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Masking, stamping and inking was definitely the fun part of this card and even I can’t believe that 2013 was the last time I dusted this little stamp off. She’s from PaperArtsy called Dolls Plate 1. The suitcases came from another ancient stamp set and the sentiment is a Wendy Vecchi called Art On Her Mind from Studio 490.
To get the octagonal design in the middle I used the Large Octagon dies from Spellbinders to make the masks.
Bet I’m not the only one with the dreaded cold but thankfully it’s nearly gone. Didn’t feel like making anything so I am showing something that I made about 8 months ago. It was when Irene was over for a holiday and we toured the West of Ireland.
Had a play with sticky backed canvas which I stuck onto one of the pages of a little gatefold album. Used DI inks and also a mask from Andy Skinner called ‘Made To Measure’. Only used elements from this mask but I also used two other masks which I can’t remember the names of.
Might not have made anything this week but I have been playing with my Christmas Present.
Wahooooo I got a Brother Scan and Cut. Been having the time of my life with loads of paper being scanned. Finally cut into some of those G45 papers that were bought only for stroking.
Dot and I had another Skyping session and this time we used our Brushos.
These are a new addition to Dot’s crafting stash but I have had mine a while … holding up my hands in shame as I have not used them very much.
You can see one of my makes here, how sad is it that I made this a year ago and this was the last time I used the Brushos.
We experimented by using different cardstock with them and making some very vibrant coloured backgrounds. Can’t wait to see what Dot makes with her backgrounds.
Because of the time difference Dot scooted off to bed but I had time to turn my finished backgrounds into three different cards.
So Special from Katzelkraft is the main focal point on my first card – also used other stamps and a stencil.
Two more close up pics.
For my second background I used only two colours and some very different stamps. The ladies are from Hero Arts and the coffee from Stampendous. The bubbles are a fave little background stamp of mine and I love adding little doodles in the centres.
Grunged the edges on the last card and used stamps from Dyan Reaveley called The Right Words also a Visible Image stamp.
The first challenge of the New Year at FSC this month is ‘Thanks/Gratitude’. The lovely Esther picked the new theme.
Made my card along the same lines as my previous post.
The circle this time has been made using a different background stamp and only three colours are used. The words THANK YOU you are stamped over the top. A very pretty floral stamp from Stampin Up adds extra dimension over the inking and stenciling.
For the floral and butterfly corsage I added white acrylic paint to the tips. The butterflies were cut from kraft cardstock.
Next I masked off the whole of the card before spraying only the corsage with dylusions White Linen ink spray.
I would love it if you hopped on over to see all the DT’s work as they are simply stunning. Also don’t forget that the winner of this challenge has $20 to choose anything they like from Flonz’s store.
Wishing each and every one of you a Happy New Year.
Wow January – can you believe it!!!!
Feeling so refreshed and raring to go after having such a fabulous Christmas break with all the family. Can’t wait to hop around all your blogs to see the fabulous makes I have been missing.
Let’s go then and what better way to start this post than to show my first make of the year which is for … Vintage Stamping Challenges
Their first challenge of 2016 is something very simple … Anything Goes With Your New Stash.
My new stash are some background stamps which I purchased real cheap over the Christmas period.
Winter is well and truly here with us so to give myself a real feel of warmth I made this card with some very vibrant colours.
Cut a circle aperture in the front before adding a clock die. When opened the inside of the card looks like this.
Toyed with adding numbers around the edge but I thought it might look t0o busy. All the inks used are from Stampin Up.
Added a stamped painter image which you can find here from Flonz’s store.
I really hope that you can join us for this month’s challenge. To enter just click Mr Linky at the bottom of the VSC web page and maybe it could be you who wins the $20 from Flonz’s store.
Please visit the DT’s blogs for more inspiration and also it would be nice to leave them some love.
Wife to Andrew (best hubby in the world), mother of 2 wonderful boys and hopefully the best grandma to three beautiful grandchildren, oh can't forget my other babies Penny Black & Chip!
