J&C Creations - Bumper Size Spring Florals!

Good Morning!

Today's creation is a Tag that is larger than usual, for instance the tag that I've used on top of the base tag is the one I usually use of a size #8 and the base tag size is a #10. This tag is for the J&C CREATIONS BLOG where we have the theme of Spring Florals!

I have used a #10 Kraft Tag for my base tag.

I have used bright eye catching colours for our theme of Spring Florals!

To begin dab some Distress Paints in an assortment of colours over the tag, spray liberally with water and let the colours mix and bleed to create a marbled effect background. Once you are happy and have heat set the tag ink around the edges with Distress Ink.

Next I have used a circular sentiment stamp all over the tag using the Second and Third Generation Technique. This is simply stamping the stamp a second and third time after inking it up to give the stamped image different ink strengths .

For the next step I have got a #8 Manilla Tag, chosen a stamp and a Distress Ink and stamped directly in the centre. Whilst the ink was still wet I sprinkled some Clear Embossing Powder over the top. 

The great thing about Distress Inks is that they will hold onto Embossing Powders whilst wet! 

I then heat set the powder and I think that it just helps the image stand out that little bit more. You can also wipe off any excess ink that goes on top of the image after you have inked up the the tag with Distress Inks.

To complete this tag I spritzed some water into my hand and flicked it with my fingers onto the tag then heat set. This is called the Spritz & Flick Technique and gives a great finished effect!

Once I was happy with the finished tag I attached it to the larger tag with a piece of Cheesecloth on an angle using 3D Foam Tape.

To complete the whole tag I have embellished it with Flowers, Ribbon, Twine, Charms & Dew Drops! I fixed the Flowers and Dew Drops to the tag using Glossy Accents as I find that these hold the items a lot stronger.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - GIRLY

STAMPIN' FOR THE WEEKEND - ANYTHING BUT A CARD

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - BRASS IN POCKET

(I have interpreted this by using Metal)

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz 'Easter Blueprints' Stamp Set

Circular Sentiment Stamp by Happy Daze

Clear Embossing Powder

Tim Holtz Ideo-ology - Twine, Metail Pin & Jump Ring

Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Butterfly & Flower Charm, Glitter & Dew Drops

Ranger Glossy Accents & Liquid Pearls - White Opal

INKS USED -

Distress Paints - Bundled Sage, Picket Fence, Salty Ocean, 

Picked Raspberry, Mustard Seed & Wild Honey

Distress Inks - Picked Raspberry, Salty Ocean & Mustard Seed

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Spare Crafty Stash!

Good Morning!
No card from me today I'm afraid, instead I wanted to share the fact that I have added some more items of mine for sale to the page above. After moving just over a month ago I started clearing through all my old stash and repeated this again last week. I have LOTS of stamps for sale at a much lower price than I bought them for so your sure to find yourself a bargain!

If anyone is interested in anything please pop me an e-mail on:

barbie.nat@live.co.uk

Click the page tab above, link in the sidebar or the picture here to go have a peek!

Thanks for having the time to pop by, it means a lot!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

Creative Inspirations - Easter Wishes!

Good Morning!

We have a nice and easy challenge for you this week at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS of Easter Wishes! We'd love to see all of your Easter creations to celebrate Easter this weekend.

This week we have 2 prizes up for grabs so we shall be having 2 Winners!

The first of our prizes  is from our Monthly Sponsor J&C CREATIONS who are giving 1 Winner a £10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

 The second of our prizes is from our sponsor PRETTY LITTLE RIBBON SHOP who are giving another Winner this gorgeous bundle!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - GIRLY

MAGNOLIA DOWN UNDER - EASTER GREETINGS

TILDA'S TOWN - THINK SPRING

SIMON SAYS STAMP - EASTER / SPRING

SWEET STOP SKETCH - SKETCH

I added Distress Paint to the Corner Embellishment.

INGREDIENTS -

Magnolia Stamp & Sentiment Stamp

LOTV Nitwits Papers

Flowers from WOC

Cheesecloth, Seam Binding Ribbon, Corner & Flower Charm, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents, PVA Glue & Liquid Pearls - Bisque

INKS USED -

Distress Paint - Antique Linen

Distress Ink - Shaded Lilac

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, Y21, BV00 & YG63

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

Papertake Weekly - Sketch!

Good Morning!

