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Tom's Rooster!
Pink Ink design "Henpecked". Image stamped and then hand painted with Japanese watercolours. "Merry Christmas" sentiment from IndigoBlu Wildlife Christmas stamp set.
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Friday, 18 October 2019
Cards of 2019
For Chris
Pink Ink Designs "Mel's Angel" stamp used and then hand painted using Derwent Inktense Watercolour pencils from England.
For Neal and Vicki
Pink Ink Designs "Cow's it Going?" stamp set. Imaged stamped and then hand painted with Japanese watercolour paints. "Merry Christmas" sentiment from IndigoBlu Wildlife Christmas stamp set.
Made for Chris
Pink Ink Designs "Old Salt" stamp set. Imaged stamped and then hand painted with Japanese watercolours. Envelope stamped with mini stamps from same set.
Proud Peacock
Pink Ink Designs "Proud Peacock" stamp set. Image stamped and then hand painted with Japanese watercolours. Embellished with peacock feather.
Snowflake Gift Card Holder
Made for Marianne's. Tim Holtz snowflake die used for centre over custom paper.
Cardinals in Trees
I had used this design on Gift Card holders but was asked to make cards using this design. Trees - memory Box die "Birch Trio". Purchased Cardinals. Washi tape used on envelope.
Peaceful Snowflakes
Christmas card created using custom paper, Sold at World of Tea. "peace" die from Stamp'Up Christmas Greetings Thinlits #139659
Request from Fabia
Co-worker requested a Gift Card holder for a friends special birthday. Custom paper purchased several years ago on a trip. Sentiment stamp from Ranger
Bird of Paradise #1
Couture Creations "Bird of Paradise" embossing folder. Embossed two times to custom cut the bird for dimensional effect
Bird of Paradise #3
Couture Creations "Bird of Paradise" embossing folder used. Additional bird fussy cut to give dimension
Bird of Paradise #2
Oriental Paper from Papery in Ottawa, Couture creations "Bird of Paradise" embossing folder used. Second bird custom cut to give dimensional effect
Crane
Background created with Brusho pigment powder. Die cut - Tutti Designs die - Crane - Tutti-278
Bird of Paradise #3
Custom paper from Papery in Ottawa. Couture creations embossing folder used for centre panel and bird for dimensional effect.
Cameo Teapot
Tea themed paper, Teapot stamped and custom cut. Teapot Stamp and sentiment from "darkroom door" rubber stamps - DDRS159 Cup of Tea. Teapot embellished with Cameo,
Tea Boxes
Tea themed paper. Mounted on craft foam and custom cut for dimensional effect. Embellished with pearls.
Snowflake Pin
Gift Card Holder.Tim Holtz snowflake die and centre is a removable brooch. T.H. thinly die #663115
A Happy Christmas to You - #1
Inside of card "A Happy Christmas to You". This shows the postmark of the vintage postcard (1924) mounted on front of card.
A Happy Christmas to You - #2
This is a vintage postcard from 1924. Inside of card is seen in "A Happy Christmas to You #1".
Wishing You A Merry Christmas #1
Inside of card showing postmark of vintage postcard mounted on front of card. (1924)
Wishing You A Merry Christmas #2
This is a vintage postcard from 1924. Inside of card with postmark shown in "Wishing You A Merry Christmas #1.
Merry Moosemas
This card I created with spouses in mind to give to better half. Tim Holtz thinlits die #663103 used. I cut two moose and then trimmed off the antlers off of one .
Bloom
Ken Oliver Canvas used. Airbrush used with watercolours to create flowers. Embellished with Scrabble pieces, lady bugs and seed beads for flower centres. Stand included.
Wildlife Christmas
Rubber stamp from IndigoBlu - Wildlife Christmas, Versa Mark used with black embossing powder on silver card stock.
Blue Lady
Vintage postcard used to create this card. Embellished with pearls, feathers, butterfly and crown.
Bubbles
Center panel created using Tim Holtz alcohol inks. Die cut overlay. Gold paper framing centre panel is handmade paper.
Pink Foil Flowers
Center panel created using Ken Oliver Colour Burst and Brusho pigment powders. Foil paper used for flower die cut.
Purple Flower
Center panel created using Ken oliver Colour Burst and Brusho pigment powders. Embellished with purple flower and crystals.
Pink Flower #1
Tim Holtz alcohol ink used with airbrush. Centre of flower has black seed beads for dimension. "Rain drops" created with Glossy Accents.
