Craft Consortium - Faeries - Flower

 Hi there

Today I’m sharing another card for Craft Consortium using one of the stamp sets from the new 'Faeries' collection. The collection was made in association with Lavera Grace. As mentioned in my last post, the collection includes paper pads, stamps, and embellishments. 

My card highlights the stamp called ‘Flower', which I used combined with some of the other stamps in the collection.. I used a bell jar stencil from my stash and I created whimiscal faerie scene. 

This collection and other collections are available from the Craft Consortium's website and good craft retailer's websites. In the USA, it will be distributed by Scrapbooking.com (this is in the process of being set up). You can also go direct to the Craft Consortium's website here and sign up for an update on any future product launches. 

This Is What I Did
I die cut a piece of patterned paper from the 'Organic' paper pad to cover the front of an A5 white card blank. Next I die cut a piece of watercolour card and added my bell jar aperture mask, With black waterproof ink I stamped the faerie into the centre of the jar, then stamped her again onto masking paper which I cut out. After covering the faerie with the mask and the bottom section, I added several colours of distress ink to create a pretty background, with the lighter area in the centre. Whilst the mask and stencil were in place I continued to stamp lots of flora in the background, and added colour using distress reinkers. I covered the top section of the jar and added shades of brown ink at the bottom to create a base.

When the background and base was dry I removed the faerie mask and coloured her using distress reinkers. Highlights and light orbs were added using white paint and a white pen. When everything was dry I carefully removed the jar aperture stencil, and lightly placed the jar stencil over the top of the coloured jar and added colour around the jar. The completed scene was mounted onto blue mirror card and then glued onto the centre of the card front. 

To finish the card, I added glitter to the faeries wings, a few dew drops and 3 butterflies which were stamped, coloured and fussy cut out. 

Distress Re-inkers & Ink Used - I used a huge collection of colours so email me for the list if you would like it.

Craft Consortium Products Used 

Faeries Stamp Set: Blackberries, Willow, Blackberries, Flower, Butterflies, Web

6" x 6" Paper Pad: Ink Drop - Earth (12" x 12" also available)

Other: Blue Mirror Card 

Embellishments: Blue Dew Drops

Stamp Collection: Faeries 

Other Things I Used: 

A5 White Card Blank, Watercolour Card, Double Pierced Background Rectangle Die Set (Creative Expressions), Stencil Set 9 (Lavinia Stamps), Masking Paper, Pearlised Paints, Pens, White Pen, Black Fineliner, White Pan Pastel, Black Pastel Pencil, Black Hybrid Ink, Glitter, Funky, Foa, Double Sided Tape, Glue

If you would like to know how anything about a specific card/project or the colour list either email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com (yes the address is correct) or leave your request and your email address in the comment box. You MUST either leave your email address otherwise I cannot reply to you. Thanks x

Why not follow us on Facebook - Craft Consortium Network, Craft Consortium Ltd or on our Instagram page. We'd loved to see you. Thank you so much for dropping by, don't forget to say hi :) 

I am part of the Craft Consortium's Design Team and I receive their lovely products to play with and share with you; I do not receive any kind of payment for my samples or my participation. Thank you. x

I'll be back tomorrow with another card made using this fabulous collection, so see you then. TTFN!

Hugs

x Janine x

Craft Consortium - Faeries - Crouch

 Hi there

Craft Consortium recently released a new collection called 'Faeries' in association with Lavera Grace. The collection includes paper pads, stamps, and embellishments. It was initially released on Hobbymaker TV, but it is now available on the Craft Consortium website. 

The card I'm sharing today is showcasing the 'Crouch' stamp, which I used alongside with some of the flora and fauna stamps. Using a jar stencil from my stash I created sweet faerie scene. 

This collection and other collections are available from the Craft Consortium's website and good craft retailer's websites. In the USA, it will be distributed by Scrapbooking.com (this is in the process of being set up). You can also go direct to the Craft Consortium's website here and sign up for an update on any future product launches. 

This Is What I Did

I die cut a piece of patterned paper from the 'Organic' paper pad to cover the front of a 5" x 7" white card blank. Next I die cut a piece of watercolour card and added my jar aperture mask, With black waterproof ink I stamped the faerie into the centre of the jar, then stamped her again onto masking paper which I cut out. After covering the faerie with the mask I added several colours of distress ink to create a wistful background. Whilst the mask and stencil were in place I continued to stamp lots of flora in the background, and added colour using distress reinkers.

