30 August 2020

Deep Impression Tile

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I’ve entered my Deep Impression Tile using clear Ultra Thick Embossing Powder to the UK Stampers Forum challenge!

Firstly I cut a piece of brown board card then covered it using Versamark Ink pad or an Embossing Ink pad.  Once covered I added the clear Ultra Thick Embossing Powder over the top, then I heated the powder using my embossing heat tool.  I repeated this procedure three times by doing this you will see the heated powder becomes quite thick.   Stamp your chosen stamp into the hot melted powder, press down and hold for a few seconds then lift the stamp off the card.  I do think using a rubber stamp is more effective than using a clear stamp.  You can add your finished Tile to a card a box or a tag!  I used my Dandelion stamp! 

Entered to LeighSBDesigns Stay Crafty @ Home Blog Hop!


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29 August 2020

Fold Card ... Stay Safe

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Stay Crafty @ Home Blog Hop - Aug 7 thru Sept 25


Sharing my inspiration card using part of the fabulous art image Heart Wreath  and 3 of the 14 sentiments included in this set!



Materials used:
Floral from the Heart Wreath 
3 of the 14 Sentiments 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Coral, Dark Coral, Bamboo, Cameo Green 
Ranger Sticklers, Star Dust
Black Sharpie Pen 
Smooth white card 

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Stepper Card - Spread Love & Kindness

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Stay Crafty @ Home Blog Hop - Aug 7 thru Sept 25


Sharing my inspiration card with this fabulous art image stamp Spread Love Heart Wreath  and 1 of the 14 sentiments included in this set.  By LeighSBDesigns. 


Materials used:
Heart Wreath
Stepper Die
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Emerald, Cherry Red, Cream, Mimosa,
Apricot, Dandelion, Canary, Portrait Pink
Distress Oxide, Wild Honey
White Gel Pen
Smooth white card 

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21 August 2020

Merry Christmas card

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Sharing this card I made yesterday using one of the Gemini 3D Embossing Folders by Crafters Companion.  I covered the card with Fired Brick Distress Oxide then sanded back using my sanding block.  I added Imagination Crafts Sparkle Gel. 

Anything Goes!


Materials used:
Gemini 3D Embossing Folder 
Imagination Crafts Sparkle Gel
Ranger Stickles 
Tim Holtz Flower and Leaf dies
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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Snow Family

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There is a new challenge over at ‘Outlawz Festive Fridays’  for the next 2 weeks!

For my card I used Snow Family by Paper Nest Dolls 



Materials used:
Family Snowmen
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Waterfall, Natural Brown, Spice, Pink Purple,
Purple Violet True Blue
Tim Holtz Clear Rock Candy Glitter
Distress Oxide, Broken China 
Sizzix Scalloped Die
Smooth white card 

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19 August 2020

Poppies Card

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There is a new challenge over at Outlawz ‘Wednesday Sketch’  for the next 2 weeks starting 19th August.

For my card I used Poppies by sponsor Beccy’s Place 


Materials used:
Poppies
Sizzix Elegant Frame die
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Poppy, Cherry Red, Meadow, Emerald 
Black Gems
Gold Gilding Wax
Distress Oxide, Fired Brick
Water Spritzer 
Smooth white card 
Red card
Black card 

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12 August 2020

Spread Love & Kindness Card

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Stay Crafty @ Home Blog Hop - Aug 7 thru Sept 25


Sharing my inspiration card with this fabulous art image stamp Spread Love Heart Wreath  and 1 of the 14 sentiments included in



Materials used:
Heart Wreath with Sentiment 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Periwinkle, Mint, Coral, Tea Rose, 
Old Rose, Cream, Vanilla, Meadow 
Distress Oxide, Mermaid Lagoon 
Ranger Stickers, Star Dust
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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7 August 2020

Avery’s Fireflies Summer

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 There is a new challenge over at ‘Outlawz Festive Fridays’  for the next 2 weeks starting 7th August 

For my card I used Avery Fireflies by Paper Nest Dolls 



Materials used:
Avery Fireflies 
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Waterfall, True Blue, Moonlight, Gold, Blue Grey
Star pattern paper
Small Pearls
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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6 August 2020

Time For Tea

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Sharing my card made for the Outlawz Progressive Challenge using the art stamp ‘Time For Tea’ by 


Materials used:
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Waterfall, Periwinkle, Mint
Distress Oxide, Tea Dye
Pear Beads
Smooth white card 
Black card 

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5 August 2020

Golden Bell Card

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Sharing my first make for a new challenge over at Outlawz Sketch Wednesday for the next 2 weeks starting 5th August.

For my card I used Golden Bell by Beccy’s Place Designs


Materials used:
Golden Bell
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Willow, Bamboo, Moonlight, Gold, Poppy Red, Ruby
White Gel Pen 
Small Pearl Beads
Red Twine
Smooth white card 

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4 August 2020

Three of a Kind

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There is a new challenge over at IkesWorldChallenges...the theme is always Anything Goes with a  twist ‘T’ is for Three of a Kind.

For my Tag I used Cubimals Ike’s Art


Materials used:
Cubimals
Swirl Die, Flower Die by Die’sre
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers,
Rose Blush, Coral, Spice, Gold, Cool Grey 1&3
Black and White Fibre
Black Gems
Neenah white card
Black card

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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...