Thank you

So, what have I been doing in a crafty way lately?

Probably not a lot, Mr Mojo has been conspicuous by his absence

and we've had a few bleak, dreary, winter days lately and I don't think that has helped. 

To top it off, I'm coughing up a lung and my back has gone out in sympathy.

Anyhoo ......

.... a few weeks ago, I was asked if I could make some thank you cards.

I thought I'd add a co-ordinating tag as well.

I made each of the cards in a similar style but with different stamps and colours.

All the cards were coloured using Inktense water colours.

This is a stamp I've had for many years, and it stamped just as well now as it did when it was new.

 I know the tags weren't requested, however, I thought if they weren't needed now, 
they could be used for a different occasion.

Stamps

49 and Market - Gabi's Hibiscus Stamp Set

 Stampotique - Flos

Penny Black - Fuchsia

 Stampendous - Say It Today

Thanks for visiting again today.  Until next time ....

Happy Crafting!

 

Three of Seven

Create your Imagination

is the title of the third card in this challenge.

I think I tried to do too much on this card

resulting in a bit of a clumsy mishmash.

The background circles are made using an embossing dauber with clear embossing powder.

The colour is 'spiced marmalade' and 'worn lipstick' Distress Oxides inks blended together, 

then the excess rubbed off the embossed bits with a tissue,

resulting in the white circles.

A couple of other background stamps were added,

followed by the little bunny who is all ready for winter showers.

Stamps

Brutus/Monroe - Be Unique

Visible Image - Mesh-ellaneous; Just Be Happy

49 and Market - Gabi's Line Stitch Stamp Set

As I said earlier, I think this card has too much going on,

however, it allowed me to have a play with some items which have been waiting

to be used for some time.

Stay tuned for card #4 in the Seven Cards in Seven Days challenge.

Happy Crafting!

 

 

Birthday Wishes

The last few weeks have been just a tad busy, 

hence why my poor blog is feeling a little neglected.

However the end is in sight along with a Papercraft Show next weekend,

just what I need to get Mr Mojo enthusiastic again!

Hmmm .... I just realised this card is fairly monotone with a splash of colour,

but hey it works for me!

Anyhoo, back to the matter at hand, I made this card for my brother

whose birthday it was recently.

The pussy was stamped directly onto the card

with the bird positioned on its back. 

Both were coloured with prismacolor pencils.

The thought bubble, happy birthday and sewing line were all stamped

and to finish it off, I drew a line by hand around the other three sides.

To add a little depth, I used double-sided foam tape to adhere the panel to folded card.

Stamps

 Katzelkraft - KTZ152

Lawn Fawn - A Birdie Told Me

Darkroom Door - Happy Birthday

49 and Market - Gabi's Line Stitch Stamp Set

  Happy Crafting!

 

I love you

When it comes to new stamps, I should but can't resist.

This was definitely the case recently and as I still had some background card sitting on my desk from when I was playing the the Distress Oxides - well! - Say no more!

This girl reminds me of a cartoon character

(please don't ask me which one though)

and I just love how carefree and whimsy she looks

dancing across the card.

I coloured her with my favourite Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut her.

Using 'jet black' Archival Ink I stamped a border across the bottom

and added a sentiment.

A simple black mat and white card and it's finished!

Stamps

Studio Magda Polakow - #2

49 and Market - Gabi's Line Stitch Stamp Set

Tim Holtz - Simple Sayings CMS155

Challenges

 http://craftstamper.blogspot.com.au/2018/01/take-it-make-it-challenge-january.html
 http://snarkystampers.blogspot.com.au/2018/01/soss-101-t-is-for-technique.html

 

I have this card sitting on a little easel on my desk as I just love it!

Happy Crafting!

  

Pink, Purple and Dogs

I was recently asked by one of my friends

if I could make an 18th card.

The criteria for the card was "likes pink, purple and dogs"

so with that in mind, this is what I finished with:

The idea started by seeing some 'number' cards on FB and evolved from there.

I rummaged around in a box I rarely open and found a packet of chipboard numbers and luckily for me, there was a '1' and an '8' - phew! 

I gessoed the numbers so I would have a lovely white base,

then painted them with a couple of coats of 'Ginger Flower' Silk Acrylic glaze. 

Once that was dry, I added Glossy Accents and while that was wet,

randomly dropped little coloured beads over the top. 
(they look a bit like hundreds & thousands - LOL!)

 

I stamped, coloured and fussy cut some dogs, 

arranging them in various ways until I was happy with the layout.

A zig-zag border was added, then everything was adhered in place.

A matching glimmer card was added before sticking to the white card base.

Stamps

Stampers Anonymous - Mini Cats & Dogs  

49 and Market -Gabi's Line Stitch Stamp Set

I hope the birthday girl had a very enjoyable day celebrating

with her family and friends!

Happy Crafting!