Hero Arts Poppy Stamp Set - Bizzy Bec’s Final DT post

Hi there  - Shaz here!  Sadly today is my very last post on the DT for Bizzy Bec's.

I’ve been obliged to give it up due to family commitments.
Another learning curve for me here, this time layering stamps..

 Here was my trial run - using Hero arts layering stamps. I've never used layering stamps before, so inked up all shades to chose which inks to us,e and watched a video on it from you tube as well.

Misti very handy for layering stamps, especially clear ones. Below am working out placement with second card and colours.

Used Lawn Cuts stitched border die to make pattern for background.

 Stamped greetings in Black Versafine ink from the same stamp set. Background is Hero arts Linen background stamp, could use one from Darkroom door.

Items used:

Pre-order Hero Arts Poppy Stamp Layering Set

Pre-order Lawn Fawn Stitched Border Lawn Cuts Dies

Pre-order Darkroom Door Stencil Small - Circles

(A good size stencil for circle pattern, one I used is discontinued).

Background stamps - Darkroom Door Splatter 

Background stamps - Darkroom Door Mesh

Memento inks

I really want to say a big thank you to Bec and Karen and the whole team for the blessing and privilege of being part of such a great group.

Thanks dear friends for popping over too and especially if you kindly take time to comment! You are really appreciated!
May God bless you in everything wherever you maybe!
Shaz in Oz.x 

Wet + Dry Embossing with Background Dies

 Hullo there everyone! A few cards with a newish technique used once before!

A big peek..

 

Using from Bizzy Becs:
Frantic Stamper Sanharan Screen Background Die

Sue Wilson Scandinavian Background Die.

Elizabeth Craft Happy Birthday die.

STEP BY STEP:

Cut piece of card coloured or white card of good weight, to fit die for background piece. As you'll see I used two different background dies here.

 Use anti static pad on card first, ink it up lightly with Versamark ink pad

TIP: Put versamark on cutting surface *only, so just dust *gently across the top of the die.
**avoid as much as possible pressing into the crevices of the die pattern.
If you do, you'll need to remove lots of excess powder from wrong place. 

(Wonder why I know) 

After inking, work out embossing sandwich for your machine, I used a very thin shim on my machine, instead of thicker usual shim.

Place cardstock on rubber mat, gently lower die, cutting side down on cardstock and run through once. I found once with thinner shim sufficient on my machine.

Dust well with EP of choice, remove unwanted areas with fine paint brush (much less on my third attempt) and heat set.

 If not quite enough embossing, you can carefully repeat, I did on one of mine, and it worked well. Just line up carefully.

 The other background die used. First time used, I put in centre pieces of Sue Wilson die. But left it plainer on third card, thought it looked better, less is more.
Use a fine brush to remove excess powder.

  Choose simple overlay of design on top, these Elizabeth Craft Design Quietfire dies are simply perfect.

 Die cut the greeting three times with backing double sided paper on the back.

 Leave greeting in each layer, and layer the intricate top layers into placed whilst still not separated (see photos). 
Makes it much easier!

 Loved both these variations, it would look great on deep burgundy cardstock too or green for a Christmas card background.

 Sue Wilson background die, one with and one without centre.

 Thanks for patience in reading this long post.

Now dont forget to pop over  HERE at Bizzy Bec's and please do join in ANYTHING GOES November CHALLENGE!
Maybe win that monthly prize,  posted overseas too!
Pop by Bec's store, too, for her great bargain prices.  

    

Thanks so much every one for popping over for a peek, and especially if you comment, you are appreciated!

Shaz in Oz.x 

Side Step card With 3D Images

Hullo there everyone .. Shaz  here again with another DT post for Bizzy Bec's. Branching out into the unknown today, with a side step card!! For a very special birthday, you see! Here is a peek!

To be perfectly honest I like simple layouts. These fancy folds are not simple layouts! Bec has a great die that makes variations on this side stepping card, it is here. Used a simple template I had for rough guide, working it out on scoreboard. Took two goes scoring to get it right, wanted it bigger than template.

Used the Frantic Stamper Dies - Chevron Borders & Edgers (2) - make a whole sheet for background of alternating chevrons. Glued down one at time, kept them in order as cut the individual ones, so as to keep *colour graduations, yes fiddly plus but great effect. *used pre-coloured sheet.

