Splodge- A- Mask and a Clarity Snowflake Stamp

Hi ya... a quick post today as I'm going out soon.

This card features one of the masks from the Splodge-A-Mask Range. 'Shiver' is one of the words in the  Icicle Words Set and is available on the Create and Craft TV Web Site.

I stuck the mask down onto my card stock with low tack masking tape so that it wouldn't move, then I used some Iridescent Paste and a pallet knife and applied the paste over the Mask.

Being careful not to 'over work' the paste, I lifted off the tape and was very pleased with this result.

Drying time is few hours but please ensure you wash your mask straight after 'lift off' or you will ruin it with the paste residue.
A couple of scored lines, some Clarity Stamp Snowflakes, plus a few gems.
Then it's the final matting and layering onto some coloured card stock..  all done!

Thanks for popping by my blog today .
Take care.
Back soon
Eileen xx

Distress Workshop Pictures...... !

So much concentration... but it was fun..... honest!

 We had a good time, a fun time, great company and BRILLIANT results!  Thank you so much ladies x

Another Distress Inks workshop planned for December... going to be playing with Embossing Folders as well ... I've cut or sliced most of mine.... !
Back soon
Eileen xxx

Twinchie Time ....

Morning all... come and join in with our new Challenge starting today on 'Show Us Your Twinchies'

I made these two 'Spooky' Twinchies in next to no time (yeah... I know it shows!)  Do you like my Spiders? Its a Quickutz Revolution die. Web and Spiders and I've had it years! 
I applied Rangers Black Enamel to the backs of the Spiders... goes on like Glossy Accents, available in White as well. Handy stuff!

A Twinchie is a 2 inch x 2 inch square "Work of Art" well.... most of 'em are! 
You can do better than my efforts, so what are you waiting for .... have a go today. 

You could win a prize.... but it ain't much! .....just our badge, which I must admit, is becoming a collectors item around Blog-land! Everybody wants one and everyone that has one is trying to get rid of it  quick on ebay ... tic x
Have a good week. Life is fun and it don't last long!
Eileen x

PanPastels and Dylusions Stamps.

 Morning Bloggers!
This card is my DT Sample for this weeks PanPastels Challenge.
The theme is *Wedded Bliss*. You can enter using any medium you like... go on, have a go. You could win a super trial pack of the PanPastels from our fantastic sponsor!

You know, by now, that I love 'em!
I used the Permanent Red and the Dark Tint Permanent Red for this card. 

I blended both reds together, then stamped the Dylusions stamps that I bought when I went to Ally Pally a few weeks ago ... what a lovely day that was!

I added some Tulle, Chit- chat words, a couple of Marianne Creatables flowers and a few highlights with a White Gel Pen. Rock 'n roll .... job done!

Thank you for popping by today and a big hello and welcome to my new followers. Very kind of you to take an interest in my work. 

I'll be back soon with some Twinchies!
Eileen xxx

Distress Inks, a SplodgeAway Mat and Indigo Blu Stamps.

The Completed Tag

Hi ya bloggers... This is a picture tutorial with just a few words! A Distress Inks Tag using some Indigo Blu Stamps and a SplodgeAway Mat.

Picture 2. Distress Ink Colours

Picture 3 SplodgeAway Mat and Blending Tools

 Picture 3.Using a Blending Tool and a SplodgeAway Mat you apply the inks directly from the ink pad onto the mat itself, then use the blending tool to ‘buff’ the ink into a wide but evenly spread area on it’s special surface. This gives you an even distribution of colour that allows you to blend your colours without the dreaded lines. I use a circular motion, sweeping off across the surface of the mat onto the Tag.

Picture 4 Blended Distress colours

Picture 5

Picture 5. I sprayed water into my cupped hand, flicked it over the Tag and dried with a paper towel and a heat gun.

Picture 6. Stamp Press and Indigo Blu Stamps.

Picture 7. Images Stamped with Versafine Inks

Picture 8.A Yard of Seam Binding coloured with Distress stains

Thanks for looking today.  
See you soon.
Eileen xx

SplodgeAway Challenge 1 ... Distress Stains and Ryn's Circle Stamps

Yoo hoo, a brand NEW Challenge starts today on the SplodgeAway Blog. Rush over and have a look!
This is my DT sample using Distress Stains. I just bashed 'em about a bit to get the SPLATTER! 

