Art Journalling With Distress Oxide Inks and Shimmer Spray.Mixed Media.

Mixed Media! Simple blending, stencilling and spritzing gives a real wow factor to this Art Journal page using Distress oxide inks and Shimmer Spray.

 This is the Title Page for my Dylusions Dyalog Backgrounds Insert Book.  

Creating Embedded Elements within a Frame. Copic Colouring.

I wanted to share this new concept with you. It's an idea I came up with that I'm calling "Embedded Frames."
I used the Tree builder punch from Stampin' Up! to cut out some "grass" for my stamped puppy and kittens to sit on.

In order to achieve this effect,  I turned the tree builder pieces upside down, then passed them through the Big Shot with the stitched frames to embed the grass into the background.

 Next I sponged some sky into the background and placed my kittens and puppy onto the grass, popping them up on dimensionals.

 I stamped and punched the cloud using the tree builder punch, as you can see from these close up shots.

 I switched out the colours for moody browns and greys for the tangled kitty.

 These are the copic colours I used, and I added some sparkly details with the stardust gelly roll pen. The light greys helped these little darlings pop right off the page.

 I love the way the grass was completely embedded within the frame. I was really pleased with the result, and will use this idea again, as it turned out so well. A simple top-fold card base in whisper white is all that is needed to finish your card.

Have a marvellously creative day, and don't forget to check out my ETSY store for more ideas.

Vicki x

Gold Embossed Card and Envelope. Stampin Up.

I love using this simple technique to create a dramatic layering effect on my cards. I also show how easy it is to line an envelope. If you don't have the envelope liner diecuts you can trace the shape of the flap and cut using scissors.

Glamorous Healing Hugs Card. Stampin' Up!

This get well card uses the new distINKtive stamps from Stampin' Up!

Here you can see how I created dimension by only adhering part of each flower and leaf, then curling up the edges with my fingers. 

The silver embossing matches the shimmer on the layering piece. This is brushed silver, which is a retired card stock, but we managed to re-create this effect in class using Smokey Slate card stock with a border of wink of stella around the outside.

  

The inside looks really pretty with the silver embossing and stamped background to match the front.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Vicki x

Enjoy Life Dew Drop Card. Quick and Easy. Stampin' Up! Card

This card using the Enjoy Life stamp set is quick and easy to put together.
It's a single layer card, and it went together in a flash! I love using punches, and the wink of stella pen and dew drop clear shapes  add that extra zing.
Happy crafting!
Vicki x

NEW Delightfully Detailed suite. Stampin' Up!

The Delightfully Detailed suite 

makes great scrapbook layouts or cards with these striking colours.

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NEW Best Route Suite. Stampin' Up!

What better papers and stamps for a boy than the 

Best Route suite? 

It would also be perfect for a travel layout in your scrapbook.

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NEW Broadway Bound Suite. Stampin' Up!

The Broadway Bound suite offers marquee frames and heart greetings!

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NEW Twinkle Twinkle Suite. Stampin' Up!

The Twinkle Twinkle suite is perfect for babies, or for creating galaxy cards.

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NEW Under The Mistletoe suite. Stampin' Up!

It's never too early to start on your Christmas Cards! 

The "Under The Mistletoe" suite 

offers bright and cheerful papers and pretty stamps to inspire your Christmas mojo!

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NEW Petal Promenade suite. Stampin' Up!

The papers in the Petal Promenade Suite

 are soft and pretty, and make lovely cards.

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NEW Tropical Escape. Stampin' Up!

The tropical escape suite 

features lush foliage and the new Granny Apple Green colour.

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NEW Tea Room Suite. Stampin' Up!

The Tea Room suite 

is soft and pretty and features 4 copper tins for gifts or card sets.

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NEW Animal Expedition Suite. Stampin' Up!

The Animal Expedition suite 

is full of adorable animals. It even features a kangaroo!

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NEW Garden Impressions Suite. Stampin' Up!

The Garden Expression suite features a beautiful new butterfly die.

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NEW Nature's Poem Suite. Stampin' Up!

Soft woodland colours star in the Nature's Poem Suite.

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NEW Tranquil Textures Suite. Stampin' Up!

The tranquil Textures suite gives a lovely soft sea-side colour palette to these cards. 

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NEW Graceful Glass Suite. Stampin' Up!

Try these gorgeous printed vellum papers and create a stained glass effect with the 

Graceful Glass suite

NEW Share what You Love Suite. Stampin' Up!

                  Create pretty projects with the elements in this suite, called
"Share What You Love."

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NEW Notes of Kindness Card Kit. Stampin' Up!

The Notes of Kindness Card Kit is an All-inclusive Kit and includes everything you need to create this project.  Item #148266

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