Congratulations Wreath

This card uses Lisa Horton's Layered Summer Wreath Clear Stamp Set

I had great fun building up the layers and you could do this in endless colours!

Stamp set used:

Layered Summer Wreath A5 Clear Stamp Set CEC894 from Creative Expressions

Hope your day is AMAZING

I really enjoyed using Lisa Horton's Layered Watercolour Blooms and there are more samples to follow shortly!

I gathered inks together in shades of pink/red and green and played around layering the different stamps. 

Stamp set used:

Layered Watercolour Blooms A5 Clear Stamp Set CEC892 from Creative Expressions

Tall Deco Vase

This card uses some of the colourful Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powders.

The background has been spritzed with water and then a selection of Pixie Powder colours have been sprinkled onto the wet card.

The stamped image has then been coloured using the same colours of Pixie Powder, but this time as a paint with a wet paintbrush.

The full list of materials used are as follows:

Cosmic Shimmer

Pixie Powders (assorted colours)

Mixing Palette (CSPALL)

Black Detail Embossing Powder (CSDEPBLK) 

Woodware

Tall Deco Vase clear stamp set (FRS348)

Ranger

Clear Perfect Medium Ink Pad (PERPADCL)

Koi

Water Brush (XQR-M)

Tatty Daisies

A very simple watercolour card today.

The image has been stamped and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

This has then been coloured using watercolours for a subtle look.

The full list of materials used are as follows:

Woodware

Tatty Daisies (FRS349)

Cosmic Shimmer

True White Detail Embossing Powder (CSDEPWHHITE)

Ranger

Clear Perfect Medium Ink Pad (PERPADCL)

Koi

Water Brush (XQR-M)

Ranger

Dina Wakley Media Scribble Sticks (DWSCRIBBLE)

Chalk Cloud Chalkboards

If you like the chalkboard style, the Cosmic Shimmer Colour Cloud blending inks are perfect to show on dark card.

On white card, the pretty colours are even more vibrant. 

The full list of materials used are as follows:

Cosmic Shimmer

Chalk Cloud in various colours

Woodware

Flower Head Selection clear stamp set (JGS381)

Creative Expressions

Smoothies Blending Sponges (CESMOOTH)

Foundations Bright White Card (WHBRIGHT)

Foundations Black Card (40071)

Life is Short rubber stamp (UMS196)

Shoes rubber stamp set (UMS207)

Whimsical Flower in Acrylics

This mini canvas uses the Cosmic Shimmer Acrylic Paints, which come in a large selection of opaque and translucent colours.

The full list of materials used are as follows:

Cosmic Shimmer

Acrylic Paints in various colours 

Woodware

Whimsical Flower - Babs clear stamp set (JGS471)

Ranger

Dina Wakley Media Board Mixed Pack (DWMEDMIX)

  

Leave Some Sparkle

Here is an MDF heart shape which has been decorated using Cosmic Shimmer Metallic Gilding Polish and stamps from the Creative Journaling stamp set from Creative Expressions. 

The full list of materials used are as follows:

Creative Expressions

Creative Journaling A5 Clear Stamp Set (CEC873)

Creative Expressions MDF Shaker Heart (CEMDFSHAKE) 

Versafine

Onyx Black Ink Pad (VF-82)

Cosmic Shimmer 

Clear Detail Embossing Powder (CSDEPCLR) 

Ultra Thick Silver Shine Embossing Crystals (CSUTSILSH)

Heather Metallic Gilding Polish (CSMGHEATH)

Ranger

Clear Perfect Medium Ink Pad (PERPADCL)

Sunny Days

This inspirational card uses the Spread Your Wings Journaling stamp set from Creative Expressions, to create the focal point. There are a variety of quotes and images included in this set. The stamped images have been coloured using Cosmic Shimmer Colour Clouds in assorted colours.

The cloud die cut shape is from the Twinkle Twinkle Clouds and Star Die Set, designed by Sue Wilson for Creative Expressions.

The full list of materials used are as follows:

Creative Expressions

Spread Your Wings Journaling A5 Clear Stamp Set (CEC872)

Fillables Collection Twinkle Twinkle Clouds and Stars Die Set (CED21015) 

Watercolour Card Pack 20 sheets 300gsm (CEWATER)

Versafine

Onyx Black Ink Pad (VF-82)

Cosmic Shimmer 

Clear Detail Embossing Powder (CSDEPCLR) 

Colour Cloud Blending Inks

Santoro 

Kori Kumi Collection 12 x 12 Paper Pack (

SKKPPAK001)

Kori Kumi Collection 

Plastic Buttons - Assorted Sizes (SKKBTN001)

Don't Look Back

This card uses the Beautiful Destinations Journaling stamp set and the Spread Your Wings Journaling Stamp, set from Creative Expressions. The stamped images have been coloured using Koi Brush Pens in assorted colours.

