24 January 2019

Flower Spray Birthday Card

Hi everyone, welcome to my blog! Today I have a birthday card to share with you using Flower Spray stamp. This stamp was a Christmas gift so this is my first time using it also to create the Faux Bleach Technique.  Firstly I stamped the images using the Versafine Black ink, I then covered the white card with the oxides using a smoothie sponge. Using the water brush over the flowers to remove the oxide ink and dab with a piece of kitchen towel. This is such an easy way to lay and remove colour.


Materials used:
Flower Spray stamp by Crafters Companion
Birthday stamp by Crafters Companion
Distress Oxides, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey
Versafine Onyx Black
Smoothie Sponge
Water Brush
Smooth white card
Pale yellow card
Black card 

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Val S.

Peapod Nap

Hi everyone, welcome to my blog!

Today I have a birthday card to share with you using a House Mouse stamp called Peapod Nap.

This stamp was a Christmas gift so this is my first time using it to create the Faux Bleach Technique.

Firstly I stamped the image using the Versafine Black ink, I then covered the white card with the oxides using a smoothie sponge.  Using the water brush over parts of the image to remove the oxide ink and dab with a piece of kitchen towel. This is such an easy way to lay and remove colour.

Materials used:
Hose Mouse Stamp, Peapod Nap
Distress Oxides, Peeled Paint, Broken China, Mermaid Lagoon
Water Spritzer
Smooth white card
Pale Blue card
Black card

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Val S.

23 January 2019

The Winter Raven - Day 5

Hi everyone, welcome to my bog!

We are on the final day for Celebrating Edgar Allen Poe with

Edgar Allan Poe Appreciation Day Blog Hop Jan 19-23 - 2019 also The Winter Raven New Release!  by LeighSBDesigns and hosted by Leigh Snaith-Brunton. 

Pop on over to LeighSBDesigns for full details.

For my make today I used elements from The Winter Raven
For this one I wanted to show how versatile the image can be broken down and used as separates with other images.


Materials used:
 The Winter Raven by LeighSBDesigns
Promarkes, Artic Blue, Fuchsia 
Distress Oxide, Wilted Violet, Spun Sugar
Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen
White Gel Pen
Black Beads
Smooth white card
Black card

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Val S.

Poe Portrait Card - Day 5

Hi everyone, welcome to my bog!

We are on the final day for Celebrating Edgar Allen Poe with 

Edgar Allan Poe Appreciation Day Blog Hop Jan 19-23 - 2019  and The Winter Raven New Release! by LeighSBDesigns and hosted by Leigh Snaith-Brunton

Pop on over to LeighSBDesigns for full details

For this card I used Poe Portrait and elements from The Winter Raven


Materials used:
Distress Oxide, Dusty Concord, Spun Sugar
Promarkes, Ivory, Satin, Amethyst, Fuchsia, Artic Blue, Ice Grey
Pear Beads
Smooth white card
Black card

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Val S.

22 January 2019

But The Raven Tag - Day 4

Hi everyone, welcome to my bog!

Today we are Celebrating Edgar Allen Poe with

Edgar Allan Poe Appreciation Day Blog Hop Jan 19-23 - 2019 also The Winter Raven New Release!  by LeighSBDesigns and hosted by Leigh Snaith-Brunton. 

Come join in the 5 day long celebrations!

Pop on over to LeighSBDesigns for full details


Materials used:
 Raven by LeighSBDesigns
Oddleigh Raven Nevermore by LeighSBDesigns
Gothic Rose by LeighSBDesigns
Promarkes, Colbalt Blue, Iced Grey
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Quickie Glue Pen
Black Fibre
Square Die Set
Swirl Die Set
But The Raven wording
Smooth white card
Black card

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Val S.

21 January 2019

The Winter Raven Tag - Day 3

Hi everyone, welcome to my bog!

