Guinevere

 

I've seen so many of this type of design in blogland lately and I wanted to give it a try too.  To create this project, I used the following products, currently available at Fairy Stamper:

Guinevere

Fish Set

Lavinia stencil - Pods

Fairy Cuts Dies - Sitting Mermaid (coordinates with Guinevere)

Fairy Cuts Dies - Fish Friends (coordinates with Fish Set)

I started out by die cutting a fairly large scalloped circle from white card stock.  After temporarily adhering the Pods stencil onto the circle, I began blending Distress Oxides (Blueprint Sketch, Mermaid Lagoon, Broken China) onto the surface. Once I was happy, I spritzed it with just a little bit of water and then set it aside.

Next I stamped the fish and Guinevere with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and then die cut them out using the coordinating Fairy Cuts Dies.

To add color, I used gel pens, paint markers, and Spectrum Noir sparkle markers.

The card base was created from white card stock.  I used two Spellbinders dies (Grand Squares) and dry embossed them to create the outside frame for my focal point.  Then everything was adhered in place.  

This was actually a pretty quick card to put together, especially since I didn't have to fussy cut out all my images.  The Fairy Cuts are great dies and cut like butter 😀.

Until next time....

Luna's Pod {Fairy Stamper}

 

Hey everyone, it's Monday so that means it's time to share a new Fairy Stamper project with you. For today's under the sea project I used the following stamps:

Fairy Hugs: Luna
Fairy Hugs: Oscar
Fairy Hugs: Net
Lavinia: Mushroom Lantern set
Lavinia: Fairy Buttercups
Fairy Hugs Glitter Powder: Pearl

I used Distress Oxides to create the background and also added Specrum Noir Sparkle marker to give the water a shimmer effect. Then I began stamping the background stamps.  I stamped Luna multiple times in both black and a grey and fussy cut each one out for easy layering.

I added glitter to the mushroom lanterns and the buttercups and highlighted Oscar's tentacles with a white gel pen.

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Until next time,

Ghost Ship {Lavinia World #32)

Hey everyone, it's Thursday and time for a brand new Lavinia World Challenges #32. The theme is Anything Goes using a stamped image.

For my project today, I was going for a Pirates of the Caribbean feel and used the following products found at Lavinia World:

Fairy Hugs: Sunken Ship

Fairy Hugs: Mini Crab

Fairy Hugs: Oyster with Pearl

Fairy Hugs: Net

Lavinia Stamps: Mushroom Lantern Set

Lavinia Stamps: Fairy Buttercups

Lavinia Stamps: Stones (Small)

Raven Fairy Hugs glitter powder

Pearl Fairy Hugs glitter powder

To start out, I cut a piece of white cardstock to 5.5"x5.5". Distress Oxides and the following stencils Gina K stencil (Water Droplets) and StampingDown (Mask 1-2-3) were used to create the background. I began with the water droplets stencil so that I could mimic waves. I added several shades of Distress Oxide, slightly moving the stencil each time to create movement. Next I began adding deeper colors for the ocean depths.

Instead of having the ship sunken on the bottom of the ocean floor, I decided it was a ghost ship riding the waves. Before stamping, I removed a little bit of the ink from the bottom so that it looked more like it was floating instead of laying flat on a surface.

Next I began designing the ocean floor, using the rest of the Fairy Hugs stamps and the Lavinia stamps. I stamped the Mini Crab and the Pearl with Oyster onto white cardstock and added touches of color with Spectrum Noir sparkle markers. (I love how the crab is trying to get to the pearl.)

I added Raven and Pearl Fairy Hugs glitters to the oyster. The plant life needed a touch of sparkle as well; this was accomplished by adding Pearl glitter powder and a glue pen.

This focal point was then adhered to a black card base to finish off the card.

Now it's your turn and I hope you'll join us.  You can either upload your newly created project to the Challenge Blog or you can join our Anything Lavinia Facebook group and upload your project there.  

If you upload into the Anything Lavinia album, your project must include something Lavinia (stamps, paper); if you upload to the Challenge Blog, anything goes as long as you have used a physical stamp on your project.  

You can share your projects with us on the Challenge Blog, Facebook, Instagram, and our Anything Lavinia Facebook group:

Anything Lavinia

 Store ** Challenge ** Facebook** Instagram ** YouTube

Play in our Anything Lavinia Facebook Group
and/or our Lavinia World Challenge Blog

 Don't forget to include #laviniaworldstore on your projects and tag us at @laviniaworldstore so we can be sure to see and comment on your Lavinia projects!

