Using stamps to get a mirror image

Hi It's Tania here with my second spotlight of the month.

 Today I will use stamps from the March A few of my Favourite things kit of the month and show you how to get a reverse image from one stamp

Here is my finished card where I have 2 little birds on a hand drawn branch. For the sentiments I have used Sarah's Sentiment stamps 

I first inked my stamp with distress ink (This does not dry as quick as other inks) and

stamped it onto a ink blending mat.

 Then you transfer the image onto your card by putting the card over the image and pressing hard.

If necessary you can go over the image to make it look crisper,

 I then stamped my normal image and you then have 2 birds.

I then drew a branch and tree adding leaves using a leaf stamp from this months stamp kit. I coloured the tree in caramel and the leaves in leaf green and the tree in meadow green Promarkers.

I have made the card for my husband for our Anniversary in July.

Thank you for calling by

Hugs Txx

All the fun of the fair

Hi it's Tania here with my spotlight, spot. Today I will show you how I created my challenge card.

For my card I have used  the stamp set Special Edition Fun of the Fair by Jaine Drake, then I paper pieced the layers of the merry-go-round and the bunting.

 I only decided that I would spotlight this card after it was finished so I had to make another.

1. First plan out your card.

  2. pick assorted scrap paper and card.

  3. Stamp out your images

4. Fussy cut your images out

 5. Start to build up your image

 6. Adding the paper pieces, layer by layer.

7. Until you main picture is complete. I have used PVA glue which dries clear.

 8. I then used 3d foam to mount my flags on.

9. then the card is complete

. For my challenge card I added faux stitches and added ice grey 1 to add shadow.

Thanks so much for visiting

hope this helps

Hugs Txx

Clean & Simple

Hi Folk's it's Tania here with my DT spot.

Today I have a very clean & simple card I have used 2 stamps and a few  promarkers

(opps forgot to write down the colours) and some gold liquid pearls and thats about it.

I have used a sentiment and flower from

Firstly I stamped the flower image on the card blank  and coloured with Promarkers, I then stamped the flower twice more and coloured and fussy cut them out so I could decoupage them. I then added it to the flower with a 3d pad. I also added glossy accents to the bow.  

 To finish the card off I added the the sentiment and finished it off with gold liquid pearls.

This card would be suitable when somone is ill , or you are worried about them.

Thanks you so much for visiting

any questions just ask hugs 

Taniaj xx

Be Mine New digital kit

Hi folks it's Tania here with my DT spot. Today I have decided to use the new 

Be Mine digital kit

I don't know if you are aware but it is so simple to drop it into Craft artist and you have your very own digi kit.

You will need to drop the papers embellishements etc into the correct folder.

When you have finished using it to create your project make sure to save your kit and it will be there to use again.

I have created a card and then decoupaged images on to it, to create a wedding or anniversary card ,but would also be ideal for the love of your life. 

So Happy Valentine's day for tomorrow

 I have used the 3d decoupage button in Craft artisit to make the journal card look stepped.

 I cut out the top two layers with the love birds on and applied with 3d tape.

To create the embellishment I fussy cut the feathers and heart ot added 3d tape and finished off with glossy accents.

I added  glossy accents to the birds and little hearts and finished off by using an heart shape punch to add 3d element to the big hearts.

(I have added the grey paper and the lace from other elements I had)

Give it a try I love using digi kits , to create my own cards and the kit is also supplied with 5 SVG cut files to use on your own cutting machines.

So thats all from me today make sure you check out the shop for other digi kits.

Hugs Tania xx

Challenge 87-Create your own background

Hello and welcome to Sarah Hurley Challenges. Is it really December already?

Where has the time gone! 

Before I tell you about our fabulous December challenge, Sarah, myself (Clare) and the rest of the DT would like to thank all you lovely peeps out there who have entered our challenges and for your support. Not only this year but in previous years too. You really are a talented bunch and stopping by your blogs is so much fun!

Last months lucky winners have been chosen by Sharon just check out the post below for details. Prizes from Sarah will be on their way soon!

