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Two Hares in the Evening Sun

Chris Birchall September 24, 2021

Our two little hares are found at the top of a hill, silhouetted against a setting sun, in this lovely card by Tracey. The background was created using a Lavinia Hill Mask with Elements Ink applied with a stencil brush and enhanced with a stencilled pattern. Fronds of foliage and a touch of Eco Glitter complete the picture

The Products Used

Hares Set
Foliage Stamps
Acetate Hill and Moon Masks
Lavinia Stencils
Posca Pens
Fairytales Eco Glitter

Video of the Day

Foxes Under a Foliage Canopy

Chris Birchall September 23, 2021

An Elements Ink base applied to a Gel Press plate and spattered with diluted Brushos Inks formed the verdant background for today’s card. Our foxes, each inked with two contrasting colours, are sat under a canopy created using a selection of foliage Pound Stamps.

The Products Used

Foxes set

Foliage Stamps

Fairy Tree Hive

Acetate Moon and Hill Masks

Lime Green Elements Ink Pad

Brusho Inks
Posca Pens

Van Gogh Pencil Set

Glue Pen

Fairytales Eco Glitter

Video of the Day

Hope, Happiness and Faith by Lisa Taggart

Chris Birchall September 22, 2021

Today’s video by design team member, Lisa, explores scene creation paying particular attention to colour and light through the use of product layering techniques.

Click here to follow Lisa’s papercraft adventures.

The Products Used

Magnus

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Poppies by Lamplight by Jo Rice

Chris Birchall September 21, 2021

Hi everyone Jo here, thank you for popping in. Today I thought I would share some inspiration with you using the small swing bed stamp to create garden lamps in my Poppy field. This is such a versatile stamp and I have had great fun creating this piece. A perfect place to go and unwind. Fancy joining me?

You can catch up with Jo’s crafting activities on her JR-Crafts Blogspot.

The Products Used

Garden Poppy
Wild Flower
Orchard Grass
Mini Lantern
Swing Bed Small
Acrylic Board
Multifarious Card A5
Distress Oxide Ink- Mustard Seed
Distress Oxide Ink- Fired Brick
Distress Oxide Ink- Rustic Wilderness
Blenders
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Nocturne.
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Shady Lane
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Summertime
Sigma Uni-Ball Gold
Van Gogh Watercolour Pencils
Fan Brush
Lavinia Watercolour Brush Set 1
Stencil- White Orbs

Video of the Day

Rory and Darcy in Pinks by Karen Telfer

Chris Birchall September 20, 2021

Today, design team member Karen demonstrates how limiting colours to one part of the spectrum can be used to great effect as she creates this lovely little card featuring the cute little fairies Rory and Darcy.

More of Karen’s crafty projects can be found on her Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube pages.

The Products Used

A5 Multifarious Card
Distress Oxide- Spun Sugar
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Charming Pink
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Nocturne
Acrylic Board
Rory And Darcy set
Rory
Darcy
Berry Wreathe
Stars 2 mini
Stencil- Leaf Trails
Stencil Brush
Liquid Pearl- White Opal
Liquid Pearl- Raspberry

Video of the Day

Tree Hive on a Starry Night

Chris Birchall September 17, 2021

For this enchanting background of a hilly landscape under a starry night sky, Tracey used a selection of Elements inks applied with a stencil brush over Lavinia Acetate Hill Masks. A fairy Tree Hive and fronds of foliage hang from our Tree of Courage and a cute little hare surveys the scene.

The Products Used

Tree Of Courage
Tree Hive Set
Wild Hares Set (Small)
Foliage Set
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Nocturne
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Twilight
Acrylic Board
Acetate Hill Mask
Multifarious Card
Stencil Brush
Elements Premium Ink- Della Blue
Elements Premium Ink- Lime Punch
Elements Premium Ink- Graphite
Posca Pen- Yellow
Posca Pen- White
Posca Pen- Light Pink
PanPastels

Video of the Day

The Fox and the Frosted Tree

Chris Birchall September 16, 2021

This card features our crafty little fox and the magnificent Tree of Wisdom, which was stamped with VersaMark watermark ink, retaining the wonderful fine detail when used with Wow! Embossing Powder.

The Products Used

Fox Set 2
Tree Of Courage
Foliage Set
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Twilight
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Summertime
Acetate Hill Mask
Elements Ink- Graphite
Elements Ink- Russet Orange
Stencil Brush
Multifarious Card
Acrylic Board
Versamark Watermark Stamp Pad
WOW Opaque Vanilla White
Magic Anti-Static Pad
Posca Pen- White
Posca Pen- Yellow
Quickie Glue Pen
Eco Glitter Starbrights- Christmas Tinsel

Video of the Day

Toadstool on a Script Background by Julie Blakeman

Chris Birchall September 15, 2021

Design team member Julie shares a simple card using one of her favourite and most used stamps, Background script, along with our wonderful Fairy Toadstool.

The Products Used

Fairy Toadstool
Background Script
Acrylic Board
Lavinia Brushes set 1
Distress oxide- Victorian Velvet
Distress oxide- Frayed Burlap
Distress oxide- Hickory Smoke
Gelly Roll Pen Copper Sparkle
Multifarious Card
Blenders
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Nocturne
Acetate Hill Mask
Uni Ball Broad White

Video of the Day

Honeysuckle Cottage is Pretty In Pink by Jo Rice

Chris Birchall September 14, 2021

Hi everyone Jo here, today I have a lovely little design to share with you using our new Honeysuckle Cottage. I have teamed it up with the new Confetti, Elements ink pad and some Mica Minerals. So, grab your brew and join me.

You can catch up with Jo’s crafting activities on her JR-Crafts Blogspot.

The Products Used

Honeysuckle Cottage
Orchard Grass
Berry Wreath With Mini Berries
Heartfelt Verses
Acrylic Board
Versafine ‘Clair’ Ink- Nocturne
Multifarious Card
Elements Premium Ink- Confetti
Stencil Brush
Acetate Hill Mask
Acetate Circle Mask
Lavinia Official Brushes set 1
Mica Mineral Metalic Bronze
Versamark Watermark Stamp Pad
UniBall Broad Gel Pen

Video of the Day

Bauble Magic with Rory and Darcy by Karen Telfer

Chris Birchall September 13, 2021

Design Team member, Karen, demonstrates some crafty techniques for creating those unique Christmas Baubles, using our cute little fairies Rory and Darcy.

More of Karen’s crafty projects can be found on her Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube pages.

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