Base for image done, then cut it with largest die of SB Pierced Rectangles

Stamped two images (one for base, one for 3D image) of the Wild Rose Stamps - Dragon Birthday in Versafine Black Onyx, and clear heat embossed.

Die cut a pink scalloped base with Spellbinder Petite scallop (Disc.) and one image with Cottage Cutz Stitched Oval die (they fit spellbinder oval dies very well).
While still in stitched die, ink coloured the background to match colours used on other image already coloured with Tombow markers. Fussy cut around the coloured dragon image, cutting into the folds of the image. Lay image on shaping mat face down, shape the image, with shaping tool to get 3D effect with minimal layers. Attached to base image with silicone glue and allow to dry.
See here for Tutorial to do it this way.

Completed side step card:
 "th" is from Impression Obsession Greetings die from birthday - this set here!

**Wild Rose Stamps - Dragon Birthday 

(**bought Aug '17 from Bec, still available online, but not listed, so please ask for it)

Frantic Stamper Dies - Chevron Borders & Edgers (2)

SB Pierced Rectangles

Happy Vintage Birthday - Poppy Stamps die.
Cottage Cutz Stitched Oval die

Side step card template (available die with tattered Lace)
Versafine Black Onyx

Tombow coloured pens 

Close up of the image, the gold paint used is Finetec Watercolour metallic set. Just loved this image, right down to wee crown on Miss Mousey's head.
 Thanks for reading this far, more details if you want them are on my blog post here.

And dont forget to pop over  HERE at Bizzy Bec's and please do join in ANYTHING GOES September CHALLENGE - to win that monthly prize (posted overseas too!).
Pop by Bec's store, too, for her great bargain prices.  

 Thanks so much every one for popping by, especially if you say hi!
  Shaz in Oz.x 

Watercoloured Distress inks Spellbinders Elegant Ovals

Hi there everyone, Shaz here with a another tutorial on watercolouring, with distress inks.

The best way to colour this fine lined image, was with Distress inks watercolours - no detail is lost! Plus they blend beautifully.
Smooched Distress ink on white piece of laminated cardstock, or use a stamping block, with white paper under it so you can see colours.
Used two mauve/ purple, and three green with blue. DI Blue Denim was used on both purple and green for shadows.

So here is the completed image .. this was for a very special friend"s birthday. Also lightly inked whilst the die cut still in Stitched Oval die with Distress inks in two greens, Peeled Paint, and Pine Needles. Cottage Cutz Stitched ovals  fit really well the largest of the Spellbinder Elegant Ovals.
I shaped the flowers as love the 3D look, although it doesn't really show that clearly - see here to show I do it. I did this with a single coloured layer.. a cheat's way :D

Completed card. All dies, etc, used listed below.

Items Used:

Cottage Cutz Stitched ovals

 Spellbinder Elegant Ovals

Sue Wilson Itty Bitty Bow

Our Daily Bread Beautiful Border Dies.
(Available previously with Bec before, so check availability).
Distress inks

Dies on Small labels:

1. Spellbinders Divine Eloquence A2 (small Die)

2. Spellbinders Label 28 Die set ( small one matches the Devine Eloquence.)

Greeting is a disc. Our Daily Bread Greeting set, and Cuttlebug disc. Olivia Alphabet set for numbers.
Now don't forget to pop over  HERE at Bizzy Bec's and check out the other DT gorgeous creations, and please do join in ANYTHING GOES SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE - to win that prize.
Pop by Bec's store, too, for her great prices!
A big thank YOU, also if you take the time to leave a comment,
 .. you are very much appreciated! 
Shaz in Oz.x

Distress Inks + Sizzix Thinlits - Mixed Media #2

Hi there friends! Shaz here -  with another DT post for Bizzy Bec's Online craft store.
Here's a peek...

 

Items used - all are Pre-order
Distress Inks-

Mustard Seed, Fossilized Amber, Dried Marigold, Cracked Pistachio, Fired Brick

Impression Obsession hugs die

Spellbinders Labels 28 - used largest die 

Pre-Order Sizzix Thinlits Die -Mixed Media #2
Watercolour paper

 

 Tested die combination on scrap cardstock before launching into good cardstock, to get position and size. Then marked it on the main card piece with pencil, and rubbed out later.

Using the Distress inks as listed above, I smooched them generously over the water colour cardstock do more than you think you'll need as I had to re-ink it. Then spritz the back of paper with water so it stays flat while you add water and glimmer or shimmer mist to top of ink. Allow to dry. Added spatters of ink to top card die cut; assembled card as below..

