Lavinia Mermaid and Stampendous Turtle Cards...

 Hello,

We are under the sea today - first, I created the backgrounds, then added the stamped images over the top using black ink.  The first card features Guinevere and Shoal of Fish from Lavinia. The cute little turtle is from Kaisercraft's Deep Sea Stamp Set, Sea Grass from Kaszazz and coral from Stampin' Up By The Tide.

Stampendous Turtle Trio (stamped a couple of times hehe) is the image I have used here.

This is Alana from Lavinia with her friends, Kaisercraft Deep Sea (turtle) and Stampin' Up By The Tide (seahorse). 

This happy turtle is Stampendous Sea Turtle and the coral and shell image is also from Kaisercraft's Deep Sea stamp set.

Hope you have enjoyed another under the sea adventure with us!

Shell

xox

Walk in the Wild - Stampin'up

 Hello

This set of cute cards was created using Walk in The Wild stamp set from Stampin'up.

The card base was cut using Shield dies from Kaszazz. The red fussy cut  mushroom stamps are also from Kaszazz, Forest Floor set.

The little hedgehog was stamped on white, masked, and the mushroom and grass stamped over the top. The image was coloured with watercolour pencils, then die cut, and framed with a green die cut frame. This was then mounted on to the card front. The Kaszazz mushrooms were stamped in red archival ink, then fussy cut and added. A panel was added to the inside for a message, and a stopper created and mounted in place, with a stamped sentiment and additional mushrooms.

This was a precut trifold card base with an aperture in the centre panel.

Mushrooms were stamped over the lower area of the centre panel, and the grass section shaded.

Mushrooms were stamped on to white card, coloured with watercolour pencils, and placed behind the aperture. The hedgehog was stamped, coloured and fussy cut, then fixed in place. The sentiment was stamped on to a die cut leaf shape, and a die cut dragonfly added to the corner of the aperture

 

The little hedgehog was stamped on to a punched label shape, then coloured. This was layered on to a die cut oval.

Leaf patterned paper was matted on to green card then layered on to the card base. A strip of a second paper was placed across the centre and the image mounted over the top. Die cut leaves were placed around the oval. The ends of the stamped sentiment were fishtailed and this was mounted in place.

Glossy accents was applied to the nose and eyes on all images, and gems added to the cards.

Have a great day

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Masculine Milestone Birthday Cards

Hello

How is your day?

We have a couple of masculine themed cards for those milestone birthdays.

This card is a larger size 5" x 7" and was created using a paper tole design sheet. I have added metal brads and cogs to highlight parts of the design.

The above two cards feature images from Stampin'up Let it Ride set.

Images were stamped with archival inks on to white card and coloured with watercolour pencils. Stamped panels were matted on to woodgrain pattern paper, then on to the card bases.

Die cut sentiments are from Karen Burniston. Metal brads and brown pearls were added to the cards.

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Let It Ride cards - Stampin'up

Hello

These cards all feature images from Let It Ride set by Stampin'up.

Navy and white card.

Die cut sentiment from Karen Burniston

The Someone Special sentiment is from Kaszazz.

 All images have been stamped with Archival ink on to white card, and coloured with watercolour pencils.  Image panels were matted on to woodgrain pattern paper, then layered on to the card bases. Die cut sentiments from Karen Burniston.

Enjoy your day

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Sympathy Cards - Featuring Tree Images...

Hello,

Today's Sympathy cards all feature images from the garden. I have used Stampin' Up's Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Word Window Punch and Label Punch for all of the cards. All card fronts have been created using strips of paper from various Kaisercraft Paper Pads.

The image used on both of the following cards is from Stampin' Up's - Just Believe Stamp Set.

When creating Sympathy cards, I always feel it is best to keep them simple.

See you again soon,

Shell

xox

High Tide - Stampin'up

Hello

These cards feature the High Tide stamp set from Stampin'up, and the Riverbank stamp set from Kaszazz.
Archival inks were used for the Kaszazz stamps. Versafine inks were used for the Stampin'up images as they are photopolymer, and I find this ink to give the best result.

