If you havent tried these its worth giving them a go, they are stunning and so easy to use!
Here is a card I created in a couple of minutes, the glitter looks beautiful on black cardstock...
The organdy ribbons match the glitters perfectly... the glitter down both sides of the card is done by running a strip of thin Super Tape and rubbing the glitter into it.
Have fun trying this technique,
Naomi
Here is a very simple Christmas Card, simply using up scraps! The scraps are from a previous project I have created using our NEW Merry Christmas SB Papers... On this card I also stamped the NEW Pine Tree Flourish and Monogram Christmas stamps using Gold Sparkle embossing powder and Christmas definition with Frayed Burlap Distress ink...
You will have to start thinking of making these (Christmas cards) soon!!
Naomi
Its been a while since I have shown something creative, so here we go...
Last week I promised the girls who attended workshops that I would show this card for you...
The base card is from the Heritage card pack, I blended Broken China Distress ink lightly around the edges. I added some Ebony and Ivory SB paper to the base of the card, used the Post Card stamp top and bottom of the card, Stitching stamp across the join of the SB paper and card. I Stamped the Classic car onto Ebony and Ivory SB Paper and attached it to an Oatmeal Tag. I did a bit of Cluster stamping at the top of the tag, blended some Vintage Photo and Broken China Distress ink around the tag. Ribbon Charm is from the Chipboard Popouts and painted it using Pumpkin Smooch (yum, yum!!) Tied a bit of twill through the ribbon charm, and I roughed up all the edges of the card, now you have a male card!
Another tag that I have recently done using Distress Inks and the Blending tool...
Here I stamped the Fancy Flourish (a current favourite of mine) onto a tag covered in Ebony and Ivory SB paper. It has been stamped and embossed using Clear Embossing powder, this becomes a resist for the Distress Inks. I simply blended the distress inks over the stamped image. I blended also onto some spare white card and punched out some flowers to add as an embellishment and wrapped some organdy ribbon around the tag. The tag is now ready to attach to a card!
Email me if you would like to know more about the products used in these projects.
See you soon,
Naomi
Here is a layout I started some time ago, it still isnt finished but I wanted to show you a resist technique I used. Basically you stamp and emboss with clear embossing powder and then rub the blending tool over the embossed area with distress ink, a very cool technique!!! This has been done on the strips left hand side of the layout.
I must finish it otherwise it will become one of those UFP's (unfinished project)...
By the way, check out my nails!!!! I had them done yesterday. I have never had false nails put on mainly because I dont have the time and also was worried that I couldnt craft !!!
Well, I have to say it only took just over an hour to have them done, and I can craft!!!!
A friend of mine, Vikki, is a MOBILE beauty therapist. These nails are NOT Acrylic, they are a relatively new product on the market which uses no toxic chemicals, noxious fumes, filing damage or dust. I'm impressed!
If you want more info send Vikki an email, the price is also a bonus!! She lives in my local area, but will come to your home.
See you soon,
Naomi
Recently, one of my customers said to me that the above stamp reminded her of a CHANDELIER... I have to agree...
Here is my interpretation! I stamped the image direct onto a piece of A5 white card, stamped it again onto a piece of scrap card and cut it out. I drew a chain with the permaball black marker and added some rhinestones and sticky bling, and now you have it, a chandelier!!
Thanks Heather for your inspiration. I often have people say to me that I inspire them... You guys actually inspire me, thankyou,
Naomi
I have been creating lots of projects with the Rollagraph wheels, I just love the Picket Fence! Here is a card I have stamped directly onto black card with the Rollagraph White Ink. This ink is amazing, it is the only White ink I have come across that stamps onto dark cardstock and dries immediately! I have been a stamper for many years and have found that White Ink usually has to be heat set or embossed. You can only purchase this white ink with the rollagraph ink cartridge. To create the background on this card I have used my favourite cloud template and dropped some white ink onto a blending tool to create the clouds. I then inked up the mini icon 'star' stamp onto the blending tool (which created my own mini ink pad) and stamped the stars. The yellow stars are punched using our NEW star punches.
The corners of the card are punched out using the small circle punch, lots more experimenting to do with this 'white ink'...
Next months workshops are all about the 'Rollagraph'. I have created each workshop using the Rollagraph and different wheels, cant wait to share them with you!
Naomi
Here is a little card I have made using part of the Bella Cutout sheet. I stamped the Silhouette Fashionista in black directly onto the cutout sheet, I then cutout 2 flowers and a little handbag from the Bella SB papers and Magic Mounted them. I ran a bit of Picket Fence Crackle Paint around the edge to give it that shabby look, a quick and easy card.
Naomi
Here is a photo of a recent purchase I have made... I was in the market for new UGG BOOTS and decided to purchase the Croc ones, apart from being amazingly comfortable you can also remove the inside sole and wash them, no more smelly ugg boots. Anyway, when purchasing the boots it went through my mind that the BOX would be a great one when using the MINI MISTERS!!! especially when doing a 12x12 Scrapbook layout, a shoe box or something slightly bigger is fine for cards. The workshop we did the other day using the scollop chipboard had to hang over the page so we difinately needed a bigger box!!! I told hubby how this box was perfect for the job - he just rolled his eyes. They just dont understand...
ENJOY THE RAIN!!!!!
Naomi
As promised to my girls who attended the ATC club on Saturday, here is a card created using the Skyline Rollagraph. I loved creating this scene, the city in the background and the girl on the bench (Silhouette Fashionista stamp). I showed my husband and he said it reminded him of Central Park, great, thats exactly the scene I wanted to create, its good when they say the right things!!!!
I rolled the rollagraph onto some Ebony and Ivory SB paper to create some different buildings. The trees are created using the Circle Trio stamps and hand cut trunks. I created the grass using the stamp I showed you all on Saturday (not a grass stamp at all!!) "Happy thoughts" is from the ATC stamp set. The soft green ink along the bottom of the card is done using the Blending Tool.
Hope you like it!
Naomi
Here is another ATC which Cheryl created and we all got a chance to make at last weeks team meeting. I just love it! The colours and also the technique. We clear embossed the Blossom stamp over the Script stamp and then blended (with the NEW Blending Tool) Broken China over the Blossom to create a resist technique. We then blended Walnut Stain around the edge of the ATC. Here is a card I created using the ATC. I love doing this, create little works of art, attach it to a card with a little more embellishing and your done!
Wow! two posts in one day, on a bit of a roll!!!!
Naomi
