Vera Lane Studio Journal Pages

Below are 3 journal pages using Vera Lane Studio

digi images. They are 8" x 8" in size.

 I have used a variety of paints, stamps and stencils, and 

added a cat image from ZinskiArt on the page below.

 The animal characters below are from Octopode.

My favourite part of the above three pages is my hand painted tree in the page above. I finished off this page using stamps from IndigoBlu.

I hope these give you a little bit of inspiration for you own journal pages.

Remember You Are Loved

I have started to make a few more cards (yes I did say that!) I had completely gone off making cards but slowly I am coming back. 

The one below is simple but I like to think effective. I used an IndigoBlu stamp for the main image then masked it out to stamp the script stamp. I added a black rose to the girls hat to complete the look.

The inside of the card saw self adhesive pearl gems (on a strip and shaped into a heart) finished with a small black button. I stamped the greeting and added a chicken wire die cut from Sizzix to the opposite corner to the heart. I finished off using a journalling pen to edge the card.

I love using black and white, it is timeless and suitable for both sexes.

8 8 8

Details of this moths challenge can be found HERE

There is always a lovely prize to be had!

The stamp pictured I made myself from pink rubber. As the theme is '8' I used the stamp 8 times in the new Twisted Citron Distress Ink colour.

After using other stamps, masks and stencils to complete the background I stamped in black this fabulous image from Indigoblu.

Scrap Thursday Part 1

This is the first scrapbook page for my new weekly post Scrap Thursday. I will try and bring new ideas and techniques and revisit old favourites too. If you have any suggestions or requests just let me know and I will do my best to accommodate these. 

My aim is to list the products I have used with links to retailers (preferably independent stores) and if I find any bargains I will let you know!  

I usually work in a 12" x 12" format as this allows me more space to experiment and get arty! 

Materials:

Smooth white Bazzill
Distress Ink Pads Tumbled Glass and Faded Jeans
VersaFine in black
Indigoblu stamps Sarah's Choice, Nature 1, and Splattered Heart,
Dina Wakely media stencil Daisies
Tim Holtz Mini Paper Clips

So to start I took a 12 x 12 piece of smooth white Bazzill and tore around the edges.

Using a distress tool and Distress Ink (DI) pad Tumbled Glass I inked around the torn edges of the card varying the amount of card inked. This is just to give a bit more interest to the overall look.

I used a stencil and DI Tumbled Glass to randomly add some patterns to the inked card.

I place layers/photos in place as I work to make sure I am getting the feel I want even if I am following a sketch or using a kit.

You will notice a hole in the second piece of Bazzill above, this is because where possible I try not to waste card so I will cut out areas that will be covered to use elsewhere. I used DI Faded Jeans and the Splattered Heart stamp randomly all over.

At this stage I wanted to tie the two ink colours together, so I used a butterfly stamp (Nature 1) and DI Faded Jeans and stamped onto the Tumbled Glass.

Lastly I stamped a journal block (Sarah's Choice) in black VersaFine and added it to the layout using a paperclip.

Pocket Full of Posies

I was asked if I would like to make an inspirational piece of work for this month for the Indigoblu Blog Challenge and of course I said Yes!

The theme is 'A Pocket Full of Posies' and full details can be found HERE

Below is a pictorial guide to my project which is a 'lamp'

 So I started with the naked products above.

 I painted the bodice pale blue so that when I added the decoupage paper it wasn't dulled from the original colour, I would recommend doing something like this even if it is Gesso just to help the colours pop.

 I drew around the sides of the 'shade'

 Using a Stormy Sky Distress Ink pad I coloured the card.

 I used Weathered Wood to stamp the clouds

and I used black Versafine to stamp the border (Poppy Meadow is another stamp that would be good for this) 

 Once I had glued the pieces in place I inked the edges using Stormy Sky.

 I added a plain square for the top.

 This is the first time I had used these decoupage papers and I found them to work really well, they have a coating on them that keeps them strong while still keeping them flexible unlike some other papers I have used.

 I had these sweet flower bead on stems in my stash and used them to make a 'necklace'

 A very quick and simple addition.

 To make the apron I used some green fabric from my stash and using a Mowed Lawn ink pad I stamped on the Anenome design.

 I added a pocket with a flower shaped button and some lace to finish it off.

 I used double sided tape to secure it around the waist and at each corner of the hem.

Using a tube I found from rummaging through my stash I glued the shade and base together.

I have thoroughly enjoyed making this piece and hope you are inspired to have a go yourself!

Winner!

WooHoo! My ATC's won the IndigoBlu Blog Challenge!

The new challenge can be found HERE

I'm off to select the stamps I have won.

Birthday Card or Tag?

 As most of my friends know card making is not something I do regularly, however, in recent weeks that has changed (I'm not sure why) and one of the cards I have made came in the form of a tag or to be accurate a series of tags.

I used the 'Lost in Thought' stamp by IndigoBlu and Graphic 45 papers for the main tag.

I used manila tags from PaperArtsy.

They all fit inside each other like a Russian Doll!

 

Off the Edge - IndigoBlu

The IndigoBlu Blog Challenge is a chance to let your creativity run wild and win IndigoBlu prizes. On the 21st of each month a new challenge and the previous winner will be announced. Each challenge will have a theme to spark your imagination. Submissions can be as weird and wacky or as tame as you like.

Challenge 26

I chose to make 4 ATC's from one image, each piece being 'off the edge'. The background is made using Gelatos and a Mask.