Sunday 25 February 2024

A Rosy Glow

 
The Picked Raspberry ink pad is probably the one I use the least, so I have made an effort to use it on a few CAS cards to give a 'Rosy Glow' background to a simple topper.


It's quite a bright pink, but makes a nice contrast to the toppers and makes them 'pop'.


Also useful for a 'get well soon' card.


And this layout has helped to use up a few old toppers that have hanging around for ages!

Sunday 18 February 2024

Heat Embossing on vellum

 

I haven't done any heat embossing for over 2 years, in fact I struggled to find my embossing powders and ink pads in my craft room - and I very rarely use vellum on my cards.


However, I did make a lovely card using white embossing powder on clear velum at the recent Honey Doo workshop that I attended and thought it was time to have a go at home. I found some patterned vellum that has been sitting at the bottom of a pile for well over 5 years.  I was pleased how the gold on the red vellum came out  - would look good on a Christmas card too.


The pearly white  leaves on the green was more subtle, but still made a nice texture. I tried to also do some flowers, but that was not a success and they ended up in the bin!

Sunday 11 February 2024

Distressed Oxide Inks


 Well, I must recommend going to a crafty workshop to get you inspired. Since I attended, I have made loads of cards with distressed oxide inked backgrounds, all very different from my usual style.


And using some stamps that have haven't seen the light of day for a long time!



Wednesday 7 February 2024

More Honey Doo Cards

 


Still playing with my new stamps and using blended distress oxide inks on cards more!


In fact, I have treated myself to some more blending brushes to get a smoother finish to them


Honey Doo have just announced they are holding another workshop in September, so I'm going to book onto that now.



Sunday 4 February 2024

Honey Doo Crafts Workshop

 I decided to attend a card making workshop that was being held nearby in Ravenwood Hall - it was time to try some out different techniques and materials! 


We made 3 different cards using stencils, heat embossing, vellum and distress oxide inks, using some of their brand new products.


The demonstrations were clear, everyone was very friendly and a lovely lunch was included.


Honey Doo also had their full range available to buy, so I treated myself to new stamps, stencils and inks


Then, of course, had to try them out when I got home to make some more fab cards.


So I can highly recommend their workshops if you have the chance to attend - I'll be keeping an eye out for their next one in Suffolk - although some of the attendees were regulars who had travelled some distance. People on my table had come from Hastings, Milton Keynes and Saffron Walden !

Honey Doo Website

They also attend a lot of craft shows up and down the country.