Fresco Fun With Paper Artsy

I've been having great fun with the new Paper Artsy stamps.  Their quality and designs are just superb and the limited edition paints are fabulous.

Here is one of the projects that I created using Jo Firth-Young stamps

To start I created a brayered background using Fresco Finish Paints (Which I adore!).  I used the limited edition Lin Brown paints in Banana and Tangerine Twist.

I stamped the hexagon using Tangerine Twist FF paint.  I also coloured a scrap of paper in the same colour and stamped and cut out the hexagons, stamping a greeting in one.

The bee hive was stamped and then coloured using Chocolate Pudding FF paint, adding extra layers to the edges. 

The large bee was stamped onto scrap paper and the small bees were stamped directly onto the card. They were all then coloured using Tangerine Twist FF which had a small amount of Chalk FF mixed in.  For the wings I added FF Metallic Glaze.  You can't really see this on the picture but it shows a lovely effect on the card.

I had great fun creating this....and can see it will be used alot!

Thanks for looking.

Rebel Stampers ATC Swap

It had been some months since I took part in the ATC swap.... and I really missed it!

Here are my swaps for January

Craft Stamper ATC

This was made using the free stamp in the January edition of Craft Stamper magazine.

Here I covered an atc in background paper and added a section of Tim Holtz hexagon trellis.  I added a doily and added this to the corner of the atc.  A greeting was stamped on a label.

The stamp itself was coloured using promarkers and then cut out and mounted.

To finish I added a few small flowers and added gems to the centres.

Deep Embossing

Here I covered an atc in background paper.  I used the same papers to die cut a starburst shape and some banners - stamping a greeting to one of them.

For the deep embossing I covered a square in Versamark and then covered in UTEE which I then heated.  I repeated this step a couple of times.  Before I did this the 3rd time I inked a stamp in black archival ready.  As I finished heating the 3rd layer of UTEE I stamped the image directly into the hot melted powder and then left it there for a few minutes. The stamp then lifted straight off.

It was great to get back to it again!!

Thanks for looking....

Inspiration From Eclectica Darcy by Paper Artsy

What can I say.... I am a HUGE Paper Artsy fan and I was eagerly awaiting their latest release.  They have entertained us all week with the new products and it hasn't disappointed.  Even though the reveal of the products started on Sunday the products were available in the shops last week.  I bought mine from The Stamp Attic.  If you pop over you will also see the fabulous stash in their clearance sale too - they are clearing out for new CHA stash.

As soon as I saw the new collection from Darcy my eyes lit up!!  They are eclectic and delightful.  You can see the reveal here

Some of my work was lucky enough to be chosen for the big reveal tonight.  You can see the work created by everyone here

Here is a peak from my creation

If you hop along to the Paper Artsy blog you can see the full work and details.

Thank you Paper Artsy for bringing us great stamps time after time....and thank you Darcy for the FABULOUS designs.
Thanks for looking.

Pretty In Purple!

Today I am showing you a card that I have made for a friend's birthday.  I normally steer away from purple - but I love the way this turned out.

I embossed amethyst card and covered the base of a tall card.

I stamped and cut out the beautiful Lotus Flower stamp from Stampin' Up and added it to a scalloped rectangle.  I wanted to keep the flowers as the focal point as they are so beautiful and so I just added a few lilac coloured gems and wisteria wonder seam binding.

I am really pleased at how this turned out and hope you like it too!

Not Just For Christmas

Today I am showing you a card made for my sister-in-law's birthday (I hope you are not peeking Rachel!).

I used purple again (I know!!)

I stamped a lace background onto amethyst card and added a wine coloured doily to the top section. 

I stamped the Fairy onto white card and coloured it.  The fairy is from Liz Borer, designed for Paper Artsy. It was on a Christmasy type set - but I thought it could be used a lot more.  I love the way that this has come out and think that I have achieved it not looking like a Christmas stamp. 

Once added to the card I added lace and a greeting.  And created a little bow with seam binding, adding a pearl to the centre. 

I'm really pleased how this has turned out!!

Pretty In Pink

I thought I would share a card that I made for a friend's daughter for her birthday.  She loves Pink - as most little girls do!!

For the base I used Kraft card.

I embossed pink card and attached this to the base.  I also die cut a label in the same colour.

Next I stamped and coloured the little girl - this is such a pretty image.  I added some fine glitter to the frosting on the cupcake to give it some bling

I stamped a greeting onto a punched label and made a pink bow using the Stampin' Up bow punch.

I don't think you can get much pinker than this!!

I am sure she will love it.

Thanks for looking....

Happy New Year

Sorry it's been too long.  2014 was not a great year for me - and I sort of hid away in a creative sense.  My New Year's resolution was to get back to 'normal' this year..... and I certainly have done!

I thought I would start by showing a card made with one of my favourite stamps from Stampotique called Moustache Monsters, which I purchased from The Stamp Attic last year.  For any Stampotique fans out there, Wendy has a huge range of Stampotique stamps and can order any that you want!

This was a fairly simple make to get my creative juices flowing again!  I covered a card blank with some yummy Stamping' Up papers.  A label and scallop border was cut in the same paper. 

The image was stamped and coloured then attached to the label on the card.

I made a small bow using the Stamping' Up bow punch (this is fabulous.... you really do need one!).
To finish I added ribbon and a button in co-ordination colours.

I just love this stamp.... it makes me smile every time I see it and I hope it makes you smile too!

Thanks for looking....