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Mini Stampbord Book 1970-01-01 00:59:59 In my endeavours to use different media types. I thought I would have a go at using the fabulous Stampbord as a base for a project. I bought a sample pack of the Stampbord and the largest pieces in it were 2 x 2 inch squares. So I decided to use two of these as the back and the front of a mini book with concertina pages. I had first to decorate the squares and used Ranger Distress Inks, Stazon, a flower stamp, a word card stamped with the word 'Bloom' and UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel). The technique was as follows: Using distress inkpads in Broken China & Pine Needles I applied ink direct to the stampbord surfaces in a random pattern to my liking and then dried thoroughly with a heat gun. I then used black Stazon and a tulip stamp from Joanna Sheens Victorian Flowers plate to stamp both pieces of stampbord. I then used a piercing tool to scrape away the outline of the tulips back to the white stampbord surface. This gave more depth to the images.When happy I then applied three
My entry into 'Good Old Days' CJ (UKSTAMPERS) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I am early again (by a week) !! must have had a sudden urge to meet & beat targets. I completed my entry into this CJ after wondering for a long time what exactly I should do. I plumped for a Divas theme and two colourways, one blue and one green. I used stamps from the Divas plate from www.artchixstudio.com .I used versafine inks, Appli glue (coloured), Beadazzles, gold stars & ribbons to embellish. Also used a fan stamp and heat embossed with enchanted gold EP. All on background crackle paper. Read more:UKSTAMPERS
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Latest set of 5 ATC's 1970-01-01 00:59:59 First what a lovely day and second hope you all enjoyed your extra hour in bed!Here is my latest set of 5 entitled 'Time Flies'. Anyone up for a swap?
My entry in 'Wild West' CJ (UKSTAMPERS) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Well here we are again, my entry in the 'Wild West
' CJ was finally completed on Monday. This time I could not boast being on time and was, in fact, a week late in sending it to the next recipient.Here are the shots of both pages and also of the full spread. I used a variety of materials including some faux suede material in tan. On the left hand page I used background paper in terra cotta with tan stars as my base and applied the suede material in a fringe. I then used some brown gingham ribbon and held it in place with gold star brads. Above the fringe I applied a colour image of cowboys and indians and mod podged it in place (applying mod podge to the whole of the area above the fringe. I then bound a number of coloured feathers together with gold wire and applied the feather plume with a brown gingham ribbon knotted bow.The right hand page had two sewn strips of the suede material applied top and bottom above which more gingham ribbon and brads was applied. I prepared a stampbord Read more:UKSTAMPERS
November Canvas Swap 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Just to post a pic of my entry for the NovemberCanvas
Swap organised by Trish Latimer on the talkcrafts( www.talkcrafts.co.uk) forum It was the usual last minute dash to complete on time but I just made it.I had the usual inspirational hiatus, but looked out of the window and saw the leaves turning their shades of red, orange and gold signifying that Autumn was with us. So I used Autumn as the theme for my artwork. This is the first canvas that I have done and found it a bit of a challenge. Now I seem to have a plethora of ideas to do more !! It's 5 x 7 inch canvas by the way.There should be 27 participants so hopefully lots of variety and things to learn. Here is a link to the gallery where you can see all the marvellous entries: http://www.talkcrafts.co.uk/forum/album_cat.php?cat_id=5
Latest ATC set 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I have just completed this set of three ATC's, to be sent to another male swap friend in Australia. The theme is 'Chinese'. I have used similar materials in each case to keep the theme intact.In all I used EP chinese gold, stamping with Adirondack (espresso), Stazon (blazing red), Acrylic paints (lime green, pink, fern & orange), gold backing paper, vellum, stamps from www.tandastamps.co.uk 'Far East Plate 3', fly image and Japanese lady with parasol, vellum, square bronze brads, peel-off clear squares & decorative fibres.The weather has been dreadful today here in Manchester today so I stayed in and crafted to my hearts content. Should have seen the state of the kitchen at 6pm !!! more craft stuff about 3 inches deep on every surface.........so had a ready meal, (after clearing the space in front of the microwave).C'est la vie !!!