Pink Flower #2
Tim Holtz alcohol ink with airbrush. Centre of flower has black seed beads for dimension and foil accents for interest.
Pink Flower #3
Tim Holtz alscohol ink used with airbrush. Foil accents and black seed beads in centre of flower for dimension.
Pink Flower #4
Tim Holtz alcohol ink used with airbrush. Centre of flower has black seed beads for texture.
Purple Flower
Tim Holtz alcohol inks used with airbrush, centre of flower has been dotted with white and black paint for dimension & texture
Purple-Blue Flower
Tim Holtz Black Alcohol paper used. Tim Holtz Pearl Alcohol ink - white, silver, blue and purple. Black and silver seed beads in centre of flower.
White Flowers #1
Tim Holtz black alcohol paper, white alcohol ink airbrush. Stems had painted with alcohol ink.
White Flowers #2
Black alcohol paper, white alcohol ink airbrush to create flowers. Stems hand painted.
Graceful Stag
Memory Box die #99604 used with silver foil paper. Alcohol ink airbrush for background of stag. Stampin'Up tihinlits die #139659 for "peace' in silver foil. Sequins for embellishment
Strengthens the Soul
Custom paper, paper-mache teapot. Altenew Vintage Teacup stamp set for sentiment.
Work of Art
Custom paper, Impression Obsession rubber stamp for sentiment stamped on a tea bag and mounted on card stock. Embellished with flowers, gold glitter frame and paper-mache teapot.
Created on photographic paper with Tim Holtz alcohol inks and glitter. Leaf die cut. Leaves on envelope are painted with watercolours.
Background created with photographic paper and Tim Holtz alcohol inks. Tim Holtz word band embellishment
Background created with photographic paper and Tim Holtz alcohol inks. Tim Holtz word band embellishment
Available for purchase. Original design. Photographic paper. Tim Holtz alcohol inks and Brusho powder pigments. Frantic Stamper: 3 Wise Men die, Penny Black: Come Let Us Adore Him die, Dee's Distinctively: North Star Set die
Card and Envelope
Card created using Photographic paper and Tim Holtz alcohol inks. Now available at World of Tea.
Card with Envelope
Cream card base with printed velum overlay. Rubber stamps used from 'darkroom door' - Cup of Tea set. On the envelope the centre of the teapot can be used to address the envelope for an unique touch. Card dimensional. Now available at World of Tea.
Card and Envelope
Cream card base with printed velum overlay. Gate die from Stampn' Up. Verse from 'darkroom door' rubber stamps Cup of Tea set. Card is dimensional. Available at World of Tea.
Card with Envelope
Cream card base with printed velum overlay. Card is dimensional. Teapot die from Frantic Stamper. Verse from 'darkroom door' Rubber Stamps - Cup of Tea set. Available at World of Tea.
Card with Envelope
Dimensional card. Teapot die from Stamping' Up. Dragonfly die from Frantic Stamper. Available at World of Tea.
Card and Envelope
White card base. Black background created using versa mark with dragonfly rubber stamp from Chapel Road Artstamps. Dragonfly on envelope stamped and watercolored using Koi Water Colors. Available at World of Tea.
Card and Envelope
White card base. Penny Black "the unfolding' rubber stamp used. Image stamped and then painted using Brusho pigment powder and Ken Oliver Liquid Metals. Available at World of Tea.
Card and Envelope
White card base. Background created on watercolour paper using Brusho pigment powder. Bird die from Frantic Stamper. Tree on envelope created by using the tree die and using markers and dotting the tree outline. Available at World of Tea.
Card and Envelope
White card base. Background created using Brusho pigment powders and Cosmic Shimmer for my interpretation of Aurora Borealis. The deer is a wood cut. Available at World of Tea.
Card and Envelope
White card base. Background created on watercolour paper with Brusho and Ken Oliver pigment powders. Available at World of Tea.
Card and Envelope
White card base. Blue metallic paper used to frame the photographic paper coloured with Tim Holtz alcohol inks. Tim Holtz Alterations die used.
Available at World of Tea.
Card and Envelope
Black card base. Three coloured panels created using photographic paper and Tim Holtz alcohol inks. Available at World of Tea.
Card and Envelope
White card base. Background created using watercolour paper with Brusho pigment powders and Cosmic Shimmer. Available at World of Tea.