When the background was dry I removed the faerie mask and coloured her using distress reinkers. Highlights and light orbs were added using white paint and a white pen. When everything was dry I carefully removed the jar aperture stencil, and lightly placed the jar stencil over the top of the coloured jar and added colour around the jar. The completed scene was mounted onto green mirror card and onto the centre of the card front. 

To finish the card, I added glitter to the faeries wings, a few dew drops and 3 butterflies which were stamped, coloured and fussy cut out. 

Distress Re-inkers & Ink Used - I used a huge collection of colours so email me for the list if you would like it.

Craft Consortium Products Used 

Faeries Stamp Set: Crouching, Willow, Blackberries, Butterflies

6" x 6" Paper Pad: Ink Drop - Organic (12" x 12" also available)

Other: Green Mirror Card 

Embellishments: Iridescent Dew Drops

Stamp Collection: Faeries 

Other Things I Used: 

5” x 7” White Card Blank, Watercolour Card, 5” x 7” Die Set (Crafters Companion), Stencil Set 9 (Lavinia Stamps), Masking Paper, Posca Pens, White Pen, Black Fineliner, White Pastel Pencil, Black Hybrid Ink, Glitter, Double Sided Tape, Glue

If you would like to know how anything about a specific card/project or the colour list either email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com (yes the address is correct) or leave your request and your email address in the comment box. You MUST either leave your email address otherwise I cannot reply to you. Thanks x

Why not follow us on Facebook - Craft Consortium Network, Craft Consortium Ltd or our our Instagram page. We'd loved to see you. Thank you so much for dropping by, don't forget to say hi :) 

Please Note If you purchase any Craft Consortium products could I politely ask that you give feedback on their facebook page or website and let them know what you think.  Please support our British craft suppliers. Thank you. xxx - I am part of the Craft Consortium's Design Team and I receive their lovely products to play with and share with you; I do not receive any kind of payment for my samples or my participation. Thank you. x

I'll be back tomorrow with another card made using this fabulous collection, so see you then. TTFN!

Hugs

x Janine x

Craft Consortium - Little Ones #2

 Morning Everyone

I'm back to remind you that Craft Consortium will be launching on Hobbymaker today (14th) at 2pm and 6pm. Helen Kirkham will be showcasing their products including the newest collection 'Little Ones' by Helz Cuppleditch. You can watch Hobby Maker TV, live on Freeview channel 73, Sky channel 670, or Virgin Media 754. You can also watch them via their website, mobile app, or YouTube.

For today's card I've used the really sweet giraffe stamp along with one of the papers, and used distress re-inkers to colour with. (see links below)

This collection and other collections are available from the Craft Consortium's website and good craft retailer's websites. In the USA, it will be distributed by Notions Marketing. You can also go direct to the Craft Consortium's website here and sign up for an update on any future product launches. 

This Is What I Did

I trimmed down a piece of pink patterned paper from the 'Little Ones' paper pad to fit the front of a 6" x 6" white card blank. Next I stamped the cute giraffe onto watercolour card with black ink, and coloured it with distress re-inks. The scene was stamped again onto masking paper and cut out, this was placed over the top of the image, and pink distress ink was applied over the top. 

When the scene was dry it was die cut into a rounded square and mounted onto a pink scalloped frame. The frame was die cut 3 times from white card and once from pink paper, and glued together. Funky foam was added to the back to give dimension, and mounted onto the front of the card front. 

I die cut a sentiment and heart from white card  (3 times) and once from pink paper, they were glued together and added to the card front. Glitter was added to some of the flowers and the heart. To finish the card, I added a few pink dew drops around the sentiment.

