Go to http://www.kaszazz.com/KaszazzProducts/ProductsCatalogue/tabid/104/Default.aspx to check out the fabulous new releases from Kaszazz. There’s 16 pages of great new products – I can’t wait to get my hands on Distress Embossing Powder! And I’m loving the colours in the card essentials “Horizon” range.
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.
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!