Card and Envelope
White card base. Background created with watercolour paper with Brusho pigment powders. Bunny die from Frantic Stamper. Available at World of Tea.
Silver Flowers
Background created with Tim Holtz alcohol inks and Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder. Alcohol inks from Crop A While and Michaels. Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder from Ecstasy Crafts.
Sunshine
Watercolour paper with Ken Oliver Colour Bursts. Double die cut of 'sunshine' and layered for dimension. Floral accents.
Dragonfly Beauty #1
Watercolour paper with Ken Oliver Colour Burst. Impression Obsession dragonfly die from Ecstasy Crafts.The dragonfly panel has been cut out and mounted so that when you open the card it is on the inside. Inspired by Rachel Tessman's dragonfly card
from Stamp Your Art Out.
Dragonfly Beauty #2
Watercolour paper with Ken Oliver Colour Burst. Impression Obsession dragonfly die from Ecstasy Crafts. The dragonfly panel has been cut out and mounted so that when you open the card it is on the inside. Inspired by Rachel Tessman's dragonfly card from Stamp Your Art Out.
Dragonfly Beauty #3
Watercolour paper with Ken Oliver Colour Burst. Impression Obsession dragonfly die from Ecstasy Crafts. The dragonfly panel has been cut out and mounted so that when you open the card it is on the inside. Inspired by Rachel Tessman's dragonfly card from Stamp Your Art Out.
Bob's Memorial Card
Products used: Tim Holts brick wall embossing folder for the front cover with the motorcycle, Stampin'Up stamp sets: Country Livin' & One Wild Ride,Tailored Expressions for sentiment.
Spring Flowers
Flower Stamp from Stampin'Up - Easter Blossoms. Photo by Mark Wisnicki.
www.mwisphotography.com
Happiness, Created for Dr. Chin
Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks used to create centre of card. Accented with ribbon
Green Leaves, Created for Dr. Chin
Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks used to create centre of card. Concord & 9th "Layering Leaves" die cuts
Blue Flowers, Created for Dr. Chin
Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks used to create centre of card. Flower die cut from Penny Black #51-242 Shall We Dance
Just A Touch Of Foil, Created for Dr. Chin
Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks used to create centre of card. iCraft deco foil adhesive pen used to add touch of foil to card.
Peaceful By The Tree, Created for Dr. Chin
Photo by Mark Wisnicki, www.mwisphotography
Versa Mark used with tree stamp by Penny Black "Shade Canopy #40-446" to give shadow effect on card and envelope.
Just for Maja, Canadian Citizenship Card
Aviation Map used in the centre with Ottawa being prominently in the centre. Maple Leaf and Adirondack Chair die cuts from Stamping' Up "Colourful Seasons. Message inside "Welcome Home" Kelly Creates stamps available at Michaels.
Coral Peonies
Peony stamped on watercolour paper then embossed with pewter embossing powder. Ken Oliver Color Burst for colour and hand painted specific areas of highlight. Peony stamp from "Technique Junkies - #S626
Feathers
Background created with "darkroom door - background stamp DDBS016 Mesh" with Brusho pigment powders, embellishments - real feathers and button.
Baby Ducks
Photograph by Mark Wisnicki. Photograph done in strips to add dimension. Available at World of Tea
Thanksgiving Tag
Stamped image and then hand painted with watercolours, Stamped image from"Power Poppy - Olive and Oak - #PPOCT1505
Military Thank You
Speciality paper used with Poppies, stamped images from "Stampin'Up - For Your Country- #134222
Military - Remembrance
Speciality paper with Poppies used, stamped images from "Stampin'Up - For Your Country - #134222
Life is like a ......
Speciality paper for background, embellishments: pearls, silk flowers and dimensional butterfly. Sentiment from "darkroom door rubber stamps - DDRS159 Cup of Tea, envelope die cut Tutti Designs - Stacked Butterfly Cups - Tutti-110
Butterfly Tea
Speciality paper for background, "Tutti Designs - Stacked Butterfly Cups - TUTTI-110", Sentiment Impression Obsession "B13224"
Butterfly Tea
Speciality paper used, embellishments : butterfly, pears and leaves. Sentiment on envelope "Impression Obsession #B13224", Tea Cup rubber stamp "Impression Obsession E13256" , Sizzix die cuts cup and spoon, saucer hand cut.
Tea is Art!
Speciality paper used with Sizzix #140624 C tea cup die, Impression Obsession rubber stamp #B13224 for sentiment. Cheesecloth used to create "real" tea bag with tea inside.
