Friendship Tree

I've completed another page in my new journal (which I've called my CAS journal) 

The stamps I've used are at least 5//6yr old, but have only been inked once!  I think they are Jane Davenport, but I've lost the original packaging, I do like this quote and I think that's probably why I bought them.  I've also added a cherry blossom branch which is an old wooden stamp from Rubber Stampeed.   Everything was coloured with pencils.

The theme this month at Art Journal Journey is Trees, so hopefully my 'tree' quote and branch will qualify.  

Thanks for calling in,

Avril x

Inspired by Nature at Stamping Sensations

It's time for a new challenge at Stamping Sensations and this month it's Inspired by Nature, so lots of scope there.  There are two prizes this month - a $20 Gina K voucher and an AALL&Create stamp.

I've chosen Spring flowers as my inspiration and used the Viola from AALL&Create#624, stamping onto a Geli plate background, and coloured with Faber Castell Black Edition pencils.  I used a Sizzix Thinlits double stitched Rectangle to cut out, then a stitched rectangle die for the next layer.

The rest of the Design Team have some fabulous inspiration for you, so please pop over to the main challenge for all the details  and challenge rules, just remember, you must include real stamping on the front of your entry to be eligible to win a prize.

A couple of challenges for my card - We Love Stamping - Spring

                                                             Allsorts -  It's Springtime

                                                             Sweet Stamping - Spring or Easter

                                                             Cards 4 Galz - Spring Flowers

Wishing you All a Very Happy Easter.

Avril x

Make it Cute at Try it on Tuesday

It's time for a new challenge at Try it on Tuesday and this time around we're asking you to

Make it Cute!   and this little girl is Cute.

I've opted for a CAS design and used a circular Gelli print stamping the image with Versafine Black ink and then using bleach to lighten out her skin and part of the bear.  The sentiment is a freebie from a magazine.

The rest of the DT have some great inspiration for you, so please pop over to the home page where you will also find all the challenge details.

Avril xx

Spring at Stamping Sensations

 

It's mid month reminder time for the current challenge at Stamping Sensations where the theme is Spring.

I've used this gorgeous Viola stamp from AALL&Create Crocus #624, stamped onto a gelli

plate background and coloured with pencils.  I used bleach to lift the colour from the number circle and there's also some background stamping with another A&C stamp#304

The rest of the Design Team have some lovely

Inspiration for you, so please pop over to the main challenge page where you'll also find details of  the 2 prizes from Sweet Poppy stamps and stencils.  Just remember, to be eligible to win, you must include some real stamping on your entry.

Thanks for calling in. Avril x

 

Hello Spring

 

It's time for a new challenge at Try it on Tuesday and this time it's Spring.

I'm keeping up with my aim to do at least 1 journal page a month, and I've used a mix of old and new stamps.  The girl is an old Flonzcraft stamp, the flowers are Tracy Evans and the words are craft magazine freebies.

My thinking for this page is new beginnings in the circle of life and nature.

The rest of the Design Team have some lovely Spring themed projects, so please pop over to TioTs main page, where you will also find all the challenge details.

The challenge this month over at Art Journal Journey is Spring Forward, so I am joining in there.

I'm also entering at Neglected Stuff challenge as my Flonzcraft stamp was neglected and also at              Crafty Calendar March challenge - Spring

Thanks for calling in, Avril x

Feminine at TioT

Our new challenge at Try it on Tuesday is Make it Feminine, which is great as I need some 'girly' cards.

I've used an old Flonz image, stamping onto a reverse stencil print background.  I stamped the image again onto red card and fussy cut the dress.  The sentiments were freebies from an old Creative Stamping magazine.

The rest of the Design Team have lots of varied inspiration for you, so please pop over to the main blog, where you will also find all the challenge details.

You would have thought a week of walking and various activities in the Lak District would have exhausted the twins, but NO!  They were absolutely hyper when they came for a sleepover on Saturday night, their energy continued all day Sunday - wish I could have had some!

Avril xx

Spring At Stamping Sensations

 It's time for a new challenge at Stamping Sensations and this month the theme is Spring.

I've used AALL&Create Crocus #624 stamping onto a Gelli plate background.  I also stamped the flower head a second time,  (I wasn't satisfied with the colouring over the yellow of the background) so coloured and attached this after randomly stamping  parts of the scrip of another A&C stamp #304.

The rest of the Design Team have also followed this theme, but if you prefer you can always follow the A/G option.

There are two prizes this month of Sweet Poppy stamps and stencil, but remember to be eligible to win you must have some real stamping on the front of your project.

A busy day ahead as I have the twins today, they've just had a week in the Lake District.  They got their first pair of 'proper' walking boots - they climbed to the top of Castlehead - their first mini mountain!

I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.

Avril xx