Water Colouring With Distress Oxides and MFT Images

Hello There Crafty Friends,

I love water colouring, but i'm not great at it. I found the best way for me is to stamp an image, and use my oxide ink pads as a paint pallet.

I loved the images in My Favorite Things, Let's Stick Together.

Products

MFT Lets Stick Together Stamp Set

https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/bb-lets-stick-together?_pos=3&_sid=ef444b4da&_ss=r&variant=31796726300754

Water Colour Card Stock

Distress Oxide Inks, Twisted Citron,Mowed Lawn,Abandoned Coral,Carved Pumpkin, Gathered Twigs.

Nuvo Jewel Drops in Cocoa Blush

Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss Dark Walnut

Masking Sheets

Versafine in Grey and Black Onyx

Clear Embossing Powder

White Gel Pen

C6 Card Blank

Method

Firstly I cut a piece of water colour card stock, just smaller than my card blank.

I then stamped my flower pot image in versafine grey, on to the cardstock.

I then used a strip of masking tape over the image and stamped my cactus's.

I then removed the making tape to reveal, my complete image.

To make a palette of colours I stamped my ink pads on to a glass mat.

I used these to painted in my image,and let it dry.

I then masked completely over this.

I started painting the ground.

 Brown to look like soil.

I had great fun in splatting paint over my work to add a gardening theme.

Lastly I removed my masking tape. Stamp a sentiment  directly on to my work with versafine black onyx.

I poured clear embossing powder over this and heat set. 

Finally I add some nuvo drops and high lights with a white gel pen to finish my card.

Happy Stamping

Jo

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More Fun With Foils,Four Ways To Try.

Well Hello Crafty Friends,

I promised more fun with foils this week. So here we go. 

Party Invitations with a little Sparkle.

On This Card I've used, Four Techniques.

Transfer Gel, Stick it, Embossing Method, and Foam Squares.

Products

MFT `a La Modes Martinis on Me Stamps 

https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/my-favorite-things/products/alm-martinis-on-me

Cordinating Die

https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/my-favorite-things/products/alm-martinis-on-me-die-namics?variant=31796725350482

MFT Party Die Namic Scripty Font

https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/die-namics-party?_pos=1&_sid=2416b9e22&_ss=r

Deco Foil (Rainbow)

https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/rainbow-deco-foil-6x12?_pos=1&_sid=02b287703&_ss=r

Transfer Gel

https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/deco-foil/products/deco-foil-duo-transfer-gel?variant=31796798619730

Altenew Stencil Classy Strips

https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/classy-stripes-stencil?_pos=1&_sid=9404d834a&_ss=r

White Detailed Embossing Powder

Scraps of Different Colour Foils. 

Black Card Stock

Neenah Card Stock

Laminator

Sticky Foam Squares

Stick it by Ken Oliver

Sakura Quickie Glue Pen

6 x 6 inch Card Blank

Parchment Paper (to use as a carrier sheet through the laminator)

Method

Firstly I covered a piece of Neenah card stock 5.5 inches squared. With the Altenew stencil and using my score pal, I covered it in Transfer Gel.( I put it to one side to dry.)

Next I stamp and embossed my lady in white embossing powder.

Then put on my laminator for 10 mins.

While this was heating, I put stick it on the back of some black card stock. I cut out three times with the stick it on the back but the last time I cut it so it would be on the front.(Pictures further on)

I stacked them up and then removed the stick it on the final one and place my foil over the top. I did the same with four sticky foam squares. 

I then added foil over my stamped image and ran it through my laminator. Place some quickie glue on her dress and shoes let it turn white the pressed on some foil.

Lastly I placed some rainbow foil over the dry, piece of neenah card stock with the transfer gel, and feed it through my laminator.  

I then layered up each piece to give the look.

Die cut with stick it on top x 1

The Normal Way x 3

I hope I have inspired you to start foiling.

 It really is a great medium to use.

Happy Stamping 

Jo

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Foiling with Toner Sheets and Die Cuts

Hi There Crafty Friend,

I hope your all keeping safe in this dreadful windy weather.

I am a novice when it come to foiling, but love the look. So when Katrina, put up her latest products from Deco Foil, I just had to give it a go. I've used the transfer gel, with my stencils. But Toner sheets were going to be a whole new ball game.

I'm am now hooked, so easy and so beautiful!!!!!

Products

My Favorite Things Lots of Love Die Namic
https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/die-namics-lots-of-love?_pos=1&_sid=096026c09&_ss=r

My Favorite Things Smitten With You Sentiments Stamps
https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/smitten-with-you?_pos=1&_sid=19b4f5078&_ss=r

Deco Foil Toner Sheets
https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/deco-foil-toner-sheets-8-5x11-3-pkg?_pos=1&_sid=5b4183077&_ss=r&variant=31796797210706

Deco Foil Pink Melon
https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/pink-melon-deco-foil-6x12?_pos=1&_sid=c4206e4d2&_ss=r
MFT Staggered Heart Boarder Die Namic
Laminator
Tape Runner
5 x 5 Card Blank

Method
Firstly take your toner sheets, and die cut your Lots of love die, and any other pieces you want to add to your card design.
I had an older die from MFT, called Staggered Heart Border Die so I also die cut this. As I want to match the hearts to the one in the sentiment die
.
Once die cut, I cut a piece of Pink Melon foil just big enough to cover my toner die cuts.
I then used a peace of parchment paper to use as a carrier sheet, to feed through my laminator. You can just cut a piece of toner sheet and die cut after you've foiled it. Let your laminator heat up for a good 10 mins before feeding the sandwich through.
Place the foil pretty side facing you, on top of the black of the toner sheet.
Once its passed through the laminator give it a few mins to cool. Then carefully pull back the foil to reveal the foiled die cuts. I then arranged them on a 5 x 5 card blank. Ran a tape runner over the top of the card blank and using the scrap of foil left, I push down on to the sticky line. rubbing it to ensure good coverage. I then gentle removed to give a distressed look to the top of my card.
I then placed my card in my Misti and stamped my sentiment from the Smitten With You stamp set.
My card was then complete. perfect to tell some one how much you love them.

Next week I have another foiling technique for you, I just cant stop playing with this medium.

Happy Stamping
Jo
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Quick and Simple One Layer Card Design, Using Your Misti to Create a Scene.

Well Hello There Crafty Friends

I love the stamp set from My Favorite Things called All Tucked In, designed by Stacey Yacula. 

Some times there are days when you just want to snuggle up in bed and let the world go by.

I couldn't think of anything better on these, dark, cold February mornings. 

This stamp set comes complete with everything to make bunny's bedroom, all you have to decide is the interior colours and furniture layout.

Products

MFT All Tucked In

https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/my-favorite-things/products/sy-all-tucked-in

Neenah 80lb Card Stock

https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/neenah-classic-crest-80lb-8-5x11?_pos=2&_sid=3e94585e1&_ss=r

Alcohol Pens

Sparkle Pen

Honey Bee Gems Perfect Petals

Memento Ink (Safe for Alcohol Pens)

Versa fine onyx (Ink For Sentiment)

Misti or Stamping Platform (Not Es)

Method

Firstly I lay out my scene on my Misti, and stamped all my images together. Then I took a pencil and marked out were the skirting board would be.

I then coloured my image and stamped a sentiment using a scrap of card stock.

Added some gems and this quick design was finished.

Happy Stamping

Jo

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Next Week Fun With Foiling.