Distress Re-inkers & Ink

Giraffe - Tea Dye, Brushed Corduroy, Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Saltwater Taffy, Festive Berry / Flowers - Festive Berry, Wilted Violet, Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin, Prized Ribbon, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn / Grass - Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness / Background: Spun Sugar

Other Things I Used: 

6” x 6” White Card Blank, White Card, Ecoline Watercolour Card, Square 'Stitched Scalloped' Die Set (Creative Expressions), 'Sweet & Donut' Die Set (Sizzix), White Pen, Black Hybrid Ink, Masking paper, Double Sided Tape, Glitter, Funky Foam, Glue

Craft Consortium Products Used (Links to be added)

Stamp Set: Baby Animals

Also Available: Clothes

6" x 6" Paper Pad: Little Ones

Also Available: 12" x 12" Pad

A4 Paper Pad: Little Ones

Bundle: Full 'Little Ones' Collection

Other: Pink Dew Drops

If you would like to know how I made specific card/project or the colour list either email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com (yes the address is correct) or leave your request and your email address in the comment box. You MUST  leave your email address otherwise I cannot reply to you; alternatively return to this blog for the reply. Thanks you. xx 

Why not follow us on Facebook - Craft Consortium Network, Craft Consortium Ltd or our our Instagram page. We'd loved to see you. Thank you so much for dropping by, don't forget to say hi :) 

Please Note If you purchase any Craft Consortium products could I politely ask that you give feedback on their facebook page or website and let them know what you think.  Please support our British craft suppliers. Thank you. xxx - I am part of the Craft Consortium's Design Team and I receive their lovely products to play with and share with you; I do not receive any kind of payment for my samples or my participation. Thank you. x

I'll be back in a few days with another card made using this fabulous collection and more, so see you then. TTFN!

Hugs

x Janine x

Craft Consortium - Littles Ones #1

 Exciting News

Craft Consortium will be a new product line on Hobbymaker and have their first show tomorrow (14th) at 2pm and 6pm. It's their worldwide launch and Helen Kirkham Crafts will be showcasing and demoing their range of papers, stamps, and embellishments including their newest collection 'Little Ones' by Helz Cuppleditch. You can watch Hobby Maker TV, live on Freeview channel 73, Sky channel 670, or Virgin Media 754. You can also watch them via their website, mobile app, or YouTube.

Soo, today I'm showcasing the brand new 'Little Ones' collection which includes 6" x 6" & 12" x 12" paper pad, co-ordinating A4 paper pad, 2 x sets of photopolymer stamps and embellishments etc. 

For my card I've used the really cute monkey stamp along with one of the papers, and used distress re-inkers to colour with. (see links below)

This collection and other collections are available from the Craft Consortium's website and good craft retailer's websites. In the USA, it will be distributed by Notions Marketing. You can also go direct to the Craft Consortium's website here and sign up for an update on any future product launches. 

This Is What I Did

I trimmed down a piece of patterned paper from the 'Little Ones' paper pad to fit the front of a 6" x 6" white card blank. Next I stamped the monkey onto watercolour card with black ink, and coloured it with distress re-inks. The scene was stamped again onto masking paper and cut out, this was placed over the top of the image, and blue distress ink was applied over the top. 

When the scene was dry it was die cut into a square and mounted onto a blue postage stamp frame. The frame was die cut 3 times from white card and once from blue paper, and glued together. Funky foam was added to the back to give dimension and mounted onto the front of the card front. Glitter was added to some of the building blocks. To finish the card, I added a die cut frame and a no. 2 to the top of the card, along with a few clear dew drops.

Distress Re-inkers & Ink

Monkey - Tea Dye, Brushed Corduroy, Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose, Saltwater Taffy, Festive Berry / Balloon - Tumbled Glass, Broken China / Blocks - Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Prized Ribbon, Peacock Feathers, Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey, Carved Pumpkin, Saltwater Taffy, Spun Sugar, Festive Berry, Wilted Violet / Flowers - Saltwater Taffy, Spun Sugar, Festive Berry, Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn / Ground - Tea Dye, Walnut Stain / Background -  Tumbled Grass DI

Craft Consortium Products Used (Links to be added)

Stamp Set: Baby Animals

Also Available: Clothes

6" x 6" Paper Pad: Little Ones

Also Available: 12" x 12" Pad

A4 Paper Pad: Little Ones

Bundle: Full 'Little Ones' Collection

Other: Blue Mirror Card, Clear Dew Drops

Other Things I Used: 

6” x 6” White Card Blank, White card, Ecoline Watercolour Card, Square ' Postage Stamp Frame' Die Set (Creative Expressions), 'Decorative Fun Numbers' Die Set (Crafters Companion),  'Wonky Rectangle' Die Set (Magnolia Doohickey), White Pen, Black Hybrid Ink, Masking Paper, Double Sided Tape, Glitter, Funky Foam, Glue

