Dolphin Tangle

Morning everyone, something a little different again today, using the Dolphin Stamps from my collection. I have used them with the wonderful pattern stamps from Leonie to fill them with patterns and create the frame, giving the look of a tangle. I designed my stamps to have the open spaces to allow more ways for them to be used. You can either fill these with stamps or take the time to make your own wonderful Zentangle patterns. I have left this monochrome, but you could easily add colour for a totally different feel to your card.

You will Need:

Craftascope 'Dolphin' A5 Media Stamp Set 1

The 'First Collection' From Leonie

Black Versafine Ink Pad

Black Fine Liner

Copier Paper for Masking 

Low Tack or Washi Tape

Ruler

White Card

Black Card Base

Step 1: First stamp your dolphins  and sentiment in position on your card. Then use a ruler and fine liner to draw a frame around your images.

Step 2: Use copier paper and/or washi tape to mask the frame, then use one of Leonie's stamps to fill the frame you have made.

Step 3: Next use a selection of stamps to fill the various parts of the dolphins. You can easily make a mask by stamping the same dolphins onto copier paper and cutting them out. You can do the same for the inner sections to allow you to stamp within the design. If you tangle by hand, then the masking is not needed.

Step 4: Mount your card onto a black card base with Tacky glue to give you the finished card.

If you would like to get your hands of the last few of my collection they are only available at Hochanda or via my Etsy site, a link is at the top of my blog (CRAFTSCOPE ETSY SHOP).

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.

Thank you ever so much for stopping by today. I hope you have enjoyed the tutorial along with the finished card. Do stop by again to see what else I have to share. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

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

Grace

Morning Friends and Crafters. Today I am sharing a card that is just perfect for Batch making. Great for making for charities and fund raisers as well as raising funds for yourself too. These would wonderful boxed as a set, maybe a selection make in different colours. They make wonderful Thank You cards and as mentioned, changing the look is as easy as changing the colour strip. This uses just a few stamps from Sara's wonderful Enchanted Forest range along with a stamp from my collection and just 3 Distress Oxides. I hope you enjoy the tutorial.

You will Need:

Craftascope 'Dolphin' A5 Media Stamp Set 1

Enchanted Forest 'Dandelion' Die and Stamp Collection

Enchanted Forest Peg Stamps

Distress Oxides: Candied Apple, Squeezed Lemonade and Blueprint Sketch

Copier Paper

Stick n Spray

Versafine Black Ink Pad

White Stamping Card 8 x 6'' Approx

Mat Black Card 8 1/4 x 6 1/4'' Approx

Centura Pearl Card Base Silver/White 8 1/2 x 6 1/2

Step 1: Tear your paper to give you a slightly wobbly line. Secure to your card using a little Stick n Spray.

Step 2: Use the oxides to apply the colours either side of your card first, then add the center colour overlapping the one either side to give a nice blend. Remove the copier paper mask and then remove any excess adhesive with a piece of kitchen roll.

Step 3: Position and stamp the large 'Grace' stamp with the black ink. It has a really nice open text, that really lets the colour shine through, tying it together with the background. Next stamp your beautiful dandelions, elongating the centre stem. To do this mask off the dandelion with copier paper, all but the lower part of the stem, ink up your stamp and join it at the base. Add the little seed heads, blowing in the wind, make sure to stamp some off the page.

Step 4: Measure your black matt to make sure it leaves a narrow border around you topper, dont secure just yet.

Step 5: Gut this layer using any of your dies, not only does this save a lot of card, it reduces waste and postage, saves money and can be used for another project.

Step 6: Layer this onto your base card with tacky glue.

Step 7: Add your 'Grace' Topper to your card, it makes a beautiful card for any occasion, there are plenty more wonderful and uplifting words and phrases in my collection. See my live show link below.

My collection is still available at a wonderful offer price on Hochanda with Freedom Discount and Flexi Buy on the full collection. HOCHANDA LINK. I also have the collection available at my CRAFTASCOPE ETSY SHOP.

If you did miss my very first Hochanda show and the launch of my collection, it is still available on Rewind, via the Hochanda Website, it was last aired on Tuesday 20th November so please be quick.

NICK'S FIRST LIVE HOCHANDA SHOW LINK

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.

Thank you ever so much for popping by today, I do hope you enjoyed the tutorial along with the finished card. I hope you will stop by again to see what else I have to share. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx

Tough Tag

Morning Friends and Crafters. I had such a wonderful time at Hochanda. It was such a great show, Matt made me feel as relaxed as possible. The whole team at Hochanda made me feel right at home, very welcome and did everything they could to make it perfect. The set was staged to perfection, I met 'Magic Hands' in real life, I didn't even know they were attached to a person,lol Today, I thought I would share a tutorial for one of the show demos.

You will Need: 

Craftascope 'Trent' A5 Media Stencil

Craftascope 'Profile' A5 Media Stamp Collection 2

Eco Green Acrylic Paint Mulch and Clamshell or Similar  (Cream and Beige)

Brayer

Glass Mat or Gel Printing Plate 8 x 10''

8 x 4'' Tag

Crafters Companion Spray n Shine

Basic Rectangle Die (Approx 4 x 3'')

Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink

Versafine Black Ink

Black Fine Liner

White Gel or Posca Pen

Black Card

Step 1: Create the background. Use a Brayer to spread a little of one colour onto your matt or plate. Scrunch up some copier paper and remove some of the colour to create a pattern. The add your tag face down and smooth the back, peel away to lift the print. Do this with your second colour, you really dont need much paint for this at all, leave to dry. Cut your rectangle from copier paper, keep both parts. Spray with a little Stick n Spray and position onto your tag.

Step 2: Use a smoothie or similar to add the Distress Ink  all over the tag. The colour will highlight the texture from the acrylic resist. Rub over with a clean cloth or kitchen roll to remove any excess ink.

Step 3: Carefully position the outer rectangle and remove the inner. Next position the stencil and ink through with the black ink. Leave this to dry for 10 to 15 minutes to avoid any smudges.

Step 4: Remove the stencil to reveal.

Step 5: Remove the outer rectangle, make sure its dry, then remove any excess adhesive with a kitchen roll or similar.

Step 6: Use your black fine liner to add a deckled edge around the rectangle, highlighting the image.

Step 7: Mount your tag onto Black card, Stamp your words onto white card and cut them out individually. Rather than mount these, take your black and white pens and add some detail around them. The tag is now complete, it's great on it's own but would also look great added to a card or other project.

If you would like to get your hands of the last few of my collection they are only available at Hochanda or via my Etsy site, a link is at the top of my blog (CRAFTSCOPE ETSY SHOP).

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.

Thank you ever so much for joining me today. I do hope you have enjoyed the tutorial along with the finished project I have shared. I hope you will join me again very soon to see what else I have to share. For now Take care and Happy Crafting.xxx