Tea Time! -2
Speciality paper used with metal embellishments - Double Decker Bus, Tower Stamp from Tim Holtz - "London Sights CMS158"
Time for Tea
Speciality paper with metal embellishments - England and Crown, Tower stamp from Tim Holtz "London Sights CMS158" stamp set
Crane
Background created with Brusho pigment powders on watercolour paper. Crane die cut by Tutti Designs - Crane-TUTTI-278
Art Deco -2
Background created with Brusho and Ken Oliver pigment powders. Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder. Die cut overlay from "Ultimate Crafts - Feathered Background Die, The Ritz Collection
Origami Koi Fish
Origami paper used as background with Koi Fish Die from" Frantic Stamper Inc., FRA-DIE-10068", Waterlily die from "Joy! crafts - 6002/0189
Thanks!
Backgournd created with "darkroom door - DDBS016 Mesh" rubber stamp. Brusho pigment powders used. Embellishments feathers and fishing spinner blade.
Koi Fish
Background created with Brusho and Ken Oliver Color Burst pigment powders. Koi Fish die from Frantic Stamper Inc. "FRA-DIE-10068. Waterlily die cut from "Joy!" crafts #6002/0189
Butterflies!
Photograph by Mark Wisnicki. On card butterflies from Martha Stewart paper punch. On envelope butterfly stamp from Stampin'Up "Swallowtail" #129216 stamp. Available at World of Tea
Peonies
Simple, elegant card using the" Peonies " #S626 stamp from Technique Junkies . Available at World of Tea
Dragonflies
Background created with Chapel Road Artstamps #015B - Dragonfly Background. Clear embossing powder used, Brusho pigment powders and Stampin'Up Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits die #142749. On envelope Stampin'Up Dragonfly Dreams stamp set #142924.
Thinking of You
Roses background stamp used with pewter embossing powder. Brusho pigment powder for colour
Thinking Of You
Roses background stamp used with pewter embossing powder. Brusho pigment powder for colour.
Blue Roses
Roses background stamp used with pewter embossing powder. Ken Oliver and Brusho pigment powders used.
Fuchsia Roses
Roses background stamp used with pewter embossing powder. Ken Oliver Color Burst and Brusho powder pigments used.
Blue Roses
Roses panel created with Roses background stamp with pewter embossing powder, Brusho and Ken Oliver powder pigments. Outer border created with 'darkroom door' background stamp #DDBS016 Mesh and Brusho powder pigments. Cheesecloth added for dimension and texture. Die cut from Sizzix #661185 B
Art Deco Card
Background created using Brusho powder paint pigments, Ken Oliver Color Burst pigment powders and Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder. Die cut overlay from Ultimate Crafts "Feathered Background Die - The Ritz Collection
Thank You
Custom Order created using Brusho powder paint pigment. Roses background stamp embossed with white embossing powder. Envelope sentiment Ranger stamp set.
Tree Tag & Gift Wrap
Tree Tags using Penny Black "Christmas Glow" rubber stamp 40-627. Gift wrap stamped and painted with same stamp from Penny Black
Joy!
Background of windows created with Tim Holtz alcohol inks on photographic paper. Stained glass die cut from Lea'bilities 45.3875. On envelope sentiment from Stampin'Up "The Sounding Joy" stamp set.Available at World of Tea
Joy!
Background of windows created with Tim Holtz alcohol inks on photographic paper. Stained glass die cut from Lea'bilities #45.3875 . On envelope sentiment from Stampin'Up "The Sounding Joy" #121979 stamp set. Available at World of Tea
The Gate
Mixed Media Canvas with stand included. Envelope on back with blank card for personalized message. Available at World of Tea
The Queen!
Mixed Media Canvas with stand included. Envelope on back with blank card included for personalized message. Available at World of Tea
Blue Flower
Mixed Media Canvas, stand included with an envelope on the back with blank card for personalized message. Available at World of Tea
LOVE
White background embossed using Stampin'Up Falling Hearts, Silver thread, Martha Stewart Heart Paper Punch. Available at World of Tea
Koi Fish
Background created withTim Holtz alcohol inks on photographic paper, Stampin'Up Stamp Set "All The Good Things", Matching envelope. Available at World of Tea
Koi Fish
Stampin'Up Stamp Set "All The Good Things"#146558, Matching envelope with Koi Fish painted with watercolours. Available at World of Tea
Put The Kettle On!
