Blog Wars – Fluid Chalk Inkpads – Day 2 August 29, 2009

Okay – so I haven’t used my imagination any on day 2: what I’ve done is use my design from Thursday and had fun with completely different colours.  I’ve also used the oatmeal tags rather than the white tags – but that change of base colour hasn’t shown up in the photos.

Left – Amber Clay and Dark Brown with Brown/Cream Stitch ribbon

Middle – Olive Pastel and Deep Green with Evergreen/Cream Stitch ribbon

Right – Blue Lagoon and Dark Brown with Brown/Aqua Stitch ribbon

Techniques and stamps the same as day 1 this week – except instead of ice stickles on the “waves” on the bauble stamps I’ve coloured in the stars with gold gel pen.  I found the Blue Lagoon edging too much of a contrast with the oatmeal card, so I sponged some dark brown fluid chalk on those tags as well.

Don’t you just love the effect of the two-step stamps?  So quick and easy too!  And because the Fluid Chalk inks are quick drying they are the perfect partner for two step stamping.

Blog Wars – Fluid Chalk Inkpads August 27, 2009

I love “Fluid Chalk” ink pads.  There’s a wide range of soft and subtle colours.  These gorgeous inkpads stamp and blend like dye inks, and dry quickly on most surfaces.

Day One – Christmas gift tags in three colourways in “Blossom Pastels”

Left: lavender and dark peony fluid chalk ink pads

Centre: ice blue and Prussian blue fluid chalk ink pads

Right: Lavender and Blue Iris fluid chalk ink pads

All the cards were made with the same tools and techniques.  First I punched a hole with the single hole punch.   I used the star bauble small 2-step stamp,  “To: and From:” mini messages and sponged around the edge of the tag.  I highlighted the design on the bauble with ice stickles.  And the finishing touch is some swirl ribbon.  Its amazing how the lavender ink (on both the right and left tags) looks different depending on the other ink it is paired with on the tag.

3D – Thursday’s Project April 16, 2009

Today I made a Christmas gift box.  I used Crimson Bazzil (4514) and embossed two stamps with silver embossing powder(10020).  The stamps I used were Bauble Border (1742LK) and Mini Messages (4109KK).  I couldn’t resist adding Rhinestones (4556) – and then I added a bow using 1/8″ organdy in white (70621).

Christmas Gift Box

 The sides of the box are 6cm wide and the ends are 3cm long.  The box is 24cm long.  I rounded the corners of the ends with  the corner rounder punch (PSPCR02C).  I used a bone scorer (BON10029) to score all the fold lines on the wrong side before assembling the box.  And once again I used 24mm supertape (4699).

I’m setting myself a challenge for tomorrow – to come up with a 3D project which isn’t a gift box.

Enchanted Christmas Cards Workshop September 30, 2008

Earlier this month I made the four Christmas Cards that are made in the Enchanted Christmas Cards Two Hour Workshop.

Four lovely cards

If you’d like to book this workshop at your place (I come along and provide everything needed) contact me by phone or email.  You will receive a gift for hosting the workshop. 

Workshop created by Sonya Edwards

A FREE Make and Take Demonstration….. July 27, 2008

……………..was held at my place this afternoon.  The theme was Christmas and featured embossing, chalking and the two-step stamping technique.

The three cards demonstrated today.

I’ll be holding this Make and Take demo again in August or September – check my website www.leoniescraftcorner.com for details – or contact me to host your own FREE Make and Take demo.  You can hold it at your house or mine, at a time and date to suit you.  As the host you will receive a FREEbie or two, and there will be a lucky door prize for your guests.

Its all about having fun with your friends and unleashing your creativity!

Fun at the Workshop July 26, 2008

J and A working with the ribbons and distressed inks

Today I ran the Christmas Cards workshop – “Traditional with a twist” at my place in Hazelbrook.  There were four guests who created fabulous cards – at times giving their cards an individual look.

P and L making the distressed ink card

I had lots of fun watching my guests create their cards.  Even after all this time I still find it amazing that a few simple pieces of card and paper can so quickly be transformed into stunning cards.

I’ll be running this workshop again at my place in August through to December.  If you’d like to be updated send me an email leoniemay@optusnet.com.au letting me know you’d like to join my email list.  Or you can check my website www.leoniescraftcorner.com for each month’s workshops.

Alternatively, you can host your own Christmas card workshop at your place (or mine) at a time and date to suit you.  Email me at leoniemay@optusnet.com.au Just gather 4 – 9 friends.

The workshop costs $20 per person and includes all materials and use of equipment.

L embossing her card while P looks on

Christmas Card Workshop July 25, 2008

Tomorrow (Saturday 26th at 1.30) I’ll be holding a 5PQ workshop at my place in Hazelbrook.  I’ve been working this afternoon making the cards and preparing the kits and equipment.  I’m very pleased with the way the cards look – I call them traditional with a twist!

Christmas Cards to be made at workshop

 Each card is made with a different stamp and a different stamp pad.  The techniques can be used in scrapbooking, and of course you can adapt the ideas in your card making.

Now if you like the look of the cards but can’t come along tomorrow – then you could gather 5 or more friends and host your own workshop.  (Each person pays $20 for the workshop.)  Or get yourself on my email list – because I’ll be running this workshop again in August/September!