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Please note that although we carry the full Lavinia range, we are not part of any other entity or Facebook group that carries Lavinia stamps. ONLY the cards posted to Lavinia World Challenges will be entered into the drawing for the Lavinia World prize.  Also note that the gift certificates are ONLY valid at the Lavinia World website.

Check out Lavinia World's YouTube Channel and their amazing video team! This wonderfully talented group creates how-to videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (and sometimes more often). Be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single one!

You have until Monday, July 27 to enter in either Lavinia World Challenges or Anything Lavinia.  The winner will receive a very generous $15 gift code to do some shopping at Lavinia World.

Until next time..... 

Mooch's Fairy {Lavinia World #27}

Hey everyone, welcome to a new Lavinia World Challenges! The theme is anything goes using a stamped image.  The winner of each challenge will receive a $15 gift certificate to Lavinia World.  We'd love to have you play along for a chance to win.

The following Lavinia stamps were used to create today's project:

Dragonfly Keepers

Mooch

Stones (Small)

Fairy Buttercups

Background Script

To create the background for today's project, I started out with white cardstock and blended several colors of Distress Oxides together.  Once I was satisfied with the way that looked, I stamped the Background Script using VersaMark ink.  I then brushed on some Perfect Pearls (Blush) on top of the ink.  The Perfect Pearls gives the background a very subtle, shimmery look when held in the right light. The photo below shows you how subtle the Background Script stamped image is on this piece.

I began building my scene by stamping the Stones at the bottom of the cardstock with VersaFine Clair ink (Morning Mist).  Next I placed Mooch on top of the stones.  (He was stamped with VersaFine Clair (Twilight). )  Fairy Buttercups were added to either side of Mooch with Distress Oxide ink).  Finally, the Dragonfly Keeper was stamped with more VersaFine Clair ink (Fantasia).

I added Spectrum Noir Sparkle marker to the lantern and framed my scene using a Poppy Stamp die (Stitchwork Rectangle Frames).  This was die cut from white cardstock and then I used the direct to paper method to add more Fantasia ink to the frame.

Now it's your turn to join us.  You can either upload your current project to the Challenge Blog or you can join our Anything Lavinia Facebook group and upload your project there.  

If you upload into the Anything Lavinia album, your project must include something Lavinia (stamps, paper); if you upload to the Challenge Blog, anything goes as long as you have used a physical stamp on your project.  

You can share your projects with us on the Challenge Blog, Facebook, Instagram, and our Anything Lavinia Facebook group:

Anything Lavinia

 Store ** Challenge ** Facebook** Instagram ** YouTube

Play in our Anything Lavinia Facebook Group
and/or our Lavinia World Challenge Blog

 

 Don't forget to include #laviniaworldstore on your projects and tag us at @laviniaworldstore so we can be sure to see and comment on your Lavinia projects!

Sign up to receive our Lavinia World Challenges and all the amazing inspiration from our Designers sent directly to your emails.

Please note that although we carry the full Lavinia range, we are not part of any other entity or Facebook group that carries Lavinia stamps. ONLY the cards posted to Lavinia World Challenges will be entered into the drawing for the Lavinia World prize.  Also note that the gift certificates are ONLY valid at the Lavinia World website.

You have until Monday, June 1 to enter in either Lavinia World Challenges or Anything Lavinia.  Don't forget, the winner will receive a very generous $15 gift code to do some shopping at Lavinia World.



Until next time.....

Dreaming {Lavinia World #25}

Hey everyone, it's time for a new Lavinia World Challenges!  The theme is always anything goes using a stamped image and the winner of each challenge will receive a $15 gift certificate to do some shopping at Lavinia World.  Today's project uses the following Lavinia stamps from Lavinia World:

Stones (Small)

Mini Orbs

Bubbles

Christopher Caterpillar

Pipin Miniature

Inspire Me

I started my project by die cutting a piece of white cardstock with an Elizabeth Craft Designs die (Tags and More 3 - Leaves).  I wanted to use a resist technique for the Orbs and Bubbles, so I stamped them with VersaMark and heat set with Clear embossing powder.  Next, I began adding color to the background using Distress Oxides and my blending brushes.  The inks resisted the embossing powder, leaving the orbs and bubbles with a white outline.

