Feature Fffflower

ANYTHING GOES at the Crafters Cafe this fortnight.  Check out the inspirations from the DT and enter yourself, here: crafterscafechallenge
















This one uses the bleaching and colouring technique.  I forget where I learned this, probably youtube.  It's also great for using up those snippets and tiny bits of leftover card.

First stamp and heat emboss onto coloured card.  I used clear EP.  Then use diluted bleach on a paintbrush to take some of the colour out (kind of reverse colouring).  Then, when dry, I used pencils to shade where I wanted more colour, and because I used textured card, I got a lovely effect with the pencils.  Cut out and add to background.  The background uses the same stamp.


Stamp:  Magazine freebie
Label die: Magazine freebie
Embossed Sentiment:
Colouring pencils

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Find Your Wild Side

At 2 Crafty Critter Crazies, it's always critters.  See what the design team have made to inspire you, and enter, here: 2craftycrittercrazies challenge










Many thanks to QKR for this wonderful image, get it here:  elephant-digital-stamp-q-digi24313












Image:  QKR - elephant-digital-stamp
PPapers:  ? Creative Card Making?
Elements: Pixel Scrapper
Also D.Inks, Glossy Accents

I masked and sponged D.Inks under the feet to 'ground' them.  Otherwise I left the image alone - it is a very strong image in B & W.  GAccents on the little heart.


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HM&F #323 Christmas Cuddles

House Mouse & Friends #323  AG / Christmas

Image: House Mouse/Stampendous

Tiny tag die: Cuttlebug/Provocraft

Snowflake die: Couture Creations

Also: Copics, yarn, sequins, WoS

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#323: August 31/Sept 13 A/G + option of Christmas Hostess Lols

We are Sponsored by

House-Mouse Designs(R)  

We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,

the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 

HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! Eeeeek!!  

AND

Di's DigiStamps

One Lucky Winner will receive a $6 Voucher to spend @ Di's Digi Stamps

JOIN US HERE:  housemouse-challenge

Hugs Basket

During this covid crisis, there is more need than ever to send cards to remind people you love them, are thinking of them or just give them a paper hug!


Stamp:
Sentiment stamp:
3D EF: We R Memory Keepers
Oval die: Spellbinders
Distress Inks, Copics


This little cutie has a lovely crop of hearts growing in her garden to share with anyone who needs a hug.












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HM Flower Cake

House Mouse & Friends  challenge #322 Anything goes option of Flowers, with Karin

Image: House Mouse
EF: Couture Creations
Tag punch: unbranded
Sentiment stamp: magazine freebie
Flowers: Martha Stewart
Also: Copics, WoS, mirrorcard, silver pen, white pen.

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HMFMC # 322 Reminder Anything goes option Flowers

Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!We have more fabulous inspiration to share with you as

 a reminder to join our current

'ANYTHING GOES' with the option of FLOWERS

Hosted by our Talented Teamie KARIN

Please use any House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image 

 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns^(R)

  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

Generously Sponsored  by;

SIMON SAYS STAMP

Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of 

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!

Many thanks to our generous Sponsor/s for their continued support.  

Join in the challenge here:  housemouse-challenge

Hello Beach Babe

Scribbles challenge inspiration for The Great Outdoors.  Check it out here: scribblesdesignschallenge

Get the image here: Image: scribblesdesigns-134-carrie-summer-diva

We are still in the winter and already I wish this was me.  Join me if you'd like ... but bring your own drinks.
Printed the image, coloured, cut out.  Umbrella overstamped with tiny flower.


Image: scribblesdesigns-134-carrie-summer-diva
P.Papers: Papercraft Inspiration magazine
Flower stamp on umbrella: old, unknown
Sentiment stamp:
Speech bubble die: X-cut
Corner punch: Couture Creations
Also: Copics,  Kindyglitz, shell, twine

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HM Among the Flowers

House Mouse & Friends Challenge # 322  Anything Goes optional Flowers with Karin

Image:  House Mouse
Embossed Magnolia Stamp: Rosie's Studio
Sentiment stamp: magazine freebie
Copics, ribbon, WoS, gem

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HMFMC # 322 Anything Goes option Flowers

Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!