Heart Box 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This is one of my attempts at decorating a plain heart box.First I used acrylic paint to prepare the surface (Colonial Green for the outside and French Mauve for the inside and base - both DecoArt Americana collection). I then used a fine leaf design stamp and stamped the top of the lid with Versamark and heat embossed with Pink Pearls EP (ensuring that the inside surface of the lid was well supported to afford a flat surface for the stamp before embossing).Next I applied a string of blue/green metallic beads to the lid edge with a hot glue gun at small intervals. I cut pink flower sequins in half and applied the halves to the lid edge behing the beads. I cut extra beads from the string and applied these with pink 'pearly doodles' around the lid edge.When dry I applied an acrylic rose motif to the centre of the top of the lid. I used Adirondack 'bottle' ink and a natural sponge to stipple an all-over pattern on the sides of the base of the box, drying with a heat gun.I applied a pr Read more:Heart
My entry into Flo's CJ (UKSTAMPERS) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Surprise, surprise.......I actually posted this one on time, he said smugly !!!! Yes it was my entry into Flo's CJ 'Dreams & Nightmares'. I pondered long and hard as to my subject matter and ended up with Money !!!!!!!!Some might say it's a dream to have lots of it whilst others may think of it as a nightmare, especially if you don't have enough of it to pay the bills etc. In this light I produced a rather fussy 'moneyscape' entitled 'Money - mares', a kind of half way house between a lack of it and too much.Here are the left and right page views of it........hope Flo likes it, and that all of the other CJ ers do too. Read more:UKSTAMPERS
Trish Bayley's background technique 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Trish Bayley provided instructions in 'Simply Stamping' Magazine Issue 6 on Textured Alcohol Ink Backgrounds and I thought I would have a go.I used kitchen towel, nylon fruit netting & clear adhesive tape as my background
materials. ThePVA was an evo bond type which dried clear and shiny. I had a major problem though with the application of the alcohol inks with the felt pad. For some reason the PVA reacted to make a very sticky surface once the inks had been applied to the surface and the felt pad started to fluff and stick terribly. I resorted to using liberal amounts of Alcohol Blending Solution to try to overcome this and just about managed this. Next time I will use other means of spreading the ink.............not sure what though !!!Anyway I have pics of three finishes I produced. The first included the fruit netting whilst the others just had clear adhesive tape and kitchen paper applied with the PVA.Pic 1 used Cranberry, Wild Plum & Red Pepper Alcohol Inks. Pic 2 Pesto, Espre Read more:Trish
Captured in Crystal 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Recently I have done some work using this technique, and thanks must go to a number of very experienced members of a couple of forums who have contributed their tips, techniques and experiences. The forums are: www.talkcrafts.co.uk & www.ukstampers.co.uk .There are a few schools of thought about the technique and the resultant pieces of work can vary considerably dependent on how it is done.The effect is achieved by applying acrylic floor finish to acetate. Layering this with tissue paper with the addition of coloured inks and glitter/pearl powders. The number of layers depend on the effect that you wish to achieve. Finally the front of the acetate can be stamped with a stamp of your choice and Stazon Ink.Briefly the medium to use is 'Klear' floor finish made by Johnson Wax. Yes, it seems weird but that is what you need to use. It comes in a 500ml bottle which goes quite a way (and you can also use it on floors too !!!!).Materials required:AcetateMasking tape'Klear' floor finishWhi Read more:Crystal
Clares 545 ATC Swap 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Clare (Fairy), UKstampers forum suggested an ATC swap with 5 crafters each producing 5 ATC's in a series. Each crafter would then receive 5 ATC's back, one from each set.This is my set, entitled 'Ladies In Waiting' (don't exactly know what they are waiting for though !). All have brayered backgrounds and are stamped with a series of my favourite stamps from 'Let's Face It' UM sheet from collagabilities. They are embossed with various moonglow & metallic EP's and finished with a swirl stamp using colours of Stazon.Simple but effective I thought !
UKSTAMPERS 2nd CJ entry 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Well here we are again, time to send the next UKSTAMPERS
CJ on its rounds. This time we have another 10 willing cj'ers raring to put their artistic talents to the test. My CJ title this time is 'Material Things'.This came about because I am presently very interested in mixed media experimentation. This blends paper, fabric and embellishments into collage, books and all sorts of things with an arty feel. So my CJ is not really about 'possessions' of a material nature but more about the 'materials' we have all around us in everyday life. It's really a play on words in the true sense. All I am asking is that each contributor uses at least one piece of material or fabric in their artwork. The CJ is 7 x 5 inches, so a lot smaller than my last which is still doing the rounds. So here goes with the pics.
