Coffee.....

Think we all need coffee at the moment with our challenging situation. I decided to make a card featuring coffee today.

I started with a 5 x 5 inch square white card blank. I then die-cut a frame from brown Kraft board and applied centrally on the front of the card.

I then stamped three coffee cups in Memento black ink and coloured with Copic markers. These were applied as shown, one on foam pads. I stamped a number of coffee beans, again coloured with Copics and with some added Glitter glue. These were arranged at the bottom left of the die-cut frame.

I die-cut and arrow in black card and applied pointing to the central coffee cup.

The sentimant was stamped onto white card in Versafine black ink. This was matted on black and trimmed and applied on foam pads. Three black sequins were added to finish the card.

Sid xx

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Red, Raspberry & Grey......

Wanted to enter the latest Challenge from Less Is More which is to make a Clean & Simple card with Red, Raspberry & Grey.

I used a 5 x 5 inch white card blank as the base. I then die-cut a 3.5 inch square with a stitched edge die which was cut diagonally on the guillotine. This triangle was decorated with a mini flower stamp in all three challenge colours to produce a mass of stamped flowers. I used dots of Stickles glitter glue to highlight the centres of the flowers.

The decorated panel was mounted as shown on foam pads onto the card base.

I then stamped 'You are pretty amazing' as shown in Versafine Black Ink to finish.

Sid xx

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Celestial.....

Made a set of 'Celestial' ATC's for a swap in UK Stampers Forum ....

The base is re-cycled card cut to 2.5 x 3.5 inches. I have used some violet coloured card cut to the same size onto which I have heat embossed a stamped stars image in Versamark ink. I have infilled with dots of white and pale blue Posca pen.

I then stamped more moon and stars images in Memento ink, trimmed these out, coloured with pale blue alcohol ink and added metallic silver on the moon and star and embellished with turquoise Stickles glitter glue. the images were added on foam pads as shown. I have edged the ATC's in metallic silver pen and added a 'Dream Big' sentiment to finish.

Sid xx

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Pink.....

Made a rather pink decorated tag for a swap on UK Stampers Forum ....

I started with tag blank and collaged a number of decorative papers as shown onto this base. I have used some gold/pink ribbon, adhesive gems, stickles glitter glue & a paper flower with a pearl centre to embellish the tag.

The sentiment is stamped with Versamark & heat embossed with white embossing powder, trimmed out and matted onto pink card before applying on foam pads. The whole tag is edged with pink Versamagic chalk ink and threaded through with some decorative trim to finish.

Sid xx

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Cones .....

A clean & simple Christmas card made recently ....

It is on a 5 x 5 ins white card blank and I have embossed the front of the card with a 'Falling Snow' folder from Stampin'Up

I then matted some more white card onto some holly red card. I stamped the sentiment 'Silent Night' in black Versafine ink as shown before applying directly on the card blank.

The pinecone decoration & leaves were die-cut from kraft and green cards. The pinecones are layered and infilled with Stickles glitter glue. They were arranged in a pleasing way as shown on foam pads and finished with three red dewdrops.

Simple but effective ....

Sid xx

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Chirp Chirp .....

A card made for a Challenge over on UK Stampers Forum .... using a swapped stamp to make something ....

I started with a white 6 x 6 inch card blank. I then die-cut a piece of feather printed paper and framed this with another die-cut frame in white card.

The bird stamp was stamped 3 times in shades of Impress die ink on glossy photo paper which were trimmed out. The frame was applied to to the card on foam pads and the feather paper stuck in place.

The birds were applied centrally on foam pads and the design was embellished with sequins centred with purple gems. Some purple Stickles glitter glue was applied on the birds eyes.

The sentiment was stamped on white card with Versafine black ink, trimmed out and edged with black ink before applying as shown to finish the card.

Sid xx

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Foam ....

We have a Challenge this month over on UK Stampers Forum where we are to make a stamp from foam using a die to cut it. Then make something using the stamp .... this is mine ....

I used 3 mm thick fun-foam and die-cut this with the flower die which I then glued to a piece of thick black card as a base. It cut very easily.

I then dug out my Adirondack inks and inked the stamp with wild plum ink and stamped 3 times onto a piece of white card.  I then used a waterbrush and spread the ink.  I then used butterscotch and denim inks to make washes to produce a background.  Once happy I dried with a heat gun, trimmed out and matted onto black card, sticking onto a fuschia coloured card base on foam pads. A small amount of Stickles glitter glue was applied to the flowers.

The sentiment was stamped in Versamark ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder on black card.  This was trimmed out and applied as shown on more foam pads.

Great idea to make extra stamps from your dies.  If you fancy joining in do click HERE to join the Forum ... we are Fun, Friendly & Fun .... all are welcome !!!

Sid xx

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Deco Rose ....

A set of Inchies made for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....

I have punched the 1 inch squares from re-cycled packaging ans then made a background on paper with blue Mica spray.

The Deco rose is stamped in Versafine black ink and filled with Stickles Glitter glus and Posca pens onto the base.

Each was then edged in Krylon gold pan to finish ....

Sid xx

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Cake .....

A decorated tag made for a swap in UK Stampers Forum ....

The base is recycled packaging and is covered in a watercolour card background which has been coloured with Brushos. The diamonds are stamped in yellow acrylic paint.

The main image and balloon were stamped in Memento ink and coloured with Copic markers before trimming out. The little girls dress is paper pieced with blue gingham paper and treated with Stickles glitter glue. Both this and the sentiment were applied to the tag (the sentiment on foam pads) Some shadowing was added around the image with black Micron pen.

