A Simple Scene. - On Reflection

Good morning! Looking out through

my window at a very misty merky scene at the moment hope it improves as the day goes on don't fancy having to go out to do my shopping in that but it has to be done lol!
Well at least I can provide a slightly nicer scene to look at in the way of our latest class cards starting with tomorrow's class using the Two Jay's scenic stamps and a little bit of inspiration from Mr. J aka John Next Door.
Thought these two cards 7x7 and 5x7 might be good for masculine cards but also good for lots of occasions as well
Let's see what you think...........
Finger Daubers
Harmony Ink Pad Colours.....
Midnight, Pine Tree, Grasshopper, Pumice, Smoked Pearl, Smoked Emerald, Honey Pot, Chinese Red, Jet Black.
Harmony Pigment White
D I Faded Jeans

This was one of the smaller scene stamps, there are a few different ones to  choose from in different sizes

Above is the 7x7 card which has a rather large sun and by contrast the 5x7 has a moon just to show you how different it can look depending on the colours you choose

I used my Harmony blending ink pads or you could use (Distress ink pads/Izink ink pads)
Black Versafine
Circle gel plate + one more to create the reflection which is a nifty technique for you to discover in class if you've not already tried it, so something new to learn maybe !!
The last two photos I've just included simply because they are much nicer to look at than what I can see right now through my window, it appears to be getting worse not better.

I took these two evenings ago from the allotment gate at the back of our house, just love the  colours in a sun set. See you soon x

2020's Here. Collage Stamps from Crafters Companion

Hi! Hope you're all well and feeling the crafting vibes ready for our next class!  This class is for Thursday 16th and we will be using one of the new Collage stamp sets from CC, I do believe that there is 8 different ones and they are all lovely in my opinion 😁
I chose the Heartfelt Wishes set to start with but it wasn't an easy choice by any means.
Harmony ink pads.....  (blending inks)
Sandstorm
Seal Brown
Ocean Blue
Crushed Velvet
Damson Wine
Green Topaz
Parakeet
Pale Fig
Midas Ink pads.....  (Metallic)
Gold
Silver
Distress ink pad
Antique Linen
Black Versafine
Clear embossing powder
Silver embossing powder
Gold embossing powder
Anti Static Bag
Clear Sparkle pen
Blending tools
Okay so that's more or less what I have used on these two cards (7x7. 6x6 )
Running late as you may have guessed by now so I will see you soon x

 Just a couple of quick photos to give you the idea

Stamp Set Heartfelt Wishes

Flowers are coloured with ink pads and clear Sparkle pen

Christmas Creative Stamping - with - Phil Martin Stamps

Afternoon Folks just here to do a quick post for this week, correct me if I'm wrong but is it exactly 4 weeks from today until 🎅Christmas Day? how did that happen ?
As the big day is fast approaching I have gone with this lovely set of stamps that came with a Creative stamping magazine and boy is there a lot to choose from on this A4 set.
Spoiled for choice I decided upon a couple of the smaller ones and a larger one and I also chose to keep the cards simple and clean looking,  hope that worked out lol!
I have used........
Sentimentality Yours Silhouette Scenes stamp set
Clear ink pad
Gold embossing powder
Black Versafine
Clear embossing powder
Torn Circles Gemini nesting dies
Clear Sparkle pen
Quickie Glue pen
Harmony
Blending inks.......
Pale Fig
Baby Blue
Grasshopper
Pine Tree
Anti Static Bag
Tri blend pens......
Dark red blend
Earth Brown blend
That's just about it, except for the Robin stamp which I have used from my stash simply because it was just the right size and its from a set called British Garden Birds rspb.
So all that remains is a couple of photos and here they are..................

 7x7 Card

Red Glitter glue
Red Tonic Nuvo Drops

Glue pen and
Wow Glitter

6x6 Card
Sorry this photo makes the card look like it has been coloured but trust me its white on the front
Just looked out of my window it has gone really dark outside and it's only 3.45 in the afternoon which means I've been working since 9.30 this morning better go and check on Willow and see if she is still friends with me lol! 🐕
See you later x

Something a little different. Gemini Mini Album

Hi! Sorry its been a little while since I last posted but most of you will already be aware that I have not been well for a few weeks but hopefully I'm on the better side of it now although that stinker of a cough just won't leave me alone so I'll just have to carry on until it fades away, hope you are all well by the way!
Thought we could try making something a bit different this week and I know some of you have already invested in the Gemini Mini Album Die sets so I have aimed the classes around putting one of the Albums together which you will then be able to fill it as you see fit, it might be that you will want to keep it yourself or maybe make it up with someone else in mind and you might like to give it to them.
If you have any ideas as to how you would like your album to look i.e. colour, theme etc or if you have any paper pads you wish to use then please do bring them along with you, you might find that a paper trimmer useful also and the usual tools plus Red Liner tape. Tacky glue and Collall All purpose glue if you have them
Well I'm looking forward to see what you all come up with and hopefully we will get them finished in time ready for you to take home and put in all the finishing touches......
See you soon x
No photos as yet, mine need finishing  and are on hold as I have a demo this coming Saturday so the sample making takes priority I am working with the new Fairy Garden collection and the 12x12 pad is Beautiful in fact it would be amazing in one of the albums
Laters! X

Two Jay's SNOWMAN. ana SANTA'S the Word

Hiya! Thought I would stay in the Christmas mode for this week so I have gone with this happy little chappie smiling Snowman stamp from Two Jay's Stamp Co. and put him together with a lovely Winter Trees scene embossing folder by Sheena and although the cards are of a festive nature the embossing folder can be used all year round. I couldn't help myself I just had to use one of the Christmas Top Word dies from Crafters Companion and of course a couple of the stamps from the Fantasy Forest set (Enchanted Christmas)
I also used ......
Stormy Sky DI or Harmony Baby Blue
Chipped Sapphire or Harmony Midnight
Harmony Pumice and Smoked Pearl
Black Versafine or Archival
Alcohol pens  Black, Red and Blue
Glossy accents and Crystal glitter
Red Glitter glue
Finger Daubers
Glue pen
The cards are 6x6 5x7 in size
Not good photos I'm afraid as the light has been terrible today but you get the idea.

 He is such a happy little Chap

 I  have used some Black Glitter card from one of the Luxury Card Packs
Such a pity you can't see it properly in the photo

 I added a tiny touch of the new Blue Pearl Opal polish to the blue background panel

There may not be a chance to get any more Christmas cards done before the season is upon us but who knows we shall have to wait and see.
See you soon x

Crafting Magazines Style - CC Inspirations & John Next Door

Good afternoon folks well I can honestly say that I am feeling rather cold today but the Sun is shining and the skies are blue so at least the rain hasn't arrived yet! that'll be tomorrow then lol 😂
Yes I decided to make good use of those lovely freebies we get in our Crafty Magazines so I teamed up the Crafters Companion mag with the new John Next Door first edition and this is what happened
Ink Pads used :
Black Versafine
Midas - Silver
Finesse - Flagstone
Harmony - Pure White, Pumice
Opal Polishes - Sky blue, Red Pearl, Green Pearl
White embossing powder
Anti Static Bag
Twinkle twinkle star Enchanted Christmas stencil
Blending tools and Finger Daubers
And of course some of the goodies from both magazines
Both cards ate 6x6 in size

The Holly leaves are dies from the Perfect Poinsettia collection
Quick and easy cards this week


See you soon x