Stamping Inspiration

Today we want to focus on some ideas and Techniques on how to use some of the new Stamps that have arrived lately.

First up are the incredible Foam Stamps by Donna Downey, released by Prima Marketing at the last CHA. The Stamps are made of thick foam fused onto thick 3mm acrylic sheets. You can use them with Paints and Inks on paper, fabric or any other surface. The size of these stamps is amazing...they are approximately 10.25"x7.25"! The Layout featured here has been created using the 'Blossom' Foam Stamp.

Instructions:

First stamp the image on the back of a piece of cardstock. Cut out. Repeat this process by stamping the the image on several pieces of paper scraps and cut out the sections you would like to highlight.
(In the sample I have stamped on yellow cardstock first and then just stamped some of the blossoms on scraps of Lily Bee paper).
Next I have stamped the yellow cardstock with a 'Distressing Stamp' from Glitz Designs.
The scraps have then been stitched (sewing machine) around the edges and layered on top of the cardstock with mounting foam to give them some dimension.

Now get Creating!

Pencillines Sketch 176

My take on this weeks sketch from Pencillines! The stamp at the bottom edge of the cardstock is Daisy Bucket 'Fleur de Lis'. I love how it gives a kind of watermark result (stamped with Rangers Distress Ink)...Hope you get creative this week!
Katja x

Generation Z

One of our new arrivals is 'Generation Z' from My Little Yellow Bicycle. This collection is defined by bold colours, patterns and metallic accents...great for boys, teens or sport projects! Here are some ideas from the Design Team @ LYB.

Pencillines Sketch 174

I love circle elements on a Layout and this week we got to play with another sketch that had a large circle. You can check out the original sketch and all the wonderful projects of the DT here.
Supplies used for this LO:
- Prima Canvas Screen Print
- GCD Canta 'Pin Drop' Die cut paper
- GCD Canta 'Beach Caribe' paper
- GCD Cloisonne paper
- Prima flowers
- Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

I hope to see some of you submit to the Pencillines gallery...there are always some great prizes to be won! So get creating!

K x

Sketch 173

I really loved this weeks sketch at Pencillines! I've decided to cut out the circle and place a sheet of cardstock behind to give the whole page some dimension...check out the original sketch and all the other girls work here...

Pencillines Sketch 172

For this weeks Sketch @ Pencillines I have used some Fancy Pants and Cosmo Cricket papers as well as stamps and crackle paint. Here is the full list of supplies...

Cosmo Cricket - Earth Love 'Remember' paper
Cosmo Cricket - Earth Love 'Reuse' paper
Cosmo Cricket - Earth Love 'Rethink' paper
Glitz it - Clear Distressing Stamps 'Round'
Glitz It - Distressing Stamp
Ranger - Distress Crackle Paint 'Weathered Wood'
Ki Memories - Sheer Delights
Pink Paislee - Amber Road 'Borderline Stickers'

Have fun creating!

It's All about Valentines Day

Valentines Day is approaching, so it is time to start making those cards.

This week we have a 15% OFF on all of the Love related products in the store.
(begins Thursday 28th - Till Wednesday 3rd of Feb)

The first range that we are highlighting is the "Sweet Love" from My Little Yellow Bicycle. This range has the most extensive and beautiful embellishments.
The papers are delightful with the mild shimmer.
You will fall in love with this range so take a look HERE

Now girls, these Love lines are not just for the men in our lives...
Just take a look at Pink Paislee "Cupid Range"

This beautiful collection with its soft neutral colour lend towards the
Little Loves of our Lives too.

To find the "Cupid Range on our website click HERE

For all of our Valentine Special that includes stamps, embellishments & Papers click HERE