Tea Card with removable "Keep Calm And Put The Kettle On" bookmark. Darkroom Door Rubber Stamp set #DDRS159 Cup Of Tea, Tim Holtz Collection - Stampers Anonymous Stamp Set - London Sights CMS158. Available at World of Tea
Fuchsia flowers
Background created using Tim Holtz alcohol inks on photographic paper, Penny Black die "Shall We Dance" #51-242. Available at World of Tea
Joy - 1
Background created with Brusho pigment powders, Ultimate Crafts Stained Glass Background Die #ULT158328. Sentiment on envelope Stampin'Up "The Sounding Joy" stamp set, #121979. Available at World of Tea
Believe
Photograph taken by Jack Wisnicki September 2018, Believe die cut. Available at World of Tea
Inspirational Card
lettered background stamp, Tutti Designs Oriental Screen TUTTI-280 die overlay. Available at World of Tea
Romantic Card
lettered background stamp, Tutti Designs Oriental Screen TUTTU-280 die overlay. Available at World of Tea
Custom Gift Card Holder - Mark
Sentiment from Altenew "Starry Night" stamp set, Plane from Craft Magazine stamp set.
Custom Gift Card Holder - Greg in Paris
Sentiment from Altenew "Starry Night" stamp set, Cavilling & Co.,Vintage Paris Rubber Stamp set. Plane from Craft magazine stamp set.
Christmas Tage - 4
Tea themed paper used for the background of the ornament, Memory Box #98669 used for ornament overlay. Sentiment from Altenew "Starry Night" stamp set. Available at World of Tea
Christmas Tag - 3
Tea themed paper used for the background of the ornament, Memory Box die #98669 used for the ornament overlay. Sentiment from Altenew "Starry Night" stamp set. Available at World of Tea
Christmas Tag - 2
Origami Paper used for the background of the ornament, Memory Box die #98669 used for the ornament overlay. Sentiment from Altenew "Starry Night" stamp set. Available at World of Tea
Christmas Tag - 1
Origami Paper used as the background to the ornament and Memory Box Die used for the ornament overlay #98669. Sentiment from Altenew "Starry Night" stamp set. Available at World of Tea
Koi Fish - 2
Koi Fish die from Frantic Stamper Inc., FRA-DIE-10068. Brusho powder pigment, Ken Oliver Color Burst and Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder used to create background on watercolour paper. Martha Stewart glitter used on body of Koi fish.Available at World of Tea
Koi Fish - 1
Koi Fish die from Frantic Stamper Inc., #FRA-DIE-10068. Brusho powder pigment, Ken Oliver Color Burst and Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder used on watercolour paper to create background. Martha Stewart glitter used on body of Koi fish. Available at World of Tea.
Distressed Dragonflies - 3
Distressed Oxide Inks to create background, Stampin'Up Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits die #142749, Stampin'Up Dragonfly Dreams stamp set for sentiment. Available at World of Tea.
Distressed Dragonflies - 2
Distress Oxide inks for background, Stampin'up Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits #142749 for background dragonflies and dimensional dragonfly. Dimensional dragonfly mounted on craft sponge. Available at World of Tea
Distressed Dragonflies - 1
Stampin'Up Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits die #142749, Stampin'Up Dragonfly Dreams rubber stamp set for sentiment #142924, Ranger Distress Oxide inks for background. Background dragonflies created with dried green tea bag.Wink of Stella clear for some sparkle. Available at World of Tea
Tea Bag Tree
Dried used tea bag, tree die cut, Impression Obsession bird die DIE333-H, Wink of Stella clear for sparkle. Available at World of Tea
Merry Christmas Tea Bag Tree
Dried used Tea Bag for background of tree, Impression Obsession bird die #DIE333-H, Wink of Stella for sparkle, tree die, Merry Christmas ribbon. Available at World of Tea
Tea Bag Snowflakes
Handmade paper for background, Dried used tea bag for snowflakes, Stampin'Up Snowfall Thinlits Dies #149692. On envelope Martha Stewart Snowflake rubber stamps.
