Weekly Blog for Bumbleberrys, using MFT Town Bear.......

Well Hello Crafty Friends,

Its a busy week this week, working on a huge project for Bumbleberry. All will be reveal very soon.

I have been trying to squeeze in a much crafty time as possible.

This week stamp set is the adorable Town Bear by My Favourite Things, https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/town-bear and the Open road Die-namics https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/die-namics-open-road

 I had my eye on this set for a while and I'm  truly glad I got to use it.

I made this simple card, for a friend who has just passed his driving exam.

There are many other sentiments to use.

First I stamped out my images.

and coloured them in Alcohol markers.

Then I fussy cut them out, I will have to purchase the coordinating dies.https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/die-namics-town-bear

Then I started my background.

using the MFT Mini Cloud Edge, https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/stencil-mini-cloud-edges?variant=44532834954

I also added my road using the open road die.

Added the grass using Twisted Citron Distress Oxide, I used Salty Ocean for my sky.

Then I place everything together added Nuvo Crystal Glaze and spectrum noir sparkle pen in clear.

I love this little card and was pleased with how it turned out as it was so quick to make.

Thank you for popping over, leave a comment.

God Bless and Happy Stanping

Jo

xxx

Weekly Blog Post for Bumbleberrys using MFT Beach Bunnies...........

Good Morning Crafty Friends,

Well the Sun has got his hat on, Hip, Hip hooray!!!

Quick card today as im working on a big project for July. I will tell you more soon.

I've been playing with more delightful Bunnies, this time its the My Favourite Things Beach Bunnies, so adorable.https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/beach-bunnies?variant=41285748170

I used masks and stencils to create background, using oxides.

Then stamped the bird and added spiced marmalade ink. Stamped out bunnies, coloured using my alcohol pens. Added them using foam tape and added sentiment. 

Very quick and easy.

I  will be back next week with something besides bunnies, but i could resist these cuties.

God Bless

Jo

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Weekly Blog Post For Bumbleberrys using the latest release from MFT..... Delightful Dinosaurs..

Hi There Crafty Friends, 

Whats been going on this week, as its Easter Half Term, i've been busy sorting out craft storage and little ink cubes in particular. Being home more has given me a chance to sort out the mass of craft loveliness taking over my craft room. I been a little naughty, but we've had some great stock come in and I just cant resist Cutie Critters or Little People.  

 I had to say, I have grown attached to the cute Dinosaurs in the latest MFT release. Having a young Grandson i'm sure we will reach the dino stage. I enjoyed adding my own background, hand drawing the rocks, grasses etc.    

I simply Di- Cut the Lawn Fawn Birch Trees Die https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/birtch-tree-dies from 2 different coloured green cardstock.

Using Clairity brushes I created a sky and ground. 

Stamped out the  Dino's https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/delightful-dinosaurs  and coloured them in Alchoal markers.

Then Free hand drew the boulders and grasses. Popping one dino around the tree di- cut, stamping the word ROAR above the Dino's.. Then Stamped out the Sentiment.

Quick and easy card this week. 

These are the Tim Holtz tins, they are fabulas to hold little ink pads.

I realized I will need about seven tins. They hold 12 ink cubes. I prefer the mini ink cubes as a price point and as a way of investing in various different colours. 

Also I have some big news to tell you, Myself and Bumbleberrys will be featuring in a magazine in the next couple of months. 

Katrina has spent a lot of time and effort building her business and her design team are so proud of her recent interview. (details in previous blog post) This I hope will continue to promote Bumbleberrys further. I also Benefit as the world gets to see more of my work as a designer. 

I have dreamed for many years to one day be lucky enough to be a recognised crafter, and through Bumbleberrys, I am now fulfilling that dream.

 So from the bottom of my Heart, Katrina thank you for this opportunity. 

Well that's all the news, I will be back next week with another card from one of the latest releases. 

Happy Crafting and God Bless

Jo

xxx

Bumbleberry Blog post using Honey Bees Stamps, Coffee Break........

Hi There Crafty Friends,

Its me again i've been playing with my Distress inks and oxides to see what different looks I could come up with. Playing with these gorgeous stamps from Honey Bee's, Coffee break, im a huge coffee fan, and love these stamps

.https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/honey-bee-stamps/products/coffee-break-4x6-stamp-set 

This is using the Distress Inks original. Bristol smooth cardstock.

This is using Distress Oxides on Kraft card.

First I made a Palette using Wild honey, Peacock feathers, Abandoned coral, in both oxides and original distress inks.

I pushed the lid on the oxides and used the ink in the top.

I stamped and masked the image to create a collection of cups.

I enjoyed painting with the oxides as the colour is very vibrant.

On this card I stamped the latte cup randomly, added the heart detail and painted the images. 

This is a design I love to do, as its eye catching and different.

I do hope your all enjoying half term

Happy Stamping and God Bless

Jo