HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 and Hochanda Show Information.

Morning everyone. I am finally back at home in Bulgaria. It certainly has been a long time away. I hope you all had a Wonderful Christmas, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best for an amazing 2019 'Happy New Year' to you. I have had a lot of requests about my Hochanda show, I am sorry this is not available on 'Catch Up' anymore, but I have arranged for it to be added to my Youtube Channel, to allow you to see the show, including Demo's. A  Massive thank you for the review's, I am so happy you are enjoying using the collection.

There will be a little delay in the Giveaway draw, but I can assure you this will be done as soon as possible, so do keep a look out, good luck and a big thank you to everyone who joined in the fun. I hope to be a little bit more rested and back to normal very soon. 

I am looking forward to bringing a New Collection early this year, which will coordinate perfectly. If you would like to take advantage of the offer price on Hochanda, please visit my store on Hochanda: HOCHANDA/CRAFTASCOPE or my Craftascope Etsy Shop. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Craftascope A5 Stencil Youtube Tutorial

Morning Friends and Crafters, Today I have for you a video tutorial. I promised I would get one done as soon as possible, so here it is. This is just one of the ways that you can use any of the stencils in my collection. I do hope you enjoy it, If it is popular, I will do some more as time allows. I have also included some additional photos for you.

You will need:

Craftascope 'Trent' A5 Media Stencil or any of the others from the collection

Pergamano Blending Pen

Faber Eraser Pencil

HB Pencil

4B  Graphite Pencil

Here is the piece I did on the video. I thought it would be good to show it as a photo as well.

Another couple more from the collection using the same technique.

Hochanda still have some stock of my collection available, and have been good enough to keep their, introductory price with an additional discount for Freedom Members and the Flexi option, so you can get the full collection for just over 20 pounds.There is very low stock of some of the individual items as well, so if you are thinking about it please dont leave it too long. Due to minimum orders, I doubt I will be able to restock these. I do also have a small selection of my collection available on my 'Craftascope' ETSY Store with free postage and Packing to much of the world, the link is at the top of the main blog page.

Just a little extra here: If you have not shopped with Hochanda before, here is a voucher code giving you 30% off your first purchase (FEY5JBP7) it can be used for any purchase, feel free to share it.

Here are another 2 photos, I have altered the hair here, once you feel comfortable with the easy way of completing your face, you can really experiment with different looks. I would love you to share any of your crafty makes in my Facebook Group 'Craftascope' especially if you have made anything with my collection, It's been great to see them all so far.

I hope you have enjoyed the video and more importantly I hope you have found it useful As I said previously, if it proves popular I will make more with the collection as and when time allows. 

In case I don't get the opportunity again, I would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas. Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

The 3 Boys Together

Morning Friends and Crafters. Today I thought I would share a very special page with you all. It's the very first project I made when I my final prototypes arrived, even before the stamps had been delivered. For this page I decided to use the beautiful Typography range from Leonie. I love this font and it was just the right size for this project. Iv'e used all of the front facing stencils so it's 'Three Boys Together.

You will Need:

Craftascope 'Trent' A5 Media Stencil

Craftascope 'Xander' A5 Media Stencil

Craftascope 'Bailey' A5 Media Stencil

Typography Alphabet by Leonie Pujol or Craftascope A5 Media Stamp Collections

HB Pencil

6B Pencil

Pergamano Blending Tool

Smoothies

Greasproof Paper or Similar for a Mask

Distress Inks Mermaid Lagoon and Seedless Preserves

IndigoBlu Banana Custard

A3 Watercolour Card or Good Quality A3 White card.

Stencils

Bubble Wrap

Stick n Spray

Step 1: Work out where you want your faces to be positioned. I did the front to first and then added 'Bailey' Behind. For this one I have used all of the outside lines of the stencils. Remove the stencils and roughly go over the lines with the 6B pencil, before adding your shading with the Pergamano Blending tool. I hope to share a video with you very shortly, but for now pleased refer to my show demo. This is still on Hochanda via rewind as it was repeated on Tuesday 20th November (CLICK HERE FOR THE SHOW).

Step 2: Cut out the required letter for your sentiment or heading, here I have used Leonie's wonderful Typography collection. I positioned them to make sure they would fit, these were all cut from black card.

Step 3: Use Greasproof paper or similar to make a mask to protect your drawings while adding your background. First I took Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink and applied to the project by pouncing the colour with a heavy and lighter pressure to get the different sizes of circle. I also used the first and second generation colour to give shade.

Step 4: Next I repeated the process with Seedless Preserves. To add more texture, I added Banana Custard Acrylic paint through a stencil. I would have continued and used the Bubble wrap as well but I didn't want to detract to much from the boys.  I cut out the letters again in yellow to bring out the stenciling, securing them to the black letters for more depth. Finally securing them to the project with Tacky glue.

