Tag Cards

Afternoon,

A couple of tag cards from me today. And if I'm honest I can't even begin to remember how long they have been in my card box.

I do remember going through a bit of an orange and brown phase, which was around the time that my stamping book was published in 2006!!!!! Oh dear was it really that long ago.

For this card I layered together several torn pieces of stamped and embossed orange card and then cut them into a tag shape.

The flowers were stamped and embossed onto black card stock and then painted with a Pearlex Watercolour palette. 

The base card was created using Bazzil card stock and a piece of torn vellum. Brads, gold peel-offs and thread complete the card.

This second card was also made a long time ago using a Stampin Up stamp.

I stamped and embossed the image onto a small white tag and then layered it onto a base card covered with blue and pink Bazzil card stock.

I have a feeling that this was one of the cards that I made after one of the Grandchildren were born, and it definitely wasn't for Jack (2) or Chloe (3). I made several different ones as suggestions to say thank you for gifts received. 

I've just had my text message to book my 2nd Covid jab. I hope that I get off as lightly as last time with any reaction as I will have work the next day. My daughter is currently prone on the sofa feeling ghastly after her first jab, so it's a good job it's my night to cook.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Kimx

A Starry Christmas Tree

 Afternoon,

I don't know about you, but I really must start writing my Christmas cards, so here is one that will be winging it's way to someone just as soon as I can get my arse in gear.

We had a lovely Quick and Easy Christmas card class at the beginning of this year where I encouraged 'The Girls' to bring along their Christmas bits boxes.

We always tried to have a Christmas based class every couple of months to get a heads up on the end of the year, and it's also a good way of using up those bits and pieces that remain unfinished over the years.

This card was made with at least one such piece from my box. I hate to think how many years ago this tree was stamped embossed and coloured using a metallic pearlex palette.

I also found a punched strip of background paper and a stamped and embossed sentiment which fitted with the tree perfectly.

Off to finish my Christmas newsletter, which is at least a step in the right direction.

Have a great afternoon, and thanks for stopping by again.

Stay safe and hugs

Kimx

A favourite of Hobby Art Jenny

Hi All
I'm sorry about my rather brief post last night, once I had cut and paste the Facebook reminder into the page it wouldn't allow me to add anything else.
I'm sure there must have been a way round it, but it was late and I just couldn't fight it lol.
So let me see if I can do better tonight.

I thought that I would share a couple of cards that were actually made a number of years ago,

using an old favourite Hobby Art stamp.

I stamped and embossed the floral image using versafine and white embossing powder onto watercolour cardstock.

I made the card stock very wet and then dropped inks on to it and left it to dry.
It's a very easy technique but can give stunning results. I cut the resulting panel up to make 3 cards, one of which went to Hobby Art Jenny, who often remarks that it is one of her favourite cards.

This card was made in a similar manner, only I also added some irridescent watercolour paints to the flowers 

to make them stand out a little better.

This final card is made in a similar manner but this time uses a single daisy stamp for the background

 along with a single image which I fussy cut and added to the center of the card.

They are rather old stamps so I can't find them on the website, but I'm sure if you contacted Jenny she would be able to tell you if they are still available.
And of course it just does go to show that I do actually use stamps other than those available from Woodware and Creative Expressions lol.
Thanks for stopping by.
Stay safe and hugs
Kimx

Bauble Garland

Evening Everyone,
Creative Expressions have released some fabulous new stamp designs today from Designer Boutique.

There are several solid images, which I love, but the detail in them is amazing.

For this card I first inked the Bauble Garland with Brushed Corduroy Distress Oxide ink and spritzed it with water before stamping it out. I also spritzed the card itself which helps the ink to travel.

Once this has dried I inked the stamp with a brown Versamark Clair inkpad and stamped directly over the image again and embossed it with clear embossing powder.  A stamp press is perfect for this.

I painted the baubles with pearlescent paint from one of the Iridescent Watercolour Palettes and added a sentiment stamped and embossed in gold.
Thanks for stopping by.
Stay safe and hugs
Kimx

Enjoy the Little Things in Life

Evening Everyone,
Today I have a new found respect for NHS workers. In fact anyone who has to wear a mask.
I had to attend an appointment at the hospital today where I was provided with a mask at reception. After less than 30 seconds I wanted to rip the damn thing off as it made me feel incredibly claustrophobic and my glasses steam up. How they cope for an entire shift is beyond me.

I could have done with some nice cold water to paddle in this afternoon. It has been far too hot to walk as usual, so I waited till this evening when there was a nice cool breeze and went for a walk around the park with my friend Sue. The only down side was the ridiculous amount of rubbish that we found. People have to carry it in to the park so why on earth can't they carry it out again when they have finished. We have decided that we must be a couple of old fogies cause that is what we were taught to do as children.

This card was created for the launch of some Designer Boutique stamps last month.

I used an Iridescent Watercolour Palette from Creative Expressions to colour the gold stamped and embossed image.

I do love this fabulous pearlescent finish which works particularly well on dark card.
Let's hope that it is a little bit cooler tomorrow, although at least I will have the benefit of 8 hours aircon at work. It might be time for another late evening wander.
Thanks for stopping by.
Stay safe and hugs
Kimx

Pearlex Posies

Evening All,
Just a quick post tonight, I don't know where the time has disappeared to.

Another couple of cards using stamps designed by Jane for Woodware.

I coloured them in using one of my Pearlex Palettes which I love. This particular one looks especially good on dark card.

I used white embossing powder for this card which definitely gives a different look. Think I prefer the first one.
Thanks for stopping by.
Stay safe and hugs
Kimx

Black and White and Pink and Grey

Evening Everyone,
It's the end of another lovely weekend full of glorious sunshine.
Fortunately there has been a bit of a breeze, at least this morning when I went for my usual walk.

In any stamp collection that I am lucky enough to receive from Jane, there is always one stamp that is the easiest of the bunch to play with, and one that ends up being a bit of a favourite.

This beautiful floral stamp is just one such image.

I found it hard to stop making the samples with it.

I used white embossing on black card stock for the background and fussy cut images coloured with
a Cosmic Shimmer Summer Garden Watercolour Palette for this card.

For this card I stamped and embossed in black on white card stock, and then painted around the flowers with grey ink for a monochrome look.

I added one of Jane's circular sentiments and some sheer ribbon, along with a silver glitter matte and layer.

This card is very similar, but with a pop of colour added with the circular sentiment and fine coloured border.
I'm sure that there will be a few more cards cropping up using this stamp set, but I will call it a day for now.
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of your evening.
Stay safe and happy crafting.
Hugs Kimx

Creative Expressions 30 Day Challenge - Day 28 3D (Edited)

Evening everyone,
Another late one, and I really should be in bed as I start work at five tomorrow morning!!!
It's 3D today over at Creative Expressions 30 Day challenge and I'm afraid that I am going to have to post my cards for it tomorrow as the ruddy internet is not playing the game.
I have managed to write this on my phone, but I cant import any pictures so I will have to update this tomorrow.
The wonders of modern technology and all that.
(Edited to include photos)

Goodmorning, I've done my 4 hour shift at work, and my walk around the park, and I have finally managed to get the Internet to behave, even if only briefly, so here are the cards that I tried to post yesterday.

I'm afraid that my 3D is limited to a couple of fussy cut flowers,

 and some Pinflair Glue Gel.

Both cards were created from a Masterboard of stamped and white embossed images, coloured with the Summer Garden Watercolour Palette.

It is a fabulously sparkly paint palette.
Big hugs
Kimx