Once I was happy with the background, I began stamping the rest of my scene using VersaFine Clair inks. Nocturne was used for the animals and Morning Mist for the stones. 

I added a bits of color and shading with colored pencils to the Orbs and Bubbles. A white gel pen was used to add highlights to Pipin and Christopher.  Glossy Accents was added to all of the orbs and bubbles for added dimension and a glossy appearance.

The Dream sentiment was stamped onto vellum using Monarch VersaFine Clair ink and then heat set with Clear embossing powder. Next, I tore around the edges of my sentiment using my fingers. 

The leaves from the die cut are negative pieces.  I die cut these twice and adhered two on top of each other.  Then I inserted them back into the die cut for dimension.  Spectrum Noir Sparkle markers give them added sparkle.

The next layer was also created using various Distress Oxides.  This time, I stayed with the pinks and purples.   I added a spritz of water to distress it slightly. The final layer before the card base was die cut using a Tonic Studios die from pink cardstock.  Various sizes and colors of gems were randomly added for the finishing touch.

Now it's your turn to join us.  You can either upload your current project to the Challenge Blog or you can join our Anything Lavinia Facebook group and upload your project there.  

If you upload into the Anything Lavinia album, your project must include something Lavinia (stamps, paper); if you upload to the Challenge Blog, anything goes as long as you have used a physical stamp on your project.  

You can share your projects with us on the Challenge Blog, Facebook, Instagram, and our Anything Lavinia Facebook group:

Anything Lavinia

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Don't forget to include #laviniaworldstore on your projects and tag us at @laviniaworldstore so we can be sure to see and comment on your Lavinia projects!

You have until Monday, May 4 to enter in either Lavinia World Challenges or Anything Lavinia.  Don't forget, the winner will receive a very generous $15 gift code to do some shopping at Lavinia World.



Until next time.....

Fairy Birthday {Lavinia World #24}

Hey everyone, it's time for the Lavinia World Challenges #24!  That means we're celebrating our first year of challenges.  My how time flies by 😁! As always, the theme is anything goes using a stamped image (rubber or clear, but no digis please).  The winner will receive a generous $15 gift certificate to Lavinia World.


Today's shadow box card uses the following Lavinia stamps:

Fairy Happy Birthday

Flower Fairy

I was die cutting some sprigs of leaves (Sizzix-Tim Holtz Holiday Greens Mini) for a different project and thought that it created a great DIY stencil.

Then I realized how similar these die cuts were to the flower branch the Flower Fairy was resting on.

I stamped the Flower Fairy onto patterned cardstock and die cut my tag using a Tutti Designs die (Cross Stitch Nesting Tags).  Glitter was then added to her wings and Nuvo Crystal Drops (Rhubarb Crumble) to the berries.

The shadow box is a die set by John Next Door (Square Scene Box).  I adhered my panel created with my DYI stencil and then the focal point.

Next I stamped the Fairy Happy Birthday sentiment onto vellum and die cut it using an older My Favorite Things die set (Fishtail Flags Stax).  A few more drops of Rhubarb Crumble add the finishing touches to the sentiment.

Now it's your turn to join us.  You can either upload your current project to the Challenge Blog or you can join our Anything Lavinia Facebook group and upload your project there.  

If you upload into the Anything Lavinia album, your project must include something Lavinia (stamps, paper); if you upload to the Challenge Blog, anything goes as long as you have used a physical stamp on your project.  

You can share your projects with us on the Challenge Blog, Facebook, Instagram, and our Anything Lavinia Facebook group:

Anything Lavinia

STORE ** CHALLENGE ** FACEBOOK ** INSTAGRAM

Like us on Facebook

Follow us on Instagram: LaviniaWorldStore

Don't forget to include #laviniaworldstore on your projects and tag us at @laviniaworldstore so we can be sure to see and comment on your Lavinia projects!

You have until Monday, April 20 to enter in either Lavinia World Challenges or Anything Lavinia.  Don't forget, the winner will receive a very generous $15 gift code to do some shopping at Lavinia World.



Until next time.....

Dreams and Wishes {Lavinia World #23}

Hey everyone, Lavinia World Challenges has a new challenge beginning today.  Anything goes using a stamped image (rubber or clear, but no digis). The winner will receive a $15 gift certificate to go shopping at Lavinia World!

