Valentine .....

Made a set of 3 Artist Trading Coins on lasercut MDF bases for Valentines Day ....

The bases were painted with matt acrylic paints and stamped with hearts in Versafine black ink before being coloured with posca Markers with a few clear acrylic circles in violet.  The 'Big hugs' was stamped on coloured card in Archival black ink, trimmed out and applied on foam pads.  The Coins were edged in Krylon gold.

Sid xx

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Hearty .....

Made a hearty tag for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....

Used Distress inks for the background and stamped hearts (with heat embossing), Lettraset letters & added pearly pink die-cut hearts too !  Some more stamping in black Archival Ink. The tag is edged with red Versamagic ink and tied through an eyelet with decorative fibres.

Sid xx

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Wonderland .....

Here is the last 4 x 4 inch Decorated Square of a 12 month swap over on UK Stampers Forum ..... gosh the year has gone very quickly .....

I used a base of recycled cereal packaging, covered with some printed paper and black glitter card.  I then stamped and die-cut some snowy fir trees which I treated to a dousing of Glamour Dust glitter before applying on foam pads.

The words are on a fabric strip and I have added some silver sequins for shine.  Finally stamped the January in Archval black ink and edged the swuare with turquoise Versamagic chalk ink to finish.

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Sid xx

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Keyhole .....

Made a set of ATC's for a swap on IK Stampers Forum with a theme of 'Locks & Keys' !

The based were made from recycled cereal packet which were covered with script paper.  This was stamped with Distress Oxide ink in blue & pink.  The keys were then heat embossed with copper embossing powder. A piece of ruler Washi tape was applied as shown.

The keyhole image was stamped inMemento black ink and coloured with alcohol markers, trimmed out and applied on foam pads.  The ATC's were edged with pink chalk ink to finish and a fabric covered brad added !

Click HERE if you would like to join the Forum .... it's free & fun !

Sid xx

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Imagine ....

Made a 6 x 4 inch mailart postcard using the Distress Oxide on glossy photo paper technique !

The colours do end up being very vibrant and the glossy paper makes a good stamping ground.  This has been made for a swap on UK Stampers Forum and will travel 'naked' through the post !

If you fancy joining the Forum, click HERE to join .... it's free & fun !!!

Sid xx

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Inchies .....

Made a set of Inchies for a swap on UK Stampers Forum, the background was made with stencils and chalk inks.  The main images are stamped in Archival black and edged with heat embossed orange embossing powder.  They were finished with white Posca & silver markers and a small violet gem.

Click HERE if you would like to join the Forum and take part in the monthly swaps, it's free & fun !

Sid xx

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David .....

Over on UK Stampers Forum Facebook Group we have been running a monthly Bunting swap the Dec/Jan theme is Monochrome and this is mine ......

I cut the base from cereal packet card to a template and stamped this with the Tim Holtz stamp in Archival black ink. The reflection in his eye was highlighted with white Posca marker.

A piece of Washi tape at the top, a die-cut word n black card and some black faux gems completed the bunting.  Now on its way to its recipient .....

If you fancy joining one or more of our swaps then click HERE to join the group .... it's free, friendly & fun ......

Sid xx

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Year of the Pig .....

Firstly, belated Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year to everyone ... not had chance to say so until now !

This year's Chinese New Year in February is the year of the Pig ..... recently we visited Japan and went to a temple where they were selling these fine ceramic commemorative bells.  They are matt red and are hand painted with some gold leaf embellishment and contain a small ceramic ball inside.

Just love the stylish design and the little black wooden stand and wooden plaque that complete the set.

Sid xx

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