If you would like to know how anything about a specific card/project or the colour list either email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com (yes the address is correct) or leave your request and your email address in the comment box. You MUST either leave your email address otherwise I cannot reply to you. Thanks x

Why not follow us on Facebook - Craft Consortium Network, Craft Consortium Ltd or our our Instagram page. We'd loved to see you. Thank you so much for dropping by, don't forget to say hi :) 

Please Note If you purchase any Craft Consortium products could I politely ask that you give feedback on their facebook page or website and let them know what you think.  Please support our British craft suppliers. Thank you. xxx - I am part of the Craft Consortium's Design Team and I receive their lovely products to play with and share with you; I do not receive any kind of payment for my samples or my participation. Thank you. x

I'll be back tomorrow with another card made using this fabulous collection, so see you then. TTFN!

Hugs

x Janine x

Lili Of The Valley - Fluffy Kisses #2

I'm Back!

Today I have another of my cards using the wonderful new stamp range from Lili Of The Valley - 'Fluffy Kisses'. As I mentioned the other day the images can be bought as digital stamps (singles or as a set), pre-coloured Simply Prints or as a polymer stamp set - which is available to pre-order from this week (see the links below). 

For my card today I used one of the digital stamps, this one is called 'Perfect Together' and I used distress re-inkers to colour with. 

For your information, here is the link to the LOTV website which hosts freebies and tutorials, and the LOTV Etsy Store so you can check out all the stamps. FYI you can use both sites to access all the stamps. 

Here's What I Did & Used

I covered the front of a 5" x 7" top fold card with lovely pink striped paper. Next I added a large white rectangle postage stamp frame, with the centre cut out - this was glued flat to the front.

The sweet bunny couple and sentiment were imported into my software (I used MS Publisher), and resized to fit my project. The whole scene was printed directly onto watercolour card, and watercoloured with distress re-inkers.

The scene was die cut with a rectangle postage stamp frame and funky foam was glued to the back. To finish the card I added a few pearls, and glitter to the hearts. 

Here's What I Used

Polymer Stamp Set: Fluffy Kisses

Digital Stamp (single): Perfect Together

Digital Stamp Set: Fluffy Kisses

Simply Print (single): Perfect Together

Simply Print Set: Fluffy Kisses

Distress Re-inkers: Rabbit Fur - Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Saltwater Taffy, Festive Berry / Hearts - Saltwater Taffy, Festive Berry, Victorian Velvet / Scarf  & Outfits - Saltwater Taffy, Festive Berry, Victorian Velvet, Broken China, Prized Ribbon, Unchartered Mariner / Flowers - Saltwater Taffy, Festive Berry, Broken China, Prized Ribbon, Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Wilted Violet. Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn / Grass - Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn

Other: 5" x 7" White Card Blank, Ecoline Watercolour Card, White Card, 'Pastel Basics' Paper Pad (The Works), Rectangle 'Postage Stamp Frame' Die (Creative Expression), Glitter, White & Black Pen, Pearls, Funky Foam, Glue, Double Sides Tape

If you wish to ask a question about any of my cards please leave me a message in the comment with your email address, otherwise I cannot contact you. Alternatively email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com

Or why not join us on social media at  'We Love Lili Of the Valley' Facebook Group run by the Design Team, the official Lili Of The Valley Facebook page and on Instagram.  We'd loved to see you.

Please Note - I am part of the Lili Of The Valley's Design Team and I receive their lovely images to play with and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, however on occasion I receive a free stamp set as a thank you gesture for my advertisements or participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more sneaky peeks of the fabulous new LOTV Love stamps. TTFN

Hugs

x Janine x

Lili Of The Valley - Fluffy Kisses #1

Hi There

I'm back to highlight a fabulous new stamp range from Lili Of The Valley (LOTV) with cute bunnies called 'Fluffy Kisses'. The images can be bought as digital stamps, pre-coloured Simply Prints and as a polymer stamp set, which is available to pre-order from this week (see the links below). 

For my card today I used one of the digital stamps, this one is called 'Balloon Bunny' and I used distress re-inkers to colour with. 

For your information, here is the link to the LOTV website which hosts freebies and tutorials, and the LOTV Etsy Store so you can check out all the stamps. FYI you can use both sites to access all the stamps. 

Here's What I Did & Used

First I trimmed down a piece of lilac patterned paper and added it to the front of a 6" x 6" white card blank, leaving a slim border around the edge. 

