Spots & Stripes

 Hi there Crafty Fiends! I've just returned from a fun weekend away with a 'When I'm 64' party which was lot's of fun, so I haven't been crafting, but here is an oldie which fits the bill for the theme at Inkspirational Challenge. 

This is an Artsy take on the theme. I used a stencil for the stripes, but with the monoprint method using Karin Markers and spritzing with water. Then I stamped the flower and fussy-cut. I painted a swatch of wash on the white card and then subtly stamped some tiny spots, a leaf and some script. When dry I stamped the sentiment and black outline leaves. 

The Flower stamp is from Gina K and I think the sentiment is from Altenew. 

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optional theme - Patterns

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Cancer Awareness Card

Hey there. Just sharing a card I made for a friend who unfortunately is having treatment for Cancer.  

I used Karin Markers to stamp the gorgeous image and Delicata Gold Ink for the sentiment. It's hard to see in the pic, but I splattered some yummy Windsor & Newton Gold Ink. 

Stamp: Gina K Peaceful Florals

Die: Spellbinders  Venise Lace Hemstitch Die

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ALLSORTS CHALLENGE

Anything Goes

Last Minute Challenge Cards

 Hi there. I nearly forgot to share these cards I made for a few challenges...

The tag is made with Gina K Seasons Of Joy Tag die, with the top trimmed off and a die-cut bow added.

I stamped the daffodils from Gina K Easter Blessings and coloured with Karin Markers. The sentiment is from Spring Tulips and the bee from Beautiful Bees.  

The beautiful spray of flowers is from Altenew Sparkle Bright. The image was coloured with the Altenew inks using the Layered Stencils. I used the gorgeous Organic Linen EF for the background. 

This is a Shaker card made with a cellophane bag, which is so easy!

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GINA K

Card 2

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Timeless Poppies

 I recently indulged in some more Daniel Smith Watercolour Paints and I'm totally in love with the pinks! So I pulled out my paints, my Baohong w/c paper and fave brushes and had a play.

I stamped with Delicata Gold Ink and embossed with Antique Linen Distress Embossing Glaze.

This is the second attempt.  I didn't emboss the first time around, but I got impatient waiting for the paint to dry and so I started again. The embossed lines allowed me to paint more petals without waiting.

I fussy cut the image , layered it over the die-cut panel and splattered with Altenew Metallic Paint. To finish I added the sentiment, sequins and mounted on the textured kraft coloured card. 

Stamp: Gina K Timeless Poppies

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CAS MIX UP NOV Reminder

  Hello there! I'm just popping in to remind you about this month's  CAS Mix Up Challenge!

This month is a Stencil themed challenge. Loll is our host and the prompt is 'Stencil Monoprint'. 

There are some links to video tutorials on the CAS MIX UP blog and an explanation from Loll as to what she would like to see.

 Please remember to keep your card designs Clean and Simple.

I used a hexagon stencil and when the monoprint was dry, I used the stencil again in the traditional way, sponging another shade of yellow. It was then trimmed the panel and layered with die-cuts and the stamped bee.

Stencil: TCW Hexagons

Stamps: Gina K Beautiful Bees

Dies: Stampin Up Meadow Stems

You can find more inspiration over on the CAS Mix Up Blog from our  Designer Team.  We hope you'll be inspired to join the challenge.

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Theme: Critters

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Inspired by a few challenges

 I Today I am sharing a few cards which were inspired by a few of my fave challenges...

I love this Flowering Gum stamp from Paper Rose Studio. I'm on a bit of an Australiana kick at the moment. I picked up the Koala stamp at a local market and had to mask off a bit of foliage. 

The foliage was coloured with Karin Markers and the Koala with Zig Markers.  

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From Boys to Men

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The theme at Gina K is 'critters'. I'm not sure if insects count as critters, but Iad fun making this card. 

The leaves were stamped with Karin Markers. The Ladybug (Ladybird) was coloured with Zigs and glossy accents was added to wings. 

Stamps: Gina K Beautiful Wings, Autumn Silhouettes, Spring Tulips

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“Critters” 

'LEAVES'

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Another Australian themed card...

The flowers were coloured with Zig and Karin Markers.  The background patterned paper from Papertrey Ink has been. coveted in my stash for awhile. 

Stamps: Paper Rose Studio Kangaroo Paw

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I used a dark brown textured cardstock for the card base. The wreath was coloured with Copic Markers and the Hedgie was coloured with Zigs. 

Die: Poppy Stamps Adrianna Wreath' Hedgehog

Stamp: MFT Deer Friends

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Sweater Weather

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The leaves were stamped with Distress Oxides and Karin Markers. 

Stamps: Altenew 'Wallpaper Art', Halftone circle

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More Fall Cards

I have a folder on my Desktop that's full of cards I've made, but haven't yet posted, so today I decided to share a few.

 

I used Karin Markers direct to stamp, blended with wet brush, to stamp these trees. Added a bit of definition, a wash under the trees and of course a touch of splatter:)

Stamps: Stamplorations Vignette: Tree Silhouette

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I used Karin Markers again to stamp these leaves. I couldn't resist adding some splatter!

Stamps: Gina K Autum Silhouettes

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The grid pattern was stamped with Delicata Gold ink and I used Karin Markers for the leaves, sentiment and splatter.

Stamps: Kaisercraft Fallen Leaves; SSS Floral Garden

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The leaves were again stamped and coloured with Karin Markers and the sentiment with Delicata Gold.

I inked the edges with the gold ink as well. 

Stamps: Kaisercraft Fallen Leaves; Newton's Nook Cocktail Mixer

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Theme: Autumn or Halloween

Theme: Anything Autumn

Theme: Autumn

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Bee-youtiful!

 I have another card for AA Card Challenge 200th Birthday celebration. I've been a bit obsessed with making bee cards recently and this is one of them...

I embossed the hexagon pattern with a die. Next I die-cut the hexagons to make a stencil and mask. 

Then I sponged Distress Ink and stamped the script through the stencil. 

The bees were stamped, coloured with Zig Markers and die-cut. 

Stamps: Gina K Beautiful Bees

Die: Stampin Up Honey Bees

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Saturday Stamping

 I've had yet another crafty day my friends. Melbourne is officially 'the most lock-downed city on Earth!' or so the News tells us, so you can see why I've been making so many cards!

My first 2 cards were inspired by the theme at Gina K Challenge, which calls for a bit of smooshing and Autumn themed. Yay! That makes me very happy:)

I used Karin Markers scribbled on my craft sheet, spritzed and a touch of Brushos for the smooshing. 

When it was dry, I stamped the leaves with Distress Oxide Seedless Preserves and clear embossed. I then trimmed the panel and matted with black, adhering to the white card base. To finish, I stamped the sentiment.

Stamps: Gina K Autumn Silhouettes, Easter Blessings

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This time I smooshed and splattered Distress  & DO Inks, drying each layer before adding the next. 

Then I stamped the wildflowers several times in different shades of green with Karin Markers. The butterflies and sentiment were also stamped with Karin markers. 

Stamps: Gina K Autumn Silhouettes, Easter Blessings, Love at all Times

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My next card is very CAS and was inspired by Less is More Challenge.......

Once again I used Karin Markers to colour the image. I decided to have purple foliage and was happy with the decision. 

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 Ink Smooshed background and make a Fall themed card! 

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2nd Card

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