We have another Sketch challenge for you all this week over at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY! You can use either the new Sketch like I have or one of the old ones, just make 

sure you specify which!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - GIRLY

THE PRETTY LITTLE RIBBON SHOP - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

LILI'S LITTLE FAIRIES - SPRING COLOURS

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV Die Cut Image & Floral Paper

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp

Magnolia Lace Paper

Flowers from WOC

Paper Doily, Cheesecloth, Seam Binding Ribbon, Corner & Flower Charm, Glitter & Dew Drops

Ranger Glossy Accents, PVA Glue & Liquid Pearls - White Opal

INKS USED -

Distress Ink - Peeled Paint

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

J&C Creations - Spring Florals!

Good Morning!

Even though in many parts of the UK right now we are knee deep in snow it is actually officially spring! So with that said today's card is is celebrating that and ignoring all the cold and snowy weather outside, this week my creations for the J&C CREATIONS BLOG have the theme of Spring Florals!

I have used Distress Markers directly onto my stamp for the main image.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - GIRLY

THE PRETTY LITTLE RIBBON SHOP - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

SKETCH SATURDAY - SKETCH

(I have rotated the sketch)

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black 'Bliss 4044K' Stamp

Penny Black 'Great Day 3419D' Stamp

LOTV Nitwits Papers

Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities

Flowers, Ribbon, Cheesecloth, Flower Charm, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents, PVA Glue & Liquid Pearls - Bisque

INKS USED -

Distress Markers - Peeled Paint, Weathered Wood & Faded Jeans

Thanks for popping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Joanna Sheen - Come Rain or Shine!

Good Morning!

It's time for another brand new challenge this fortnight over at the JOANNA SHEEN MONTHLY CHALLENGE of Come Rain or Shine! In case you haven't figured it out already we want to see weather based creations! For this challenge I was sent a gorgeous House Mouse Stamp Set which I will admit was a nice relief from Decoupage Sheets as my regular followers will know that I don't usually craft with them!

Here is the Stamp set I was sent ...

HOUSE MOUSE
SUMMER PARASOL STAMP SET
JSHM015

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - GIRLY

THE PRETTY LITTLE RIBBON SHOP - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

SIMON SAYS STAMP & SHOW - WATER

(I have coloured in water in the background if you look closely)

INGREDIENTS -

Joanna Sheen 'House Mouse Summer Parasol' Stamp Set

Imaginicse Papers

Flowers from WOC

Cheesecloth, Twine, Seashell Embellishment, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass & Antique Linen

(Used for colouring the Sky & Sand)

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E31, R11, BG15 & BG34

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

J&C Creations - Dreaming with a Tag!

Good Morning!

I do hope you are enjoying the creations that have been shared with you so far this week for our theme for Time for Tea over at the J&C CREATIONS BLOG! Today I have a Tag to share with you that has been inspired by the colour of Tea. So lots of different shades of browns!

I have also used Distress Paints for the background on my tag and you can see the gorgeous marble effect they give which is completely different to the effect that the inks give!

To begin with you will need a #8 Manilla Tag by Ranger and some Distress Paints. Swipe the paints across the tag and spray liberally with water, tilt the tag in various directions for the pattern to spread and enhance the marbled design. Heat dry and ink the edges with Distress Ink.

Stamp a Floral Stamp of your choice in the centre of the tag in a darker colour and attach some mesh across the bottom half of the tag using a Metal Fastener / Stapler. Complete the tag by adding embellishments.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

SIMON SAYS STAMP & SHOW - WATER

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz 'Dried Flowers' Stamp & Muse Token

Tim Holtz Ideo-ology Film-Strip Ribbon, Wire Pin & Jump Ring

Ivory Mesh, Twine, Metal Charms, Flowers, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & Liquid Pearls - Hot Chocolate

INKS USED -

Distress Paint - Antique Linen & Vintage Photo

Distress Ink - Vintage Photo & Walnut Stain

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Keeping Calm with Crafty Ribbons!

Good Morning!

Today I have a group of cards to share with you that I made for the shop CRAFTY RIBBONS!
A couple of weeks I was sent this bundle of gorgeous ribbons and I made some samples last weekend using a selection of what was included. I tried to stick to a clean and simple design so that all the focus was on the designs printed on the ribbons!

I'd like to enter these into the following challenges:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - GIRLY

THE PRETTY LITTLE RIBBON SHOP - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

INGREDIENTS -

Ribbons from Crafty Ribbons

Penny Black Rubber Stamps

Dew Drops, Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for popping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX