tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-326108912024-02-19T17:01:03.231+11:00The TamariskTeresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.comBlogger1513125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-14845514049836491612023-04-24T12:30:00.001+10:002023-04-24T12:30:00.171+10:00Messy Mesh Abstract Stamp from Darkroom Door <p> Another handy Abstract Stamp from Darkroom Door in their latest release - <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/abstract-stamp-messy-mesh" target="_blank">Messy Mesh</a>.</p><p>This is an awesome image to lay down in the background and then go to town adding a focal point over the top.</p><p>Here's my first card - a bright happy hello:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESojIhSAKa7YEn7blsK0mmeCNwFh7NaRZILhMIDz1oeVvtpk5b1R3txlXCgUk2wRX9_5y9-GimFP_cTO5mUCtaIpRlJOREWnu0alGpylO-p1JsodwXM7zdavG3ptYDvR9gbQmfaWiiOoIJGehMFvFrzukWidMPTUcbH5R4BNBsWECEVrgzsE/s1500/Messy%20mesh%20Abstract%20Stamp%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESojIhSAKa7YEn7blsK0mmeCNwFh7NaRZILhMIDz1oeVvtpk5b1R3txlXCgUk2wRX9_5y9-GimFP_cTO5mUCtaIpRlJOREWnu0alGpylO-p1JsodwXM7zdavG3ptYDvR9gbQmfaWiiOoIJGehMFvFrzukWidMPTUcbH5R4BNBsWECEVrgzsE/w640-h640/Messy%20mesh%20Abstract%20Stamp%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I created a background on thin Yupo paper using alcohol inks, then flipped it over and stamped the Messy Mesh and embossed it with gold embossing powder. The word comes from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-whimsical-words" target="_blank">Whimsical Words Stamp Set</a>, and the circles from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-simply-circles" target="_blank">Simply Circles Stamp Set</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9DK55R074vnU4guTTC43EwX5uyypmZiE2Ck0eneZcGm4p5GG4oceUMKDDyIDVpLSQtvbNdZ8P4nDOG9lypck5JlND-NRjk-rzRr6PVPQja3MSyWEKRVJtXJbKZ3ffzKrOvWKcaiOhNEIIDJHAHgSKrsUTUBcyUK7Mt2vrqj7sc4WAOQZ6s1k/s2048/messy%20mesh%20abstract%20stamp%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9DK55R074vnU4guTTC43EwX5uyypmZiE2Ck0eneZcGm4p5GG4oceUMKDDyIDVpLSQtvbNdZ8P4nDOG9lypck5JlND-NRjk-rzRr6PVPQja3MSyWEKRVJtXJbKZ3ffzKrOvWKcaiOhNEIIDJHAHgSKrsUTUBcyUK7Mt2vrqj7sc4WAOQZ6s1k/w480-h640/messy%20mesh%20abstract%20stamp%203.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added some star sequins and pink diamantes together with some purple thread to complete the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This next sample is far more subdued:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZnMz25OTfL_WrllX1hPZA8kfgD05iYl_svxIk1BX47cGcRuYFHq4T3gQ9A4eXLKAJjs6Q81K1OBhEdpmwVLyoirRTwkB_RBnlFlX3pEePmtDmJw09NcosxOk-18FkAavxjv0zD6OwfM1edoe_i1BXqX4330S7FmZUgnDeED3HJteRp9le4M/s1500/Messy%20mesh%20Abstract%20Stamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZnMz25OTfL_WrllX1hPZA8kfgD05iYl_svxIk1BX47cGcRuYFHq4T3gQ9A4eXLKAJjs6Q81K1OBhEdpmwVLyoirRTwkB_RBnlFlX3pEePmtDmJw09NcosxOk-18FkAavxjv0zD6OwfM1edoe_i1BXqX4330S7FmZUgnDeED3HJteRp9le4M/w640-h640/Messy%20mesh%20Abstract%20Stamp.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The background was created the same way on thin Yupo paper with alcohol inks, but this time I added a Poppy from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-poppies" target="_blank">Poppies Stamp Set</a> and a word from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-everyday-life" target="_blank">Everyday Life Stamp Set</a> over the Messy Mesh that I embossed with copper embossing powder.</p><p>Thanks for looking!</p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-72133232169241202312023-04-23T05:42:00.001+10:002023-04-23T05:42:00.166+10:00Moroccan Tiles Background stamp from Darkroom Door<p>A simply divine background stamp from Darkroom Door's latest release - this one is called Moroccan Tiles. I used it to create this card:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8oayyV50f3T6FwsEd6hTK_fFn83ujXR45FhKMUI0HLyYy2hBa1PMwjrqptkQ5ZlePuPqbhoR6XEbCGtyjPG7U27ZqXmlKYBzxOSdN9hZUx02vdnjGCJ3TBZqOjZabCUblCoST2NlRRdS7aCt5X_RhBxCPvN9R0H9eLLGhk7eWdMQorGeEOr4/s1500/Moroccan%20Tiles%20BG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8oayyV50f3T6FwsEd6hTK_fFn83ujXR45FhKMUI0HLyYy2hBa1PMwjrqptkQ5ZlePuPqbhoR6XEbCGtyjPG7U27ZqXmlKYBzxOSdN9hZUx02vdnjGCJ3TBZqOjZabCUblCoST2NlRRdS7aCt5X_RhBxCPvN9R0H9eLLGhk7eWdMQorGeEOr4/w640-h640/Moroccan%20Tiles%20BG.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>As soon as I saw it, I though of a vintage tin tile roof. I embossed the image with silver embossing powder, then covered the entire background with <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/distress-oxide-spray-cracked-pistachio" target="_blank">Cracked Pistachio Distress Oxide Spray</a>. Once dry, I spattered some water droplets over the top and let the Distress Oxide to its thing and give me lovely variations in colour:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4XIufZVS6odeZui8IV8puNegkgjTkbLlcITa1SHuHcGnms6OWSSKD8jYaSQfMg0rvGPqVMx8zxHXP5Idz09WENxI3ZemYYwgCgS5UIWTV9jwXrNlHdWBB4ic-OZ2CoET5ovHzWNRKNmntVBJAiPd0JtEK4umrs6lI2WhHFwDzc0zHQSZ-5k8/s1533/Moroccan%20Tiles%20BG%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="1533" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4XIufZVS6odeZui8IV8puNegkgjTkbLlcITa1SHuHcGnms6OWSSKD8jYaSQfMg0rvGPqVMx8zxHXP5Idz09WENxI3ZemYYwgCgS5UIWTV9jwXrNlHdWBB4ic-OZ2CoET5ovHzWNRKNmntVBJAiPd0JtEK4umrs6lI2WhHFwDzc0zHQSZ-5k8/w640-h640/Moroccan%20Tiles%20BG%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I stamped and embossed in silver the words from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/quote-stamp-followyourheart" target="_blank">Follow your Heart Quote stamp</a>, then fussy cut them and adhered them onto the background next to a cluster of cream flowers.<div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to check out the rest of this awesome release at <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/" target="_blank">Darkroom Door</a>.<br /><p><br /></p></div>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-82227393524367644832023-04-22T06:16:00.003+10:002023-04-22T06:16:00.167+10:00Made for You Small Stamp by Darkroom Door<p> Darkroom Door's latest release includes four new Small Stamps. These are well-priced, super handy little sets of words, and this one is called <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/small-stamp-made-for-you" target="_blank">Made for You</a>. While I know this will come in handy for the back of cards and projects, I thought I'd extend it's use to create some faux metal gift tags:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJk89UGpf-jQ0TWN0ZLCz_EJg281D_dMuM6KQUcDqq_85TH5uTYAPZm5MaWbcvcGdnp8QJPw7Za23qB-6MMdZyk_ZU7ePRJxivw3X4q4twlsP5dEdYhU9hCCI3QjEMtanEiTmEQf_GIkmuJMfyO3fKUT4hmxtJlk_M1fcYRdfLGyiEDMBPlo/s2048/Made%20for%20you%205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJk89UGpf-jQ0TWN0ZLCz_EJg281D_dMuM6KQUcDqq_85TH5uTYAPZm5MaWbcvcGdnp8QJPw7Za23qB-6MMdZyk_ZU7ePRJxivw3X4q4twlsP5dEdYhU9hCCI3QjEMtanEiTmEQf_GIkmuJMfyO3fKUT4hmxtJlk_M1fcYRdfLGyiEDMBPlo/w480-h640/Made%20for%20you%205.jpg" width="480" /></a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I grabbed some thick kraft cardstock, and stamped the Made for You stamp and embossed with silver embossing powder.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNgChwQtJhyCO_fZyXknCvpgbodfTS7sqNrAElCwkmIEZJQ_oa9vK2ATqYh1IeUnLjjK5Kj8Ckfmhxt-pw2FtpHUbhCEpHIPj3W6b_PMk8u1siYWD2fAWElsD1A18vdKfh7U4UAV0wtSqVxgttMFNJbTxam5Vnex7UbxD2lAVKh1V8nIXiXc/s1500/Made%20for%20you%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNgChwQtJhyCO_fZyXknCvpgbodfTS7sqNrAElCwkmIEZJQ_oa9vK2ATqYh1IeUnLjjK5Kj8Ckfmhxt-pw2FtpHUbhCEpHIPj3W6b_PMk8u1siYWD2fAWElsD1A18vdKfh7U4UAV0wtSqVxgttMFNJbTxam5Vnex7UbxD2lAVKh1V8nIXiXc/s320/Made%20for%20you%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I then applied some cheap silver paint over the top, added an eyelet and sponged a little brown Distress Ink over the top to give a worn, rusted look:<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdp6OqxYSYtBbWtMvSXntK_WD1chGUUWRI8LdMcp-RmjPHQH97aL_wkEcjb7fRj-Bg_eF8cUbqv3URO9POHBOvdzPJduaswtqyS0YjPN6RSWGIwPhi9WgmFUqsJUTgVVzbN6PFSx4m5fG2jVwVckYu1x8Gk6a2O01EJzRPQbOSGu_uSGfICk/s1536/Made%20for%20you%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdp6OqxYSYtBbWtMvSXntK_WD1chGUUWRI8LdMcp-RmjPHQH97aL_wkEcjb7fRj-Bg_eF8cUbqv3URO9POHBOvdzPJduaswtqyS0YjPN6RSWGIwPhi9WgmFUqsJUTgVVzbN6PFSx4m5fG2jVwVckYu1x8Gk6a2O01EJzRPQbOSGu_uSGfICk/s320/Made%20for%20you%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used some ball chain to attach one of the tags to a gift:</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfB3mzgQ3SqLDwiP0JWWtdiiq3-klEDOCa6mHhce213kg4jtZJcJ_ao3ODdZv8-6crYUi-nlB6P2d4uQM-jHrtHNoB9f1VTAv0p-v4V6rwyHreA9N2Qfy7GQgfAPOD8LAAZdyBaTro4fxuxhZ8JTpy7GiVoChSz64CmoqTFQwoHe09HIq5_s/s1500/Made%20for%20you%20Small%20Stamp%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfB3mzgQ3SqLDwiP0JWWtdiiq3-klEDOCa6mHhce213kg4jtZJcJ_ao3ODdZv8-6crYUi-nlB6P2d4uQM-jHrtHNoB9f1VTAv0p-v4V6rwyHreA9N2Qfy7GQgfAPOD8LAAZdyBaTro4fxuxhZ8JTpy7GiVoChSz64CmoqTFQwoHe09HIq5_s/w640-h640/Made%20for%20you%20Small%20Stamp%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Thanks for stopping by!