Faberge style Eggs!

I love the sheer beauty and craftsmanship of Faberge eggs.. they are completely over the top and extravagant (or eggtravagant! Lol).  I was so inspired by them I had to design some die cuts for Joanna, you can find them here

Here are the sample cards I made for Joanna:

 I can't be the only one with tons of holographic card stashed away wondering how to use it?.. Well die cut these eggs with it for an instant BLING!! I layered them over holographic too! This card is mainly black and cream with a little touch of lime green (holographic too!) The egg holders are plain cream card plus I added cream tulle across the base of the card to add to the luxury.

 To create the concertina style opening I drew around the egg die placing it next to the last one but slightly overlapping as I went along and then folding along the joins..it creates a lovely egg shaped mini book.  I decorated each egg with various colours of lace paper from Joanna Sheen Vol 1 Pad

 Then die cut 6 white Signature die Anya Faberge style egg for the inside pages and die 1

Signature die Caterina Faberge style egg for the front. I added ribbon before sticking to the card. All the flowers are from the Signature Dies flowers and leaves collection - I used Herb garden and Herb border and the Primrose.

For this card I die cut all 3 layers of card in the same place to layer up. I added mirror card on the inside to reflect the back of the egg. The egg is the Signature Die Anya Faberge style egg die cut from gold card and I cut 2 base dies. I made 2 eggs up layering one onto red the other onto blue card and stuck them back to back sandwiching cotton in the middle so as to attach the cotton in the layers of the background to hide it. The lovely Teddys are from Joanna Sheen Janet Kruskamp cardmaking collection Pad 1 and 2  and the lovely blue backing paper is from Joanna Sheens Paper collections Pad Vol 4 Christmas    and of course as with all these cards I added lots of gems!! Lol

Thanks for visiting and I hope these have inspired you to make your own Faberge style egg cards to share this Easter

Joanna Sheens Victorian Christmas Cards CD Samples

Joanna launched a brand new Christmas CD on Friday

Joanna Sheens Victorian Christmas Cards CD

I loved making these samples for the show

This one uses the large topper on the printed sheet. I layered it onto gold and red and for the background I used torn papers to continue the snowy scene in the picture.

 I used the larger topper on the printed sheet plus one of the star decorations from the decorations section on the CD.  I scored lines and folded the star to make it 3D.  I put an acetate sleeve over the picture adding white dots all over for a more snowy effect. Both the backing papers are on the CD.

 I used the large topper and a smaller one from the sheet.  I made a shaker bauble with the smaller one adding a frilly lace edge.  I added tiny blue stars and gems all over the card! The backing papers are from the CD.

 I used a larger topper and smaller one on the sheet plus the backing paper and sentiment. This card is simply matting and layering with a lovely bright polka dot ribbon bow.

 I used the large topper and the backing paper that already had the small round image in the corner. The snowflake frame is punched out as is the red border at the bottom.

 I used one of the smaller images on the printed sheet with one of the sentiments. Everything else is cream card embossed and gently highlighted with Antique linen distress ink. The background was scored on my hougie board. I added punched holly, some gold papers and gems to finish.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  I hope I've inspired some of you to have a go at CD crafting.

I'll be back later with my samples from the Vintage floral stamps.

Christmas Patchwork Stamps and samples

Congratulations! to Joanna, I am delighted that the Christmas Patchwork stamps that are New - SOLD OUT during the TV shows on Create and Craft today.

I really enjoyed designing both these stamp sets

 

I used the Grid technique with the patchwork stamps for all of these samples.  I created the grid to help stamp each square in the right place when creating a pattern with the patchwork stamps.

You can download the grid with instructions here  

 Grid template for Joanna Sheen's Patchwork Stamps

Here are the samples made by me that were on Joanna's Shows today.  

Tree easel card

First I cut a template for the tree shape then drawing round it onto white card to use as a guide to  stamp my patchwork pattern with versamark and WOW GLOW IN THE DARK embossing powder.

I then water coloured each green square with distress inks using 2 colours.  Only the green tree is glow in the dark.  The embossing on the base is normal white powder.This card is great fun, I couldn't stop looking at it glow in the dark Lolol!

This is how much it glows in the dark!!

Snowman Hearts

This card was so simple to do.  I die cut 8 hearts - Stamped half with the snowman and half snowflake stamps and the other half using the full snowflake and half snowflake stripe stamps all with a lovely pigmant ink pad  in blue shades. - placing them around the card that makes a star shape in the middle. I used a glue pen and sparkly foil to add faux stitching and the Merry Christmas is from an embossing folder - I used a pen to add dots to look like stitching on the letters.

Blue and white quilt card

I stamped the outer part first using the grid to guide to keep it all square, then on another piece of card I stamped the 9 square piece, cutting out and layering it on top of the base pattern.  The very middle is the star stamp from the Joanna Sheen I love knitting stamp sheet that I designed for Joanna last year.  I stamped it 4 times in blue layering it up and adding glitter to the top star finithing off with a gem in the centre and a few punched snowflakes in the corners.  the faux stitching was done with glue pen and silver holo foil.