The cute rabbit and sentiment were imported into my software (I used MS Publisher), and resized to fit my project. The whole scene was printed directly onto watercolour card. I printed the scene out again onto masking paper, fussy cut the rabbit and balloons and placed them over the top of the other rabbit/balloons. Using a cloud stencil I applied lilac ink over the top of the rabbit/balloons, moving the it down each time. The masks and stencil was then removed, and when everything was dry I watercoloured the images with distress re-inkers.

The scene was die cut with a square postage stamp frame and mounted onto lilac card. The completed topper was added to a slightly larger postage stamp frame cut from white card. Funky foam was added to the back of the topper, and glued to the card front. To finish the card, I added glitter to the heart balloons. 

Here's What I Used

Polymer Stamp Set: Fluffy Kisses

Digital Stamp (single): Balloon Bunny

Digital Stamp Set: Fluffy Kisses

Simply Print (single): Balloon Bunny

Simply Print Set: Fluffy Kisses

Distress Re-inkers: Rabbit - Hickory Smoke, Lost Shadow, Black Soot, Saltwater Taffy / Hearts  - Wilted Violet, Villainous Potion / Scarf - Wilted Violet, Villainous Potion, Lost Shadow, Walnut Stain / Toy - Wilted Violet, Broken China / Ground - Lost Shadow, Walnut Stain

Other: 6" x 6" White Card Blank, Ecoline Watercolour Card, White & Lilac Card, 'Flower Forever' Paper Pad (The Works), Square 'Postage Stamp Frame' Die (Creative Expression), Mini Cloud Stencil (MFT), 'Shaded Lilac' Distress Ink, Masking Paper, Glitter, White & Black Pen, Funky Foam, Glue, Double Sides Tape

If you wish to ask a question about any of my cards please leave me a message in the comment with your email address, otherwise I cannot contact you. Alternatively email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com

Or why not join us on social media at  'We Love Lili Of the Valley' Facebook Group run by the Design Team, the official Lili Of The Valley Facebook page and on Instagram.  We'd loved to see you.

Please Note - I am part of the Lili Of The Valley's Design Team and I receive their lovely images to play with and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, however on occasion I receive a free stamp set as a thank you gesture for my advertisements or participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more sneaky peeks of the fabulous new LOTV Love stamps. TTFN

Hugs

x Janine x

Amanda Jayne Designs - Witch On Broom & Scene Builder #1

Afternoon Everyone

This week I've teamed up with the DT at Amanda Jayne Designs to showcase a brand new Halloween set called Witch On Broom & Scene Builder. Lisa and I are each sharing a card today and tomorrow (Sunday) using the same sets to show how differently they can be used. I hope you like them. x

For my card today I have created a framed arched window that peeks out at the witch on her broom, with a brightly coloured sky. I also used some of the extras to enhance my card. 

FYI - Amanda has lots of  lovely digi stamp, papers and sentiments in her Etsy shop, along with some pre-coloured images and papers. Here is the link to the Amanda Jayne Designs Etsy Store to check out all the digi stamps and papers.

Here's What I Did

I die cut an arch window aperture into the front of a 5" x 7" card front blank. Using the same die and a slightly smaller one, I die cut a thin frame from the same black card - I did this 4 times and glued them together.

A piece of watercolour card was trimmed down slightly smaller than the 5" x 7" card blank, to create a panel. I applied and blended different coloured distress inks onto the panel, going from yellow at the bottom to purple at the top (see the list below). Using black distress ink and a couple of stencils I added some clouds to create the sky, then splashed white chalk paint all over it. When the panel was dry I glued it to the front of the card behind the aperture.

The witch/broom, pumpkins and grave stones were imported into my software, then resized to suit my project. The images was printed onto watercolour card, coloured with distress re-inkers and fussy cut out. 

Next I die cut a circle from white card and applied a little yellow and orange ink to create a moon, this was glued onto the sky. The witch with her broom was glued over the moon. 

Using the small arch die I cut another shape from the same black card, then die cut it again with a hill border die. This was glued inside the aperture as a little hill, and the die cut word 'Boo' coloured with inks, was added alongside a few coloured pumpkins and gravestones. To complete the card, I added a little sparkle to the witch, a few white dots and stars.

Here's What I Used 

Digi Stamp Set: Witch On Broom & Scene Builder

Distress Re-inkers: Witch --- Skin - Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Spun Sugar / Hair - Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin, Tea Dye / Dress, Hat Trim & Boots, Tights - Wilted Violet, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn / Hat - Hickory Smoke, Squeezed Lemonade, Wilted Violet, Black Soot / Broom - Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Rusty Hinge / Book - Hickory Smoke, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron / Pumpkin - Carved Pumpkin, Spiced Marmalade, Mowed Lawn / Grave Stones - Hickory Smoke, Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin / BOO - Squeezed Lemonade, Spiced Marmalade

Distress Ink: Sky - Squeezed Lemonade, Spiced Marmalade, Crushed Olive, Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Shaded Lilac, Wilted Violet, Faded Jeans, Picked Raspberry, Dusty Concord / Clouds - Black Soot

Other: 5" x 7" Black Top Fold Card Blank, Watercolour Card (Ecoline), White & Black Card, White Glitter Card, 'Circle' Die (Tattered Lace), 'Arched Window' Die Set (Hunkydory), 'Stitched Hillside Border Die (Lawn Fawn), 'Alphabet' Die Set (XCut), 'Space' Die Set (Paper Smooches), Small & Large 'Cloud' Stencils (MFT), White Chalk Paint, White Pen, Glue, Double Sided Tape, Funky Foam, 

We have a lovely facebook group called Amanda Jayne Design Inspiration Group, or why not follow Amanda Jayne Designs on Instagam @amandajaynedesigns

If you wish to ask a question about any of my cards please leave me a message in the comment with your email address, otherwise I cannot contact you. Alternatively email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com

Please Note - I am designing for Amanda Jayne Designs and I receive her lovely digi images to play and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, advertisements or my participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more cards using Amanda Jayne Designs stamps. TTFN

Hugs

x Janine x

Amanda Jane Designs - Little Pumpkin

Morning Everyone

Today I'm sharing the 2nd of my Autumn/Halloween cards showcasing Amanda Jane Designs digi stamp/paper bundle. As my card the other day was geared up for Halloween I thought I would make a pretty card welcoming Autumn. Again I used distress inkers to colour with. I hope you like it. x

As I mentioned the other day Amanda's latest facebook challenge is' Anything Goes'  so why not give it a go - for details check out my last post. 

Amanda has lots of  lovely digi stamp, papers and sentiments in her Etsy shop, along with some pre-coloured images and papers. Here is the link to the Amanda Jayne Designs Etsy Store to check out all the digi stamps and papers.

Here's What I Did

After choosing the bright orange dotty paper from the bundle I printed it out and trimmed it down to fit the card front, leaving a slim border around the edge. The paper was glued to the card front. 

The girl and her pumpkin were imported into my software, and resized it to fit my project. The image was printed onto watercolour card, coloured with distress reinkers and fussy cut out. 

Using my computer software I again chose the bright orange digital paper, but this time I slightly lightened it and add a typed sentiment; this was also printed off. Next I die cut a square postage stamp frame from white card and glue the pale orange paper to it, this was also stuck to the front of the card

To complete the card, foam was added to the back of the girl and she was glued to the card front along with several pearls. 

Here's What I Used 

Digi Stamps/Paper Bundle: Little Pumpkin

Sentiment - My own

Distress Reinkers - Girl Skin - Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Spun Sugar / Hair - Tea Dye / Shirt & Ribbons - Tumbled Glass, Mowed Lawn / Shorts & Shoes - Prized Ribbons, Hickory Smoke / Pumpkin - Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin, Mowed Lawn  

Other: 6" x 6" White Card Blank, Watercolour Card (Ecoline), Pro Print Paper 220gsm (Create & Craft), White Card, 'Square Postage Stamp Frame' Die Set (Creative Expression), White Pen, Glue, Double Sided Tape, Funky Foam, Pearls

We have a lovely facebook group called Amanda Jayne Design Inspiration Group, or why not follow Amanda Jayne Designs on Instagam @amandajaynedesigns

If you wish to ask a question about any of my cards please leave me a message in the comment with your email address, otherwise I cannot contact you. Alternatively email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com

Please Note - I am designing for Amanda Jayne Designs and I receive her lovely digi images to play and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, advertisements or my participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more cards using Amanda Jayne Designs stamps. TTFN

