Tuesday 19 April 2016

Black & White Zentangle Using Stamps from Leonie's Launch

How Excited am I. Loved Leonie's Launch show and I am sure you did too. Now I have the opportunity to share some of the samples I made.



These stamp collections and Stencils are so versatile. I have to admit when they first arrived, I was suffering from Craft Block. But once I got going, there was no stopping me. Dont know why I was so worried about completing 6, I could have done 60.




I have been playing with them for weeks. I have 17 projects to share from this launch. Some of them are very simple, using only one stamp and others are more elaborate. I have to let yo know how easy it has been to create such a variety of looks and styles. Well done Leonie, a great collection.


For this card, I started out by marking out the square for the finished card. Then with hardly any pressure on a pencil (Almost resting between your fingers) I marked out the  main focal point. Then I added a couple more around the edge. I have made the pencil lines a bit darker so they show up.

Taking the first stamp I made a couple of masks as these are needed as the images overlap. Then I stamped along the line being careful to make sure the right images were masked. I then did the same with the other stamps I selected on the other main lines.




When I had completed that, I took my other stamps to fill in the spaces. Then took graphite sticks to add shade and dimension. In areas that I wanted a more dramatic look I used black fine liners.


This would look stunning in colour maybe monotone and completely different using  mixture of vibrant colours.


I am entering this card into the Suzy Bee's Challenge.

40 comments:

  1. This is truly beautiful - thank you for thinking of it and for showing us how.

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  2. It's my pleasure Delia. I am glad you like it. I am chuffed with your comment. Thank you so much for taking the time to come and visit. It makes it all worth while. I do love to share xx

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    1. Thank you Tam, I am chuffed that you like it. You have made my day, it's lovely to her from you and thank you so much for popping by. I am sharing some more step by step and hope you like those.Take care xx

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    1. Thank you for your comment Chris, It's lovely to hear from you.Thank you so much for visiting my blog, I am glad you like it.Take care xx

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  5. All I can say is WOW it is absolutely stunning.

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    1. Val, I am so pleased to have your lovely comment, It means an awful lot to me to hear from guests. Thank you for looking. Take care xx

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  6. Gorgeous , love how you made this Nick x

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    1. Thank you Elaine for leaving your comment. I had to do this again. I had already sent my sample back and forgot to take the photo stages. I did love doing it though. I am glad you like it. Take care xx

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    1. Rosemarie, Thank you ever so much for your kind comments and taking the time to take a look,I love hearing from visitors, It makes my day happy. Take care xx

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  8. Thank you Deborah, I am so glad to hear from you. Hope you enjoyed looking and hope you stop by again soon Take care xx

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  9. Wow Nick these are amazing.
    Hugs Julie xxx

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    1. Bless you Julie, I am chuffed that you have come back again,It's great to have you visit. Thank you so much for your comments and support xxx

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  10. Really beautiful work Nick,it's amazing what you have achieved with a few tiny stamps.

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    1. Theyare an amazing collection and the more you play the more ideas flow. I am so glad that you like the finished piece. Thank you so much for visiting and leaving me your comments. Take care xx

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  11. Utterly beautiful - nothing else to say.
    Take care,

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    1. Thank you so uch for your kind comments, it's lovley to get your feedback. Take care xx

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  12. Your artwork persuaded me I need these stamps. I now have to wait 10-14 days whilst they are made. Thanks for your tutorial. SueL x

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    1. Thank you so much Sue, I don't think you will be disappointed, it's a marvellous collection she really has pulled out all the stops. They were a real joy to work with. I am touched that it was the artwork that tempted you. Take care xxx

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  13. Loved this when Leonie showed it on her show and when shecsaid there was a link to your blog which showed how you had done it I head to come and visit. It is amazing and so dramatic! You must have the patience of a saint to do something like this. Can't wait for you to share some of your other samples with us. Thank you for sharing Nick. Take care Nicola x

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  14. Nicola, Thank you so much for your comments, It's really nice to hear. I am so glad you liked this card, It did take a while but I thoroughly enjoyed coming up with the idea and obviously making the finished item. Funny thing is I sent the sample back before I had done the pictures so had to do it again to get the shots. Thank you so much for stopping by, I look forward to sharing some more and hope you like them as well. Take care xxx

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  15. Brilliant step by step Nick, you must have a lot more patience than me! Jane :)

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  16. Hi Jane. Thank you, Did you see that I actually sent the samples back before I did the step by step so had to repeat the project to get the pictures. I really enjoyed doing it, very relaxing especially if you're not rushing. Take care xx

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  17. Hi Nick, what a stunning piece of art. I have never used stencils or masks - but I ordered the stamps and the stencils/masks at 8:05 last night at the launch. I am looking forward to playing when they arrive. The step by step instructions are very clear - thank you so much for generously sharing. Leonie has done an amazing job with her first launch. Christine from Lancaster xx

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    1. Christine, Thank you ever so much for your comments, I am so glad that you are going to try something you've not done before. I am sure you will love this collection, it really is endless, the things you can do with them. They also work well with other stamps and all your other crafty stash. I am so glad you enjoyed the step by step, It really is a pleasure to have the opportunity to share you you.Take care xx

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  18. Your sample from Leonie's first release are just fantastic Nick. I have ordered the masks and stamps and can't wait to get started. You really have made me look at them with a different eye too!

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    1. I really am over the moon that you like my samples, I really enjoyed using the whole collection. It's brilliant that they are on the way to you, you will really love them. I am so happy that what I have done has allowed you to see them in a different light. It's been brilliant seeing the designs from the other team members, we all have such a varied crafting style so it gives crafters a taste of so many styles. Thank you so much for your comments, It makes my day to read them,Hope to see you again Take care xx

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  19. Fantastic card, love how you've used the stamps, great design and great tutorial, thank you for sharing :-)

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    1. Morning Diane, Thank you for visiting again and for your thoughts. It is a real pleasure to share what I have made, I really am pleased that you have enjoyed it. Take care xx

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  20. Wow. This is just stunning and I love your patterns.
    Katrina x

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    1. Thank you ever so much Katrina, I did loose myself a little in this one once I had planned my design. xx

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  21. Wow!! Love this. Saw it on Leonie's show

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    1. Hi, Thank you so much for talking the time to visit, Im really glad you like it. Hope that you pop back again and see some more of what I have to share. Take care xx

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  22. What a beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. What a beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thank you very much for your comment and visiting. You are more than welcome, I enjoy sharing it's a pleasure.xxx

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