My entry into 'Flora & Fauna' CJ (UKStampers) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Another entry completed in the UKSTAMPERS 1st CJ. 'Flora and Fauna
' was the title.I chose the theme of Flora for both pages and had a 'seed' of an idea. Any plant or flower begins its life as a seed and I ended up with seed packets as my embellishments in this case.Each packet has an insert which can be removed. The words read 'Plant a seed and it will grow'.
'Inchies' Galore 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I am surrounded by 'inchies' at the moment, they are arriving thick and fast from members of UK Stampers Forum who are taking part in the swap! I am very privaledged to be witnessing some absolutely wonderful work from the contributors so far. I have also received my 25 'Inchies
' from the Talk Crafts Forum swap, and here is a pic. Wonderful aren't they?These are the ones I think I will collage in an 'altered' frame. Will post a pic when it is complete.
'Inchies' swap on UK Stampers forum 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Yet another swap of 'Inchies
'. This time for UK Stampers forum . I am running a swap on this forum where each participant makes 25 tiny 1 x 1 inch decorated squares (plus 1 extra). At the end each person then receives an assortment of 25 squares made by other crafters in return.This form of art has been rapidly gaining in popularity because of the endless variety of ways to make the squares unique.The beauty of these 'Inchies', is not only that they are tiny works of art but that they are so easily packaged and sent through the post. The forum also has help and advice threads on 'Inchies' and no doubt will be running some themed swaps later on. The swap ends on 31st March 2007 and to see the entries so far click here . If you are interested in taking part why not join us and be part of the 'Inchie' revolution?Here is a pic of my entry.
My entry into 'These are a few of my favourite things' CJ (UK Stampers Forum) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Once again another entry into the 2nd CJ was completed.On this one I used glossy photo papers and dye based inks to produce the backgrounds. The lilac one also had a butterfly image which was stamped first using a resist and overstamping with a contrasting darker colour. I applied a prima flower to each and a piece of ribbon to finish. Here are the pics.Quite pleased with the results. Read more:things
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Laid Back challenge 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Just finished part of a challenge set up by Daphne at TalkCrafts Forum . She sent all of us three plain tiles to turn into anything we like. I decided to make a pendant and a mini book. I first applied a coat of gesso, then stippled all over with Lumiere Halo Pink Gold acrylic. I stamped an image selectively in Black Stazon using the Kodomo 'Plum' stamp and hand coloured in the plum flowers using a water brush and USArtQuest 'Jewelz' Duo Red-Blue mica paint. I then applied a transfer of a bird with Glossy Accents and sealed all with a thinned down glaze of Glossy Accents (applied by large brush). I strung the pendant with Japanese Mizuhiki cord in emerald and gold, threading a number of pale orange glass seed beads to form a loop at the bottom. Although you can't see it in the pic I have used a screw clasp to secure.Loved doing it, and have nearly completed my mini-book using two tiles. Read more:Laid Back
Sequel - Mini Stampbord Book 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Hi All, and firstly I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and with this being New Years Eve, that you all have a fabulous evening to welcome in 2007. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year !!!!Back in October I had an entry on a mini stampbord book (Go There) and I have just got round to decorating the insides, (Flo said she looked forward to it). So here are the pics ! Difficult to photograph effectively so I have taken four shots showing left and right sides of the back and the front. The book is 2 inches square and when finished was somewhat thicker than I thought it would be so the ribbon I had used as a closure was a little stretched - but just managed to still close the book (must remember this next time). Hope you like it now it's complete.
Set of 4 themed ATC's 1970-01-01 00:59:59 These 4 'Butterfly' themed ATC's have just been completed, so anyone interested in a swap, please contact me. I have used one stamp, various washes and metallic accents, masking and heat embossing.
UK Stampers 3x3 ATC Swap 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Just received my three ATC's from the UK Stampers forum ATC Swap hosted by sam21ski. All three are lovely and each is very different. Here is a pic !