The full list of materials used are as follows:

Creative Expressions

Beautiful Destinations Journaling A5 Clear Stamp Set (CEC871)

Spread Your Wings Journaling A5 Clear Stamp Set (CEC872)

Watercolour Card Pack 20 sheets 300gsm (CEWATER)

Foundations Ruby Card (41029)

Versafine

Onyx Black Ink Pad (VF-82)

Cosmic Shimmer 

Clear Detail Embossing Powder (CSDEPCLR) 

Koi 

Brush Pens (XBR-48) 

Create Your Own Sunshine

This card uses the Creative Journaling and the Spread Your Wings Journaling stamp sets from Creative Expressions. The stamped images have been coloured using Cosmic Shimmer Colour Clouds in assorted colours.

The full list of materials used are as follows:

Creative Expressions

Spread Your Wings Journaling A5 Clear Stamp Set (CEC872)

Creative Journalling A5 Clear Stamp Set (CEC873)

Watercolour Card Pack 20 sheets 300gsm (CEWATER)

Versafine

Onyx Black Ink Pad (VF-82)

Cosmic Shimmer 

Clear Detail Embossing Powder (CSDEPCLR) 

Colour Cloud Blending Inks

Santoro 

Kori Kumi Collection 12 x 12 Paper Pack (

SKKPPAK001)

Peek-a-boo!

One more card using the new and very, very, cute Stitched die sets by Lisa Horton.

This "Reindeer Pal" is peeping through a die-cut window in the front of the card, so when you open the card you see the whole of his body.

Here is a reminder of my Stitched Collection card samples.

Happy crafting!

Items used:

Creative Expressions Dies by Lisa Horton:

Stitched Collection - Reindeer Pals CEDLH1006

Stitched Collection – Trees CEDLH1009

Stitched Collection – Owl CEDLH1004

Handicraft Felt Festive Fun Collection FELTFESTFUN

Creative Expressions Embossing Folder Candy Burst EF-089

Advent Calendar

Something a bit different . . . 

This is the new Advent Calendar die set from Creative Expressions, which enables you to make your own Advent Calendars. Inside the packaging are detailed step by step instructions and colour photographs. The main steps are as follows:

Step 1 - Prepare your calendar front, either by using a decorative piece of card or maybe stamping a suitable design.

Step 2 - attach a sheet of paper to the back and die cut your windows where required. There are several sizes and shapes supplied for you to choose from.

Step 3 - Number each window, using the dies supplied.

Step 4 - The sheet of paper on the back can now be used as your template to stamp small images behind each window.

There is a set of clear stamps designed to co-ordinate with this die set, CEC878 Advent Calendar Stamps, and the next picture shows what a finished calendar looks like once the recipient has started to open some of the windows.

The calendars can be made in any size and you could also use the window dies to reveal messages on cards too!

Happy crafting!

Ho Ho Ho

As promised, another cute card using Lisa Horton's new Stitched Collection Die Sets.

With the Stitched Snowman die set you are given different options to dress him. 

The finishing touch is adding the white Fluffy Stuff from Woodware for the snow.

Happy crafting!



Items used:

Stitched Collection – Snowman CEDLH1008

Stitched Collection – Season’s Greetings CEDLH1002

Handicraft Felt Festive Fun Collection FELTFESTFUN

Woodware White Fluffy Stuff WW2770

Stitched Collection Snow Scene

The new dies by Lisa Horton for Creative Expressions are just soooooo super cute!

I couldn't wait to use these and I used quite a selection on this card sample.

With the exception of the "Seasons Greetings", I die cut everything from the new Festive Fun Felt Collection from Creative Expressions. You do need to take care when handling some of the finer detailed parts of the die cut felt but it is worth trying as the texture you get is beautiful.

Another sample using the new Stitched Snowman die set will follow soon.

Happy crafting!  

Items used:

Creative Expressions Dies by Lisa Horton:

Stitched Collection – Sleigh CEDLH1007

Stitched Collection - Reindeer Pals CEDLH1006

Stitched Collection – Trees CEDLH1009

Stitched Collection – Season’s Greetings CEDLH1002

Handicraft Felt Festive Fun Collection FELTFESTFUN

Trimming The Tree

I think my favourite designs for Christmas Cards have to be Trees. This stamp, designed by Francoise Read for Woodware and Creative Expressions, is no exception!

Once stamped, you can add a small amount of colour using your favourite medium (I used watercolour markers on this sample) and a touch of glitter! Very quick for batch making if you have lots to send.

Happy crafting!


Items used:

Woodware Clear Stamp Trimming The Tree FRS357

Cosmic Shimmer Diamond Frost Aurora Sparkle CSDFAURORA

Koi Colour Brush Watercolour Pens

Onyx Black Versafine Ink Pad VF-82

Let it Snow

This is a fairly easy Festive design, which can be made in lots of different colour ways.

The only part which needs some preparation time is the shaker star treat cup, as the glue takes a while to dry on the acetate.