Christmas patchwork Stockings

I cut out 2 stocking shapes one green, one grey.  I stamped a patchwork pattern onto each one embossing with white powder.  The white tops and toe/heel parts are cut out of felt. The rest of the card was done with embossing folders and punches.

Patchwork sampler

I decided to stamp a selection of 8" x 8" blocks using both the Everyday and Christmas stamps.  I used the grid to keep everything in line as I stamped.  These show how pretty the stamps can look and it is really simple to do.

 

Paper 3D star

I used this fabulous pattern that I got from the web a few years ago.  I cut out 5 of the larger pieces and stamped the patterns using 2 triangle stamps and 2 colours.  I embossed every time using a lovely gold sparkle opaque powder for a glimmer of gold.  All the lines are done with a versamark pen and gold embossing powder.  Once all 5 were stamped, embossed and scored, I folded each one and glued together with wet glue as per the instructions from the link above.  I think this makes a wonderful decoration.  These stars look fabulous stamped or unstamped and I am quite hooked on them LOLOL!!

Patchwork Cushion

I stamped the pattern onto 2 6" x 6" squares of white cotton.  I used distress inks but versacraft inks would have been so much better but I didn't have any.  I still ironed each one after stamping to set the ink although this will never be able to be washed... as the ink would vanish Lol!  I made 2 tassels with bright red wool.  I stuffed and sewed the cushion adding 2 sparkly buttons in the middle.

Raffia wreath patchwork card

I stamped and embossed with white part of the pattern onto kraft card,  I then stamped and embossed with red onto cream card, I cut the red ones out and pieced them onto the kraft card to finish the pattern I wanted.  I stamped a small square in the middle with 4 triangle corners layering this on top.  I made the raffia wreath by twisting the raffia in and out as I turned it. 

Stained glass look

Used a free STAINED GLASS template.  Printed out 8 – used promarkers to add one colour on  each sheet. I then stamped and embossed with clear powder on each coloured part using different stamp designs. Cut out each portion of the design and PAPER PIECED them onto the last  printed template using it as a guide. Once together I inked with distress ink

Advent Calendar

Stamped-embossed in Gold all the squares. Painted each of them according to the patterns.

Stamped and cut out inside of doors -sticking the advent squares to fronts. Glued whole design  onto 12” paper - Matt and layered  design onto papers and board. Added die cut numbers inside the doors.

Shabby Chic card

I made this card for my daughter's birthday last week.  She is planning to buy some Annie Sloan paint very soon to uplift some lovely old bedroom furniture.. I am loving the Shabby look too! 

I used my new Anna Griffin embossing borders folders on the 'drawers' and on the top , I rubbed some copper gilding paste over the embossed areas.  The beautiful perfume bottles are rubber stamped.

Thanks for looking... see you soon.
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Lace and Knitting Stamps Day 2 with freebie

Hello, I'm back again with the next 3 card samples from the Goals you Reach Lace stamp sheet

Here is my first card..

The first thing I did for this card is draw a bodice template to fit the size of the lace stamp , If you would like to use the template I made - here it is... simply save to your computer and print it out for your own use.The first thing I did was to draw around the bodice lightly with pencil. I stamped the small flower border at the top and embossed it.. then stamped the 3 larger flower motifs and embossed those too. Then I stamped 3 extra and embossed them in black - to cut out and layer later. I cut out the bodice using patterned scissors at the top, then I coloured the it using distress ink - Aged mahogony, masking the top area to give it more of a realistic look. I glued the black flowers over the 3 red ones down the middle, the dots are made with a versamark pen and embossing powder. Once I was happy with the bodice I stamped the lace corner twice...embossing one with black powder and one with the red. I cut part of the red and paper pieced it on top of the black and glued it to the bottom of the bodice. I used two layers of black fringing attaching to the back with DST... then finished the bodice off with black and red gems.

I cut out a panel of black card layering with some commercial handmade paper cut to size by moistening the edges and pulling apart to leave the frayed edge look. I stamped the Lace border onto some cream paper and embossed with black embossing powder, cut it out and stuck down the side of the panel. The stitching is a gel pen. I lightly inked the card with Antique linen distress ink, added the panel, then the bodice and finished off with the 30 Today banner with a stamped and embossed bow from the 'Live each moment' Lace stamp sheet.

Here's the second sample card idea I made with this sheet of stamps..

I used the small flower motif boarder to create the word 'Mum'... stamped with versamark and embossed with white powder. I then coloured the panel with blue distress ink. I stamped and embossed the lace border and the bow the same way. A Martha steward punch was used for the top and bottom borders lightly inked in blue with added pearls. I added little tiny blue star gems to each flower in the Mum...I think this card looks obvious on how I put it together .