'Inchies' swap on Talkcrafts Forum 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Hi All, not posted for a while but back in circulation again now. I entered a challenge on the Talkcrafts forum. The challenge was originally inspired by another swap which was to produce 100 x 1 inch squares which were to be collaged and decorated !!! God (I thought), that's one hell of a lot !!!!So instead Liz Gale suggested that we each produce 25 x 1 inch squares for a swap. That means that if 25 members enter, then we will all receive 25 in return, 1 from each of the 25 members submissions. It was only when I started to cut the squares that I realised just how small they really were. I had no idea where to start but once I started to colour the backgrounds I seemed to have a rush of inspiration and flew through them.............in fact I produced over 60 !!!!So here is a pic of my 25 which will be posted tomorrow. I look forward to receiving the others in return. The challenge ends at the end of January 2007. I firstly created a watercolour background using acrylics and then coll Read more:Inchies
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My entry into 'Colours' CJ UKstampers 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Here is my entry into the 'Colours
' CJ, just completed. No one had chosen blue, so that was the one for me.Hope you like it:
'Altoids' tin challenge on Talkcrafts 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This is my entry in another challenge from the Talkcrafts forum. One member had a number of unused (but out of date) tins of the Marks & Spencer curiously strong mints which she offered to send to members with a challenge to 'alter' the tin and return for a random swap. I entered and duly received my tin. I rubbed down the tin with fine sandpaper and covered it all with gesso. then painted over this with acrylics in two contrasting colours. I then applied 6 x 1 inch paper tiles to the top of the lid with mod podge and applied raised letters to spell out 'BOX' after it had dried. I decorated the interier lid and bottom with printed photo paper in blue. I then used gold Krylon to decorate the outside of the tin. Finally putting a little glitterati fibres inside the tin in contrasting colours and closing with purple ribbon tied in a bow. My only regret is that I didn't put something inside the tin.............however I will do if I do any more 'altering' of tins. Here are the pics: Read more:Altoids
Laid Back Challenge (2) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I have completed the mini-book which I have called 'Angels'. I used two tiles, one for the front and one for the back which I first gave two coats of gesso as a base for the paint. I then coated all over with Jacquard Halo Green Gold Lumiere paint using a stippling action. I applied a diamond pattern in black Stazon ink using a diamond heart stamp from the Invoke Arts 'Textured Hearts' plate to front and back surfaces of the book. For the front tile I applied some Calypso Beadazzles with Glossy Accents and also applied four 8mm square Guttermann mirrored beads. The Angel word was stamped using small letters on a green plate and this applied also with Glossy Accents. I edged the sides of both tiles with gold Krylon pen. For the insides I made a concertina fold insert and painted one side with Stewart Gill Alchemy Fusion paint and the other with Aurora (to contrast with the colours in the Beadazzles). I then decorated them with cutouts from the Crafty Individuals miniature tile book Read more:Laid Back
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My entry into 2nd UKStampers CJ 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Well finally managed to complete my entry into Culpeppers CJ entitled 'Medieval'. Here are the pics............used images of a medieval knight and a castle which was printed onto vellum and applied with eyelets across the two pages. I randomly used direct to paper to color backgrounds with gold and dark green pigment ink. Then I stamped and applied the images of the knight with silver glaze and matt paper Mod Podge. Lettering was from various sources.
'CHINO' 1970-01-01 00:59:59 When I visited my Mum last week she produced a load of old photos, one of which I had taken with my old SLR camera in black & white. At the time I was into developing the film then enlarging and then printing my own photos. I brought it home and did a scrapbook page with it. Chino was the dog she was very attached to (now long gone to meet his maker). My Mum was somewhat younger too!!! I think she will be pleased with what I did with the Photograph. Read more:CHINO
Birthday Card 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Just completed a birthday card. Started with a peach card scored and folded to A6 size. Stamped around border with Whispers caramel delight dye ink using Stampendous Foliate Quad Cube stamp. Cut K&Co Isabella paper and matted onto dark orange cardstock and applied with double sided tape to card. Matted Ashford self adhesive journal tag (K&Co) onto dark orange cardstock and stamped 'Happy birthday' with versamark, heat embossing with detail gold embossing powder. Applied the mat with foam pads at an angle. Applied two peach paper flowers to bottom corner of mat with Glue Dot.Pleased with the finished article Read more:Birthday
'Kung Hei Fat Choi' 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Or happy Chinese New Year to all !! Today is the first day of the Chinese Lunar Year and this year is the year of the pig. The weather is just great too, sunny and clear.I will be celebrating in Manchester Chinatown with some Cantonese friends of mine this afternoon. There will be a Dragon Dance and a procession ending up in Chinatown where there will be food, celebrations and fireworks. It's bound to be busy !!Just did a Card with a Chinese feel for the day. Traditional Chinese colours of gold, red and black.
Chinese New Year - Manchester UK 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Following on from yesterdays festivities just wanted to say that the day continued to be beautiful and the crowds flocked to the procession and subsequently to Chinatown for the fireworks and for food. Just wanted to include a couple of pics which, I hope, convey the atmosphere. In all, what a great day !! Read more:Chinese
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