<div><br /></div>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-56892816064911620732023-04-21T13:01:00.001+10:002023-04-21T13:01:00.328+10:00Word Labels Stamp Set from Darkroom Door<p> Now this is a useful stamp set! <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-word-labels" target="_blank">Word Labels</a> are just that - labels with words on them. Simples!</p><p>The very first thing I did was stamp the whole thing onto mixed media cardstock, then cut each one out during a boring Teams meeting for work. I now have a lovely dish with words that are ready to roll when I get the crafting urge:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqPoO4RzGCPacORO1PnN99YsmJMtQnFTpdsQdNrPwxs1VbwRRRK9hiG0AJyk7rnSYpGzeiwjZmafnhnjy1SzD-XJsTlvG5u1L0h3Ya-4ryMkr2Jnpz4tYbOfsO3rdJSgoYCzABk_7ujTZDoKRWq_5Xh4JbCtAP6PNO41GBEqono5_ZN-Wajk/s2048/word%20labels%2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqPoO4RzGCPacORO1PnN99YsmJMtQnFTpdsQdNrPwxs1VbwRRRK9hiG0AJyk7rnSYpGzeiwjZmafnhnjy1SzD-XJsTlvG5u1L0h3Ya-4ryMkr2Jnpz4tYbOfsO3rdJSgoYCzABk_7ujTZDoKRWq_5Xh4JbCtAP6PNO41GBEqono5_ZN-Wajk/w480-h640/word%20labels%2014.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Here are a couple of projects I completed with some of the words from my dish:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUF9MbvEOfGdpihWcq7_y6Fi2OGySHCL1g1crkgXm6P8o89jyVqMkr6FlwpHkP8xFA7gjMf8fpxafCvW4LDrhIUI3pic8mtvlQJpu-GKYa4piJIvt-R2OEefxuvkjcDwKbOrHxyJw3I0nFXJPYJdBGRm4cQH84NsWMrGYchebaVeHw1jUy-E0/s1145/Word%20Labels%20Rubber%20Stamps%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1145" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUF9MbvEOfGdpihWcq7_y6Fi2OGySHCL1g1crkgXm6P8o89jyVqMkr6FlwpHkP8xFA7gjMf8fpxafCvW4LDrhIUI3pic8mtvlQJpu-GKYa4piJIvt-R2OEefxuvkjcDwKbOrHxyJw3I0nFXJPYJdBGRm4cQH84NsWMrGYchebaVeHw1jUy-E0/w640-h446/Word%20Labels%20Rubber%20Stamps%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I created an alcohol ink background on a piece of acetate, then attached that to a piece of cream card that had the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/background-stamp-world-map" target="_blank">World Map Background Stamp</a> on it. I chose the word 'journey' on this card that is going to a friend who is about to embark on some travel. A little orange thread and some gold pearls to complete:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjWOv2tQ_vF-6LGYF-83w8RP9u8pKA63gZcG-ZPXqNIaVkh5vQ3YDnO1xh41bAgA2vX-1bIxvxtN04xhxbCzrlxU-yRHGSI3_Pk3iM9kFxtLlDpnxQLuW2_2sjIti8Aj0RignH0fUp2pQ5bY57P1kQQzEj-fUVSKSAi-vuDJGtQc_fvWXOy6o/s2048/Word%20Labels%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjWOv2tQ_vF-6LGYF-83w8RP9u8pKA63gZcG-ZPXqNIaVkh5vQ3YDnO1xh41bAgA2vX-1bIxvxtN04xhxbCzrlxU-yRHGSI3_Pk3iM9kFxtLlDpnxQLuW2_2sjIti8Aj0RignH0fUp2pQ5bY57P1kQQzEj-fUVSKSAi-vuDJGtQc_fvWXOy6o/w480-h640/Word%20Labels%201.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The next project is a tag using some of my stash of tea bag paper and tea-stained fabrics:<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZz-HRayTwvZwpo38dW2C0UTVtDE-HI7xlOtQnenbEq3YNa9h4tcJJrXGDSimHheRXBbQimjArxN-z7W5UmMp6dcWz4c3rYBHGpKcemjUlourp1UFgk45GAVhCLKPLNijAs7ArYwunXs3ZRoV8BjCkbg2awjSDlgKVp3nZFHEQpvVM71td5g/s1500/Word%20Labels%20Rubber%20Stamps%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZz-HRayTwvZwpo38dW2C0UTVtDE-HI7xlOtQnenbEq3YNa9h4tcJJrXGDSimHheRXBbQimjArxN-z7W5UmMp6dcWz4c3rYBHGpKcemjUlourp1UFgk45GAVhCLKPLNijAs7ArYwunXs3ZRoV8BjCkbg2awjSDlgKVp3nZFHEQpvVM71td5g/s320/Word%20Labels%20Rubber%20Stamps%203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I started by stamping the new <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/eclectic-stamp-small-vintage-label" target="_blank">Small Vintage Label Eclectic Stamp</a> to frame the focal point, then stamped <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/abstract-stamp-messy-mesh" target="_blank">Messy Mesh</a> in a couple of spots.</div><div><br /></div><div>Layers of fabric and tea bag underneath a Swiss stamp I bought from a grab bag on Etsy (love vintage postage stamps!).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTC731FIwQlruA8WxWxu09ZRftRX9OccrRWtJbE5Q6wdz7gmcXY1PzsWEQLvkoDKx9-gMkeQ2DLPoR9QkgXM4ImRzi1l6WztC77lZ5MnIn1rUil2A-0btMj7GsruUs-521VXkjZwfL9qUKla_1q4b2vG4oLaw7cTlLbbV6hVy7TApPhhaZV8/s1500/Word%20Labels%20Rubber%20Stamps%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTC731FIwQlruA8WxWxu09ZRftRX9OccrRWtJbE5Q6wdz7gmcXY1PzsWEQLvkoDKx9-gMkeQ2DLPoR9QkgXM4ImRzi1l6WztC77lZ5MnIn1rUil2A-0btMj7GsruUs-521VXkjZwfL9qUKla_1q4b2vG4oLaw7cTlLbbV6hVy7TApPhhaZV8/s320/Word%20Labels%20Rubber%20Stamps%204.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I then added some <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-word-labels" target="_blank">Word Labels</a> and some stitching with orange thread. This tag can be adhered to the front of a card, but I think it will adorn a vintage frame on my craft room wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for looking, and don't forget to visit <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/" target="_blank">Darkroom Door</a> to see the rest of this wonderful release!</div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-50418900145305911682023-04-20T12:16:00.003+10:002023-04-20T12:16:47.316+10:00Lattice Background Stamp from Darkroom Door<p> Darkroom Door have an exciting new release happening, and it includes a beautiful new background stamp I used to make this card:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8PE_UwncBTdflLJ1dqkn9XRpnOZzaPDs-UKbsW8ThaXXugbT-O6DYcWwUT0YPzn4-IdaveRjZ77nwl34ykcdr2xQZqK_tA8IzAMyCouXQLWiq9ZsKi1xQpqk3s9-Hm9JcX1DWqA_sQaLNFXslSjERLuOwmvhwE83pU_13xyEYEZpp3D0eGA8/s1500/Lattice%20BG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8PE_UwncBTdflLJ1dqkn9XRpnOZzaPDs-UKbsW8ThaXXugbT-O6DYcWwUT0YPzn4-IdaveRjZ77nwl34ykcdr2xQZqK_tA8IzAMyCouXQLWiq9ZsKi1xQpqk3s9-Hm9JcX1DWqA_sQaLNFXslSjERLuOwmvhwE83pU_13xyEYEZpp3D0eGA8/w640-h640/Lattice%20BG.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I stamped the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/background-stamp-lattice" target="_blank">Lattice background</a> onto some sturdy multi media cardstock (torn from an art journal). I then ran a white crayon over the lattice pattern to protect it from the next layer of ink:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rtiCpPilNALP_quxS6hLseFN8fVFLcMePIzdMLu2G-bfP-HFz821Kzf1uxdK7XMwAVpfXl7YtJHBmybk_d5GsU37JYADbUutJB00nSupsyqm2jBd1V1NJEgIoLPzMLf7Z5XvX8Z_y8KmmHkA59blFnwY0ETN4AR6FT-hAApxdWc1pvmJuFM/s1843/340342004_6021826704559919_4972214438664401035_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1843" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rtiCpPilNALP_quxS6hLseFN8fVFLcMePIzdMLu2G-bfP-HFz821Kzf1uxdK7XMwAVpfXl7YtJHBmybk_d5GsU37JYADbUutJB00nSupsyqm2jBd1V1NJEgIoLPzMLf7Z5XvX8Z_y8KmmHkA59blFnwY0ETN4AR6FT-hAApxdWc1pvmJuFM/w400-h285/340342004_6021826704559919_4972214438664401035_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Some spattering of ink, and a few flowers from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-fine-flowers-vol-1" target="_blank">Fine Flowers stamp set</a>, and a couple of words from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-word-labels" target="_blank">Word Labels set</a>, and card almost done.