Layering up hugs die three pieces with double sided tape, used my usual system of adding layers while still in base sheet.. to keep it all in place.

Finished card -  pop it up on foam tape, added pearls to compliment the shimmery card stock on base. More details on my blog post.

Now don't forget to pop over  HERE at Bizzy Bec's and check out the other DT gorgeous creations, and please do join in ANYTHING GOES AUGUST CHALLENGE - to win that prize.
Pop by Bec's store, too, for her great prices!
Shaz in Oz.x

Gilded Watercolour Distress Ink with Dies

Hi there friends. I saw this tissue watercolour method with crumpled and embossed highlights, and was looking for something inky with which to back this card. Wow, is it fun!!

Here's a wee peek.

First of all, use some ordinary tissue paper, mine was bit imperfect, second hand, from a present received who knows when. 😉

1. Select inks ( you can use most sort, but water-based blend best), used some Distress Inks - from Bec - made varying sheets as you can see.
  (Current card used mini DI Dried Marigold, Abandoned Coral, Fossilized Amber, Fired Brick.) 

2. Smoosh inks randomly on blending mat.

3. Then spritz inks with water, layer gently the tissue paper over the inks. Once coloured lift **carefully (it IS fragile at this stage) put on paper towel, or in my case, on junk mail!! the tissue dries well on it, once dry it lifts up easily.

 This method is really effective economical watercolour, especially if learning the technique. The card I made used the next "scrunched-it-up" step, also.

4.  For this, scrunch up the dried tissue paper then glue it to some card, as attaching press to emphasise the raised areas of scrunching. Allow to dry.

5. Use on finished sheet the embossing anti static pad. Cover well, then smooth (lightly and evenly) over Versamark ink pad to catch crinkle highlights. Sprinkle  Gold Embossing Powder and heat emboss. 

Attach to card base, you can see gorgeous gold highlights best on this photo below.

 6. Next comes Die cutting. I've used Sue Wilson Thank You Die

Spellbinders Dies used is Heirloom Legacy 5" x 7" die ( I bought mine from Bec, so it might be ordered from Bec, upon request)

To layer Die cuts and to see how to do this easily, see this post here.

 

Here is completed card, assembled, LOVE the intricacy of the Sue Wilson word die, superb quality and detail!

This technique is fun, will be revisiting it!! Hope you enjoy it too.

  Now don't forget to pop over  HERE at Bizzy Bec's and check out the other DT gorgeous creations, and please do join in the ANYTHING GOES July CHALLENGE - to win that prize.
Pop by Bec's store, too, for her great bargain prices.   

Thanks so much every one for popping over for a peek and chat! Lot more details found on my blog post here.
Shaz in Oz.x

Darkroom Door Sail Away + WaterColour Distress

Hi there everyone, Shaz here! 

Back with another card with the wonderful Darkroom Door set - Sail away!
First a peek, then to the how to!

I gathered up sea coloured Distress Inks, as shown below + links at bottom. 

 Added inks to white coated mat (plastic coated lid from takeaway). Laid down a generous layer of water on watercolor block, then randomly added colours with large brush and water till happy. Did need to add more ink to palette before finishing.

Stamped on scraps two images with my favourite stamping ink Black Onyx Versafine, heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

Completed watercolour piece now dry.. as you can see colours very random, cut to fit a 5 x 7' base for card.

With two stamped images, inked with similar colours as used above, also DI Fossilized Amber from moon reflection.Ovals used to cut out window, added die cut frame, shaping it a little, adding mounting tape. Used largest and 3rd largest for die frame.

 Supplies used:
*All are Pre-order
* Darkroom Door Sail Away Stamp set.

* Lawn Fawn So Much to say ... birthday greeting.

* Watercolour paper - heavy weight

* Versafine Onyx Black ink pad
* Cottage Cutz Stitched Oval dies

* Distress inks 
Broken China, Peacock Feathers, Faded Jeans,  Salty Ocean, Chipped Sapphire.

.

(if you see something that is not listed in store, then ask Bec via email to see if she can order it in for you! )

Thanks for popping over, especially a big thank you if you say hi to let me know you've been by!

 Oh and dont forget to  join in the Bizzy Bec's Anything Goes challenge for June HERE..  someone has to win that prize.

 Shaz in Oz.x
PS more details on my blog post here too..