And here is the third card

This card has lovely Roses backing paper printed from the Jane Shasky CD rom..
I stamped the border 4 times onto cream paper and embossed with brown embossing powder and also the lace corner 4 times embossing this with white powder. I inked over the white embossed corners with brown - wiping after to take the ink of the embossing..leaving it white on brown. I carefully matched the 4 borders up to create a frame and then trimmed each of the lace corners to fit within the frame. I cut a larger circle to also fit the frame. I stamped the verse onto cream card, trimming to fit within the circle to look like part of it, finishing off by adding some pink ribbon, some gorgeous Anna Griffin Roses stickers and gems around the frame.

I hope that these cards will inspire you in some way.
Many Thanks for visiting my blog today, I will be back tomorrow with some more of the sample cards I made for the Lace and Knitting Stamps.

Lace and Knitting Stamps Day 1

Joanna Sheen launched some new stamps today on TV called Lace and Knitting Stamps. I designed them for Joanna Sheen and made some sample cards for ideas on how to use them.

Today I will share the cards using the stamps from the 'Live each Moment' stamp sheet

Here's my first card..
I got the template for this pretty little baby girl dress here. This card is roughly A5 in size. I stamped the pocket flap and a border of lace in white and then coloured it pink with distress inks. The bow is stamped pink as is the the little pocket shape using the little flower stamp on the sheet... I cut the lace in to sections and stuck under the apron hem and small pieces for the sleeves. I finished of with pretty stitching drawn with a glitter gel pen.

Here's my second card idea..
I stamped the border onto a piece of paper the exact size of the card base, masking off the corners so that they would join. On a piece of black card I used a square post-it note as a guide to stamp the four corner lace images and embossed them with white powder. I mat and layered the verse using a nestie shape and placed on top of a square cut to the size of the post it note.. both were inked lightly with Antique linen. A stamped bow and a few gems finish the card.

Here is the last card idea for this sheet of stamps...
I kept finding wonderful cards using the 'Bisque Potter technique' on various blogs and so decided to investigate it for myself and have a go.. I found this lady's blog to be most inspiring called 'Stamping with Di' for this technique using the cuttlebug folders.
I used the Tied together embossing folder for the panel on this card with Antique linen distress ink.
The card base has been stamped with the corner lace image using Antique linen and the border, the bow and the other lace corners around the verse were stamped and embossed with white powder and coloured with Aged Mahogony... the white stays white repelling the ink.
I made the roses using a spiral die cut and the leaves have been stamped lightly with the lace border. I finished with a few little red gems.

Thanks for visiting my blog today, I hope that these will inspire you in your own projects.
I will be back tomorrow with the second lot of card ideas using the second sheet of lace stamps.
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Oriental card

I was actually inspired while visiting the dentist today!! can you believe that!.. I saw a tiny little oriental card on the distant wall behind the receptionists desk.. all I could see was the black oriental bridge and some trees..(my eyes are bad Lol)... but enough for it to spark my imagination knowing what stamps I have with one of my oriental lady new digital stamps.

I have used an 8" x 8" card base, stamping several of my bonsai trees leaving the pots un inked... coloured them with promarker pens. I made the oriental style bridge (well it looks it to me anyway - artistic licence Lol).. using the large lattice Martha Stewart punch. The Roses are ones I made a while back . After adding some pink punched flowers, I added some sequins and tiny rhinestones to embellish. The lady is coloured with promarkers and then I used a glue pen to add red foil in a pattern. I feel quite pleased with myself... and I have really inky fingers Lol!!

Here's my card

Thanks for visiting today... See you soon

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~FREEBIE~ Sunday 6th February

Here's a card with this weeks freebie image.. I used some of the Papermania Hanoverian papers - they are so gorgeous and so girly. I coloured her in with promarker pens adding little bits of white gel pen for highlights and a stardust clear glitter pen.. oh and I added some clear glaze pen to her red boots..



I was inspired by a very old vintage photograph of a little girl for this week's freebie. I hope you like her. I haven't made a card yet but hope I will get the time tomorrow. I would love to see what you create with her. here she is - click on her to open up a large jpeg 300 dpi image.

Thanks for visiting today..
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One more card...

I actually found a little time to make a card using the freebie below.. here it is:

I know that the obvious colour choice for her coat is red, but I couldn't get it to look right with red promarkers... so pale blue it is Lol! I used papers from the Papermania Silent night collection and a sprig of holly from the never ending Anna Griffin kit that I get out every year and always have lots left Lol!
Thanks for looking
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Sunday 8th August ~FREEBIE~on Tuesday!

This weeks freebie has been drawn by my daughter - she has created this beautiful Goth girl - what a fab digi stamp to colour in, I had great fun making the card below..
here is the freebie for this week...by Kaz...

Isn't she just FANTASTIC!!... Thankyou Kaz...
Here's the card I made using her... I will make lots more I am sure and as usual, we would both love to see how you use her on your creations.

Thanks for visiting..
Hugs
Sylvie (and Kaz)
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• Feel free to print out and use my digital images on your own cards and cards you make for sale, please remember that these are copyrighted to me and must not be altered , given, or sold as your own individual digital images., so don't pass my images on to others, give them a link back here so they can download it for themselves.