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Monday 20 February 2017

I thought I'd have...

...a bit of a play.

Before Christmas I bought a set of Card-io stamps from Pinnacle Crafts and did a bit of "batch" making on the Christmas card front. I've since managed to get some more sets but haven't had the time to sit down and have a 'play'.

As our "Knit & Natter" is also a "Craft & Chatter" group, I took along some of my stamps...
...some card blanks and an ink pad.
I started off by drawing a light pencil circle on the card blank...
 ...this is to act as a guide for placement of the design.
This is the selection of stamps that I used for my Christmas card scene...
 ...and as you can see, there is nothing really that 'screams' Christmas. I continued to add the circular frame using the Tapestry leaf stamps...
 ...and that is where I left it. I didn't have any colouring mediums with me but I think I will try this as a non-snowy scene which will mean that it can be used for other occasions.
I had a bit of a play with some of my new stamps...
...including a set of Majestic mini festive leaves. This will probably be a Christmas card but I will have a play around with some gems and liquid pearls in the 'wreath' surround to give the effect of berries.

When I've decided how to finish these off, I'll show you the result. I just need to find a bit more 'playtime'...........................................................

6 comments:

Redanne said...

Both images are lovely Toni, you are right about the first one, it could be for any time of year. xx

Sandra said...

Oh Toni, these are really lovely.

aussie aNNie said...

Looks fabulous Toni,xx{aNNie}

Lori said...

So pretty! Love how you set up the scenes. I'll have to try this!

Stef H said...

oh i like these! very nice.
hope your weather has calmed down. winter is back. some snow expected for tomorrow the rest of the week above freezing. i'll take it.
have a great week.

Hugs,

Marianne's Craftroom said...

I am in love with these stamps as you know. I want more non Christmas ones. I cut a circle and added a postit to the top. I use this as my guide, stamping around the edge and then removing it and stamping more foliage than adding stamping to the centre.