Items used:

Creative Expressions Craft Dies by Sue Wilson:
Festive Collection Radiating Star CED3094
Festive Collection Twinkle Star Background CED3127
Festive Collection Let It Snow Snowflakes CED3101
Creative Expressions Snow White Micro Beads MICROWHITE
Star Shaped Treat Cups CETREATSTAR


Happy crafting!

Let It Snow

Here is a cheeky little Snowman for you!

He is from the Woodware clear stamp, designed by Francoise Read.

This image can be coloured in so many ways and then placed onto co-ordinating card.

If you think the clear circle falling snow looks 3-dimensional, it is! I blobbed on some of the Cosmic Shimmer dries clear acrylic glue and left it to dry. The result are these 3-D domed bubbles.

Happy crafting!

Products used: 

FRS049 Woodware Jolly Snowman clear stamp
CED3114 Creative Expressions Gingerbread Man die set - Sue Wilson Festive Collection
CED3107 Snowflake Edger die set - Sue Wilson Festive Collection
CEWATER Creative Expressions Watercolour card
41033 Foundations Emerald Green card
XBR-48 Koi Watercolour Brush Pens
VF-82 Versafine Black Onyx ink pad
CSGLUE Cosmic Shimmer dries clear acrylic glue
XQR-S Koi Water Brush - Fine Tip
Foam pads/tape

Two ways - one die!

I am off to Crafters Companion Aycliffe Store on Saturday to demonstrate some of the latest products from Creative Expressions.

Here is one of the 2017 Festive Dies, the Stained Glass Poinsettia, used as an everyday Celebration card . . . 

The card was coloured using some of the latest Colour Cloud colours from Phill Martin for Cosmic Shimmer, Tangy Tangerine, Bright Sunshine, Purple Paradise, Lime Burst and Lush Pink.

Golden Sand Glitter Kiss was then added all over to make the card sparkle!

. . . and here the die has been used for a Festive card.

This version was coloured using Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powders.

Happy crafting!

Christmas in July

It's never too soon to start your Christmas cards and here is my first Christmas blog post for this year . . . 

I adore this cute reindeer image from the stamp set designed by Jane Gill, as part of the latest Woodware launch from Creative Expressions.

I coloured the stamped images using a few watercolours and some gel pens.

I couldn't resist using the Woodware fluffy stuff to add snow for a finishing touch. You pipe it on wet and heat it gently with a heat tool until it puffs up, giving dimension to the card.

The full list of items used, are as follows:

Woodware Clear Stamps - Reindeer Bells JGS524
Woodware White Fluffy Stuff WW2770
Creative Expressions Noble Collection Ornate Pierced Rectangles CED5502
Graphmaster Aquarel Watercolour Brush Markers - Pastel Set GRAPHAQUASETB
Creative Expressions Watercolour Card Pack 20 sheets CEWATER
Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad VF-82
Cosmic Shimmer Glue 30ml CSGLUE
Sakura Gel Pens - assorted colours

Tropical Flamingos

We are still enjoying the mini heatwave this week, so here is something tropical inspired for you!

This hanging MDF plaque has been decorated using some of the beautiful new Cosmic Shimmer Carnival Colours from Phill Martin; Purple Paradise, Lush Pink and Tangy Tangerine.

The Metallic Gilding Polish can be applied direct to the bare MDF and the greyboard flamingo and large palm tree pop-ems.

The remaining palm trees, hammock and flying birds have been die cut from black card.

Here is a quick card made with some similar products.

Products used:

Creative Expressions MDF Driftwood Circle pk 2 (CEMDFDRCIRC)
Creative Expressions Tropical Island A5 Clear Stamp Set (CEC845)
Creative Expressions Metallic Gilding Polish Tangy Tangerine (CSPMMGTANGY)

Creative Expressions Metallic Gilding Polish Purple Paradise (CSPMMGPARA)
Creative Expressions Metallic Gilding Polish Lush Pink (CSPMMGLUSH)
Cosmic Shimmer Metallic Gilding Polish Graphite (CSMGGRAPHITE)
Cosmic Shimmer Metallic Gilding Polish Silver Dream]] (CSMGSILVER)
Black card and white card
Creative Expressions Tropical Collection Island Paradise Die Set (CED21009)
Creative Expressions Pop-ems Tropical Island (CSGBTROPICAL)
Graphmaster Acrylic Paint Marker White 2-3mm Nib (GRAPHACWHITE2.5)
Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Kiss Midnight Sparkle (CSGKMID)
Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Kiss Frosty Sparkle (CSGKFROSTY)

Black Versafine Ink Pad (VF-82)

      

Summer Holidays

Have you been enjoying the wonderful sunshine recently?

This brilliant stamp set, designed by Jane Gill, makes me think of happy Summer holidays, both in the past and still to come!

Products used:

Woodware Clear Stamp - The Deck Chair JGS519

DCWV 12x12” Premium Stack - Coastal DCWVCP-012-00652

DCWV 6x6” Cardstock Stack - Shimmer DCWVPS-005-00555

Cosmic Shimmer Polished Silk Glitter - Penny Copper CSPSGPENNY