Lynda's Crafty Hall: November 2023

Thursday 23 November 2023

Oz Scarecrow

This weeks inspiration for Visible Image uses stamps from one of my all time favourite collections- the OZ collection. They are just so darned cute! ( and as a side note you can find them in the incredible Black Friday sale over on the website right now- but hurry!)

I wanted to create a simple background for my Scarecrow so opted for Distress Ink in Scattered Straw and Rusty Hinge. I applied a layer of the yellow to cover the card, and then worked some of the darker shade through the Fibres stencil, moving it around to ensure plenty of texture and depth.

I then added a hessian effect border with one of the stamps from Mesh-ellaneous and Archival Ink. These are such a useful one to have in the stash!

I already had my scarecrow die cut and coloured up with alcohol markers, and before I adhered him and the other elements I stamped the little triangle equation over the background.

I just love the sentiment with this set. Its a great reminder to us all to look at things from other perspectives don't you think?

Do check out the Black Friday sale if you fancy a little treat. There are so many great deals on stamps, stencils and dies. As a crafter I genuinely think it's the best sale there is!

Website

Visible Image Youtube Channel

Products Used

Oz Co - ordinating Dies

Mesh-ellaneous

Fibres stencil

Thursday 9 November 2023

Sing Like No One's Listening

Everyone loves music and I think most of us know somebody who just loves to sing their heart out. Today's project for Visible Image is for all those people who enjoy just that!

I began my card with an inky background created with Dinkles powders in yello and orange tones. Using the Superstar stencil I lay the centre star down and blended distress inks around it.

I used tones that reflected stage lighting and gave some depth to the background.

I then lifted some ink with a splatter brush and water.

When dry, I stamped and embossed the music notes stamps, being careful to position them so that it they appeared to be coming from my singers mouth.

I then positioned her, using a stamping platform, and also created a mask for her dress as I wanted to stamp that in a different colour.

I inked her top and bottom half and heat embossed.

Next I carefully inked the dress in embossing ink and applied embossing glitter powder and melted it to give her a sparkly dress.

I then took the outer section of the Superstar stencil, and used a Versamark pen to go through the rays, being sure to go around the singer, and embossed in gold.

I also stamped and embossed the microphone in the corner. Some gel pen highlights helped make the whole thing pop , and I added the sentiment and mounted onto black card. A few sequins adhered with Glossy accents added some extra showbiz sparkle!