Available at World of Tea
Tea Time - Pink
Vintage Swan Lace, darkroom door rubber stamp #DDRS159 Cup of Tea, Martha Stewart heart border punch for heart cascading from teapot. Available at World of Tea
Tea Time - Blue
Vintage Swan Lace, darkroom door rubber stamp #DDRS159 Cup Of Tea. Available at World of Tea
Tea Time - Green
Vintage Swan Lace, darkroom door rubber stamp #DDRS159 Cup of Tea, Watercolour paints for teapot and cup & saucer. Available at World of Tea
Cigar Band Card
Cigar Band Card created with saved bands courtesy of Anwar, Jack and Tom. Available at World of Tea
Mark's Request
My son asked me to make a card for his girlfriend. He decided on the FRS063 Everything Christmas by Woodward Craft Collection - Clear Magic Singles. Little silver bells for embellishment.
Vintage Christmas PostCard - view #1
Found this beautiful postcard at an antique show. I have a friend that loves everything vintage. I wanted the back of the postcard to show thru so that she could read the message and see the post mark date - 1907. Mounted the coloured frames and then cut out the inside of the card. Please see views #2 and #3
Vintage Christmas PostCard - view #2
this view shows the inside of the card with a cut out to show the back of the postcard.
Damask
Card created using the Impression Obsession "Damask" background stamp. CC081 C-A-C Damask. Combination of Bister and Brusho Pigments for background along with Versa Mark and Clearing Embossing powder. Feather as embellishment to compliment the colours used.
Purple Roses
Roses background stamped using Versa Mark with white embossing powder. Brusho pigment powders used. Assorted sequins used as embellishment.
Ducklings
Photograph by Mark Wisnicki Photography. "thanks" die cut on the card, and "thanks" on the envelope stamped with Ranger clear stamp
Happy Cake Day -Aunt Jenny
Happy Cake Day stamps from "Kelly Creates".Center of card created using photographic paper with Adirondack Alcohol Inks. Anna Griffin "Happy" die used. I also cut a "Happy" from black craft foam and glued it to the back of the paper to give dimension.
Just for you gift bag
Stampin'Up Botanicals for You, #141237 - "Just for You" rubber stamp, Embellished with speciality threads
Butterflies for Eileen
Stampin'Up "Swallowtail" stamp #129216, Versa Mark used with different colour embossing powders by "Stampendous!", Tim Holtz Distress Inks for butterfly colours
Inspiration Card/Bookmark
Ken Oliver Colour Burst Pigment Powders,Dragonfly stamp on the envelope from Stampin'Up - Dragonfly Dreams #142924, front quote: "The Samurai use the dragonfly as a symbol of power, agility and best of all victory", front of tag created by using "Chapel Road Artstamps - Dragonfly Background #CRA7015B, dragonfly charm hanging from bookmark using Stampin'Up die from Dragonfly Dreams bundle. Inside quote "When something bad happens to you, you have 3 choices you can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let strengthen you",
Inspiration Card/Bookmark
Ken Oliver Colour Burst Pigment Powders,Dragonfly stamp on the envelope from Stampin'Up - Dragonfly Dreams #142924, front quote: "The Samurai use the dragonfly as a symbol of power, agility and best of all victory", front of tag created by using "Chapel Road Artstamps - Dragonfly Background #CRA7015B, dragonfly charm hanging from bookmark using Stampin'Up die from Dragonfly Dreams bundle. Inside quote "When something bad happens to you, you have 3 choices you can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let strengthen you",
Define Passion
Page from Dictionary and used the Alexandra Renke bird heart stamp on dictionary page and then again on the envelope using Versa Mark
You Are.... #2
Stamp from "Rubbernecker", background created using the Tim Holtz Alterations embossing folder.
Heart of Flight
Heart Stamp from Alexandra Renke, Tim Holtz "love you" sentiment stamp used on the inside of the card and used on the envelope using Versa Mark, embellished with silver heart charm.
Chinese New Year 2019 #1
Piggy paper - "Down on the Farm" by doodlebug, Altenew "Happy Holidays" sentiment stamp set and Stampin'Up "This Little Piggy" stamp set. "Novo" white embossing powder used with Versa Mark.