So now lets get on with our new challenge. This month I have chosen the theme of

CREATE YOUR OWN BACKGROUND

I'm really excited about this as it's something I want to do more of in 2014! So what better way to start than here on our challenge blog. If there's something you want to try we would love to hear all about it, just leave a comment below.

here's my project life layout

I created my background using a background stamp from my new 'Ronnie' Robot stamp set. The black arrow on the tag is also from the same set. I also used 3 different papers from Sarah's 'My Favourite Things' monthly kit which I absolutely love!

Once again the DT have created inspiring work.....

Tania

 For my Holly Jolly card, to create the background paper I used the holly stamp from the  Christmas Tag Holly Jolly  set which I coloured with promarkers and then using my brushes added distress ink. I then mounted it on black card. The sentiment is from the same set. The doodle doll  is from the  Doodle Doll Princess set, which I added a hat and the Christmas clothes too. 

Ria 

I used the snowflakes from Sarah's Christmas Characters stamp set and stamped a white ink over kraft to create my background. Santa and the Christmas sentiment are also from the same stamp set. To add some texture, I put a white pompom in Santa's hat & sequins. I also used the banner and cane stamp from the Christmas Mail stamp set while the Merry sentiment is from Outline Alpha stamps.  

Nicole

For my card I used the large Crackle Texture stamp to create a background on my white card base. I did the same thing stamping it on a piece of Sarah Hurley wood grain patterned paper. I then used the strip stamp from the Zombie Doodle Doll stamp set to create a background on a piece of green Sarah Hurley paper. I stamped it in alternating colours for extra effect. I used a journaling card from a Sarah Hurley kit. I filled a little glassine envelope with sequins and stapled this to the card. I also stapled on some feathers. The hello stamp is also from a Sarah Hurley kit....I went wild on this one!!

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Claireliz

To create the background on my card I used Sarah's Chevron Stripe Stencil, I dabbed a thick layer of paint over the stencil (really quickly so the paint didn't dry) then sprinkled white glitter all over it. I used the Dream a Little Dream Doodle Doll stamp for the girl, I coloured her in with Blush, Vanilla & Poppy Promarkers, I then stamped the Doodle Doll onto felt, cut out her dress & hat and glued them to the Doodle Doll, I added a couple of pearl beads for buttons & a pompom for her hat. I also used the She Believed stamp from the Be Amazing Doodle Doll stamp set for the sentiment.

Natalie 

I went for the simple geometric background design, faux stitching and I used the snip and sticks from the latest Christmas kit 

Elaine

To create the background on my card I chose two colour inks and stamped Sarah's butterflies randomly in alternating colours over a panel of card. I then tied my sentiment to this by stamping using these colours and then placing both panels on coloured card.

 Claire N

This was a great theme for me this month, it has given me the chance to get back to what I really enjoy about this hobby, playing with inks and stamps. I have used 4 of Sarahs stamps sets, onto white Neenah cardstock, colour tinted with various distress inks see my blog for more details).

I couldn't resist using the new stamp set from Sarah's latest 'Favourites Kit' (the garland in top of background), along with the large background Ledger stamp, Christmas mail set & Christmas cracker set

Carol

I used the stripes from the Halloween Witch Girl Doodle Doll stamp set to make my "wallpaper" background, I used the Fireplace Kisses stamp set for the fireplace and the mistletoe on the wall. The girl and the sentiment are from the Be Amazing Doodle Doll stamp set, and the holly and snowflake are in the Jolly Holly Tag stamp set. I coloured the dress in with Flexmarkers and used Distress Inks on the fireplace. Full details are on my blog.

Jess

I have created my background by using Sarah's 6x6 Hexagon Mask.  I covered the mask with Versamark and ran it through my Grand Calibur to emboss.  I heat embossed with clear embossing powder and then stamped the book print stamp from the Mini Textures Stamp Set, die cut a shape, and sponged some ink over it.  I used the book print stamp again on the from of the card but this time in white ink.  I printed some embellishments from Sarah's brand new digi kit The Most Wonderful Time to add to my card.