I used the following stamps for today's project:

Every Dream

Stars Miniature

When I saw the Every Dream sentiment from Lavinia, I immediately thought of the old nursery rhyme "Star light, star bright":

I began by die cutting the circle of stars from a My Favorite Thing die set (Starry Circle) from white cardstock.  I colored the circle with Distress Oxides and added a slightly smaller circle to the back.  A sparkly yellow embossing powder was used to give this smaller circle color before it was adhered.

Next, I die cut another piece of white cardstock for my background using a Spellbinders die (Opulent Ovals).  This was also colored using Distress Oxides and Inks.

I still wanted some subtle stars on this layer as well.  As you know, Distress Oxides react with water. So I created a small puddle of water on my work surface and dipped the Stars Miniature stamp directly into the water puddle. Then I "stamped" this onto the die cut. At the beginning, I got larger splotches of water droplets as well as the star shapes from the stamp.  The more I stamped, the more defined the stars became.

I stamped my Every Dream sentiment onto a piece of vellum using black ink and die cut it using another My Favorite Things die (Skinny Strips).  I heat set this using Clear embossing powder.

My final layer was created by die cutting a rectangle from black cardstock. I made a homemade shimmer/glimmer mist and generously spritzed the silvery mist all over the black cardstock.  It's really shimmery in person!  All of the layers were then adhered to a multi-colored card base.

Now it's your turn to join us.  You can either upload your newly created project to the Challenge Blog or you can join our Anything Lavinia Facebook group and upload your project there.  

If you upload into the Anything Lavinia album, your project must include something Lavinia (stamps, paper); if you upload to the Challenge Blog, anything goes as long as you have used a physical stamp on your project.  

You can share your projects with us on the Challenge Blog, Facebook, Instagram, and our Anything Lavinia Facebook group:

Anything Lavinia

STORE ** CHALLENGE ** FACEBOOK ** INSTAGRAM

Like us on Facebook

Follow us on Instagram: LaviniaWorldStore

Don't forget to include #laviniaworldstore on your projects and tag us at @laviniaworldstore so we can be sure to see and comment on your Lavinia projects!

You have until Monday, April 6 to enter in either Lavinia World Challenges or Anything Lavinia.  Don't forget, the winner will receive a very generous $15 gift code to do some shopping at Lavinia World.



Until next time.....

Tutti Designs and Hochanda TV

I am so excited to let you know that Tutti Designs was asked to be on Hochanda TV again (a UK crafting channel) and the Design Team was asked to create projects for the shows.

These are the dies that will be showcased on today's shows:

I created the following projects:

A Happy Hello

This is a shaker card using the Tulip Egg and Cross Stitch Nesting Ovals. Dotted Nesting Rectangles was also used for the mat. Clear embossing powder helps make the Tulip Egg sparkle.

Squirrel Scene Tag

A tag using the Squirrel Scene die.  His tail has flocking on it and the tag was dry embossed and colored with Distress Oxides.

Flower Power

This card combines the Flower Love, Flower Smile, Flower Friends, and Cross Stitch Nesting Circles dies.  Gemstones were also added and lots of glitter markers.


Follow Your Dreams

This card was created using the Oriental Screen, Koi, and Cross Stitch Nesting Ovals.  Lots of glittery goodness on this one. The screen was heat embossed with a sparkly translucent embossing powder and the sentiment was embossed with clear embossing powder.

Friends

Garden Fountain and Cross Stitch Nesting Ovals were used to create this watercolor fountain.  Glitter helps to accent the dripping water. The sentiment was stamped onto vellum and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

Smile Z-Fold card

Flower Love, Flower Smile, Flower Friends, Garden Fountain and Cross Stitch Nesting Circles create this Z-fold card.  Each of the die cuts were embossed with sparkly embossing powder.  The small hearts are the negative pieces from the Flower Love die cut and the "Smile" was cut from the Flower Smile die cut.

Tulip Egg Tower Card

This fun fold double tower card was created using Distress Oxides, the Tulip Egg die and the Cross Stitch Nesting Circles.  The Tulip Egg die cut, which is layered on top of a Cross Stitch Nesting Circle, has added glitter and the tulips have been given added dimension using pop dots.  

Thinking of You

This simple card was created using the Squirrel Scene and the Cross Stitch Nesting Ovals.  The oval die cut was colored with Distress Oxides.

Show times are 3am and 5am Eastern time.

Until next time.....