Our First Christmas Workshop!

We thought we would start with this delightful Santa Stamp set from Stampendous and a background clear stamp from Woodware.They are both cling stamps so they works beautifully on Acrylic blocks or Rocker Blocks.

It may be hard to see from the picture ,but Fluffy stuff has been used on Santas Beard.Distress inks have been used to create the coloured background over the stamped image which has been clear embossed.

The Bunting Stamp has been used to create the border of the aperture on this card.Santa has been stamped onto different coloured card,the pieces cut out and stuck onto Santa giving him some colour.

Products used:-

Stampendous Cling Stamp Set (CRS5043)

Woodware Clear Stamp -Feastive Background  (JGS260)

Fluffy Stuff  (W-2770)

Martha Stewart Patp Set -Holly Leaves (M42-60035)

Distress Ink Pad - Peeled Paint  (TIM20233)

Distress Ink Pad - Fired Brick  (TIM20202)

Christmas is Coming!

Why not take a look at the NEW Christmas Clear Stamp sets we now have in stock.They are available online with FREE P&P or in our showroom.

These are just a few of the New designs.

               

 

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Graphic 45- A Ladies Diary Collection.

We  know you will  adore this remarkable collection!

Take a first class journey back in time with Graphic 45, an ensemble of elegance that harkens back to high society's opulent past. This extravagant  collection celebrates the epoch of fashion, architecture and culture at the turn of the 20th century. A Ladies' Diary tells the tale of a remarkable time when fashion and culture were shifting into a new Golden Age. Step into a world of privilege and refinement at a time when new technologies and artistic inspirations thrived. The rich colour pallet radiates with gorgeous pastel pinks, soft blues, creams and touches of deep chocolate browns.

We made a drawstring box using the panels from one of the 12 x 12 double-sided papers.Perfect for that special gift.

We made a beautiful flower from punched scalloped circles.Attach the circles through the middle with a brad,spraywith water and crunch up each layer.Unfold and leave to dry before embellishing your project.

  

Products used:-

Graphic 45 A ladies Diary 12 x 12 Cardstock -Fashion Plates (GR4500508)

Graphic 45 A ladies Diary 12 x 12 Cardstock- Garden Stroll  (GR4500506)
Graphic 45 A ladies Diary 12 x 12 Cardstock- Moment in Time  (GR4500501)
Graphic 45 A ladies Diary 12 x 12 Cardstock- Lasting Impressions  (GR4500511)
Martha Stewart Large Punch Around the Page Set - Double Arches (M42-80002)
Martha Stewart Edger Punch - Doily   (M284006)

Birds Frame

A monochrome card always gives a wonder effect.The Stampendous Cling stamp has been stamped using a Versafine Black Ink Pad and then embossed using a die-cutting / embossing machine to give texture to the stamped image.

The cluster of flowers were made using a Marianne Creatables die .It cuts spirals of paper which are rolled up and glued to form the flower shape.

Adding colour to the Bird Frame stamp gives a different look.The frame can be layered to give dimension.
Self Adhesive Pearls added to the birds nest adds the finishing touch.



Products used:
Stampendous Cling Stamp Bird Frame (CRP126)
Marianne Creatable Die Chinese Rose (LR0163)
Craft Concepts Embossing Folder Venus (900-001)
Mark Richards Pearls 5mm  (MR1952)

Molly has been waving the Flag for the Olympics.

The jumbo wooden peg has been decorated with background papers and ribbons.Molly has been cloured using Diress Ink Pads in Red,White and Blue colours.She would make a wonderful Paperweight,Note Clip or just a decorative addition to your Craft Desk.


Products Used:-

Molly Bloom Stamp - Bunting Molly  (MB0149I)
Woodware Jumbo Wooden Peg  (2923)
Distress Ink Pads Barn Door   (TIM27096)
Distress Ink Pad  Faded Jeans  ( TIM21452)
Distress Ink Pad Old Paper ( TIM19503)

Delightful Molly

A summertime card using the Molly Bloom Rubber Stamps.Sunflower Molly is a delight to work with.She has been stamped and coloured using Distress Ink Pads as watercolours,but she would look just as good with Promarkers or Brush Markers.

Products Used:-

Molly Bloom Stamp -Sunflower Molly  (MB0013I)

Molly Bloom Stamp - Flowers for Sale  (MB0020H)

Spellbinders Nestabilities - Fleur de Lis Rectangle  (SBS4-317)

15mm Olive Green Organza Ribbon  (RIB 09)

Sitting Pretty

A perfect stamp set for making celebration cards.The Woodware clear stamp set covers Birthday, New Arrival and Love (Wedding and Anniversary).

The Dangle Heart Aperture Card could be an Anniversary or a Wdding card.

We used Spellbinders Heart Die-cuts sanwiched together and then stamped onto both sides.An Aperture front was cut for the card using the Spellbinders  Labels Die - Twenty Two and the hearts suspended inside the aperture.

The card was embellished with die-cut flowers and flourishes.

A very neutral New Arrival card in brown and cream.The same stamp set was used but layered using the Spellbinders Labels Die - Eighteen.Again the card was embellished with die-cut flowers and flourishes.

Products used:-

Woodware Clear Stamp Set -Sitting Pretty   (FRCL210)

Spellbinders Classic Heart Dies  (SBS4-136)

Spellbinders Labels Dies - Twenty Two  (SBS4-346)

Spellbinders Floral Flourishes  (SBS4-327)

Marianne Design Creatables Dies -Flowers (LR0106)

Spellbinders Labels Die - Eighteen   (SBS4-310)

Mulberry Paper   (MU09)



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Dragonfly and Vine

Two different cards made using the same Stampendous Cling stamp.

One has been stamped and embossed using clear embossing powder,inked with Distress inksto create the background.

The following card has been stamped and the wings of the Dragonfly have been glittered.Faux stitching on the card adds interest.

Products used:

Stampendous Cling Stamp Dragonfly and Vine  (CRP119)

Stampendous Clear Stamp Set Friendly Phrases  (SSC1141)

Distress Ink Pad Tumbled Glass  (TIM27188)

Distress Ink Pad Peeled Paint    (TIM20233)



Swirly Birds Nest

We had a nice and relaxing workshop this week.We made two cards using the Stampendous Cling Stamp - Swirly Bird Nest.

Simple stamped images make wonderful cards when embellished with Ribbon,Pearls and Pins.

Again the image has been stamped simply over an area inked through a template.Faint stamping creates a nice background and then the card has been finished with Mica Flakes and Ribbon


Products used:-

Stampendous Cling Stamp Swirly Birds Nest   (CRP125)
Grograin Striped Ribbon   (RG03)
Nailheads 5mm Pearl  (MR1952)
Mica Flakes  Lunar Silver   (CSVMSIL)