Thank You Card using S.W.A.L.K stamp

Quick post part 2.

 

So after all the cutting and embossing that I did this morning, I managed to use just a couple of the odd bits to create a Thank You card for a friend.  I actually think it turned out OK considering I didn't set out to make anything in particular.

 

So I used a Hunkydory 8x8 card blank, a couple of A4 sheets of Centura Pearl Card in purple, some scraps of gold Mirri Card, an A5 piece of lemon handmade paper, paper flowers, adhesive pearls, purple ink pad, S.W.A.L.K Blooming Wonderful stamp from Crafters Companion (Promarkers to colour), Embossalicious 6x6 folder with flowers on, XCut dies for the swirl & for cutting out the matts, then the usual staples of double sided tape & 3D glue gel.



 

Firstly I inked around the edges of the card & all the pieces with a matching purple ink pad.  Cut the base matt to 7 3/4x7 3/4, cut the A5 sheet of handmade paper to fit exactly in the centre, took a couple of pieces of embossed card and attached to base with double sided tape.  I added the sentiment & gold swirls with 3D glue gel before doing the same with the topper to add some dimension.

 

The paper flowers were all also added using 3D glue gel to give height, texture & interest to the card.

Instead of an insert, I just used some of the cut off pieces of card to create a matching inside with a little sentiment.

Well that's all for tonight, away to have that drink,

Much love,

Amanda xx

Christmas Card Order

Hey All

 

I did manage a few Christmas Card orders over the festive period but unfortunately I did not take any pictures.  I had a couple of children's ones, baby's first Christmas etc which were my favourites and I am kicking myself for not asking the time to photograph them for the blog. 

 

These photos are courtesy of my sister as I managed to catch her before she wrote & sealed them, she is a star!!

 

All the cards are 8x8 size, due to time I really didn't embellish them as much as I would normally.  Apart from the Boofle one they were all decoupaged using 3D Glue Gel and basically just matt & layered onto linen effect Mirri Card which is a little softer than the shiny stuff, added gems to them all just to give that festive sparkle.  I was actually really happy with them in the end. 

 

They looked & felt like good quality cards with matching inserts using personalised poetry or religious quotes.

 

This was the only card that wasn't decoupaged.  This was a Boofle Christmas stamp set and Christmas paper.  I used Promarkers to colour and the wee Robin is on a spring so bobbed about, definitely one of my faves, loved how it turned out!

 

 

My first actual crafty project for the year will be my January swaps for the group and then I think I will actually open my Spectrum Noirs, yip that's right!!! Had them three months now and they are still in the box they came in, nightmare!!

 

Enjoy the rest of your night peeps,

 

*hugs*

 

Amanda xx

Digistamp Dreams Postcards

Happy Monday!!

 

Its been a super quick weekend but I am lucky enough to have today off and it will be spent crafting hopefully.

 

Last week the lovely Phill Martin from Honeypot Crafts launched his lovely new Digistamp Dreams Collection.  The digistamps are just gorgeous and not only that he has a wonderful offer on at the moment, pop on over to http://www.honeypotcrafts.co.uk/digistamp-dreams-67-c.asp to see more, you will not be disappointed.

 

I thought I would use a couple of the stamps for the swaps group postcards and I am pleased with how they have turned out.  I haven't used my Promarkers in a long time so it was good to relax some and colour but I so need a bit more practice.

 

Happy Crafting Friends.

Amanda xx