Amazing New Technique - Distress Oxide Ink on Photo Paper with Square Stamping.

I have discovered an amazing new technique using Distress Oxide Inks on Photo paper! See how I use the stamp pad as a stamp and create one of the best backgrounds I have ever made. You will love this idea.

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.  

Whimsical Art Journal using Dylusions Dyalog Insert by Ranger.

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This is one of the easiest art journal pages you could ever do. The backgrounds have already been created for you in this Insert book by Ranger.

 Its the Dyalog "Backgrounds" Book by Dyan Reaveley, and all the work is already done! If you are a lover of Clean and Simple (CAS) cards, then this is an easy introduction to creating impressive art journal pages without all the work of layering.The sentiment is from Impression Obsession, and the ink is Tuxedo Memento black ink.
The stamp I have used for the main image is the "Blythe Green" digital stamp, which I designed, and is available from  my ETSY STORE.

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

WOW! Quote Blocks. Now available in my ETSY Store.

If you love scrapbooking, or working in a Travellers' Notebook, then these Quote Blocks might be just what you're looking for. Available from my ETSY store;  they also come with 2  A4  sized scrapbook papers to use as backgrounds.

They are available for instant download, and can be printed out on a regular home printer, using A4 or US letter sized paper.

Copic Tutorial Coloring Skin Tones with Vicki Parfenow

This is one of my most popular video tutorials. If you struggle with skin tones and blending with Copic Markers, you may pick up a few tips here.

Have a fabulously creative day.
Vicki

NEW! BIG Blooms EZPrint Cards. Vicki Parfenow Stamps.

My ETSY STORE is finally open for business!  This has been a dream of mine for so long. I will be doing a series of videos on Youtube showing how to make the most of the products.
I have stocked the shop with printables of my design and art work, plus wall quotes that are ready to print and frame in A4 size. There are also some cute printables of my big-eyed dolls....if you are a Blythe lover, you may enjoy these too.
Happy creating!
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.

Stampers' Art Gallery Prize Winner. Design Challenge Competition.

If you would like a chance to win, simply join our Facebook Group. Big congratulations to the winner. There were some fabulous entries this month.

Zentangle: Sketch Book Flip Through. Easy Mixed Media Art.

Have you tried Zentangle? Here is a flip through of my art journal from way back. I finally finished filling it and decided to do a video for you.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Vicki xx

Thank You Card Two Ways, using the Handwritten background stamp from St...

Too different cards made at the same time means you can save time and effort when you are making multiple cards. I can never have too many thank you cards, as I am always sending these out to my friends.
Enjoy!
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

Rainbow Builder Card: Bright AND Beautiful!

This card uses the Rainbow Builder die, and isn't it cute? Along with the Sunshine and Rainbows stamp set you can make a sensational-looking card to impress! Here are the supplies you will need:

Stamps
• Sunshine & Rainbows Stamp Set

Paper
• Bermuda Bay Cardstock
• Daffodil Delight Cardstock
• Old Olive Cardstock
• Pool Party Cardstock
• Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
• Real Red Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock

Ink
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories and Tools
• Big Shot™
• Rainbow Builder Framelits™Dies

Hand Painted Watercolor Effect. Stampin' Up! Cards.

You can still Watercolour using a black outline, even if the inked image isn't waterproof! Here I use Tuxedo Memento Ink , instead of a waterproof ink, and colour the image to give a soft, blurred-edge effect. It looks more hand-painted than stamped, and gives a painterly effect to your card.

BookCase Builder Stamp Thank You Card.

For lovers of the Clean And Simple style, here is a card that gives the embossed background a chance to shine. Here are the supplies you will need to make this card:

Stamps
• Bookcase Builder Stamp Set*

Paper
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Calypso Coral Cardstock 
• Whisper White Cardstock

Ink
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories and Tools
• Tip Top Taupe 5/8" (1.6 cm) Mini Striped Ribbon
• Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine
• Subtles Enamel Shapes
• Stampin' Dimensionals®
• Big Shot™
• Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder™
• Project Life Corner Punch

*From the 2017 occasions catalogue

Home Life Congrats Card.

I love to have a stack of congratulations cards ready for those special celebrations in everyone's life, like moving into a new home. The Home Life stamp and Welcome Home dies work so well together.
Here are the supplies you will need to make this card.

Stamps
• Home Life Stamp Set

Paper
• Night of Navy Cardstock
• Old Olive Cardstock
• Tranquil Tide Cardstock
• Vellum Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Lots of Love Designer Series Paper

Ink
• Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Powder Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories and Tools
• 1/4" (6.4 mm) Copper Trim
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• Big Shot™ 
• Welcome Home Framelits™ Dies
• Sparkle Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder

Pretty in Pink, this darling card is coloured with Stampin' Blends markers.

Here are the supplies you will need to make this card.

Stamps
• Bright Wishes Stamp Set

Paper
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Whisper White Thick Cardstock
• Petal Garden Memories & More Card Pack

Ink
• Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
• Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends® Combo Pack
• Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
• Pool Party Light Stampin’ Blends Marker
• Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
• Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

Accessories and Tools
• Delicate White Doilies
• Old Olive Baker's Twine
• 5/8" Burlap Ribbon
• Big Shot™
• Layering Circles Framelits™ Dies
• Sponge Brayers

Share what You Love: Available For a Limited Time.

The "Share What You Love" bundle is available for a limited time, until the end of May 2018. It is available in several options, here is what you get in the "Gotta Have It All" bundle. 

Gotta Have It All Bundle 149812 Price: $222.75 The perfect bundle for passionate papercrafters who want to have it all. Enjoy more ways to share your love of stamping. Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set * Quantity: 13 photopolymer stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, e, h Make A Difference Photopolymer Stamp Set * Quantity: 143 photopolymer stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, g Very Vanilla A4 Cardstock * 40 sheets * A4 * Acid free * Lignin free Share What You Love A4 Cardstock Pack * 24 sheets: 6 each of 4 colors * A4 Pearlized Doilies * White doilies with pearlized finish * 24 doilies * 2-7/8" (7.3 cm) Share What You Love 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper * 24 sheets  * 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad * Fast drying, dye-based ink * Grapefruit Grove * Acid free Rich Razzleberry 1/4" (6.4 mm) Velvet Ribbon * 10 yards (9.1 m) * Rich Razzleberry Share What You Love Artisan Pearls * 100 pieces Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder * 4-1/2" x 6-3/16" (11.4 x 15.7 cm) Statement of My Heart Photopolymer Single Stamp * Quantity: 1 photopolymer stamp * Suggested clear block (sold separately): e Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes * 40 envelopes * 5-3/4" x 4-3/8" (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Share What You Love Embellishment Kit Kit includes: * 4 large labels * 8 small labels * 8 yards Tranquil Tide Baker's Twine * 8 yards pearlized thread * 8 silver adhesive-backed roses * 8 silver paper clips * 8 Grapefruit Grove paper clips * Designer box, 6" x 4-3/4" x 1" (15.2 x 12.1 x 2.5 cm) Item number 149812: to purchase yours go to my Stampin' Up online store. SHOP NOW

Precision Gift Wrap & Wired Bows. Christmas Gifts. Stampin' Up!

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Vibrant Butterfly Card with Re-Inkers. Easy Mixed Media Art. Stampin' Up! Australia.

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I just love painting with watercolour ink. Here I use 3 re-inkers to create a vibrant butterfly.