<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtOt0CqIiA5lih-cDD119oElIjvMxJT8IVzJ8VohTrY5Ijf-H3DVLDSqzMAt0PmeBYoTosf4wIOO1Bzjz4Iniku7sJLnazzY_PccUqIp2Y9BoFjkFO8tL76Wk_EszjdMVC05y35Ivi4X4ewnzNTSB7uTZ5TIlcDUaJ39QDNjUOCW1EHpj6Q4/s1536/Lattice%20BG%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtOt0CqIiA5lih-cDD119oElIjvMxJT8IVzJ8VohTrY5Ijf-H3DVLDSqzMAt0PmeBYoTosf4wIOO1Bzjz4Iniku7sJLnazzY_PccUqIp2Y9BoFjkFO8tL76Wk_EszjdMVC05y35Ivi4X4ewnzNTSB7uTZ5TIlcDUaJ39QDNjUOCW1EHpj6Q4/w640-h640/Lattice%20BG%203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added some gauze dyed with spray ink and some sparkly diamantes to complete the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for looking! </div><p></p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-15409186763421329352022-11-19T22:17:00.000+11:002022-11-19T22:17:05.011+11:00Snow Globe Christmas Card<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a card I made with the new <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/frame-stamp-snow-globe" target="_blank">Snow Globe stamp</a> from <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/" target="_blank">Darkroom Door</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpdB9L9AZ5S2NCLYCkDxKP16J_XnNPhlH2iXOZbNe8-U-sVqzuH14vCjp4oHMA6g1ntMu3pYYK68etmyTcvvm7OyvsJ2S_nAasgaW6GW09aLseILBnW2Aucd6udHSHcEjAUwsOZOuUhNxLi6x1asnnO5Ei882V_AaAsED2ykKxnZpAGHAhEQ/s1828/Snow%20globe%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="1828" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpdB9L9AZ5S2NCLYCkDxKP16J_XnNPhlH2iXOZbNe8-U-sVqzuH14vCjp4oHMA6g1ntMu3pYYK68etmyTcvvm7OyvsJ2S_nAasgaW6GW09aLseILBnW2Aucd6udHSHcEjAUwsOZOuUhNxLi6x1asnnO5Ei882V_AaAsED2ykKxnZpAGHAhEQ/w640-h458/Snow%20globe%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The window gave me an opportunity to create a shaker card and use some of my sequin collection. Here's a close up:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMzwzbaZoTvcO-RRBjMxPw1-4n_JYDoRZnMv-IMxBD_nsEXJZJGEMlqaAi709WIcNEPOmZbBRGA4Fq-p-aLukjCi0ba47iQpFAErV0Gq4nZRuXZvN3pz7IwzXPIJ52J8tzIIayNKu0EMCkvnmXIHN7NgRRM2YmUYMbUbo2QS7QYbqu2xXuPk/s2048/snow%20globe%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMzwzbaZoTvcO-RRBjMxPw1-4n_JYDoRZnMv-IMxBD_nsEXJZJGEMlqaAi709WIcNEPOmZbBRGA4Fq-p-aLukjCi0ba47iQpFAErV0Gq4nZRuXZvN3pz7IwzXPIJ52J8tzIIayNKu0EMCkvnmXIHN7NgRRM2YmUYMbUbo2QS7QYbqu2xXuPk/w640-h480/snow%20globe%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The reindeer and most of the stamps in the background inside the snow globe come from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-christmas-reindeer" target="_blank">Christmas Reindeer stamp</a> set.</p>It was so easy to cut a window from this stamp, I can see myself creating a few more shaker cards in the near future. I'm not limited to Christmas themed cards - I'm thinking a terrarium or fishtank might be cute......<p></p><p>Thanks for stopping by!</p><p> </p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-37130413901309711532022-11-14T18:07:00.001+11:002022-11-14T18:07:10.248+11:00Hello Wild Things!<p>Has it really been over a year since I last gave this blog some love???</p><p>For those who don't know, I returned to work full time a couple of years ago, so crafting has definitely fallen by the wayside. </p><p>And then I ran into Rachel from <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/" target="_blank">Darkoom Door</a> at a craft show (because crafting and shopping for craft supplies are two separate hobbies), who told me about her upcoming release, and well......it got me crafting again!</p><p>This is a card I made using the new <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/texture-stamp-cheetah" target="_blank">Cheetah Texture Stamp</a>:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_f27DoDo_oBq8yVn6G6kY7lvVqIZMCXKdNo-35Wh7LeBuwu84Cosz3GOEUlvOVsBLMdmPhUdKIvCX_JURPmDib9PhKzReFptk07TEJiWUrHloA2ljHCf8eW9jFc-YgnYVlNa0zlJnjpJJobAWbJYEuSqZ8gPOfrY3LH_QyVfvs0xdG10T4MA/s1971/Cheetah%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1408" data-original-width="1971" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_f27DoDo_oBq8yVn6G6kY7lvVqIZMCXKdNo-35Wh7LeBuwu84Cosz3GOEUlvOVsBLMdmPhUdKIvCX_JURPmDib9PhKzReFptk07TEJiWUrHloA2ljHCf8eW9jFc-YgnYVlNa0zlJnjpJJobAWbJYEuSqZ8gPOfrY3LH_QyVfvs0xdG10T4MA/w640-h458/Cheetah%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I stamped it in black to create a background, then again in pink over the image of the vintage car to add some wild detail to the white space.</p><p>The car and words are from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-classic-cars-vol-1" target="_blank">Classic Cars Vol 1 set</a>, and the hearts were made with the<a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/collage-stamp-arty-hearts" target="_blank"> Arty Hearts Collage stamp</a> and <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/small-stencil-arty-hearts" target="_blank">coordinating stencil</a>. I also added some ink splats in pink to the background from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-paint-splats" target="_blank">Paint Splats stamp set</a>, and some marks using the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/abstract-stamp-crossed-off" target="_blank">Crossed Off Abstract stamp</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qdklMmEEY5cDmwobPoWFaE6xGlLQcnGPNRoLZoLEQrLi9fldlapu-MTpfTmAU7PQ6gb17VyCyWLCUteBRU-Ib0GSR6HrgQt-qe8SFEQIL6s9vvma2BQFGKw4-y4XYO0z21iH-FUJur1JIsgJmPy7xofM09E-miTcSBdqgfXSpX5IPm14vRw/s2048/Cheetah%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qdklMmEEY5cDmwobPoWFaE6xGlLQcnGPNRoLZoLEQrLi9fldlapu-MTpfTmAU7PQ6gb17VyCyWLCUteBRU-Ib0GSR6HrgQt-qe8SFEQIL6s9vvma2BQFGKw4-y4XYO0z21iH-FUJur1JIsgJmPy7xofM09E-miTcSBdqgfXSpX5IPm14vRw/w640-h480/Cheetah%203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I will have some more samples using other awesome products from this release. In the meantime, check it out for yourself on the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/products" target="_blank">Darkroom Door website</a>.<p></p><p><br /></p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-7256374130765349212021-10-05T06:00:00.019+11:002021-10-05T06:00:00.264+11:00MIchelle Lupton's Case me a Christmas Card Challenge<p> It was lovely to get a message from Michelle Lupton asking me to once again be part of her annual challenge.</p><p>Michelle creates a card inspired by one of mine and vice versa. I love seeing all of her invited guests in the build up to Christmas.</p><p><a href="http://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2021/09/you-shine-for-blog-named-hero.html">This is the beautiful card of Michelle's I chose this year:</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_usTixSDcAuCdn53P3eyeG4aMrofdFshBzhA9Kn2xHlqbc1eqyCzPzSBv2QtNGAjI0AipNSUZPuLDAUp7pFuOF6uaWpfMyxF54ytVN6iEVhh11pF_Rvu8qm_7rkcn6cXPMcd7A/s2000/Stars.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_usTixSDcAuCdn53P3eyeG4aMrofdFshBzhA9Kn2xHlqbc1eqyCzPzSBv2QtNGAjI0AipNSUZPuLDAUp7pFuOF6uaWpfMyxF54ytVN6iEVhh11pF_Rvu8qm_7rkcn6cXPMcd7A/s320/Stars.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I loved these elements especially:</p><p>- ink blending (Michelle's is seamless!)</p><p>- stars/sparkle</p><p>- the strip of intense colour across the card with all of that gorgeous white space to emphasise it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here's my spin on it:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHI6Yaa5uY1EtD-tUs6PMReM00DAVPQjvnQyqXJRtBN38R94XlObN8hvv4rAlq6xk15kmlIMM-Os6WxM2NO5PafEND1jc00OXYEgW3wkv2ohZxFqcGi4R8GcKnHu1c0Hy_pSfKw/s1120/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHI6Yaa5uY1EtD-tUs6PMReM00DAVPQjvnQyqXJRtBN38R94XlObN8hvv4rAlq6xk15kmlIMM-Os6WxM2NO5PafEND1jc00OXYEgW3wkv2ohZxFqcGi4R8GcKnHu1c0Hy_pSfKw/w458-h640/1.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><p>Instead of stamping and embossing the stars, I chose to stamp using <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/background-stamp-starry-night">Darkroom Door's Starry Night Background stamp</a> and use a mist of water instead of ink. Because I used Distress Oxide for the ink blending, when I stamped with water it dissolved the ink and I was able to lift it off with an absorbent paper towel.