We are here with a new challenge for you.

'ANYTHING GOES' with the option of FLOWERS

Hosted by our Talented Teamie KARIN

Please use any House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image 

 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns^(R)

  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

Generously Sponsored  by;

Welcome back our Generous SPONSOR

We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at:

SIMON SAYS STAMP

Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of 

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!

JOIN IN THE FUN, here: housemouse-challenge

Mermaid/Sea Colours

The challenge at Incy Wincy is Mermaid/Sea Colours.  See what the design team have created for you, here:





And thanks to Oddball Art for providing this image and sentiment.  Get them here: mermaid-nixie-spirit-of-the-sea-image-no-320







Image: Oddball Art/Lizzy Love - Nixie
Sentiment: Oddball Art/Lizzy Love
PPaper: Pixel Scrapper
Also: Copics, torn vellum, white pen, silver pen, Wink of Stella (on tail)

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Unfrogettable

Dots and Stripes are the challenge at the Crafters Cafe, check it out here:  crafterscafechallenge














Thanks to Creative Bugs who provided the image, get it here:  creative-bug-digis







Image: Creative Bugs -Unfrogettable  (paperpieced)
Tiny Daisy Die: Spellbinders
Sentiment stamp:
Sentiment stamp ('you are' on back):  Rosies Studio
Copics, D.Ink, black pen, WoS, ribbon



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Crafty Chefs August

I made this to send to my second oldest grandchild who is away at university at the moment (our uni year is Mar to Nov).  It must be stressful with lockdowns, her first year away from home, a strange city, new people and such a disrupted year.

The recipe must do: diecut, interactive, specialty paper, ribbon/twine.
The can do: colour an image, add 3 of something(lines), add glitter/sparkle.
I managed to get all the ingredients in.

Image stamps & sentiments: unbranded
Die tag (cut from bronze metallic card):
EF:
Also: Copics, black pen




Lift the flap:

then look inside ...




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Coming up Roses

I am so glad to be guest designer at Arty Divas this time.  Check out the challenge here:  artydivaschallenge



Oh I just love this and had such fun making it.

I have been going through my stash and trying to use stuff I had forgotten about (you know how it is).  I discovered Infusions which I had bought at a show last year and not really known how to use.  So I looked at a couple of colour burst tutorials (Infusions is a similar product only not so bright) and then have spent the last few days experimenting.

I embossed the card, spritzed it with water, allowed time for it to properly wet, then with Infusions powder on a dry paintbrush just sprinkled it onto the appropriate areas.  The powder activates when it gets wet.  Then I used a water brush to draw out the colour into the shape of the embossed roses and leaves.  I only used 2 colours of Infusions, but they have grains of other colours in them which makes a stunning effect.   CLICK on pic for close up look.

I have posted a couple of items already using this product.  BUT my fave has to be this one.  I would like this made into fabric for a summer dress!  So gorgeously feminine and romantic with an arty feel.


Here is the card with the uncoloured EF:

EF: Couture Creation
Colour: Infusions (only 2 colours)
Tag die: unknown
Sentiment stamp: mag freebie Papercraft Inspirations
Also:  Floss, silver pen, gem



















Before and After!


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More masks

Today was another day on the sewing machine, this time making straight masks.  I have now run out of the non-woven vilene I have been putting in the middle, so that is it!

I think the washable masks are so much better for the planet than using disposable ones (and fun too).

Whale Sparkle

This is for the NZ cardswap using a technique called iron-off embossing 2 for 1 cards from a youtube video from Jennifer McGuire.

This is using the ironed-off panel and I like the wave-ish look so gave the whale somewhere to play.  My swap buddy this  time is a swimming instructor so I thought she would like something swimmy.

Background stamp: Rubbadubbadoo
Whale layer stamp: Rosies Studio
Sentiment: Rosies Studio
Also: Copics, D.Inks, sparkle EP, WoS, gem.













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