Chinese New Year 2019 #2
Piggy paper - "Down on the Farm" by doodlebug, Altenew "Happy Holidays" sentiment stamp set and Stampin'Up "This Little Piggy" stamp set. "Novo" white embossing powder used with Versa Mark
Chinese New Year 2019 #3
Piggy paper - "Down on the Farm" by doodlebug, Altenew "Happy Holidays" sentiment stamp set and Stampin'Up "This Little Piggy" stamp set. "Novo" embossing powder used with Versa Mark
I Love You
White Heart background paper from "DCWV le Blanc Stack" paper pad,Heart Die from Spellbinders - Swirl Heart #S4-891. I Love You die - source unknown
Valentine/Love Tage #3
Tim Holtz bird cage used as embellishment with silver heart charm inside.Various ephemera used, back of tag has a rub-on and embellished with heart crystals
Valentine/Love Tag #1
Silver Her Charm, various ephemera used on front and back of tag, back of tag has definition of romance
Quick Notes
Miscellaneous flower stamp used along edge of note card and envelope. On note card seed bead used as embellishment.
Thinking of You - Poppies
Centre of card embossed using folder from Daice, one of the poppies hand painted with watercolour. Envelope stamped with "Heather's - Frog's Whiskers Ink - K31019 Sketchy Poppies" rubber stamp and then hand painted with watercolours.
Own Your Dreams
Tutti Designs Oriental Screen-TUTTI-280 die, typewriter text background stamp- My Favourite Things, Brusho powder pigments, Tim Holtz word stickers
Ostriches!
Paper from 'reminisce'-Wild & Crazy Ostriches. Miscellaneous brad and silver thread as embellishment
Tender Thoughts
Alexandra Renke Angel die, vellum paper, Tim Holtz roses stencil used with CM iridescent paste
Cherished Heart
Speciality Paper for background, Spellbinders "Swirl Heart , S4-891" die. Foil paper used for heart. Did a die cut of heart in black craft foam which was mounted to add dimension.
Tom's Birthday card-#1- Cover
Was given a Cigar magazine and because my brother-in-law loves cigars i used a photo for the front of his card.
Butterflies and Daisys
Special Request-Tania
Tania wanted a simple card to go with a handmade gift for a special lady. Looked at the colours of the gift, her favourite flowers and butterfly for dimension.
Rose Gold Foil Heart
Background was created with Brusho powder pigments and Cosmic Shimmer. Rose Gold Foil paper used with Spellbinders Swirl Heart die S4-891
White Heart
Background created using Stampin'Up-Sizzix Tulip embossing folder, Martha Stewart heart punch, silver thread
Flamingo with Heart-#1
Paper from Simple Stories - Kissing Booth and Hello Summer, Pink Ribbon and Heart Shaped Pearl for embellishment. Inside message in Photo #2
Flamingo with Heart #2
Inside message for Flamingo with Heart #1, stamp sentiment from My Favourite Things CS-299 Let's Flamingle
Black Embossed Butterflies
Tim Holtz - Sizzix Bigz Texture Fades. Die and Embossing Folder #660236 Butterfly Duo
Pink Butterfly
Butterfly on front of card - Tattered Lace designed by Stephanie Weightman, Oriental Butterfly die, butterflies on envelope- Martha Stewart butterfly punch
Butterfly Circles
Assorted Alcohol Inks - Tim Holtz, Adirondack Alcohol Ink, Circle die, Martha Stewart butterfly punch
Butterfly envelopes for Eileen
Stamp-Swallowtail from Stampin'Up #129216, Versa Mark with Stamping' Emboss Pewter Powder from Stampin'Up, Tim Holtz Distress Inks for colour
Butterfly Envelopes and matching colour writing paper for Eileen - #1
Stampin'Up Swallowtail #129216 rubber stamp, Stampin'up Pewter Embossing Powder, Tim Holtz Distress Inks
Unleash Your Inner Flamingo #1
Paper from Simple Stories - Kissing Booth and Hello Summer, My Favourite Things rubber stamp set CS-299 Lets's Flamingle, Button and ribbon embellishment
Flamingo #2
Paper from Simple Stories - Kissing Booth and Hello Summer, Ribbon Flower and green twine as embellishment
Tea is Art
Impression Obsession sentiment stamp #B13224, Tim Holtz/Sizzix Bigz Tea Cup and Saucer die #660234, Tuttie Designs Stacke Butterfly Cups TUTTI-110 die used on envelope. Vintage Swan lace used for napkin
Thank You Tania
My sons girlfriend gave us a beautiful box of chocolates at Easter. This is the Thank You note I created. My son had given me the Japanese Floral paper. The silver paper framing it was the gift wrap from the box of chocolates and the bow also from the box.
Brusho Mesh #1
Two Mesh squares created using "darkroom door" #DDBS016 rubber stamp with Brusho powder pigments. Cheese cloth dyed with Tim Holtz Distress Inks, feathers and sequins for embellishment
I'm A Sucker For You!