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pXkDza_6e9M9LQzGAiFU5kFloYcytnMNFqUPJBGvnt862ILdHDBPYhyD3QEMzt-GN_GuXVQQhIq1XKj4STnv_bX6go41Gmx4BJsDO10oJLETFN71J1zqLgvMXGPjZSNrCo1pGg/s1067/1a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pXkDza_6e9M9LQzGAiFU5kFloYcytnMNFqUPJBGvnt862ILdHDBPYhyD3QEMzt-GN_GuXVQQhIq1XKj4STnv_bX6go41Gmx4BJsDO10oJLETFN71J1zqLgvMXGPjZSNrCo1pGg/s320/1a.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>I found a scrap of holographic cardstock and cut the words (Simon Says Stamp die) and the strips, then added some adhesive gems for extra sparkle.</p><p>And because I can never stop at just one when I'm inspired, here are another couple of cards:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLyTrJ92zIUW-N3ggY0dE3k7LsXHhKZWz0LyiTqQEKtJYYNfmDb36VuZVzP5r5pJPaWtCEX3gLSv6cEYt2P_h1vcpRbZGMgno4LbcdwZRWzlxST0fMaE6yXDoiuUnRJ0nWDrBCQ/s1120/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLyTrJ92zIUW-N3ggY0dE3k7LsXHhKZWz0LyiTqQEKtJYYNfmDb36VuZVzP5r5pJPaWtCEX3gLSv6cEYt2P_h1vcpRbZGMgno4LbcdwZRWzlxST0fMaE6yXDoiuUnRJ0nWDrBCQ/w458-h640/2.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0B90rKOU4LbyvJx-T02Ejs9I26SyFDUhFbG2qmZMFNPYrY9PixKQ11P40Uq7UBagcTIj8UyHxwgEGT3TEYn5IRfK3bXeICOM2Gg9FF9jtxezeDtljB8YsTlXvnscdFalBMbJO3w/s1726/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="1233" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0B90rKOU4LbyvJx-T02Ejs9I26SyFDUhFbG2qmZMFNPYrY9PixKQ11P40Uq7UBagcTIj8UyHxwgEGT3TEYn5IRfK3bXeICOM2Gg9FF9jtxezeDtljB8YsTlXvnscdFalBMbJO3w/w458-h640/3.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here they are all together:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBl1Wu1N2BwPSo9zgGLEDV0r4XW-_L2inIvMvrBLp5rRFddwy8WETdD4ZWRHU8pAFsVBfJGZDNV7DH3fEyCXkzvfI8KR2lrkxzM9wSxa6KhtK9caDDQDh5GB6lorUSJZ4JRArhWA/s800/123c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="800" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBl1Wu1N2BwPSo9zgGLEDV0r4XW-_L2inIvMvrBLp5rRFddwy8WETdD4ZWRHU8pAFsVBfJGZDNV7DH3fEyCXkzvfI8KR2lrkxzM9wSxa6KhtK9caDDQDh5GB6lorUSJZ4JRArhWA/w640-h456/123c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Thanks for looking, and don't forget to pop over to </span><a href="https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2021/10/case-me-christmas-card-with-teresa-abajo.html?fbclid=IwAR3Hi2GX-XgkO43hNTTl8LmTq0HBpfUOWGF4986DvfTepBoaUSrHuGNHnb0" style="text-align: left;">Michelle's blog</a><span style="text-align: left;"> to see which card of mine she cased and to follow all of her wonderful crafty happenings.</span></div><p></p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-49419724486565680532021-08-16T05:32:00.008+10:002021-08-16T05:32:00.232+10:00Smile Stencil by Darkroom Door<p> Another handy stencil from Darkroom Door's new release - the Medium Smile Stencil has all sorts of words to lift the spirits and put a smile on your face.</p><p>Here are a couple of cards I created with the stencil:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2K4mKAQobmVtwNDRlcbLLCPkxIVv4VGjRLRvWd7jNAANCB3-T0rcyHq1Qafs6qIEiK2d-BkMA741h1TNlj40yKd-TdHHDyhZtEi13IhiEP-BCD2zpL_1M1rIB_Hv-ude3cTS9yw/s900/Smile+stencil+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2K4mKAQobmVtwNDRlcbLLCPkxIVv4VGjRLRvWd7jNAANCB3-T0rcyHq1Qafs6qIEiK2d-BkMA741h1TNlj40yKd-TdHHDyhZtEi13IhiEP-BCD2zpL_1M1rIB_Hv-ude3cTS9yw/w640-h640/Smile+stencil+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After creating a couple of watercolour backgrounds using Distress Oxide inks and a couple of Abstract stamps (02 and 06), I spread some Decofoil Transfer Gel through the stencil, then adhered some holographic foil to it with a laminating machine. The effect is spectacular!</div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIwPHA5Xswt7yqPwTNxwhV9iBzd4vl2rvFbLEu-LhKDgBQ9oEzcagMBtAAVZ9QGTmsr8PUzpb3YXeX4yVqtMV2HFzg2lPn0yBB4qgLDxJx9gdEL6EN8eoG9tUzP5RhUqqLEaXlA/s1260/Smile+stencil+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIwPHA5Xswt7yqPwTNxwhV9iBzd4vl2rvFbLEu-LhKDgBQ9oEzcagMBtAAVZ9QGTmsr8PUzpb3YXeX4yVqtMV2HFzg2lPn0yBB4qgLDxJx9gdEL6EN8eoG9tUzP5RhUqqLEaXlA/w458-h640/Smile+stencil+3.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I added a couple of embellishments to the card fronts using a butterfly from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-spread-your-wings" target="_blank">Spread Your Wings Stamp Set</a>, the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-stars" target="_blank">Stars Stamp Set</a> and the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-simply-circles" target="_blank">Simply Circles Stamp Set</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjck2mIltNjN86mvNt3laRmg0mPgEJ8hgzoQ24aiKWF1aJ8LmvNQpww9UAH3ecuhUHdJFR1g7_XORz3KvZ4AgWI2yJJRCiWTuEywLFmdPEIkYTcjgjgwgzykp_sbE2Kg5chJW8RMA/s1260/Smile+stencil+4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjck2mIltNjN86mvNt3laRmg0mPgEJ8hgzoQ24aiKWF1aJ8LmvNQpww9UAH3ecuhUHdJFR1g7_XORz3KvZ4AgWI2yJJRCiWTuEywLFmdPEIkYTcjgjgwgzykp_sbE2Kg5chJW8RMA/w458-h640/Smile+stencil+4.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-48224380119079818842021-08-14T06:05:00.001+10:002021-08-14T06:05:00.265+10:00TALL Flowers Stencil by Darkroom Door<p> The new release from Darkroom Door contains a number of gorgeous stencils. Here is the Tall Flowers stencil on an art journal page I created:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyutysojWOzsClWjAN5Z0nFdWIrC0BrS4GeBeGrVjTkzD9e7fCGbwd-bFJyW2otzO6bSmobEFWLICP96b1pDW2viS7YGdm5kX3sdZ4lJ9p34Vl3dyNlEsIq-dBG1suZ9WfChMHYQ/s900/Tall+Flowers+2a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyutysojWOzsClWjAN5Z0nFdWIrC0BrS4GeBeGrVjTkzD9e7fCGbwd-bFJyW2otzO6bSmobEFWLICP96b1pDW2viS7YGdm5kX3sdZ4lJ9p34Vl3dyNlEsIq-dBG1suZ9WfChMHYQ/w640-h640/Tall+Flowers+2a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Using a gel plate, I created a background using a number of blue acrylic colours. I then cleaned the gel plate, placed the stencil down, and added pink, yellow and burgundy paints through the flower outlines, then printed the flowers onto the blue background. When the paint dried, I replaced the stencil and added some paint to the tips of the flowers, then sprinkled embossing powder to these areas. The embossing powders give a nice opaque coat of colour over the acrylics.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVxka8RzoF0-CrdDh7kAaN5vR0cu68Fte6Ay42V9cyuPVxGIELppXrvFUcshESonNpWG8lL-AEg4MCF9V4grwBCHsSA99mfO0Dq6PgEetliKxH6NwnR7XUg3yCgoHOravgv1JIg/s1200/Tall+Flowers+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVxka8RzoF0-CrdDh7kAaN5vR0cu68Fte6Ay42V9cyuPVxGIELppXrvFUcshESonNpWG8lL-AEg4MCF9V4grwBCHsSA99mfO0Dq6PgEetliKxH6NwnR7XUg3yCgoHOravgv1JIg/w480-h640/Tall+Flowers+3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I sponged some paint through the<a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/small-stencil-wildflowers" target="_blank"> small Wildflowers Stencil</a>, then sprinkled some purple embossing powder onto the tops of the flowers to highlight them, and then grabbed some gel pens and outlined the different elements of the page in different colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped the sentiment from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-botanical-script" target="_blank">Botanical Script Stamp Set</a> onto cream paper, mounted this onto some boxboard, then trimmed it out into strips. I inked these with brown ink to help them look aged, then adhered them to the page. I added some bright orange stitching around the border with my sewing machine.</div><p style="text-align: left;">One of the things I love about Darkroom Door stencils is that the mask is included in the pack, and that opens up so many more exciting possibilities!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Thanks for looking!</p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-3946651508479746292021-08-12T05:45:00.001+10:002021-08-12T05:45:00.256+10:00Enchanted Doors Postcard by Darkroom Door<p> Another set in the new Postcards range by Darkroom Door is <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/postcards-enchanted-doors" target="_blank">Enchanted Doors</a>. There are 6 captivating images of doors from far away places.