Hugs

x Janine x

Amanda Jane Designs - Spooktacular Boy

 Hi Everyone

Sorry I've been absent for a few month, but  I was poorly after having a heart procedure done at my local hospital. Thankfully I'm now on the mend now and to celebrate this and get me back into crafting I'm sharing one of my latest cards, using fabulous digi stamps and papers from Amanda Jane Designs (AJD). For my card today I chose to make a Halloween card using the 'Spooktacular Boy' digi stamp which is part of a Halloween bundle. I coloured the stamp with distress inks and reinkers. I've shared my process just after the photos. I hope you like it. x

Don't forget that Amanda has a monthly challenge in her Facebook group each month. This month (August), the them is 'Anything Goes'. If you wish to partake you need to join her facebook group, then use either one or more of AJD's papers or one of her digi stamps etc to create your project. You can win lovely digi stamps as a prize (see link at the bottom of the page), so why not have a go. 

Amanda has lots of  lovely digi stamp, papers and sentiments in her Etsy shop, along with some pre-coloured images and papers. Here is the link to the Amanda Jayne Designs Etsy Store to check out all the digi stamps and papers.

Here's What I Did

I imported the boy and his pumpkin into my software and resized it to fit my project. The image was printed onto watercolour cardstock and die cut into a rectangle. I drew a horizontal line across the bottom of the scene to ground the boy, and hand stamped a few grasses to finish it off. The image was again printed out onto masking paper which was cut out and placed over the one of the watercolour card. 

I added several different layers of distress ink onto the card starting from the bottom and moving upwards. Clouds were added using a stencil and black distress ink, this time moving downwards. When the ink was dry I hand stamped some trees on either side to create a scene. The mask was removed and I cut out the boy's legs and the tree stump and and a strip of the masking paper to cover these areas. Black distress ink was applied to the bottom of the card, to create the ground. When everything was dry the masks were removed. The boy, pumpkin and stump were all coloured with distress reinkers and finished off with a few pencils. 

The completed scene was attached to a slightly larger black die cut rectangle, then onto a black 5" x 7" top fold card blank. To finish off the card I added the letters 'B-O-O' in black card, these were cut out using my Silhouette cutting machine - the letter were cut out 3 times and stacked up. 

Here's What I Used 

Digi Stamp: Spooktacular Dig Stamp Bundle

Distress Reinkers: 

BOY - Skin - Tattered Rose, Tea Dye, Spun Sugar / Hair - Squeezed Lemonade, Tea Dye / Shirt & Shoes - Prized Ribbon, Hickory Smoke / Jar - Tumbled Glass, Twisted Citron, Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey / Pumpkin - Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin, Spiced Marmalade, Rustic Wilderness, Hickory Smoke / Tree Trunk - Tea Dye, Vintage Photo / Ground - Black Soot

BACKGROUND - Squeezed Lemonade, Picked Raspberry, Carved Pumpkin, Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet, Faded Jeans, Dusty Concord, Black Soot

 

Other: 5" x 7" Black Card Blank, Watercolour Card (Ecoline), Black Card, 5" x 7" Mat & Layer Die Set (Crafters Companion), Mini Cloud & Cloud Stencils (MFT), 'Greener Grass' Stamp Set (Colorado Craft Co), Winter Scene Stamp Set (Card-io), Primsacolor Pencils, White Pen, Water, Glue, Double Sided Tape, Silhouette Cutting Machine

We have a lovely facebook group called Amanda Jayne Design Inspiration Group, or why not follow Amanda Jayne Designs on Instagam @amandajaynedesigns

If you wish to ask a question about any of my cards please leave me a message in the comment with your email address, otherwise I cannot contact you. Alternatively email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com

Please Note - I am designing for Amanda Jayne Designs and I receive her lovely digi images to play and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, advertisements or my participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more cards using Amanda Jayne Designs stamps. TTFN

Hugs

x Janine x

Lili Of The Valley - Bee #2

 Happy World Bee Day

As I mentioned yesterday I will be sharing some sneak peeks of brand new polymer stamps coming soon from Lili Of The Valley. For today's card I'm helping to celebrate 'World Bee Day' by using another of the bee stamps, which launched today. x

I'll be back in a few days to share more Lili Of The Valley cuteness - the pandas. :)

For your information, here is the link to the LOTV Online  Shop and the LOTV Etsy Store to check out all the stamps. FYI you can use both sites to purchase the stamps. 

