Variations on a Theme Birthday Cards

Two cards with a variation on a theme.   I don't often make long narrow cards, so that was a change this time too.  The first one was created with a set of stencils, and the second one was stamped first and then stencilled.

The stencils are layering stencils - so the main layer of flowers was dusted with pink/red shade of Artistry ink.  The second layer was done with yellow, and finally the last layer was the green leaves.   I then added a sentiment, and a little glue on the centre of the flowers and some glitter.

The stamps and stencils are made by PinkFresh.    There is also a matching die - so there is a third and fourth option for a design, with or without the stamp.   I have yet to try this option.

I do apologise for the photos - had difficulty taking a photograph with a decent background - no doubt I should have scanned them but hopefully you can see the two options ok.   I must admit I rather like the first one without the stamped outline - much more delicate.   Perhaps next time I will choose a lighter coloured ink with the stamp.  It's all a matter of experimenting!

New Baby Card

 Another new baby in the family, so another card created in Craft Artist.

 

Christmas Cards 5

Finally in this year's selection of cards - a couple of stamps I played with when deciding what theme I was going with.   I wasn't that convinced - so they didn't get selected for mass production.

 

Christmas Cars 4

 I made a few of these cards to.  Once again a Clarity Stamp.  In confess I wasn't so happy with the finished result - so only made a few.

Christmas Cards 3

 This stamp was a chance purchase - and I think possibly my favourite this year.   We all need a hug this year don't we.    

Extremely simple, stamped image, then masked and blue artistry ink brushed over.  A few bits of "snow" with a white posca pen, and glittered added before the pen dried.

Christmas Cards 2

 Another of the Pergamano fairy images - again a few variations on a theme with this design

Christmas Cards 1

  have kept the cards fairly simple this year with a variation on a theme, using the Clarity Pergamano Poppet stamps.   Some were stamped in black and some  stamped in gold or silver.  Water-coloured with artistry inks, then a little glue and glitter added.   I added a variety of sentiments.  

Another Leafy Card

 Another card made with a different That's Crafty stencil and mask.    Coloured exactly as the one yesterday.

Although I have scanned it - the colours are actually a bit more vibrant.   I shall be glad when I have a working camera again!

Leafy Card

Once again apologies for being AWOL.   My crafting mojo evaded me for a while, although I have started the Christmas cards, and I have also been trying to get the garden ready for winter!  I have also had problem with my camera - it is being very temperamental!  (a new one is on the Christmas wish list!)  I have had to scan this card, and it looks much better in real life.

Fitting in with the autumn theme, I have made a couple of cards with a recent purchase of a leaf stencil from That's Crafty.    These are two part stencils with an outer and inner mask.

This is quite a new technique for me, so it was a complete experiment.   The main stencil was brushed with various orange and red Artistry inks, and then the mask was put in place and brushed with various shades of green Artistry inks.   I felt that the right hand sand was a bit "stark" to I took another stencil from the set I bought with smaller leaves, and added a little detail on the right-hand side.  I then removed the outer stencil and carefully added blue around the edge of the mask.