</p><p>I decided to create a journal page with one of these images:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfv8VPiQ6flGikPxLzBe3rplIeiMqdbHPzzZ43Ox9pRzDxJeHriWZx_9HzbgxkA7Be1fYwBsmuYdwEVDwaSCaq_6f595F4AKGuXRuCjPEcd1S4I0j9duVOOCL1ZPXVqovm0xtRA/s1144/Enchanted+Doors+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfv8VPiQ6flGikPxLzBe3rplIeiMqdbHPzzZ43Ox9pRzDxJeHriWZx_9HzbgxkA7Be1fYwBsmuYdwEVDwaSCaq_6f595F4AKGuXRuCjPEcd1S4I0j9duVOOCL1ZPXVqovm0xtRA/w504-h640/Enchanted+Doors+1.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I created the background using the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/large-stencil-brick-wall" target="_blank">large Brick Wall stencil</a> and some texture paste, then painted over this with grey acrylic paint. I then dry brushed some white paint over the top, and stamped images from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-gothic-arches" target="_blank">Gothic Arches Stamp Set</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I backed the door image with pages from an old book and some cotton gauze, then added some subtle text (<a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/texture-stamp-french-script" target="_blank">French Script Texture stamp</a>) and the coffee cup stain (<a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/eclectic-stamp-coffee-stain" target="_blank">Coffee Stain Eclectic stamp</a>).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1nXYAGXuWm9HtyHGAfqyyNjWGb6-FaZpS_L0Sibyc-ATaazoa7DT-tFN8yn3F27SYDqvGbVszWQ3_1abEKnHCjxbM_0wehGF0Jwq8rhnr3LisRhZwb5SQqLtXRjwAsuFM5Npxw/s1200/Enchanted+Doors+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1nXYAGXuWm9HtyHGAfqyyNjWGb6-FaZpS_L0Sibyc-ATaazoa7DT-tFN8yn3F27SYDqvGbVszWQ3_1abEKnHCjxbM_0wehGF0Jwq8rhnr3LisRhZwb5SQqLtXRjwAsuFM5Npxw/w480-h640/Enchanted+Doors+2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I finished the page off with a wax seal stamped with a postmark from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-montmartre" target="_blank">Montmartre Stamp Set</a>. I simply created a puddle of hot wax, then pressed the stamp into it after inking it with Versamark ink. I then rubbed some gilding wax over it to bring out the detail.</p><p>Thanks for looking!</p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-5946936963140952232021-08-09T05:10:00.000+10:002021-08-09T05:10:00.275+10:00Darkroom Door's Journal Lines stencil<p> Among Darkroom Door's latest release are a couple of stencils dedicated to journaling. I used the Journal Lines stencil to add some journaling to the front of a couple of cards. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeORUHfsyIfnOvyV7vd5cAnL33MjrkKa5TLOMk06o_RLJOqKJQ2aWmXg_vMe1hENX6Bqutu650sRJawLZ2DPlF8iN86Hj0sjYBUGj2VZIB5QtUOFYHQTlLt8LZyi8eOqzJznL1Q/s1260/Journal+Lines+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyeORUHfsyIfnOvyV7vd5cAnL33MjrkKa5TLOMk06o_RLJOqKJQ2aWmXg_vMe1hENX6Bqutu650sRJawLZ2DPlF8iN86Hj0sjYBUGj2VZIB5QtUOFYHQTlLt8LZyi8eOqzJznL1Q/w458-h640/Journal+Lines+3.jpg" width="458" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The backgrounds for both of these cards were created with Darkroom Door stencils and a gel plate; the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/small-stencil-wildflowers" target="_blank">small Wildflower Stencil</a> for the card above, and the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/large-stencil-circles" target="_blank">large Circles Stencil</a> for the card below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6R_YBgvB5ZFETKnLi5UelEVZ7DXjhcyz4dRlqwfMgqPapvlcEw0XJsTPR0CUmB_5pKld9PZI1WNoosT5gBHJ4MkRzOVQm4anmUdDVxab2DxSz9m62PlLqXJlCrVt0s0W2VS8yLg/s977/Journal+Lines+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="977" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6R_YBgvB5ZFETKnLi5UelEVZ7DXjhcyz4dRlqwfMgqPapvlcEw0XJsTPR0CUmB_5pKld9PZI1WNoosT5gBHJ4MkRzOVQm4anmUdDVxab2DxSz9m62PlLqXJlCrVt0s0W2VS8yLg/w590-h640/Journal+Lines+1.jpg" width="590" /></a></div></div><br /><p>I stamped the birds on the orange circle card, then placed the Journal Lines stencil over the piece. I used a pencil to trace lines onto the background:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitp8ABM3LjHDIe5Pyddw0M1IbWyax1HQmxUweQ6UFaJqlwO0kgHtfwcsG3G9IvV_MmOtuusOE0SRDUROECqilonheYJZehFTcXYmRTia_YbhOhXxCLrf3ckgmj4PLpeEQP0LNQQA/s800/IP+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitp8ABM3LjHDIe5Pyddw0M1IbWyax1HQmxUweQ6UFaJqlwO0kgHtfwcsG3G9IvV_MmOtuusOE0SRDUROECqilonheYJZehFTcXYmRTia_YbhOhXxCLrf3ckgmj4PLpeEQP0LNQQA/s320/IP+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then wrote the words (happy birthday to you, over and over) using a permanent marker. I then erased the pencil lines:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiyRjLdZksnI0Kh99yKYOcYLRJ3WpNhJf1LWj_kkk2zgs1E8G5UgErcAFYVb9HemKvKGccTpmd717M9apkQkMv_PP4TglYNjGjUjZW5JEJjB_6ZOjvnMvKjTc43qJinTm1c3lRw/s800/IP+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiyRjLdZksnI0Kh99yKYOcYLRJ3WpNhJf1LWj_kkk2zgs1E8G5UgErcAFYVb9HemKvKGccTpmd717M9apkQkMv_PP4TglYNjGjUjZW5JEJjB_6ZOjvnMvKjTc43qJinTm1c3lRw/s320/IP+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I look forward to using this stencil in my art journal, in my planner, and even on envelopes!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for looking!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-16991953893125425662021-08-06T05:03:00.001+10:002021-08-06T05:03:00.251+10:00Large Honeycomb Stencil from Darkroom Door<p><br /></p><p> I had a play with Darkroom Door's new <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/large-stencil-honeycomb" target="_blank">Honeycomb stencil</a> and created a set of bee-themed cards:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOoD0gDJJz98jm01ShsFszqlJbeCPvvlmhxR-4eA8cIs_2mTbHkGt7XSZxEE23s3pYfqS7_lubVjQalLr3w-hws5iv9W8rGKmH4bz2t5mP8xIGNjH3R0kMe06toPFe0Yo1N3nayA/s800/Honeycomb+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOoD0gDJJz98jm01ShsFszqlJbeCPvvlmhxR-4eA8cIs_2mTbHkGt7XSZxEE23s3pYfqS7_lubVjQalLr3w-hws5iv9W8rGKmH4bz2t5mP8xIGNjH3R0kMe06toPFe0Yo1N3nayA/w640-h640/Honeycomb+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>You can see the stencil at the bottom right of the photo. Not only does it have the hexagon grid, it also has some solid hexagons, which helps create some interesting blank spaces within the pattern.<div><br /></div><div>I mixed some Fossilized Amber Distress Ink reinker with some texture paste to make it yellow, and spread it in patches over the stencil onto a sheet of white card. When the texture paste dried, I cut the sheet up into pieces that would fit the front of a C6 card.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-GMdCmDaeVfTn2wJYWtf7Hazt85nrD5D-VygNn4pT0zTeXzf7qHkVT8IMMW5YvdMdhnPRLB8fLYsXpxji8ZmwnbTYm4H5XxWsGOwcXc8W7wKXNkBE8bEhNzslEuPJ-ObRz7Uv2g/s1260/Honeycomb+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-GMdCmDaeVfTn2wJYWtf7Hazt85nrD5D-VygNn4pT0zTeXzf7qHkVT8IMMW5YvdMdhnPRLB8fLYsXpxji8ZmwnbTYm4H5XxWsGOwcXc8W7wKXNkBE8bEhNzslEuPJ-ObRz7Uv2g/w458-h640/Honeycomb+3.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I stamped the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/texture-stamp-postcards" target="_blank">Postcards Texture stamp</a> with Distress Oxide ink, then used the sentiment and bees from the Buzzing Bees Stamp Set with some black ink. I then stitched a partial border with black thread before adhering to some coordinating patterned paper then onto a card:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwO5cypTLqNlDhBMg9GH9ZYRK_xwRc3jAaqf22FfnW7CNgOYEQPDRFizGp2vCZpvZxnmu6UJT2DppKiANo-pPFl7javrpmJzdJuTDq7Xu5Z5z8fR67yKTJvRMqtEoomY5UfRopA/s1260/Honeycomb+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwO5cypTLqNlDhBMg9GH9ZYRK_xwRc3jAaqf22FfnW7CNgOYEQPDRFizGp2vCZpvZxnmu6UJT2DppKiANo-pPFl7javrpmJzdJuTDq7Xu5Z5z8fR67yKTJvRMqtEoomY5UfRopA/w458-h640/Honeycomb+4.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><p>This was a fun afternoon project - a set of cards to gift to someone I know who loves bees and the colour yellow.</p><p>Thanks for dropping in!</p></div>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-57150611310170252032021-08-04T18:56:00.000+10:002021-08-04T18:56:04.195+10:00Viva la Flora Postcards from Darkroom Door<p>I was very excited to see a new product by Darkroom Door that features Rachel Greig's beautiful floral photographic images. The new <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/postcards/" target="_blank">Darkroom Door Postcards</a> contain 6 images per pack, and are printed on a nice thick card that will withstand some pretty punishing mixed media techniques.