Step-by-step Manphabet card

Would you like to make this card? Pop over to Little Claire's blog for my step-by-step instructions.

Craftwork Cards sketch

Why not pop over to Craftwork Cards blog today and see my second sketch for August and a selection of cards made with the sketch.

New stamps from Little Claire

This week Little Claire have launched two lovely set stamp sets Manphabet and Christmas Postcards.

My first card used the Manphabet set. The tag card blank is also from Little Claire. I sed ProMarkers to coloured the stamped letters.

 

I also used the letter stamps to stamp over the background of each panel. The Red Dot paper and White Dot paper I sed for mounts are also all from Little Claire.

 

For more details and DT cards see this Little Claire Manphabet blog post.

 

The second new stamp set Christmas Postcards is launched today. This is a card I have made using the new stamps. 

 

The Snowman Bunting stamp, Red Dot paper and White Dot paper are also all from Little Claire. The Snowman stamp was coloured with ProMarkers. I added various Stickles to the bunting for extra sparkle. I stamped the Christmas Postcards with Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto smooth white card before cutting them out and attaching them to the card.

For more details and DT cards see Little Claire's blog today.

Emily and Cat

New card from me on Lisa B. Design blog today. A little sneak peek...

Birthday wishes

 

This is a card I have made using the lovely Encyclopaedia Botanica stamp set from The Artistic Stamper.

 

I started by lightly distressing the edges of a Craftwork Cards Elegance shaped card blank. I then used a dark brown ink pad to stamp the text all over the card blank. The text stamp is also part of the Encyclopaedia Botanica stamp set. I cut a square frame from brown card and added this to the card blank.

 

 

I stamped the large flower stamp in dark green ink onto white card and in dark red ink onto red card. I cut out the pieces and added them to the card blank. I stamped the large flowers heads again, cut them out and added them to the card with foam pads. I stamped the centre of the flowers in brown ink onto yellow card. I cut these out and added them to the card.

 

I stamped the large and small butterflies from the Encyclopaedia Botanica stamp set in dark red ink onto white card. I used a paint brush and water to draw the ink from the stamped butterflies to then allowed me to colour them in. I added them to the card. I only glued the body section so I could fold the wings up. To finish the butterflies I added glitter to the wings and brown Dimension Pearls to the bodies. Finally I added a oval sentiment, and faux stitches and pearls.

Star of Wonder

Little Claire are re-launching their lovely Star of Wonder stamp for this Christmas. The stamps is available for just £3.99 (while stocks last). To get hold of yours just call Little Claire on 0151 342 5715 or visit their website.

A tag...

A cute little gift tag project from me on Lisa B. Designs blog today. Why not pop over to the blog and take a look?

New Little Claire blog challenge

A new challenge starts today on Little Claire's blog. The theme is Holidays. This is my DT card for the challenge. The stamp set I used is Little Claire's Seascape.

 

 

I stamped the scene using a Tuxedo Black Memento ink pad onto smooth white card. I coloured the image with ProMarkers. I mounted the coloured scene onto square of black and red card before adding to a square card blank.

 

The prize for Little Claire's blog challenge is one set of our brand new stamps 'Christmas Postcard' sentiments (worth £12.99) and the new Dovecraft 6 x 6 'Tis The Season' Paper Pack (worth £3.99)

 

For more details and to enter, pop over to Little Claire's blog.

New workshop date!

My next workshop at The Artistic Stamper near Faversham, Kent, is Tuesday 24th September from 11am-1pm. The workshop is £10 and includes a 10% voucher off for the shop.

 

For more details or to book call the shop on 01795 597757 or visit The Artistic Stamper website.

 

Hope to see you there!

 

Elsie topper

A new post on Lisa B. Designs blog today...

The girl in the chevron dress

 

This is a large tag I made using Chevron Elements stamps by The Artistic Stamper. I used the Chevron stamps to decorate the girl and background. The girls stamp I used Riley Mixed Media Doll by Prima which is also available from The Artistic Stamper.

 

I started by stamping Riley twice on smooth white card using a Tuxedo Black Memento ink pad. I coloured the skin and hair of one doll with Copics. I cut the whole doll out leaving a small white border. I then used the Chevron Elements stamps to stamp the pattern onto the top and skirt. I cut out both sections and added them to the coloured doll.

 

I stamped on the Chevron stamp all over the black tag using a white ink pad before adding the doll with foam pads. I also stamped a different chevron stamp from the set onto white card with a black ink pad. I cut these out and added them to the tag.

 

I added Glossy Accents to the head band, belt and shoes. To finish I punched a hole in the top of the tag and threaded black and white ribbon through.

New catalogue from Little Claire

I have just finished designing and updating the Little Claire catalogue. It contains all the new stamps and old favourites, as well as design sheets and peel-offs.

Pop over to the Little Claire website to download your copy.

Swirly Whirly flowers

 

For my tag cards I used the new Swirly Whirly flowers stamp launched today by Little Claire.

 

I coloured directly onto the stamp with brush pens, then stamped on the white tag card. The white Tag Cards and peel-offs are also available from Little Claire.

 

For more detail on the new stamp and other DTs cards pop over to Little Claire's blog.

More cards...

More cards from me today on Lisa B. Designs blog. A little sneaky peek....

 

 

Why not pop over for a closer look.

A sketch for August

Pop over to Craftwork Cards blog today to see my sketch for August and my four craft projects. A little sneaky peek below...

More Bunny and Bee

Two more cards from me today on Lisa B. Designs blog. Why not pop over for a closer look?

Tea Party

 

 Start on a new month means a new Stamp Club set from Little Claire. This month's set is the lovely Tea Party. The set includes six image stamps and five greeting stamps. Pop over to the Little Claire website for more details.

Beautiful Poppies

A new blog post from me today on Lisa B. Designs blog. A little sneak peek...