Today we are Celebrating Edgar Allen Poe with 

Edgar Allan Poe Appreciation Day Blog Hop Jan 19-23 - 2019 also The Winter Raven New Release! by LeighSBDesigns also hosted by Leigh Snaith-Brunton

Come join in the 5 day long celebration!

Pop on over to LeighSBDesigns for full details

For this tag I used The Winter Raven 

Materials used:
 The Winter Raven by LeighSBDesigns
Promarkes, Artic Blue, Broken China
Distress Oxide, Broken China, Mermaid Lagoon 
White Fibre
Pearl Beads
Smooth white card
Black card

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Val S.

20 January 2019

Poe Love Card - Day 2

Hi everyone, welcome to my bog!

Today we are Celebrating Edgar Allen Poe with

Edgar Allan Poe Appreciation Day Blog Hop Jan 19-23 - 2019 and The Winter Raven New Release! by LeighSBDesigns also hosted by Leigh Snaith Brunton

Come join in the 5 day long celebrations! 
Pop on over to LeighSBDesigns for full details, no sign up needed!

For today I used the 'Poe Love' and 'Gothic Rose' to make my card.


Materials used:
Poe Love and Gothic Rose by LeighSBDesigns
Promarker, Red
Versamark Ink
Quickie Glue Pen
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Clear Ultra Thick Embossing Powder
Neenha Classic White Card
Black Card
Rose Stamp by Alt New
Distress Ink, Fired Brick, Black Soot

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Val S.

19 January 2019

Nevermore Card - Day 1

Hi everyone, welcome to my bog!

Today we are Celebrating Edgar Allen Poe with

Edgar Allan Poe Appreciation Day Blog Hop Jan 19-23 - 2019 and The Winter Raven New Release! by LeighSBDesigns also hosted by Leigh Snaith Brunton

Come join in the 5 day long celebrations! 
Pop on over to LeighSBDesigns for full details, no sign up needed!
Swirl Die
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Distress Oxide, Withered Violet
Promarker Beige, Blue
Quickie Glue Pen
Smooth white card
Black card

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Val S.

16 January 2019

Noel Snowflake Kisses

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Today I have card to show you! 


Oddleigh Snowflake Elves by LeighSBDesigns
Oddleigh Lizard Boy Elf by LeighSBDesigns
Noel, Snowflake, Wording Stamp by Sheena Douglas
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Distress Oxide, Broken China
Propmakers
Quickie glue pen
Smooth white card
Black card

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Val S.

Christmas in July 2018 Snowflake and Elf Boy Tag

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Oddleigh Lizard Boy Elf This cheeky little lizard-like boy Elf is ready for a snowball fight and he particularly loves catching snowflakes on his long tongue!  He is dressed in winter finery with an Elf hat embellished with a dangling bell!  You can mix and match all the new Oddleigh Elves with the other Oddleigh characters and accessories in the Oddleigh Family collection for endless possibilities and fun.  Whimsical Oddleigh Lizard Boy Elf & Snowflake Set
Oddleigh Snowflake Elf & Snowflakes Set
Oddleigh Poinsettia Elf Snowflakes

This is my make using the wonderful  Oddleigh Snowflake Elf and Snowflakes Set by LeighSBDesigns


Materials used:
Spectrum Noir Pens,  Leaf Green, Pale Mint, Cerulean
Sakura Pens, Clear Star, Metalic Silver
White Gel Pen
Ranger Glitter Glue
White Fibre
Neena white card
Black card

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Val S.

Winter Solstice Faerie Wall Plaque 2018

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My make using
Winter Solstice Faerie


Materials used:
Smooth Wooden Plaque
White Gesso
Nuance Powders
Pearls
Snowflakes
Small cones
Pebbles
White Fibre
Mod Podge
Promarkes

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Creative Inspiration Challenge #21

Hi everyone, welcome to my blog! We have a new challenge 5 - 26 December.  To make the front cover of my Christmas Book and additional page...