Stampendous stamp ideas

You know how it is when you're sitting at the computer supposedly working but the need to browse crafty web sites takes over and you end up frittering away an hour (sometimes two!)?

I guess I can justify it by saying that I was looking for ideas on how to use some of their stamps that I stock.

Anyway I found a few that I thought you mght want to see and if you go to the Stampendous website you can see a lot more.

I've also added the links to the stamps on my website, just click on the names under each card.

Chickadee Stamp

Agapanthus Cluster

Chickadee Stamp

Agapanthus Cluster

Nesting Bird

Bird Frame

Childers Craft Bazaar

I've had a few outings for Lorna Blue in the last couple of weeks.

First of all was PCYC Craft Markets on the 9th. It was a little quieter than normal but I think with so much going on for the CRUSH festival people are having to choose what they attend. After I had packed up I went down to have a look at the BRAG markets that were on until around 3pm and it was great to see local artists and crafts people set up in the gallery. Last year they held it on a different weekend than the PCYC and I had a stall which was really fun.

Next was the Bargara Home & Life Expo on teh 15th. It was a shame the weather was a bit iffy, we had showers in the morning which put off a few stall holders and some customers but overall it was a good day. It's such a shame the council can't make some more accessable parking out there because the centre itself is lovely.

Lastly I went down to Childers on the 18th for the Craft Bazaar. As always this was a great day with lots of people coming through. I had a lady next to me that makes flowers and gold fish out of coloured stockings. They are beautiful. My Aunty used to do that when I was little and I haven't seen then since. My in-laws came down and they had lunch with some friends at the Hotel next door and they were all very impressed with the quality of the meal.

I've also been receiving in some new lines so it's worth a peek at the website. Of course we're all starting to think of Christmas so more stamps will be arriving so keep an eye out for those.

Coral Coast Home & Life Expo on tomorrow

This is where I'll be tomorrow along with a lot of other stall holders. It's a great location and last year was the first year it was held so this year it will be even better.

By the way it starts at 9am not 10am as the poster states. Just in case you want to make sure you get a gift bag.

Where to find me this weekend.

This weekend I'll be out and about both Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday I'll be in Hinkler shopping centre near Boost Juice along with Christine from Adele Collections (she has jewellery and handbags). We'll be there from 9am and we'll start packing up around 3pm.

On Sunday I'll be in my regular spot in the hall at the PCYC craft markets.

If you haven't had a chance to see any of the new lines that have come in recently this is your chance to see them "in the flesh".

Stampendous Loopy Blooms $26.95

Bird Post $11.50

Carte Postale $11.25

Girl in Pink Dress wooden embellishment $1.60

Skateboard Boy wooden embellishment $1.60

Chicken Wooden Embellishment .90 cents

September ATC's

Remember the three mysterious parcels that arrived packed with goodies to make ATC's? I thought I would show you the results.

                                              This parcel was named Vivid.

This parcel was named Antique.

This parcel was named Jovial.

Ranunculus Card

Hi,

I said I would explain how I made the card I used for the flower card swap so here is a quick explanation.

Start off by cutting a piece of cream cardstock 9cm wide and 13.5cm high.

As you can see I'm working on a craft sheet (which gets a bit of a beating but still survives).

Next use a Hero Arts Friends Definition stamp (or any background you would like).

Make sure with the larger stamps that they are "attached" to the acrylic block well, I put them on and then turn them over and standing up apply pressure by pushing on the acrylic block. 

Turn it over and ink up your stamp with Archival Sepia Ink. I deliberately inked it in a random fashion as I it wasn't going to be the focal image.

Stamp it off lightly on to a scrap piece of paper.

Stamp it on to your cream cardstock. When I use the larger stamps I always stand up to stamp them as you have a better grip and balance.

Ink up the Ranunculus Field stamp with Archival Sepia Ink and stamp it over the top of the Friends Definition. Also stamp your greeting at this time eg Happy Birthday.

Next I've used Distress Ink in Antique Linen (sorry just realised it's not there I'll fix that soon) with the Blending Tool.

Start off with a scrap piece of cream cardstock to make sure it's the colour you want and that the card will take the ink nicely (some of them don't so it may not be your technique at fault).

If you don't have a craft sheet try a piece of baking paper or a scrap piece of paper underneath your cardstock.

Start by tapping the blending tool onto the ink pad and then place it on to the craft sheet a little away from the cardstock (about 2 or 3cm) and start swirling it in a circular motion and move it slowly towards and onto the cardstock. I tend to do a side then turn my cardstock, as you can see I'm inking up the edges and leaving a lighter section in the middle. You can always go back and add colour so start lightly.

 At this point once you're happy with the inking can either leave the flowers as is or add a touch of colour with Marvy Markers as I did for some of them. I know I used Pale Orange for the flowers and I think it was a watery version of Jungle green for the foliage. You don't want to colour too heavily or too much, let some of the background stay.

Next cut two pieces of ribbon. One approx 13cm and another approx 10cm.With the smaller one tie in a knot in the middle of the longer one and trim off the excess.

Attach to your card with a good Double Sided Tape.  Always give yourself enough ribbon to fold under properly and use a good tape so that it doesn't lift off.

Attach to your card and your done. I have stamped some of the image on to the matching envelope. I hope you can follow this and that it's been useful to you.

PCYC craft markets on tomorrow

Just a quick reminder that the PCYC craft markets are on tomorrow from 8am to 12pm if you would like to come and have a look at the range of stock I carry.

Now I'm off to the Bargara State School Ladies night.