Hi Everyone 

Welcome to my weekly post of creativity. 

 Today I am sharing 3 cards using a couple of PaperArtsy mini stamps designed by Seth Apter. The two mini stamps I've used are from Seth's first mini release and the cards I've designed and created feature the stamps both in the background and as the focal feature to demonstrate the versatility of the fabulous stamp designs. 

( the photo below features card 1 and 2, Card 3 features further down the post) 

The backgrounds for both Card 1 and Card 2 are created in the same way - using the Wrinkle Free Distress Technique working with Tim Holtz Distress Oxides. 

Starting lightly I gradually built up the colours layer by layer. Once thoroughly dry I splattered some white paint around to add a touch more detail and interest. 

I then stamped Mini EM40 repeatedly over the background panels. The stamping platform was indispensable for this as it allowed me to stamp in the space I wanted to with ease and precision. 

The stamped images are highlighted with white pen.   

Both cards are mat n layered on to white then black card mounts and similarly both cards have a matt n layered focal feature (cut from the background excess). This feature is raised on foam pads for a touch of dimension and the focal stamped images are embellished with beaded hex nuts. 

Card 1 is mounted onto a small square handmade card 

whilst Card 2 is mounted on a a long slim handmade card. 

For Card 3, the principles of the design are the same as for Card 1 and 2 but for the background colour I used watercolour paints rather than Distress Oxides to create a simple watercolour wash. 

The colours used are from the same colour family as those used on Card 1 and 2 but as they are watercolours not Distress Oxides there is a variation in colour tone and intensity. 

I also worked with a different mini stamp design- EM36

Card 3 is mounted onto a square handmade card but as you can see its much larger in size than card 1 and 2 

Paper Trimmer/ Guillotine

Hello!

My Guest project for this week is a trio of Artist Trading Cards.

I love the MDF ATC blanks that Laura sells in the shop, they are sturdy and take 

a lot of mediums.  The stamps I used today are perfect for layering up.

Here is how I made the ATCs:

I started by gluing book pages and ephemera from my stash to some plain cardstock. I then glued the card to the MDF ATCs and set them aside to prepare my layers.

For the above ATC I did some accent stamping first. After cutting a rectangle from card I added three layers of Ancient Amber Baked Textures embossing powder and stamped EM36 into the molten powder, applying VersaMark to the stamp first. I added some rusty wire from my stash. I stamped again and cut out the small piece and added it, raising it slightly.

Thank you so much for your visit, it is much appreciated.

Crafty wishes, Anne xx