Simply Stunning Silhouettes.

Here I have combined die cut birds with stamped sentiments 

and added a hand drawn line ( I used a thick black sharpie) 

on bright card stock to produce a simple but eye catching card. 

For the second card I bent a border stamp

 into a curve to allow a perch for the bird to sit on. 

This is a quick and easy project, 

and you could mass produce these cards very easily.

I rounded the bottom corners 

and added a white layer inside for the message. 

Have a wonderfully crafty day! 

Vicki x🎨🖌

 

Shop Your Stash !

 

 

Using patterned paper to create multiple projects means you’re “shopping your stash”.

Don’t waste that pretty pattern. Put it to good use as cards, bookmarks, even using any leftover scraps to trim the envelope flap. Here I have made a stack of cards, and with the leftover paper I made bookmarks. 

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @vickiparfenowstamps

For more crafty ideas and art journal layouts. 

Happy crafting!

Vicki x🎨🖌

3 Magical Mermaid Bookmarks : Stampinup Tutorial

Stampin' Up! Bookmark Tutorial.
Winter is great time to curl up with a good book in front of the fire. We were running out of bookmarks to keep up with our reading, so I have made 3 more using different techniques, and the Magical Mermaid stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Printing Feathers On Gelli Press. Step by Step Art Journalling.

Step by step art journalling: Printing Feathers on Gelli Press. I picked up a Speedball Gell Press Kit at Spotlight a couple of weeks ago. It has a 5" x 5" plate. I already use the 8" x 11" plate by Ranger, and wanted to try the smaller format , since I love my big plate so much!  

You can not only make prints by layering the stencils onto your plate, but you can also print right onto the feathers!

Step By Step Art Journal Tutorial. [ Shimmer Sprays and Stencils ]

Have you tried using shimmer sprays with stencilling? It's a fantastic way to make a background with the shine and sparkle already embedded into your page. You just need to be a bit patient with the drying time....LOL
I adore these stickers. If you haven't discovered the sticker books from American Crafts they are the best value around! (I get mine from Spotlight in Australia) .

I have another giveaway for the months of July/August, and I am giving away a Moleskine planner sized Cashiers journal, along with 12 sheets of planner stickers from Heidi Swapp.

To enter, you simply need to watch the video on Youtube, Subscribe, Click on the BELL so you don't miss anything, and leave some comments on any of my videos. For every comment you will receive another entry in the draw. BEST OF LUCK!
Happy weekend,
Vicki x

Art and Craft Haul Video: Gelato Swatches and Review.

Using Gelatos: Swatches and Review.

Gelatos are currently on special at Spotlight Stores, so I decided to give them a try! Here is a first look and I show you how I use these art mediums in my Dylusions Journal Swatch Book.
I am interested to know how you store your Gelatos, so let me know in the comments how you store your art supplies.
have a wonderful day,
Vicki x



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Alcohol Ink on Sparkly Paper [ Hand Made Card Tutorials.]

Try this incredible technique with your Glimmer Paper. It will give you unique results every time! I show you step by step how to create 4 different cards.

Dollar Store Art And Craft Haul. Bargains for the frugal crafter!

Dollar Store Art and Craft Haul for the frugal crafter.