Frog Plaque

Afternoon everyone, today I am showcasing a mixed media plaque I have created for a prerecorded on line workshop. The workshop is available now and can be watched anytime. If you would like to join the workshop, the cost is £7.50. Please email me if you would like to participate (tracy@craft-addicts.co.uk).

I love all the layered elements on this piece, it is very tactile. I have used my Border Stamp Fungus #275, Nibs and Mushrooms #276 along with my frog stamp Ribbit Ribbit #327.

These photos show all the wonderful detail, showcasing texture, layered elements and layered stamping.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x 

Simple Book Idea

Afternoon everyone, hope you are all well. Today I am showcasing a simple book I have created for an on-line workshop which is prerecorded.

I really enjoyed creating this, I loved the process and I love the paired back feel.

This is a prerecorded workshop, if you would like to join the workshop, please feel free to email me at tracy@craft-addicts.co.uk.

 

I love the paired back feel of this piece

The grey and pink work so well together.

These are simple techniques but work so well to create a cohesive design.

At the moment I am really enjoying adding paperdolls to my creations.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tracy x x 

 

 

Possibilities For Creativity....

I have a card for you today showcasing my newly released Border Stamp "Knibs and Mushrooms" #276, which I adore from AALLandCreate. Our stockists can be found HERE.

I am loving the combination of Wilted Violet and Evergreen Bough Distress Oxide Inks together. Here I have blended the inks over the Totally Dotty Stencil, adding layers of colour to give depth and dimension to the colours and stencilling.

I have also incorporated some background stamping using my newly released A7 Stamp Set "Heartfelt" #304, I love this stamp for adding touches of text to the background of any design or project.

I added a circular spotlight to my focal image, another trademark of mine, which I love. I added a touch of shading to the spotlight using an Inktense Pencil in grey.

The spotlight also adds a touch of dimension along with the added nib to the top of the spotlight.

One of my favourite sentiments completes the design. This is from my A5 Stamp Set "Thankful Petals" #272.

 Thanks so much for stopping by, Tracy x x

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Fungus Accordion

I have opted for an accordion card this time around, I love creating accordions, they offer so much opportunity for adding lots of layers. My design offers a clean and simple approch to a background on this occasion. I have showcased my newly released Border Stamp "Fungus" #275 along with my newly released Border Stamp "Knibs and Mushrooms" #276 from AALLandCreate. Our stockists can be found HERE.

I love the freshness to this accordion, simple layers that still draw the eye into the design.

For the middle panel I simply applied Acrylic Paints over the Profusion Stencil, adding just a touch of detail to the background. I then stamped the nibs on top of the stencilled layer. I also added a touch of background stamping using my A7 Stamp Set "Heartfelt" #304.

I have also incorporated some wooden banners for added interest and dimension along with some torn bookpages.

On one of my other panels I brayered a simple layer of paint and then stamped the Fungus onto the brayered layer and also incorporated some background stamping.

Each panel also had some delicate splatters of black paint, only light layers so that we do not overpower the freshness of the design.

Thanks so much for stopping by, Tracy x x

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Pen Nib Card

Morning and welcome to my blog. Today I have a card for you showcasing my "Knibs and Mushrooms" Border Stamp #276 from AALLandCreate. Our stockists can be found HERE.

I am really enjoying using my nibs imagery at the moment, it's so versatile and easy to use in so many designs. Here I have set the nibs against a simple stencilled background. I have simply blended Wilted Violet and Evergreen Bough Distress Oxide Inks over the Weathered Tiles Stencil.

There is quite a bit of detail in the focal image so I want to keep the background fresh and uncluttered for this card.

I have added a square spotlight to give definition to my design and to add further definition to the spotlight I have drawn around the shape with a grey Inktense pencil.

I have also used my "Frame It" Stamp Set #282 to add further detail to the edges of my card.

I use this sentiment a great deal in my creations it is from my A5 Stamp Set "Thankful Petals" #272.

To finish, I added a mini paperclip for further interest along with some delicate splatters of white paint.

Thanks so much for stopping by, Tracy x x

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Owl Canvas

I have always loved using vintage tones in my artwork and this week I wanted to get back to everything I love, vintage colours, textural, organic piece and opted to create a canvas using my newly released A7 Stamp "Owl" #306 from AALLandCreate. Our stockists can be found HERE.

I just love the natural feel to this. I began by creating a faux wood plank background and then adding colour with Distress Oxides Vintage Photo and Gathered Twigs. I then brayered a touch of white paint across the background to lighten it a little and to give it a shabby feel.

The central piece is a wood slice, which I thought worked perfectly with the organic feel of this piece. I brayered some white paint across the wood slice to lighten a touch.

I added a touch of background stamping using my A4 Stamp "Nature Elements" #267, I love the numbers in the background.

I also incorporated the pen nibs, which I stamped with Gathered Twigs Distress Oxide Ink, I love this look.

I added a pen nib, stamped onto book pages onto the wood slice and I added some dimension to my owl, stamping twice and then wrapping the owl with some soft wire. I also added some book pages to my owl for added interest and texture. For further texture I also added my trademark cotton thread behind the wood slice.

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

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