Hello friends! I hope you have had a great week! Unfortunately Ireland appears to have plunged back into winter! …. and just when all my lovely roses have come out. Now they look rather bedraggled ! Never mind!- we can easily create our own flowers and have loads of fun too! This week I dusted… Continue reading Easy abstract floral cards
Well the new Spring stamps were launched last week and the design team had 4 days of tutorials and fun in the spring extravaganza! There was so much inspiration which can still be found on the Lavinia stamps facebook page. For those of you that missed the event I thought I would set out here… Continue reading Spring extravaganza!
Yes panic! Months too late! Those pesky cards. Is it really less than a week until Christmas ! Fear not even if you don’t make the posting deadline there’s always new year wishes (given the trauma of 2020) and this is a technique for the holidays and beyond! https://laviniastamps.com/product/small-dwellings/ https://laviniastamps.com/product/fir-tree-1/ https://laviniastamps.com/product/inspire-me/ Wishing you happiness and… Continue reading Watercolour and salt technique
Hello my friends what a pleasure it is to be back sharing another inky creation using the magical Lavinia stamps and stencils. Today we revisiting some old favourites. I adore the little fairy dwellings. I like to imagine them bussing with activity and yes completely virus free ….even in their shops! A magical land indeed.… Continue reading The Fairy Market
Hello again my friends! Lavinia stamps have been having an extravaganza with New release stamps tutorials from the whole team, giveaways and competitions. Check out their Facebook page for details. I have a video tutorial today: https://laviniastamps.com/product/tree-den/https://laviniastamps.com/product/tree-stem/https://laviniastamps.com/product/echo-and-drew/https://laviniastamps.com/product/magnus/https://laviniastamps.com/product/floral-wreath/https://laviniastamps.com/product/berry-leaves/https://laviniastamps.com/product/tree-branch/https://laviniastamps.com/product/distress-oxide-ink-pad-worn-lipstick/https://laviniastamps.com/product/versafine-clair-ink-pad-cheerful/https://laviniastamps.com/product/versafine-clair-ink-pad-charming-pink/https://laviniastamps.com/product/versafine-clair-golden-meadow/https://laviniastamps.com/product/versafine-clair-ink-pad-fallen-leaves/https://laviniastamps.com/product/versafine-clair-ink-pad-acorn/https://laviniastamps.com/product/versafine-clair-ink-pad-rain-forest/https://laviniastamps.com/product/versafine-clair-ink-pad-green-oasis/https://laviniastamps.com/product/versafine-clair-ink-pad-shady-lane/https://laviniastamps.com/product/versafine-clair-ink-pad-verdant/https://laviniastamps.com/product/versafine-clair-ink-pad-chianti/https://laviniastamps.com/product/gelly-roll-stardust-gold-star/https://laviniastamps.com/product/multifarious-card-a4-white/ I hope you enjoy the video and get a chance to follow all the inspirational work from the… Continue reading Wisdom and strength
Well the clocks have changed again and the dark nights have started. That can only mean one thing… winter is coming. It’s also a time when our creations explore the themes of cooler weather. I love to create snow scenes and todays make shows how our stamps can be tweaked to accommodate any season.. even… Continue reading Welcome winter
Hello my friends, how are you keeping? I hope you are staying safe. Time is moving so quickly these days. We are past the mid month point already. So I’m here to remind you that there is still time to enter the Creative challenge at Lavinia stamps. It’s a great way to relax and maybe… Continue reading Dragon spell
Hello again! There’s something truly captivating about the mystery of steps leading up to a gate within a ruined temple. What lies beyond the gate? and when the the ruin is in Fairyland… well, anything is possible! Today we have the brave little Pipin bathed in dappled light gazing at the magical gate, haunted by… Continue reading What if?
Today I’m using some inky leftovers to create a backdrop for the lovely Finn. I love the Luna lights lanterns and this tutorial demonstrates one way to create the impression of lamp light to add a little atmosphere to your artwork. I used the following products: Finn Luna lights Faerie spells Twisted vine set Tree… Continue reading Lantern lights
Hi there, I’m back with a reminder that here is still time to join the Creative challenge at Lavinia stamps. The theme this month is ‘Dark but bright’! There are some really beautiful entries so far. One lucky winner will win the £40 of LS vouchers. This is my offering for some last minute inspiration.… Continue reading The dawn of courage and wisdom
