Artistically Inked

Do you have a favourite stamp set? For me, Stampin' Up Artistically Inked stamp set would have to be one of my favourites. 

This is the stamp set, if you haven't seen it. I'm not a Stampin' Up Demonstrator. The code for this set is #154542 and it is in the current (May 2022 - April 2023) catalogue, page 105.

This is my card. 

I added the embossed card for the background.

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Postcard

 I don't normally create post cards, but for a challenge we had to with a Travel theme. 

For my postcard, I used images from the Travel Mintay book which I cut out and then used a stamp from Kaisercraft for the sentiment. 

I love the way it turned out.

I will definitely try a few more postcards.

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Mini Canvas

 Today I would like to share a mini canvas that I did. 

I had heaps of chipboard alphabet pieces that I didn't use. So I used them as the background on my canvas. The butterflies are from Marta at Maremi Small Art.

The sentiments, I had in my stash - not sure where they are from.

I went over the alphabets with black gesso and then wiped gold wax over the top of it.

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Coffee & Macaroons

Now who doesn't like Coffee and Macaroons......well for me personally, I can do without the Coffee. 

Today I would like to share a card that I did for a swap. I used a mixture of stamps from Gracielle Designs. I love her designs. 

The stamps that I used are the coffee cup and sentiment from the Spring Coffee Cup Mega Digital Set and the macaroons are from Macaron Friends set.

I added the embossed yellow card to add an extra element.

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Dragon Box

Our 16 year old daughter is dragon mad.....she loves everything to do with dragons. So for her 16th birthday, I wanted to do something special for her. 

Originally I wanted to do a Dragon album up for her - then I changed my mind and thought why not created a Book Box with a dragon eye on the front of it. 

I watched heaps of you tube videos to try and work out how to create the eye part, as I've never done anything like this before.

I found some scrapbook paper that had a dinosaur eye on it from Uniquely Creative - the paper is called Roar, that I thought I could maybe use. Not sure if it's still available now though.

I then purchased some oval glass cabochons and some grey Sculpey Oven Bake Clay from Spotlight.

Then I created the dragon eye - had absolutely no idea what I was doing. This is the eye - not painted.

I thought it looked like a dragon eye. It's not the best, but I'm happy with it.

I purchased a book box from Bunnings. I then covered it with tissue paper to give the effect of the dragon skin.

Then glued the dragon eye to the from of the box. Then I painted it in black gesso. I highlighted certain parts with gold and blue wax.

I used stickers for the corners - not totally happy with that part - but time was running out and I needed to finish it.

Below are photos of the finished project. Overall, I'm impressed with how it turned out. Our daughter loved it.

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Card or a Canvas

Today I want to share with you a project that originally started off as a card. I loved it so much that I turned it into a canvas.

When I started it, I had no idea where I was going with it. I saw something similar on Pinterest, and then started to play with the things that I had in my stash. The angel wing chipboard pieces, I had for some time and didn't quite know what to do with them. 

Overall, I love the way that it turned out. 

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C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #646

 Afternoon, I would like to share my card for the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge (trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com)  Don't forget to check out the other Design Team Member's cards on the blog.

The next two week theme is .... a

SHAPED CARD

Our fabulous sponsors this week are ...

All Dressed Up 

and 

The Cutting Cafe

For my card I chose to use - All Dressed Up Bucket & Spade image.

The inspiration for my card, are the colourful beach huts in Melbourne, Australia.

Other items used - 

Coloured card from my stash

Kaisercraft die cut stars

Stampin' Up Wood Grain Embossing Folder

Don't forget to check the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge blog out for more details.

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Birthday Card for a special Boy

Today, I would like to share with you a card, I made for a very special little boy who has autism. His mum contacted some people in a group I'm in, asking for cards for him.

So I knew that I had a digital image - Little Dude Dino Mite Precoloured - from Polkadoodles that would be perfect for him, as he is dinosaur mad.

This is what I came up with.

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Gone Fishing Card

 Today, I would like to share a card that I made. It was for a male who was turning 50. So I decided to make a spinner card.

I used a range of distress oxide colours to create the background. The stamps I had in my stash.

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Journal Page

I'm still recovering from the Flu....so fingers crossed I will be back to normal this week. 

Today, I have a journal page to share with you. I have used some free images from Marta (Maremi Small Art). I love watching Marta's you tube videos. Learnt so much from her.

I'm hoping to do some more pages very soon.

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C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #645

Afternoon, I'm so excited to share my first project as a Design Team member for the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge (trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com)  Don't forget to check out the other Design Team Member's cards on the blog.

This week's theme is ....

Christmas

Our fabulous sponsor this week is ...

Colour of Love

For my card I chose to use Jingles Elephant Stitched .

Other items used - 

Merry Little Christmas Stamp - from the Stampin' Up Peaceful Noel Set

Pattern Paper - I had in my stash

Alcohol Markers

Kindy Glitz

Don't forget to check the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge blog out for more details.

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Child's Birthday Card

Today, I like to share with you a fun Child's birthday card. I used an image and sentiments from Beccy's Place. The set is called Beasties.

Beccy has some awesome sets, so check her website out - this is the link - click here.

Other items used - 

White, Purple and Olive green card - from my stash

Happy Birthday Embossing Folder

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Cute Little Cupcake Cow cards

My apologies about no past yesterday, I have the flu and it has knocked me around a bit 

Today, I would like to share 3 cards that I made using the Cute Little Cupcake Cow images from Digital Craft Supplies.

Other products used - 

Black and white card

Cow print paper - from my stash

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Card and ATCoin

Today I have a matching card and ATCoin (Artist Trading Coin) to share with you. I made it for a swap - the theme was "Weather".

Items I used - 

Pattern Paper from my stash. 

The image and sentiment are from set from Beccy's Place - Stanley in the Rain - Stanley In The Rain digital stamps (beccysplace.com)
Cloud Dies (not sure of the brand).

Odd bits and pieces of card from my stash.

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Male/Female Tag

 I'm in a card swap group and for one of the swaps, we had to make two tags in a male/female theme. 

Below is a photo of my tags.

I used images from two of the Mintay Books - Mens Book and the Shabby Book. I used papers and silver card from my stash.

I love the way that they both turned out. 

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Double Sided Paper

 Do you have heaps of double sided paper? I know I do. I watched a you tube video by  Karen Titus - https://youtu.be/pd1kgFqweKg . She shows a way how you can show both sided of your paper. I love this idea.

This is my take on her video.

This photo shows the inside of the card.

I used a variety of Sentiment stamps.

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Wedding Card

I made this wedding card for a very special Lady, who was getting married. I knew what I wanted to do for her.

I followed the tutorial by Sam Calcott - Mixed Up Crafts - the card is called a Multi Panel Pop Up Card. This is the link to her tutorial - https://youtu.be/Eyww0UZWcDA . 

Items used on the card 

Grey Card 

Mint Green Card

Images from Beccy's Place - Happy Couple - https://youtu.be/Eyww0UZWcDA

Die Cut Shape - not sure of the brand

Embossing Folder - Kaisercraft Roses 

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Welcome

Welcome to my new Blog!

Today, I would love to share with you a Tag, I made for a swap group that I'm in. The theme for the swap was "Butterflies" and tag could be any size.

Items used for the tag are - 

Tag from the Mintay Tag Book

The butterfly is one from the Mintay Wings Book

Purple Card stock

Vellum 

Embossing Folder - Sizzix Collage (From Tim Holtz)

The sentiments - Stampin' Up Hydrangea Haven Stamp Set

Music stamp (not sure of the brand)

Rhinestones

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