Addicted To Stamps And More #342...

Hi! I am here today with some new inspiration for the current Addicted To Stamps And More challenge. The theme this week is

I decided to use my Artists Markers by Altenew to create a cute card.

I started with a piece of white cardstock and used one of the border stamps from Lawn Fawn's Simply Celebrate stamp set to create a background. Colouring was quick as I just used a bunch of alcohol markers. I trimmed the panel with a stitched rectangle die and popped it up on a black card base with foam tape. 

The sentiment is from the Celebrate stamp set by Avery Elle. I stamped it on a piece of white paper with black ink and cut the panel with the stitched circle die. I cut a larger circle from some translucent blue paper and adhered it to the card. The sentiment circle was popped up on foam tape.

To finish, I took a scrap piece of pink paper and heat embossed it with a couple of layers of holographic embossing powder. I die-cut a few stars out of paper and adhered them around the sentiment. Here is a closer look at the sentiment.

Here is another look at the completed card.

Hope you liked my cards and are inspired to create something beautiful. You can check out more inspiration at the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge blog and also link your creations.

Love,
Nandini

Mono-printing with Stencils...

Hi! I had a post on the Mudra Craft Stamps blog yesterday with some ideas on using mono-printing on your cards. You can check out the post here. I have a total of 8 cards and cover three different ways of doing it. You can also link your cards for the current Mudra challenge - Hello Summer.

I have always loved working with stencils. And Mudra definitely has a large variety to choose from. I created three cards from my mono-printed backgrounds.

Card 1:
The original panel with ink blending and stencilling.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

The Flower Challenge #32 - Embossing (Heat / Dry):

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Add Something Metallic:
I used Metallic Gold embossing powder by Ranger

May CAS Stencil Challenge:

Fab Friday #163:

Card 2:
The second panel after mono-printing. I absolutely adore the soft colours.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - For A Special Lady:

Just Add Ink #456:
I was very inspired by white flowers and really pale colours.

HLS May Watercolor Challenge:

Virginia's Show and Share:

Love,
Nandini

Addicted To Stamps And More #340...

Hi! The new challenge is up on the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge blog. This week we have some gorgeous images to kickstart your creativity:

Here is my card inspired by the beautiful galaxy photos.

I used a technique by Yana Smakula for creating the galaxy background using coloured cardstock instead of white. You can find the original post along with the video here. I found this technique much easier to do and much faster as well.

I started with a piece of grey cardstock. I applied different colours of distress inks with blending foams. Once I was happy with the result, I added some white pigment ink to where I planned on stamping the sentiment and dried the panel with my heat gun. 

The sentiment is from the Everything Together stamp set by Simon Says Stamp. I first stamped it with black ink. After off-setting the stamp slightly, I stamped again with Versamark ink and heat embossed with Ranger's Gold Tinsel embossing powder. Here is a closer look at the sentiment.

To finish, I used an old Craftyscrappers border stamp to create a starry background. I stamped with Versamark and used metallic gold embossing powder this time. I trimmed the panel and mounted it on a black card base. Here is another look at the card.

I am very happy with this card. It is quick and easy. And perfect for a guy. Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful. Do check out the Addicted To Stamps And More challenge blog for more inspiration. And don't forget to link your creations in our gallery. Till next time.

Love,
Nandini