The tag has been edged in metallic brush pen and Posca marker.

A hole with an eyelet was made with the crop-a-dile and this was threaded through with some purple and yellow sari silk to finish.

Sid xx

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Wishing ....

Made a set of Artist Trading Coins for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ....

They are 2.5 inches in diameter and the bases are die-cut from recycled packaging.  The background is made with Brusho's on watercolour paper.

The dandelion clock is stamped in Archival black ink, highlighted with white posca pen and decorated with some small dots of Stickles glitter glue.  The flower fronds are die-cut from more watercoloured paper and applied over the background as shown.

The sentiment was stamped in Versafine black on pale mauve card which was trimmed and edged in purple Posca pen.

They were finished with Krylon gold pen ....

Sid xx

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Fantasy .....

Another card made with a Brusho background on watercolour paper ....

I used a white 6 x 4 inch card blank and cut a piece of watercolour paper slightly smaller. Now time to get messy .....

I first wet the watercolour paper with water from an spray bottle and then sprinkled Brusho crystals in Violet, Sea Green & Turquoise allowing the colours to develop.  I used a waterbrush to spread the colour to suit and when happy dried with a heat gun.

I then stamped the card with a couple of silhouette fairy stamps and some 'heart' grass using Versafine Onyx Black ink and dried with the heat gun.  I then used a white Posca marker to make highlights as if to mimic a moonlit scene.  The apertures in the wings were glittered with crystal Stickles and some spots in Posca and in Stickles added.

To finish I edged with more Posca , sprayed with acrylic sealer and stuck the design onto the card blank adding a stamped sentiment edged in black on foam pads.

Sid xx

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Captivate .....

Decided to make a 3D shadowbox which measures 12 x 9 cms. I wanted to use a pastel pink & blue theme to keep it light and cheerful !

This is also my entry into the Craft Stamper Magazine 'Take It Make It' Challenge for April whose subject is 'Anything Goes' .....

The shadowbox comes in three die-cut pieces and I used a pearlescent pastel pink card for the box and a pastel blue for the frame. The two components were folded and glued together to form the shadowbox which I framed with some blue Stickles glitter glue.

I then chose 3 printed papers from 6 x 6 stock and trimmed out the leaves and flowers which I stuck in place at different levels within the box to produce a 3D effect.

I then stamped the Bird and hearts (Crafty Individuals) in black Memento ink and coloured as shown with Copic Alcohol Ink Markers before trimming out. I then took a wooden cocktail stick, trimmed to size and coloured with brown Copic Markers and stuck this in place with Glossy Accents onto which I attached the bird supported on foam pads.

The pink frame was then also die-cut and stuck in place over the blue front. The stamped hearts were applied on foam pads top left and a number of pink and blue sequins attached with more Glossy accents added to provide some bright elements to the design.

Finishing touches were to add some pink velvet and blue grosgrain ribbons tied through a hole at the top. The word 'Captivate' was stamped on blue card which was trimmed and matted on pink card & applied on foam pads to finish.

Sid xx

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Rainbow ......

Made a set of ATC's this month for a swap over in UK Stampers Forum .... theme was 'Rainbow'

I used recycled cereal packet for the bases which I cut to 2.5 x 3.5 inches in size.  I then selected some printed paper and cut to the same size.  I then die-cut some circles and stamped with circles.

I coloured a series of adhesive gems with the colours of the Rainbow and applied these on the circles.  Other spots made to sparkle with Stickles glitter glue.

I then stamped the stem in Versafine black ink, coloured with white Posca marker and applied the decorated circles on foam pads to make a sort of flower effect.  I then also stamped the words and the arrow in more Versafine black ink.  The ATC's were edged in black spots made with a Posca pen and edged with brown Versamagic Chalk ink to finish.

If you fancy joining the Forum, Click HERE to go there !

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Lazy Days ......

A die-cut shadowbox made with printed papers and a little stamping .....

I have used sequins, glitter glue and gingham ribbon to embellish .....

Sid xx

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Star .....

Made these three Artist Trading Coins for a swap this month over on UK Stampers Forum .....

The bases are die-cut from recycled packaging which has been covered in blue card. Over this is a  smaller circle of paper featuring clouds.

I have stamped a star and die-cut this with a star die, coloured around it with blue Alcohol Marker and added iridescent glitter to the star.  Both the outside edge and the star have been decorated with Posca pen dots in white and blue.  The star has been attached centrally on foam pads to finish !

If you would like to swap some of your AT Coins then why not join the forum, it's fun, friendly and free !  Click HERE to go there .......

I have entered these into the Lost Coast Designs Challenge for ATC's & The Penny Black & More Challenge for 'In The Round'.

Sid xx

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Smiley heart .....

A mailart postcard made for a swap on UK Stampers Forum .....

Using heat embossing on printed papers embellished wth Posca pen, Stickles glitter glue and edged with Chalk ink .....

Do join the Forum, it's free, friendly & fun ..... click HERE to go there  !

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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Christmas Explosion ......

Made a Christmas Exploding Box ....

I used printed papers, ribbon, button. chipboard numbers, jute twine, die-cuts and accessories ...

Sid xx

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Square December .....

Made a 4 x 4 inch decorated square for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum Facebook Group ...

This one is made with printed papers, washi tape, stamping, colouring & heat embossing !

Sid xx

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Festive Critters .....

This is a folding pop-up Boxcard made to fold flat to go in an envelope for posting ....

It features a plaid covered box filled with cute reindeer and squirrels in a Winter wonderland ..... it's for sale in my Etsy Shop - Harpies Crafty Corner, click HERE to go there .....

Sid xx

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