 Then, with Archival Back Ink, I stamped over the top with one of the single Circles from Ryn's Circle Cluster Set.

It took me longer to cut out the Tag and to practise the "Splatter" technique on my SplodgeAway Mat, than it did to make a completed Tag! A few gems and 'highlights' with a White gel pen. Ding - Dong .... all done! 

The theme for the challenge is Sparkle and Gems! well, we all love them, so get going with your best Bling!
Check out Shirley's Blog... she uses Ryn's stamps as well!

Thanks for looking at this post and please have a look at my PanPastels DT card on the post below this one.
Many thanks 
Eileen xxx 

PanPastels and Designs by Ryn Stamps.

Morning all, I'm writing this post as I prepare to watch the Japanese Grand Prix. A cracking start to my day! My crafty friend Gina will be watching as well, so that's TWO of us!

The theme for this weeks PanPastels Challenge is "Altered / Recycled Item". My DT sample is a page from my Altered Art Dictionary (see the Tabs at the top of my blog for more examples).

I stamped, using Versamark ink, the leaves, from Designs by Ryn. Those Water Droplets look so REAL and the Leaves are stunning. Then applied PanPastels over the top of the images.
I cannot say how many colours I used, they blend so well so I just went for it! After setting the PanPastels I stamped the Water Droplet image over the top with Versafine Blue Lagoon Ink.

This is the first time I used PanPastels on one of my pages, they are great for this, so join in our challenge and maybe even buy a Dictionary and start your own Dictionary Pages.

You can use any medium you like. Just decorate the page and then highlight the word that best represents the image or images you've  chosen to use.

Best of all, you could win a Trial pack of the Pans from our Sponsor. 
My friend Shirley uses Ryn's Stamps ... please check out her blog...Paper Creations by Shirley
Thanks for looking today and for the super comments you leave for me  ... I'll be back again later!
Eileen x 

Dylusions Stamps, Studio 490 Stamps...and loads of other stuff!

Distress Stains Splatters!

Yo ho fans, I'm up early to watch the F1 Qualifying sessions. Going to get up at 5am tomorrow for the race as well!

Quick post to show you something new from me.

A large card, with an overall footprint of 9 x 9 inches.
I've never Scrap-booked but I love looking at all the clever designs and layouts.  I  thought I would have a go myself but without a photograph and plonked on a card.

Bit busy but I loved making it. Dylusions Stamps, Tim Holtz Stamps, Studio 490 Stamps, Distress Inks and Stains. A few Die cuts and bits and bobs!

Thanks for looking today
Have good weekend.
Back soon with two more posts!
Eileen xx

Ladybug Challenge with some Dylusions Stamps and a Stencil.

Hello.. it's me back again with a Tag .. now there's a change !
This Tag, made with distress Inks (Spiced Marmalade and Dusty Concord) is my DT Sample for this months Ladybug Challenge on the Ladybug Crafts Blog.

Halloween and / or Favourite Embellishment is the theme. Some people are not too keen on Halloween so Sam is offering the choice.

You could win a £15 voucher to spend on the Lady Bug Crafts web site! Go on join in!

Sam, who owns Ladybug Crafts where I purchased my Dylusions Stencil from, has a wide selection of crafting items at good prices and great customer service! This stencil is called Dotted Flowers.
Pop over and have a look here, Lady Bug Crafts .

Thanks for looking today.
See you soon.
Eileen x 

Please look at the post below this one for my Twinchies Challenge samples.

Woodware Bubble Butterflies on my Twinchies!

Woodware Clear Stamps

Hi ho ... these little Butterfly beauties are my DT samples for the 'Show Us Your Twinchie Challenge'

Stamped with Versamark Ink and Heat Embossed with EP

Pop over and join in .. the theme for challenge # 7 is 'Anything Goes'.
A Twinchie is a 2 inch x 2 inch 'Work of Art'.

Is there a super prize?  NOPE! but you do get a stunning, fantastic, enormous 'Winners Badge' (it's HUGE if you don't resize it!) to display on your sidebar if you win! 

Bling it up with Bedazzles and Gems

Go on have a go, its fun.
See you very soon ... in an hour in fact!
It's all go, go, go today.
Thanks for looking. 
Eileen xxx