</p><p>I have used a postcard from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/postcards-viva-la-flora" target="_blank">Viva la Flora</a> pack as a card front, adding some machine stitching and some embossing:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzikcmjWWU-FpK-eUihzp9mA1dInAYe6HcElRGZ5qc9-sugsp6tJQ-iKPx72pIpPAqBMHULrDGN16K-c56sRhTI3xeld6Zzv_MLNGVRAWKR7yWY_V3t1vfGSobwHvjNscg7V67w/s900/Viva+la+Flora+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="900" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzikcmjWWU-FpK-eUihzp9mA1dInAYe6HcElRGZ5qc9-sugsp6tJQ-iKPx72pIpPAqBMHULrDGN16K-c56sRhTI3xeld6Zzv_MLNGVRAWKR7yWY_V3t1vfGSobwHvjNscg7V67w/w640-h586/Viva+la+Flora+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The postcards made excellent sturdy bases, and the images are just wonderful. I went really bright with my colours which stand out brilliantly on the black and white:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenUuvj5ljHHLpT7CpqMTWCemwnRZvHrV4NaEOvKb2IjbyqR5-B1UthhV6sNZV_bgJUzz744Ka-X1RCzH1m31LlDE5aAdskwAaqHdNYswa0InYKF-kHIw6hENhXJCMVfWGuzKrFQ/s1200/Viva+la+Flora+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenUuvj5ljHHLpT7CpqMTWCemwnRZvHrV4NaEOvKb2IjbyqR5-B1UthhV6sNZV_bgJUzz744Ka-X1RCzH1m31LlDE5aAdskwAaqHdNYswa0InYKF-kHIw6hENhXJCMVfWGuzKrFQ/w480-h640/Viva+la+Flora+2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiments are from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-set-warm-wishes" target="_blank">Warm Wishes stamp set</a>, and the backgrounds are <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/abstract-stamp-abstract-06" target="_blank">Abstract 06</a> and the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/background-stamp-daisy-delight" target="_blank">Daisy Delight Background stamp</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglU-o30YKjLmZ9BuzbclcdFTxsFe6ovR6GJAp8_nUGxMelGy6OarRm9KHlvVBmRmCU0NzMhVhhcaxh_Bfo41nKDvBCTOPxknsy2cV0TygzaduSRru1JQky7l7GwVU0aw8feYA7bg/s1260/Viva+la+Flora+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglU-o30YKjLmZ9BuzbclcdFTxsFe6ovR6GJAp8_nUGxMelGy6OarRm9KHlvVBmRmCU0NzMhVhhcaxh_Bfo41nKDvBCTOPxknsy2cV0TygzaduSRru1JQky7l7GwVU0aw8feYA7bg/w458-h640/Viva+la+Flora+3.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">I'm even tempted to decorate the front of one of the postcards and send it through the mail! </div></span><br /><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for looking - have an arty day!</div><p></p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-48512021213261528102020-10-31T06:00:00.003+11:002020-10-31T06:00:00.155+11:00CASE me a Christmas Card Challenge<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> The lovely Michelle Lupton has her annual challenge running again. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2EGKQMGuhntHvTY4hcR8Jb9ubIxzm9e3lP5kK89Av6MdThJDWp_IJZrv8Na88eJ4Zc5riSmjOK5d7usJNK9JsrRmSoLjFHYlpGXL50vUAHCLlJHhnGcO2EcRviFdlzkSg9wQ2Hg/s650/120047777_2631963497134266_7739605594789446866_n.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2EGKQMGuhntHvTY4hcR8Jb9ubIxzm9e3lP5kK89Av6MdThJDWp_IJZrv8Na88eJ4Zc5riSmjOK5d7usJNK9JsrRmSoLjFHYlpGXL50vUAHCLlJHhnGcO2EcRviFdlzkSg9wQ2Hg/s320/120047777_2631963497134266_7739605594789446866_n.png" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This year she's hosting a bunch of cardmakers from around the globe, and our challenge is to case one of her creations from her blog.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Michelle's take on one of my cards can be found <a href="https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2020/10/case-me-christmas-card-with-teresa-abajo.html?fbclid=IwAR2-6ESo75f_jioaRUmbT__GMIatBP2a5bTwKlXmkZ0ERyZ6xU1NL-EK3kM">here</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This is the beautiful card I chose. You'll find it <a href="https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2019/10/challenge-me-christmas-card-with_25.html" target="_blank">here on Michelle's blog</a>:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdFQKFI2RvhnaFJ6oekbtZm0nYFEbn_KsBYnkTMAG3rhjhOqm8RGmtrmOWd798I3mdb-ZWaeJGmLVoN0o-HTzREQNYaP5UHSGa1qdz2AjsCVt9e26ziuUyvj-8qJ-JRg3gCxapg/s1600/Therese+Calvird+Sentiments2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdFQKFI2RvhnaFJ6oekbtZm0nYFEbn_KsBYnkTMAG3rhjhOqm8RGmtrmOWd798I3mdb-ZWaeJGmLVoN0o-HTzREQNYaP5UHSGa1qdz2AjsCVt9e26ziuUyvj-8qJ-JRg3gCxapg/s320/Therese+Calvird+Sentiments2.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;">What I loved about it that made me want to case it:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">the colour scheme is awesome</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">love the repetition of stripes of colour</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">love the subtle glitter effect on the word JOY</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's what I came up with:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNbAC_2JXIj2mV7x6Ivm9EQ-PEDiNNlYbx1sbj9-h0r4h_QimHvFEXRf_T7CdgKo9O090hNeoQyGACT34FWp46QACM6x8BwLwGt20DSPE4ExIw82Q58mGOS26XNzM2DbMulmcDw/s1200/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNbAC_2JXIj2mV7x6Ivm9EQ-PEDiNNlYbx1sbj9-h0r4h_QimHvFEXRf_T7CdgKo9O090hNeoQyGACT34FWp46QACM6x8BwLwGt20DSPE4ExIw82Q58mGOS26XNzM2DbMulmcDw/w640-h640/1.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">I used Waffle Flower's Nesting Circles dies (there are heaps of circles in this set!), and the words are from an old Simon Says Stamp die set.<br /></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;">While I had everything I needed out, why make just one card when you can make five? Here we go:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSkHKvLgAGYRWKHG7TeBeavoQ8s8MCxmI15QbCh1bXzs_WtFo3iCtsgCK0g1F7oSVF1rQ0bRzzM-vYs3S_lhoqPnlq_8fQ-4eWvo0ENu21oz5UkC7XbJqIXtlG-PTb9R4Inxmp3Q/s1200/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSkHKvLgAGYRWKHG7TeBeavoQ8s8MCxmI15QbCh1bXzs_WtFo3iCtsgCK0g1F7oSVF1rQ0bRzzM-vYs3S_lhoqPnlq_8fQ-4eWvo0ENu21oz5UkC7XbJqIXtlG-PTb9R4Inxmp3Q/w400-h400/2.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Merry Christmas stamp is MFT, the ink is Catherine Pooler's Skylight and I used Altenew's Transluscent Pearl embossing powder over the top of it for just a touch of sparkle.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzTQdjrcUWR89dbHz-Ie_D3gK9-1_I5-PiQelIaHXd_k1qDJDrVRxSAQTKSuAXDSgqIpC4s2aoiSUTSEQxnFg6XrqDHIetyXT52sZuX4U2yqdY5LHOE-1_1w_iIsYUwo9e3QiFQ/s1200/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzTQdjrcUWR89dbHz-Ie_D3gK9-1_I5-PiQelIaHXd_k1qDJDrVRxSAQTKSuAXDSgqIpC4s2aoiSUTSEQxnFg6XrqDHIetyXT52sZuX4U2yqdY5LHOE-1_1w_iIsYUwo9e3QiFQ/w400-h400/3.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The card above uses a Paper Rose Studio stamp set together with a Pinkfresh Studio die.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedGDOOuSkZsc-P2jQMe39Oeyw7rbtdNQ2BbRaL7kr0QQLKvjM222tcsGofdZgWOqLt9jshmUOSx0XzIkZtE_BDB3ZGLBJOG9FAAm2DfQjCGQ_W-3om_HI2TEb0Yz2kwHgwxckrQ/s1200/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedGDOOuSkZsc-P2jQMe39Oeyw7rbtdNQ2BbRaL7kr0QQLKvjM222tcsGofdZgWOqLt9jshmUOSx0XzIkZtE_BDB3ZGLBJOG9FAAm2DfQjCGQ_W-3om_HI2TEb0Yz2kwHgwxckrQ/w400-h400/4.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">^The leaf dies and the stamp are from Paper Rose Studio.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWvme7jTfWM3kYVpDVJutT6oKdp_xdEP4ItnAoXHsi519lmEuG2wLKmFqd73_C9DWQ2n3iu1R_xW5LcIahacPEzPCBsBvkN9AJv_NoUvofxfojgCQu7hmmUVQNJRVvYoMIEUWOKQ/s1200/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWvme7jTfWM3kYVpDVJutT6oKdp_xdEP4ItnAoXHsi519lmEuG2wLKmFqd73_C9DWQ2n3iu1R_xW5LcIahacPEzPCBsBvkN9AJv_NoUvofxfojgCQu7hmmUVQNJRVvYoMIEUWOKQ/w400-h400/5.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">...and last but not least, the deer head and the word 'merry' are Paper Rose Studio, and the Christmas die is an old Simon Says Stamp.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Michelle - thank you for once again including me in your annual challenge! A showcase of cardmaking talent from around the world is just what the soul needs after the year we've all had. Check out all of the amazing artists on Michelle's blog:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ee119d; font-size: medium;">https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I love Michelle's blog - it is one of the most inspiring places on the internet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks for dropping in everyone!</span></p>Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-22637737701630852832020-04-27T23:12:00.000+10:002020-04-27T23:12:16.905+10:00Darkroom Door Small Lavender StencilI adore stencils! They are so versatile and can be used with any number of media.<br />
