OVER STAMPING TECHNIQUE (ROUND 2)

Practice, practice, practice!  Working on finding the look that suits me and making the steps second nature. I have mixed some Momento inks in with using Distress Markers, tried a few different stamps, backed each with glitter paper and dug through my box of "metal" to find the right embellishments.  The glossy paper doesn't scan particularly well, some thing I didn't know so I have chosen just these three to post.

Thanks for having a look!

OVER STAMPING TECHNIQUE USING DISTRESS MARKERS

A number of my crafty friends are expert stampers and card makers, Caroline shared a new (to me) technique and I have spent some time working at it.  I am all thumbs when it comes to stamping but having fun with this one and I am using my Distress Markers..which have seen little use from me.

The central stamp is from Stampendous, the ruler River City Rubber, background stamps are from Memory Box and Great Impressions.

1.  Stamp central image onto glossy card stock using StazOn black ink.  You want to have a strong central image which shows after you add on the other colours.  Re-ink your pad if needed.

2.  Mask if want something left white e.g. a face.

3.  Choose your colours, not too many e.g. two that blend well plus a contrast.  I have used Distress Markers.  I used Broken China and Tumbled Glass, will try for more contrast between the blues next time.

4.  Choose your stamps, mix up your images including some with text, solid and lines.  I needed more variety here.

5.  Colour the stamps with the markers.  You don't need to be precise, stamp 3 times before re-inking.

6.  Keep colouring and stamping.  Don't worry if it looks messy. (I like that part)

7.  After you are finished stamping, see where you might want more colour.  Scribble directly on the paper with markers and rub with fingers.  Do only small areas at a time as you don't have much time until this drys.  Add a bit of another colour for punch, maybe yellow.

8.  When done, pick a couple of elements to use as stamps around the border.  Do this with the black.  (I will use more images on my next effort, I didn't think there was room here for a border but seeing it posted I may use a black marker to do faux stitch marks.)

9.  You may also want to use a white pen to go over a few lines or lighten up an area.  Forgot that part, I am going to go back and try this.

Yep, improved!  Thanks for having a look!

FRENCH COUNTRY (GRAPHIC 45) SQUARE CARDS

I feel so fortunate to have access to Sabrina and her classes at Scrapbook Parade!  All of the lovely layers and details..

NEW HOME CARD

I have been waiting, waiting and waiting for some decent light to take photos ..seems like it could be awhile yet and my patience has expired LOL

I created this card using a "row house", which I created and saved from a swap some time ago, as the focus.  All of the papers are from Graphic 45 except the bit of vintage wallpaper at the bottom of the "row house".  The image is from Paper Whimsy, the tree and phrase stamps are "Hero Arts", the butterflies (Marvy) and birds on a wire (Martha Stewart) are all punched.  I will be paying extra postage for that "domino door" LOL  Somehow a flat card that fits through that darn slot for regular rates isn't in me!

SPRING DREAMS

One of my Guest Artist projects for GeckoGalz this month are these cards.  I absolutely fell in love with the February paper pack "Pocketful of Poseys" and it was the inspiration here.

I used three of the papers for a simple background on the card and the egg shaped tag which is attached with reposition able adhesive.  I hope the recipients will use the tag, perhaps hang it or tuck it into the side of the mirror as a pretty little bit.  I also used a variety of Stickles, Liquid Pearls, bits of Dresden border and flowers from my stash to frame each of the GeckoGalz images.   I still oh and ah over fancy Easter eggs, how about you?

CARD CRAFTING MARATHON?

I have had so little time at home in the past few months, I am in SERIOUS craft withdrawal!  And the new blogger set-up - makes me weep.  I hate having to relearn technical stuff and now I am going to have to figure out where all the blogs I follow are!   I hope to have some time soon to do that and come visit.  It isn't indifference that has caused me to miss visiting.

 I managed to sneak in a visit to Clipper Street last week while I was away.  I indulged in a left over kit from one of their card classes which included the instructions and bits for 4 cards.  My intention was to create my own version using scraps and my own stash.  Once you have fussed through one card, it becomes quite simple to go into production mode.  Here is what I have done so far in a couple of nights;