Here's What I Did & Used

I die cut a piece of lovely orange patterned paper into a square with a postage stamp frame die, and glued it to the front of a 5" x 5" card blank.

Next I stamped the bee and sentiment onto watercolouring paper, and coloured it with distress re-inkers. With a white pen, dots were added to the hearts. When the ink was dry it scene was die cut into a heart 

Funky foam was adhered to the back of the topper and glued to the centre of the card front. To finished the card I added glitter to the bee's wings along with a few pearls at the bottom.

Polymer Stamp Set:  

Polymer Stamp Set - Happy Bees 

Bundle Set - Happy Bees and Pandas

Distress Re-inkers: Bees - Black Soot, Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin, Spun Sugar / Wings - Tumbled Glass, Wilted Violet / Hearts - Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin

Other: 5" x 5" White Card Blank, Ecoline Watercolour Card, Square 'Postage Stamp Frame' Die Set (Creative Expression), 'Stitched Scallop Nesting Hearts' Die set (Brand Unknown),White Pen, Glitter, Pearls, Funky Foam, Double Sided Tape, Black Ink, Glue

If you wish to ask a question about any of my cards please leave me a message in the comment with your email address, otherwise I cannot contact you. Alternatively email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com

Or why not join us on social media at  'We Love Lili Of the Valley' Facebook Group run by the Design Team, the official Lili Of The Valley Facebook page and on Instagram.  We'd loved to see you.

Please Note - I am part of the Lili Of The Valley's Design Team and I receive their lovely images to play with and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, however on occasion I receive a free stamp set as a thank you gesture for my advertisements or participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more sneaky peeks of the fabulous new LOTV Love stamps. TTFN

Hugs

x Janine x

Lili Of The Valley - Bees #1

Afternoon Everyone

This week and in forthcoming weeks I will be sharing some sneak peeks of brand new polymer stamps coming soon from Lili Of The Valley. To set the launch off I'm sharing my latest card using not just one  'Happy Bees' stamp, but three of them. Aren't they the cutest bees....ever. The stamps will be available on advanced orders, and I will add the link as soon as it has been added to the LOTV web shop. 

I'll be back tomorrow with another bee card as it's World Bee Day. :)

For your information, here is the link to the LOTV Online  Shop and the LOTV Etsy Store to check out all the stamps. FYI you can use both sites to purchase the stamps. 

Here's What I Did & Used

The bee were all stamped onto watercolour card, then die cut with a slim rectangle die. The bees were all coloured using distress re-inkers. When the images were dry the completed scene was added to a deep pink scalloped rectangle frame, and mounted flat onto the front of a DL card blank. 

To finish the card, I added dots to the bees, flower and hearts with a white pens, and clear glitter was added to all the wings.  

Polymer Stamp Set:  

Polymer Stamp Set - Happy Bees 

Bundle Set - Happy Bees and Pandas

Distress Re-inkers: Bees - Black Soot, Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin, Spun Sugar / Wings - Tumbled Glass, Wilted Violet / Flowers - Spun Sugar, Festive Berry, Squeezed Lemonade, Carved Pumpkin  / Hearts - Spun Sugar, Festive Berry / Grass - Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn

Other: DL White Card Blank, Ecoline Watercolour Card, Deep Pink Card, Nested Scalloped Slim Die Set (Lisa Horton Crafts), White Pen, Glitter, Double Sided Tape, Black Ink, Glue

If you wish to ask a question about any of my cards please leave me a message in the comment with your email address, otherwise I cannot contact you. Alternatively email me at jsnine.quinn@gmail.com

Or why not join us on social media at  'We Love Lili Of the Valley' Facebook Group run by the Design Team, the official Lili Of The Valley Facebook page and on Instagram.  We'd loved to see you.

Please Note - I am part of the Lili Of The Valley's Design Team and I receive their lovely images to play with and share with you; I do not receive any monetary reimbursement for my samples, however on occasion I receive a free stamp set as a thank you gesture for my advertisements or participation. I do, what I do for fun and relaxation. Thank you. x

Thank you so much for dropping by, and please don't forget to say hi :)  I'll be back soon with more sneaky peeks of the fabulous new LOTV Love stamps. TTFN

Hugs

x Janine x