Center panel created with watercolour and masking fluid, sparkle on some of the bubbles created using Glossy Accents. Layering Octopus stamp and die - Hero Arts.
Deckled Edge Paper
Aurelian deckled edge paper, centre panel created with watercolour, Deckled edge dipped in watercolour to match centre panel, butterflies from Martha Stewart punch for embellishment.
Thinking of You - Roses
Aurelian Deckled Edge paper, Stampin'Up Roses Paper,Stampin'Up Pastels used to colour rose on centre panel, black ribbon for embellishment, Thinking of You die
Crowned Flamingo
Paper from Simple Stories - Kissing Booth and Hello Summer, Pink Ink Designs - Flamingo #P1014, feathers, brad, pearls for embellishment. Flamingo panel mounted on black craft foam for dimension
Oh My Gostrich! #1
Ostrich Paper - reminisce-Wild & Crazy Ostriches, My Favourite Things - Oh My Gostrich CS-374 stamp set, MFT-1470 die set. Ostrich hand painted with watercolour. Black and White feathers.
Oh My Ostrich! #2
Paper from reminisce- Wild & Crazy Ostriches, black and white feathers, black ribbon, sequins for embellishments
Koi Fish
Background panel created using Brusho powder pigments. Bubble rubber stamp used with Versa Mark and Rose embossing powder. Koi Fish die - Frantic Stamper Inc. FRA-DIE-10068
Thank You Julian!
Mesh background stamp embossed with clear embossing powder, Brusho pigment powder, cheesecloth, feathers and brad for embellishment.
Gathering the Bits
This card was created by using the trimmings from previous card creations. Added some silver thread for a touch of sparkle.
For Salesihia
Bag repurposed. Placed speciality paper over advertisement and then did the silver lettering on black to mount to the bag!
Bag for Salesihia
Re-purposed shopping bag. Covered the store logo with designer paper from my collection. The lettering on black done using Kelly Creates stamps. Great way to re-use bags!
Butterfly Sympathy
Special request for Tania. Supplies: Hero Arts CM320 Butterfly stamp and D1604 die set, Stampin'Up sentiment - Loving Thoughts now retired
Sympathy Card
Special request for Tania.Flower Die Set, Stampin'Up sentiment from Loving Thoughts-now retired
Adorable Sloth
Supplies: Paper from PhotoPlay - Snuggle UP,Impression Obsession rubber stamp #F13794
Blue with Crystals
Background created using Tim Holtz alcohol inks. Assorted embellishments: threads and vintage button.
Pink Foil Flowers
Background created by used Ken Olivers - Colour Burst pigment colours. Cosmic Shimmer Pixie Powder also used.
Bouncing Baby
Special request for Orlanda. The baby is suspended by a thread so that it will move. Image stamped and handed painted with watercolours. Stamp set: Stampin"Up - Sweet Baby #146456.
Bouncing Baby inside verse
This is a verse that i found on line and hand printed it inside for Orlanda's card.
Cigarman #3
Card created for Anwar, used one of the cigar bands that he had given me and gave it some dimension. Anwar had also given me a cigar magazine and i chose an ad from the magazine because Anwar is "Legendary"!
Cigarman #1
Special card made for Anwar at Cigarman. Used vintage cigar bands found at an Antique Market
Thank You Dad
This card was created using Tim Holtz alcohol inks. It was a thank you to my father-in-law for a very generous birthday gift.
Happy Birthday Mum
Special request for Margaret. The centre image is a postcard from 1911. Margaret requested certain colours with hearts and butterflies. The edge of the postcard was tinted to match colours used. Seed pearl used for earring. A maple leaf was inserted in the floral arrangement to represent Canada where Margaret lives. Vintage Lace also used. Card being sent to Ireland for Margarets mothers 85th birthday.
Touch of Fall
Tim Holtz alcohol inks used with airbrush. Lavinia Stamp:LAV116 Poppy Pods. Tim Holtz leaf embellishment with twine
Fall Gift Bag #2
Image stamped on tag and painted with watercolours. Image enhanced with fine black marker. Stamp Used: PowerPoppy Olive & Oak Expanded #PPOCT1505
Fall Gift Bag #1
Image stamped on tag and painted with watercolours. Image enhanced with fine black marker. Stamp used: Power Poppy Olive and Oak Expanded, #PPOCT1505
