022

Treats on Tuesday at Magenta - Beautiful Bird

Hi Everyone, I'm over at Magenta with one of my favourite bird stamps and playing with Simon Hurley Stamping foam (large size). I hope you head over and check out how I made this card.


Here is a close up of the background stamping.


Stamps used


Wildflowers - Umbells 
 [14.634.O] 


Card Recipe
Stamps: Magenta
Paper: 110lb White, Black, Mixed Media
Ink: Ranger Archival, Distress Inks, Distress Oxide Inks
Accessories: Simon Says Stamp Embossing Folder, Pencils, Simon Hurley Stamping Foam, Coloured Pencils.
Techniques: Stamping, Pencil Colouring

Monday 9 May 2022

Treats on Tuesday at Magenta - Leaves and stripes

Hi Everyone, I'm over at Magenta using a background with a leafy card, the stripes were created using Eileen Goodwin's video. I hope you head over and check out how I made this card.


Stamps used

Curved Leafy Branch 
 [0825.M] 

 Flower Mandala - Large 
 [0782.P] 



Card Recipe
Stamps: Magenta
Paper: 110lb White, Black
Ink: Ranger Distress, Versafine Clair (Nocturn)
Accessories: T-square, Angle paint brush, coloured pencils
Techniques: Pencil colouring

Monday 2 May 2022

Treats on Tuesdays at Magenta - Bloom Crescent

Hi Everyone, I'm over at Magenta with another Bloom Crescent card. This time I used Gouache and pencils to colour the flower following a Tutorial by Debby Hughes
I hope you head over and find out how I made this card 😊


Here is a close up of the shimmery stamped background.


Stamps used-

Bloom Crescent 
 [09.256.P] 
Bloom Crescent 
 [09.256.P] 
Happy Birthday 
 [07.997.F] 


Card Recipe
Stamps: Magenta
Paper: Kraft
Ink: Hero Arts Contour, Versafine Clair (Nocturn)
Accessories: Pan Pastels, Pencils, Signo White Gel Pen, White Gouache, Gold Paint, Circle outline.
Techniques: Pencil colouring