Lisa

I've used papers from Sarah's latest digi kit The Most Wonderful Time
to create a paper patchwork background. The snowman is also from the kit and is coloured with ProMarkers and the sentiment is from Sarah's Hand Drawn Roses stamp set.

Sharon
 

My background's made with Sarah's chevron mask and silver acrylic paint over a blue glimmer mist. The images are from the fabulous new The Most Wonderful Time digi kit. Of course there has to be a bit of glitter too!

All products can be bought on Sarah's online shop, check it out here!

Now it's your turn!

 You have until Sunday 29th December and the winners will be posted on Wednesday 1st January.

Good luck!!

Clare x 

Challenge 86 - Bonfire Brights

Hi! It's Sharon here and it's my first challenge! I've chosen Bonfire Brights for the theme this month. 

I love Bonfire Night, the bright reds, oranges and yellows of the bonfire and the multi coloured fireworks.

I made an ATC for the challenge. The papers are from the fabulous Journaled365 kit which I printed out and coloured with Aquatone pencils. The sentiment is from Sarah's Stars Stamp set. Couldn't resist a bit of sparkly glitter as sparklers are the highlight of my bonfire night! (Please make sure you all stay safe on Bonfire Night by following the firework safety code-sorry, that's the nurse in me speaking!)

I hope you can join us in our challenge this month and can't wait to see your creations!

And while you're here, don't forget to check out the inspiring things the DT have made.

Tania

For my Bonfire Bright card I have used the pennants from the Hello Sunshine for my bonfire/firework and the leaves from Be Amazing which have been coloured and stickles added

and the stars from Wish upon a Star which were embossed then I added assorted gems.

Jaine 

I've used the chevron stripe stencil  with texture paste on my journal background, the Doodle Home stamps set and stars, sequins and journaling cut-outs from Septembers Kit club.

Clare

I made this card using images and sentiments from Sarah's Doodle Home stamp set. The designer paper is from the Monthly Kit Club which I love! Punched stars, a memory box fence die and candy dots coloured using a black Promarker was added to add more detail.

Nicole

I created a bookmarker in Photoshop using Sarahs Spook Street kit. I love this kit and love that it works for me all year around! I used the adorable Angelica Strange on it and added in lots of elements from the kit, keeping it in theme with bonfire bright colours - so much fun!!

Ria

I made a shaker card using stamp combinations from Sarah. For the background I used the Large Texture stamp while the sentiment is from the Sentiments Stamp. I also stamped the stars from the Wish Upon a Star Girl stamps. I highlighted the bonfire color yellow orange which are the stars. For the papers, I used A Few of my Favorite Things Vol.1 8x8 paper collection   

Claireliz

I used Sarah's My Favourite Things kit to create this layout, the edges of all the papers have been distressed using an emery board. I also added some black Stickles onto the Thickers to add some extra sparkle.

Carol

I used the new Woodland Wonders Under the Stars digi kit to make this pretty card.

Claire

I have used Sarah's 'Few of my Favourite Things' kit box from August to create this card.

 I was inspired by the bright colours that reminded me of fireworks, and the embers that glow at the end of the evening on bonfire night.

Natalie

I used Sarah's latest kit to create this bright, funky card.

I used Ranger Inks mixed with water to create the background.











I cut into the papers to make a banner and cut out the small flowers.


 I used Sarah's Butterfly Stamps and sprinkled some sequins.

 Lisa

I have used star paper from the Back to School kit and woodgrain paper from the Say Cheese kit. The sentiment is part of Sarah's Handdrawn Roses stamp set. 

Jess

I have used Sarah's Halloween Edition Doodle Doll Stamp Set to create the checked background and the Good Witch, which have been heat embossed.  Together with the crackle background using the

Mini Textures Stamp Set

We look forward to seeing your projects - you have until midnight on 30th November to enter - just click below to submit your link!