Circle Of Life

I've taken my colour inspiration from The Play Date Cafe this week for my creation for 100 Proof Press using the Medium Many Line Circle and the Generic Bird Diagram.

I stamped my background with the Medium Many Line Circle using black Archival onto a white tag and highlighted a few of the lines with a wild honey Distress Marker and then embossed my background using the debossed side of the folder.

I stamped the Generic Bird onto white card stock cut out and added a little dimension to his wing again coloured with wild honey Distress Marker.

I've added three black and white polka dot buttons threaded with coordinated thread along with the text CIRCLE OF LIFE which I thought was perfect used against the circles in my background. I've also added a large black and white bow to the top of the tag.

I've added a couple of trims using the vintage lace die machine sewn into place, adding a little more interest to my tag.

 

This is our colour splash inspiration from The Play Date Cafe.

Thanks so much for stopping by, Tracy x x

Love Warms Every Nest

Time for this weeks creation using the Umount Birds A5 Stamp Plate by Sam Poole from Creative Expressions.

Once again I have created my background with Distress Inks, spritzing with a little water to add to the atmosphere of my piece. To add a little more interest I used the flowers from the Eco Green Garden Chic set which seemed perfect for my birds to nestle in along with the bird houses.

I created my sun cutting a circle from scrap paper and using the aperture as a mask.  I also used the tiny leaf from the set to create my vine. All my stamping is with coffee Archival Ink.

I added a little dimension on the hearts, stamping with monarch orange Archival Ink for a liitle more interest. 

Thanks for stopping by, Tracy x x

Good Health

Time for another peek from Sheena's two stamp sets being showcased this weekend on Create and Craft.

I wanted an aged feel to this piece hence the torn edges and use of vintage photo and walnut stain Distress Ink. The background piece has been coloured with aged mahogany Distress Stain applied to my non stick craft sheet along with picket fence and mopped up with the card, continuing the process until I was happy with the colour.

I used a Spellbinders die for the central piece and stamped my image with black Archival and coloured with Distress Markers.

I embossed a piece of card and coloured with vintage photo and walnut stain ink and tore the edges once again to add to the aged feel.  I stamped the image onto shrink plastic using only the wine glass as the wine charm attaching with natural twine.  I stamped the sentiment onto a mini ticket, again coloured with Distress Inks, adding the film strip ribbon to the back.

For details regarding the show and stamp sets pop over to see Sheena HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x

MONTHLY BLOG HOP......................

....................With Artistic Outpost and this month we are showcasing the fabulous Huck Finn and Route 66 plates.

I decided to use the Huck Finn plate, I love the collage of images and they are perfect for masculine cards.  I cut a circle from scrap paper and used the aperture as a mask and sponged the background with Distress Inks and then added the boat image with black Archival Ink.

For a little more interest I sponged broken china ink through sequin waste, I thought the circles from the sequin waste complemented the image in the large circle. I then stamped the text to the left hand side of my card, how fabulous is that wording.

I cut a smaller circle from white card and stamped part of the image and sponged with Distress Ink, adding to a little hessian to add to that beach/sea feel.

I enjoyed this spot stamping so much I decided to create a second card, this one is 5" x 7" and this time around I spritzed the Distress Inks in my circle to add to that watery/sea feel.

I stamped the two boys so that they appear to be glancing over at the boat. I coloured my images with Distress Markers and added "Dream", "Explore". and "Discover" to the top of the card, perfect for a young adventurous boys card. Three small gears and game spinner were added for a little more interest.

I cut a strip of washer from white card using the washer border die, coloured with Distress Inks and added to the bottom corner along with a gear, wooden button, twine and some hessian.

My fellow Design Team members have created some fabulous pieces, pop along and be inspired along the way.

• Gerrie Johnnic
• Lisa Somerville
• Suzanne Czosek
• Anita Houston
• Linda Coughlin
• Tracy Evans (ME)
• Yvonne Garner 

Artistic Outpost are also holding a fabulous Referral Program, the theme being TRAVEL why not pop along HERE for all the details and there is a fabulous prize on offer too.

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment, I appreciate them all. Tracy x x

Bonjour

Time for a few sneaky peeks of stamps that Sheena will be showcasing on Create and Craft this weekend.

Sheena says "This, the simpler of the two sets was inspired by a tea set which belonged to my grandparents, and will be an ideal starter set for anyone just getting into stamping as well as those looking to drift back to a more innocent time of fashion and film."

I decided on a simple layout for my first card, something that is quite a challenge for me but I am quite pleased with the simplicity of this one.

