Black Magic & Video tutorial

Hi Guys

I have been doing some youtube tutorials which is a lot of fun and I must admit to spending a little bit more time than I should trawling around card making videos myself!  Todays card is showing the technique Black Magic.  The basic idea is to stamp onto Basic Black card stock using white craft ink and then use watercolour pencils to colour in your image.  The coloured image then just seems to pop off the page, its lovely.  I think the first time I saw this was at Michelle Lasts Quarterly training and I think it was Sandie Brain who showcased it for us that day.  Thanks for that Sandi!

To make this I used
Cardstock - Whisper White, Basic Black, Certainly Celery
Ink - White Craft
Tools - Watercolour pencils
Stamps - Because Of You, Lovely As A Tree

I may try a few of these for Christmas as I really like them.

See you soon
Stacex

Hi guys

The weather here is rubbishy and dull, I so need some sunshine, even a little would go a long way.  I wasn't able to craft last night as I had a noSecret rehearsal but here is a card I made the night before.  I have been making an effort to use my lovely designer series papers.  They are just so lovely it really is an effort for me to cut them up, sad I know.

For this card I used Marina Mist cardstock and matching DS paper.  I have punch a circle in the front so you can see the little owl from Fox & Friends that is stamped on Very Vanilla inside.  He is stamped in Chocolate Chip and the Scalloped Circle & the Grosgrain ribbon are both in Chocolate Chip too.  The sentiment is from the Level 1 Hostess set, Because I Care.
Hope you like it.
Stacex

Hi Stampers

Wow, busy busy week!  When I think back over what I've been doing though I cant quite remember half of it, you know the kind of week I'm talking about haha.  Anyway my hubby and I went to see The Kings Speech tonight which was great.  I thoroughly enjoyed it and think Chris did too.

This weeks card class was pirates and hearts, not your usual combo I'll grant you but I made it work....well, it worked cos it was 2 pirate cards and two valentine cards, bet I had you there!

I've used Because I Care which is a current Level 1 Hostess Set and although I wasn't sold on it straight away, after using it I'm definately a fan.  The flower is absolutely gorgeous but unfortunately my picture doesn't quite capture how detailed and lovely it is.

The colours used are the in colours Pear Pizzaz and Blushing Bride and I love them together.  It is a simple card but I like it a lot.

Alright I'm off to bed now, get my beauty sleep in for the week ahead.

Stacex

Here is another card.  This one was inspired by Michelle's creations (on her page at the moment).  As promised it also uses the Sweet Summer sale-a-bration stamp set.

This card was made using
Old Olive card stock
Subtles Designer Series paper Rose Red
Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon
Whisper White cardstock
Old Olive Ink Pad
Rose red Ink pad
Because I care Hostess Set
Scallop Trim Border