Images were stamped on to smooth watercolour paper, then Distress inks were either swiped or sponged on, then lightly wiped over with a damp wipe to blend.

Various die cuts, were then added. Clouds from Joy Crafts, Seagulls and sailboats from IO, shells and starfish from Kaszazz, and anchor and ships wheel from Kaisercraft.

This final card was stamped on to heavier watercolour paper then washed over with distress inks and a waterbrush. The cruise liner and the dolphin stamps are from Kaszazz.
Stickles glitter glue was added to highlight the water on some cards, and a candy dot added to the top corner.

I hope you have found a little restful inspiration from todays visit.

Till next time
be happy
BaRb

Baby Bear - Stampin'up

Hello

For these cute baby cards, the Baby Bear stamp from Stampin'up was used.  Background papers are from Kaszazz. Sentiment stamps also from Kaszazz.

Each bear was stamped in three layers of different shades of ink, then fussy cut. Sentiments were stamped directly on to the background papers.

All card bases are white.

The bears were given a coloured bow to match their background paper, which was matted to a corresponding coloured card.

Ribbons, twine, buttons, brads, Stickles glitter glue, and gemstones were added to the designs.

Have a nice day

Till next time

be happy

BaRb

Box Cards - Die Cuts With A View - Floral Brilliance...

Hello,

Today I have a couple of really pretty Box Cards to share with you. These cards were both created using a Die Cuts With A View 12x12 Paper Pad - named Floral Brilliance.

The butterflies on both cards and the word Love are all Stampin' Up Products - the above Butterfly from Stamp Set - Summer Solstice. Love is from Stamp Set Basic Phrases and the butterfly on the below card is Elegant Butterfly punch.

I hand cut the flowers and leaves on both cards and added rhinestones to the flowers for the centres.

Most of the box cards I have created lately have been Christmas themed, so it was a nice change to make some beautiful flowery boxes. This DCWV Paper Pad (which I purchased from our local Spotlight Store) has 48 sheets, 14 of which have pink glitter - am loving using this paper pad!

Off to use these papers on a different project, have a great day,

Shell

xox

Stained Glass Mother's Day cards

Hello

For these cards I have again used All That You Are stamp set from Stampin'up

The Mother's Day sentiment is from Kaszazz

The images were stamped on to vellum either with black archival ink (the top 2) or with versamark ink then white embossed. They were then coloured on the reverse side with markers.
These panels were then fixed to coloured card bases which had been layered with white card and coordinating patterned paper.
Strips of card or ribbon were attached across the card, and stamped, embossed, die cut labels were added.
Stickles glitter glue, glossy accents, liquid pearls, stardust pens,and gems were added for finishing highlights.

Till next time
be happy
BaRb

Gift Tags featuring Kaisercraft Flowers...

Hello,

Today's post features a selection of gift tags. To create these tags I have used a selection of products from my stash - way too many to mention!!!

Washi tape, Kaisercraft and assorted flowers, Kaisercraft Collectables, stamped images etc etc etc...

Quick and easy - I purchased the tags from my local newsagent, it takes almost no time to embellish them - this is a great way to use up those pre-made coloured flowers!

Thanks for visiting!

Shell

xox

Swan Lake Notecard set - Stampin'up

Hello

This set of notecards features the Swan Lake stamp set from Stampin'up.

A folder was created to hold the cards.


There are four cards in the set.

The images in the set were stamped in different configurations, using Archival ink. Colouring was done with watercolour pencils.. Envelopes were stamped to match.

A stamped liner was added to each notecard.



This  is a really versatile stamp set, and made up into a nice gift set.

Enjoy your day
Till next time
be happy
BaRb

Stampin' Up - Great Sport - Cards...

Good Morning,

Sport themed today - these cards feature a Stampin' Up Stamp Set - Great Sport. I have repeatedly stamped two of the balls from the stamp set to create the front of the cards.

I have used white card bases, followed by a black layer and then stamped the balls on the white card top layer. Glossy accents was added to some of the balls as a feature. The 'happy birthday' wording and label are created using Stampin' Up's Set - Teeny Tiny Banners and two Stampin' Up punches.

Are you having a sporty day today?

Shell

xox