All the shading has been done with Distress Inks which have been spritzed with water and my images have been coloured with Distress Markers.

For a little more interest I have added an Eiffel Tower charm, ribbon and some natural string.

For more ideas and stamp sets pay SHEENA a visit for more details. 

Thanks for stopping by, Tracy x x

Anything Goes At Simon Says Stamp and Show

Yes time for another fabulous ANYTHING GOES week at Simon Says Stamp and Show.

A tag and coordinated gift bag were the order of the day for this week using An Eye For Art Stamp set, Border Patrol stamp coordinated with an inky background from Distress Stains. A small gift bag was created from Tissue Wrap Terminology.

I cut my tag from manila card using the Tag and Bookplate die. I applied Distress Stains picket fence, broken china and faded jeans to my non stick craft sheet and then swiped my tag through the ink, continuing this process until I was happy with the coverage of ink.

I stamped the face image twice once to the top and once to the bottom of my tag adding a little white highlighting with a white gel pen which makes the images pop from the background.  A little faux stitching was also added using the white pen again for a little more interest.

I cut a bookplate from white card using only the centre piece and stamped the eyes using black Archival Ink, applying a little silver Paint Dabber to the outside edge giving added dimension to my tag.  I stamped the sentiment onto white card and sponged with broken china and faded jeans Distress Ink adding white dots to the outside edge with my gel pen.

I cut two medium circles from white card using my Spellbinders Circles set, stamped the eyes with Archival Ink, added white highlights and added to the centre of my tag. I then cut two small circles from white card, coloured with Distress Inks, stamped an eye onto each and added silver Paint Dabber to the outside edge and added to my larger circles, giving great dimension and interest to my tag.

I added one dimensional eye to my top image along with wings from the Idea-ology Regal Adornments. I cut a medium circle from white card, cut in half, coloured with Distress Inks and stamped with the Border Patrol stamp. I then added to the top of my tag with ribbon which I coloured with Distress Stains.

I created a coordinated gift bag to go alongside my tag (the template of which I found HERE) created from Tissue Wrap, adding a natural jute for handles. I cut a bookplate from white card, sponged with broken china and faded jeans ink and added to my gift bag. I added the eyes to the central piece along with a small circle as before.

For more great ideas please pop over to the Simon Says Stamp and Show blog and take a look at my fellow team members they have created some inspirational projects. Remember there is also the chance to win a $50 prize from Simon Says Stamp.  I always look forward to seeing your creations each week.

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment, much appreciated.  Enjoy your week. Tracy x x  

 

Creative Chemistry Day 7

Time for Day 7 of Tim's Creative Chemistry and this week I am showcasing the Nostalgic Batik Tachnique and the Rusted Enamel Technique. All the products I have used are available from The Stamp Attic.

I decided to add my first tag to a card, just to make it a little different from Tim's and yet again I added my own little twist, embellishments and different images. I like to make things my own. My first piece uses the bird image from Tim's Urban Tapestry set which I have inked with peacock feathers Distress Ink (the Spring limited edition set), showcasing the Nostalgic Batik Technique.

The colours blended in the background are again from the limited edition set squeezed lemonade and a little shaded lilac.  To add a little more interest I embossed my tag using Tim's Embossing Diffusers and the damask texture fade, highlighting the raised areas with the limited edition Distress Inks. I have added the sentiment from the Words for Thought set stamped with peacock feathers ink and sponged with broken china. A wing from the Adornments Regal has been added to a double bow.

As you all know I love my embellishments and this time around I decided on the Birdcage from Tim's Idea-ology range adding part of my bird image to the inside, coloured with a little broken china Distress Ink.  I have added BIRD to the outside of the cage, printed on my computer. A little natural twine and heart from the Adornments add more interest.

My little bird has a crown added to his head from the Adornments pack and the completed tag has been added to a card using Core'dinations card stock, adding BIRD to the bottom of my card using Alpha Parts.

My next piece showcases the Rusted Enamel Technique which I love and looks so effective especially when seen in real life.

This picture shows the background a little better, I have added a little machine stitching to my tag giving a little more interest along with the butterflies from the Papillon set, which I stamped with black Archival Ink and coloured with Distress, cutting out and adding to my tag. I have added a couple of Pen Nibs and Mini Paper Clips to the bottom.

A little chicken wire has been added to the centre along with FLY using Alpha Parts. My mini rose has been created from Glassine using the Tattered Pinecone die.

The top has three more butterflies added along with fly in lowercase.  Coordinated ribbon adds the finishing touch.

Thanks for stopping by and following my creative journey during the Creative Chemistry course. Tracy x x