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The new <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/stencils/small-stencil-lavender" target="_blank">Small Lavender Stencil</a> from Darkroom Door is no exception. Here's a card I made using a sponge and some Distress Oxide colours:<br />
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I used a round blending tool to apply Bundled Sage through the whole stencil, then used a <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/tools/ranger-detail-blending-tool" target="_blank">Detail Blending Tool</a> to apply first Shaded Lilac then Wilted Violet ink to the blooms.<br />
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In the background (before the stencilling) I stamped the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/background-stamps/background-stamp-gazette" target="_blank">Gazette Background stamp</a> then the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/eclectic-stamps/eclectic-stamp-coffee-stain" target="_blank">Coffee Stain Eclectic</a> stamp using very pale Old Paper Distress Ink:<br />
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The sentiment comes from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-set-warm-wishes" target="_blank">Warm Wishes stamp set</a>, and the frame is one of the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-set-lots-of-labels" target="_blank">Lots of Labels stamps</a>.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today!Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-30250647952084980172020-04-25T18:18:00.000+10:002020-04-25T18:18:46.793+10:00Darkroom Door Number Jumble StencilHiya! Hope everyone is well in isolation.<br />
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I made some time to play with the new <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/stencils/medium-stencil-number-jumble" target="_blank">Number Jumble Stencil</a> from Darkroom Door this week.<br />
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Here's what I made:<br />
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This is texture paste through the stencil, then various washes with watercolour made with Distress Ink. I stamped the French Script Texture stamp with <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/ink-sprays/archival-ink-pads/archival-ink-pad-violet" target="_blank">Archival Violet ink</a>, the sentiment is from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/sentiment-stamps/sentiment-stamp-thank-you" target="_blank">Thank You Sentiment Stamp</a> and the frame is one of the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-set-lots-of-labels" target="_blank">Lots of Labels stamps</a>. Here's a close up of the background:<br />
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This next card has a very bright acrylic paint background, made by scraping a small amount of paint across the cardstock with a credit card. I coloured some texture paste with purple acrylic paint before applying it to the background through the stencil:<br />
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I finished the card off with the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/quote-stamps/quote-stamp-happy" target="_blank">Happy Quote stamp</a> and some neon orange stitching:<br />
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For this next card, I created a sponged background with Distress Oxide inks, then applied embossing paste through the Number Jumble stencil and sprinkled some <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/embossing/embossing-powder-tinsel-lime" target="_blank">Lime Tinsel embossing powder</a> and heating to melt it. The quote on vellum is the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/quote-stamps/quote-stamp-a-thousand-miles" target="_blank">A Thousand Miles Quote stamp</a>.<br />
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Lastly, I sponged some Iced Spruce Distress Oxide ink onto the centre of some cardstock, then sponged quite heavily with the same ink through the stencil:<br />
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<br />Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-32038918992516306102020-04-22T21:35:00.001+10:002020-04-22T21:35:28.711+10:00Darkroom Door Cascading Stars StencilI had a play with the new <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/stencils/medium-stencil-cascading-stars" target="_blank">Cascading Stars Stencil</a> from <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/" target="_blank">Darkroom Door</a> - love that it has the smaller stars as well as the big one at the bottom.<br />
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For this first card, I sponged some <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/paints-mediums/dylusions-paint-flip-cap" target="_blank">Dylusions paints</a> onto a kraft card. To fill the background a little more, I lifted the stencil off, dried the paint, then put the stencil back onto the background in a different position to give me more stars. The word is from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-whimsical-words" target="_blank">Whimsical Words stamp set</a>:<br />
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For this second card, I sponged some Distress Ink through the stencil over a watercolour background The stamps on the card are from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-set-home-sweet-home" target="_blank">Home Sweet Home stamp set</a>: <br />
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And for this last card, I sponged some Distress Oxide ink through the giant star (it spanned the width of the card!), and with the stencil in place, stamped the<a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/background-stamps/background-stamp-starry-night" target="_blank"> Starry Night Background stamp</a> with the same ink. The rest of the stars came from the<a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-set-stars" target="_blank"> Stars stamp set</a>, and the words from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/sentiment-stamps/sentiment-stamp-dream-big" target="_blank">Dream Big Sentiment stamp</a>. A little silver paint spatter completes the card:<br />
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<br />Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-61102333088366224962020-03-27T14:48:00.002+11:002020-03-27T14:48:46.682+11:00Number Medley by Darkroom DoorThe second I laid eyes on the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-set-number-medley" target="_blank">Number Medley stamp set</a> from Darkroom Door, I knew needed it!<br />
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I make lots of masculine cards and am always on the lookout for interesting images to add to backgrounds, and this stamp set fits the bill nicely.<br />
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I wanted to see if this set could also be used for feminine and gender neutral cards, and the answer is a resounding YES!<br />
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I've used it on this thank you card to create a collage of numbers in the background:<br />
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I used a mixture of the thin, handwritten ledger with the more bold number run and the big round number 8 to give the big bold <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/eclectic-stamps/eclectic-stamp-daisy" target="_blank">Daisy Eclectic stamp</a> somewhere to sit:<br />
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I then added some matching ribbon and a sentiment from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-simply-circles" target="_blank">Simply Circles stamp set</a>, and finished it off with a sprinkle of enamel dots:<br />