It's been such a wonderful journey for me from the first marks on my paper to originally design my collection to this first project, then to the show. But the most rewarding thing for me has been the projects I have seen created with my collection and the wonderful comments that I have received since. This is just something that money cant buy and I am really touched, so thank you to you all for making it such an amazing experience. 

My collection is still available via my Craftascope Etsy Shop or from Hochanda, while stock is still available. If you dont have it already I do hope you will have a go.

Many thanks for joining me today, I do hope you have enjoyed this tutorial and the finished project. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Never Black and White

Morning Friends ad Crafters, Today I am sharing a very simple card with you. Everyone needs a fast card every now and then and this one is just perfect for that. It would make a fantastic Birthday card, Well actually a card for any occasion, just by changing the sentiment to suit. Just adding a splash of colour using a few of the Brusho's.

You will Need:

Craftascope A5 Media Profile Stamp set 2

Craftascope A5 Media Stencil Collection 'Trent'

Basic Rectangle Die

Black Fine Liner (Waterproof)

Copier Paper

White card 7 x 5''

Black Card Base

Archival Black Ink Pad

Pebeo Drawing Gum

Washi Tape

Brusho Yellow, Red, Blue and Violet

Step 1: Cut a rectangle from your copier paper to act as a mask, Keep both Parts.

Step 2: Position your mask over your stamping card, place your stencil over this.

Step 3: Ink through with Archival Black Ink using phat foam or similar.

Step 4: Remove the copier paper and stencil.

Step 5:  Use your fine liner to mark a frame around the image. Use the Archival Ink to stamp your sentiment. Protect the edges of your design with Pebeo Drawing Gum.

Step 6: Use Brusho and a water spritzer to add splashes of colour on your card.

Step 7: When dry remove the drawing gum and mount onto your black card base, leaving a narrow border.

Another thing, here is a 30% off voucher to use on your first order (anything) from Hochanda, use code FEY5JBP7.

As you know I love writing my blog and helping as much as I can, well I would really love for you to add you support by adding me as a favourite blog. All you need to do in that section is choose other and add my blog address nickinbarnsley.blogspot It would be great to get a mention even if I dont come anywhere.

Here is the link to add your support for all of the categories. 

https://www.britishcraftawards.com/

Thank you ever so much for joining me today, I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial along with the finished card. I hope you will pop by again very soon to see what else I have to share with you. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx

Faces

Morning Friends and Crafters, late again. So sorry got that much on at the moment and sadly the back up blogs I did before I came to the UK are all published now, so it's one at a time for a while, so do bear with me. Today I am sharing a Journal/Scrapbook page, again this could easily be resized for a smaller card or even scaled down to make a really nice ATC. Like I always say, it's all about having fun.

You will Need:

Craftascope A5 Media Stencil 'Trent'

Craftascope A5 Media Stencil 'Xander'

Craftascope A5 Media Stencil 'Bailey'

Craftascope A5 Profile Media Stamp Set 2

Rice Paper, Printed and Stamped (Totally your Choice or a mix)

Selection of Stamps- Here I have used Paper artsy, Indigo Blu, Sheena (again your selection)

Selection of stencils (Your Choice)

Funky Foam

Indigo Blue Townhouse Teal, Pantry White,

Eco Paints Cranberry & White mixed Your Glass Mat

Black Gesso

Old Stiff Brush

Creative Expressions Glue n Seal or Similar

Step 1: On your journal page use the face stencils to add some part faces, Trace through with a HB pencil, go over this with a 6B,blend and shade with the Pergamano blender from Clarity. (Video coming soon)

Step 2: Next use section of your chosen rice paper to add more interest, depth and layers. I have used some printed and some stamped for this project. Use Glue N Seal or similar to add them.

Step 3: Stamp your profile stamp in the top left hand corner to overlook the page and bring your eye in to the centre. Start to build up more layers with your chosen stamps.

Step 4: Next start adding some of your acrylics to really bring everything together. You can always re stamp if you cover up something you want to be seen, it all adds more dimension to the finished project.

Step 5: Continue building up the layers, using the acrylics, stamps and stencils. I always find 3 colours are best to bring things together. To make the '3' I drew it onto Funky Foam and cut out with scissors. I then mixed some Cranberry and white together on a mat, spread out with a Brayer, Stamp the 3 then use the same colour to add some more stenciled design. Once again, if you cover something you want to be prominent, you can re stamp. Finally using the old brush and black Gesso, I swiped back and forth around the edges to give a frame to the project, This brings everything together and highlights the black stamped designs.

Another thing, here is a 30% off voucher to use on your first order (anything) from Hochanda, use code FEY5JBP7.

As you know I love writing my blog and helping as much as I can, well I would really love for you to add you support by adding me as a favourite blog. All you need to do in that section is choose other and add my blog address nickinbarnsley.blogspot It would be great to get a mention even if I dont come anywhere.

Here is the link to add your support for all of the categories. 

https://www.britishcraftawards.com/

Thank you so much for joining me again today, I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial and the finished project. I hope you will pop by again very soon to see what else I have to share. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xx