For someone who loves their garden and flowers as much as I do, these new stamps were a dream to work with, especially with the new clear rock-a-blocks that Sheena has eventually persuaded Crafters Companion to make for her. It was a bit of a joke at the DT retreat that I didn't like the old purple ones but I have to admit to being a total convert now. These are sooooo easy to use.
The very first stamps I played with were the Bluebells.
I created the background with H20's splodged onto wet card and then overstamped with the bluebells inked up with the H20's. The decoupaged flowers were stamped and painted with the same colours.
The photos don't do the mica justice but I just managed to capture it a bit.
For this second sample I used Fusible fibre for the flowers. I have Karen (a fellow Inkoid) to thank for reviving this idea and it suited the bluebells beautifully.
I'll be back tomorrow with some Lily of the Valley and Sheena will be on Create and Craft this Saturday with all the new stamps and clear rock-a-blocks at 10am and 3pm.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are keeping warm in this lovely Summer weather. We've had hail and sun and a balmy temperature of 6oC today.
11 comments:
Lovely samples Lisa, funny we both used the same die cut oval. I have used that oval on a lily of the valley sample on my blog today. Great minds eh. Love,how,you stamped in the background with the bluebells too. Lovely colours and I can see the shimmer too. Tracy x
Oh wow, Lisa! These are gorgeous! Love them both!
Hugs, Lynne xx
These are just wonderful, Lisa! I love the background on the first one and the fibres are brilliant on the second one!
Diane x
Absolutely adore them both - that top one is a stunner!! xx
Hi Lisa, OOh they are both super, really gorgeous colours, clever you! Great design too :D
It's a bit chilly here and we had hail too, big chunky stuff LOL it's nearly June, mad or what !!! Hugs Gay xx
Wow Lisa, fabulous cards -love the gorgeous colours. The decoupage, and the fusible fibres, really make the flowers "pop".
See you soon - hugs, Sylvia xxx
ooh wow what a gorgeous stamp and beautiful colours .. ii saw a patch oif bluebells yesterday and just had to take a pic
Lisa x
Hi Lisa
What a gorgeous background to your first card. I love it!!!
Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Love Jules xx
Beautiful cards Lisa. What patience you have cutting out those bluebells like that - and the background is gorgeous.
Love them given the fusible fibre treatment. Bet they look fab IRL.
Beryl xx
More stunners Lisa. Love them both and interested in the fusible fibre technique!
Hugs
xx
You never cease to excel... these are gorgeous, no exquisite! I'm playing catch up whilst pretending I'm unpacking the suitcase and washing before we are off to Germany next week!
Jo x
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