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Sending lots of crafty love to everyone around the world who is doing the responsible thing and staying home while the COVID-19 storm passes. I hope this card has added a little sunshine to your day!<br />
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<br />Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-9623841404359005972020-03-08T22:20:00.000+11:002020-03-08T22:20:17.750+11:00Open Sea by Darkroom DoorWell hello!<br />
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I grabbed a few moments to create a couple of cards using the new <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/quote-stamps/quote-stamp-open-sea" target="_blank">Open Sea Quote stamp</a> from Darkroom Door.<br />
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This first one is stamped onto vellum with StazOn ink, and incorporates the<a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/background-stamps/background-stamp-fishing-net" target="_blank"> Fishing Net Background stamp</a> with some images from the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-sail-away" target="_blank">Sail Away stamp set</a>.<br />
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Of course, being a sea-themed quote, I couldn't resist making one with blue colours:<br />
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I created a background using Couture Creations Alcohol Inks on Yupo paper, then stamped on the reverse with StazOn ink. The result is reminiscent of swirly ocean and dreamy white clouds:<br />
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<br />Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-38863158985813675622019-10-31T08:00:00.000+11:002019-10-31T09:07:10.833+11:00A Challenge with Michelle LuptonI was invited by the lovely <a href="https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Michelle Lupton</a> to participate in her annual "Challenge me a Christmas Card," where she invites a guest to choose a theme and then we both create a card.<br />
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Seeing as it's Halloween today, I went with "Creepy Christmas." This gave me an opportunity to dust off some neglected but very much loved stamps from <a href="https://www.stampotique.com/" target="_blank">Stampotique</a> to create this:<br />
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Stamps: <a href="https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/penney-torrente/6182.html" target="_blank">Dwindled</a>, <a href="https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/penney-torrente/6065.html" target="_blank">Christmas Cubed</a> by Daniel Torrente and Jill Penney, <a href="https://www.stampotique.com/stamp/3025.html" target="_blank">Web</a> by Jo Capper-Sandon<br />
Coloured with Copic markers. The Web stamp only covered half the card front so I have filled in the right hand side with a Copic Multiliner.<br />
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You can see Michelle's very creative take on the challenge <a href="https://handmade-by-michelle.blogspot.com/2019/10/challenge-me-christmas-card-with-teresa.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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A huge thanks to Michelle for the challenge and chance to update this blog - six months is enough of a break I think!Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-13829512831834887812019-04-28T07:34:00.001+10:002019-04-28T07:34:55.625+10:00Darkroom Door's Creativity StencilHi folks!<br />
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I had some fun with the new<a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/stencils/darkroom-door-medium-stencil-creativity" target="_blank"> Creativity stencil</a> from Darkroom Door.<br />
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First up is a page in my art journal, where I added and removed acrylic paint through the stencil:<br />
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You can find a step by step for this on the<a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/blog/creativity-art-journal-page" target="_blank"> Darkroom Door blog</a>.<br />
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Next up I used the stencil to apply some embossing ink, and then used some of the new Mixed Media Powder on it to give some fabulous texture:<br />
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Finally, I used the stencil to apply some embossing paste over a water colour background, and then sprinkled some gold embossing powder, carefully selecting just one word I wanted to highlight:<br />
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Step by step instructions for these can also be found on the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/blog/creativity-stencil-cards" target="_blank">Darkroom Door blog</a>.<br />
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Thanks for looking, and I hope you've managed to find some creative time in your weekend.<br />
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<br />Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-37425926645475588392019-03-18T22:32:00.001+11:002019-03-18T22:32:57.033+11:00Seeing Stars - Darkroom Door's new Stars Border StampHiya! Hope your week is off to a good start.<br />
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I have a couple of project ideas for the awesome new Stars Border Stamp from Darkroom Door.<br />
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First up is a card and gift combo:<br />
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I used some awesome new embossing powder from Ranger called Mixed Media Powder in a colourway called Punch. Hot pink looks fab on kraft don't you think?<br />
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Next up is a card using colours that would suit a boy:<br />
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This image was fun and easy to layer up! Add some thread and a couple of sparkly diamentes for extra fun:<br />
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The full supplies list and a step by step for each of these is up on the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/blog/stars-border-stamp-gift-set-ideas" target="_blank">Darkroom Door blog</a>.<br />
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<br />Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-64397710773226644252019-03-12T08:34:00.002+11:002019-03-12T08:35:50.322+11:00Girls! Girls! Girls! Portrait Inchies Stamp from Darkroom DoorHiya!<br />
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Darkroom Door have a new release, and I played with the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-set-portrait-inchies" target="_blank">Portrait Inchies Stamp </a>to create a couple of cards:<br />
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<br />Teresa Abajohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650268847900957929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32610891.post-27153949582637176242019-01-05T12:00:00.000+11:002019-01-06T03:20:46.734+11:00Happy New Year!I thought I'd pop in and revive this long-forgotten little blog of mine! Where has the time gone? Anyway, new year - fresh start right?<br />
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Here's a card I made using the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/stencils/darkroom-door-small-stencil-square-set" target="_blank">Square Stencil set </a>and <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/rubber-stamp-sets/rubber-stamp-set-big-numbers" target="_blank">Big Numbers stamps</a> by <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/" target="_blank">Darkroom Door</a> and my beloved Distress Oxide inks:<br />
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Instructions on how I made this and a couple of other cards are on the <a href="https://www.darkroomdoor.com/blog/square-stencil-set-cards" target="_blank">Darkroom Door blog</a>.<br />
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I hope your new year has started with a BANG! Let's make it a good one!<br />
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