I Discover Simon Hurley Solar Paste!

 

I know I said i wasn't going to be posting anything for 2 weeks because I am waiting to get my new reading glasses but...I just had to post this! I embossed a piece of black card using one of my embossing folders. 

Then I used some Simon Hurley Solar Paste (Golden Hour is the colour) to 'colour in' the flowers/leaves. To apply the paste  I used a thing that looks like a paint brush, but instead of a brush it has a very small sponge tip. I also used Solar Paste in the colour of Cross My Heart, which is a pink colour. These are so shiny when they catch the light! I love them! You only need such a small amount as it goes a long way. I did all this before my glasses broke. I really can't see up close without them, and if only you could see how many mistakes I have made typing this! It's taking me ages to get this typed. I added a small bit of the Gold to the center of each flower. You really need to see it in the sun, it shines so nicely! To finish the card I will die cut a Butterfly to add on it. (When I can see properly!) Ok that's it for now! Thanks for dropping by! Have a SUNSHINE day! Remember to always be your authentic self and shine bright each and every day!

Frustrating!

Just letting you know I won't be posting anything for a couple of weeks. While I was in the shopping mall recently, I dropped my reading glasses. What I didn't know at the time was, one of the lenses had fallen out. Which means I can't read or do anenlarge stuff on here, whcih helps byI can thing that needs reading glasses. I have a new pair on order, but they won't be here for another 2 weeks. And yes, I am having trouble typing this! It's so frustrating because I have projects half finished, that I want to get done. (And something new!) As soon as I get my new glasses I will be back posting. Until then, thanks for dropping by! Have a SUNSHINE day! Remember to always be your authentic self and shine bright each and every day!

 

I Made A Card!

Here's my firsts card I made using the embossing method I've been practicing for the last few days.  I lightly sprayed a piece of SU Soft Suede cardstock with some water. Once that was dry, I went and embossed it using a Lisa Horton embossing folder. (I can't remember what it's called.) I then used a Brilliance Moonlight White Archival Pigment ink pad to lightly 'tap' ink all over the raised embossed image. Then I sat the card in the sun for s short time to dry the ink. Once the ink was dry, I used some little 'sponge' brush things and added EYE SHADOWS - yes, eye shadows, to colour the images. Eye shadows are just miniature pan pastels and work really well on most cardstock, so I discovered! The green and yellow are both Pan Pastels. The pink/purple flowers have some glitter on because one of the eye shadows was glittery. I added the at and sentiment, and lastly added a few drops of white Nuvo Drops. Once those were dry I adhered the panel to a white folded card and it was done! I'm so happy how this turned out and will definitely be making some more using this method. I will try to capture another photo so you can see the sparkly bits.

Here's what I have learned about creating these types of cards.

1.Make sure you are using a well inked white ink pad, otherwise you don't get a good result.

2. Spray your cardstock with water before embossing. This will ensure you get a nice crisp, well defined image.

3. Use quality cardstock. I used Stampin' Up! cardstock for the embossing, and Neena for the white cardstock.

4. Don't be scared of experimenting with eye shadows for colouring!

4. Have fun and don't give up when things don't work.

There's probably more tips, but that's just a few off the top of my head. 

Thanks for dropping by! Have a SUNSHINE day! Remember to always be your authentic self, and shine bright each and every day!

 

I've Been Practicing!

 These are some of the results of trying to 'colour' embossed images. They are by no means perfect, I'm just experimenting. I have ordered some new embossing fodlers, which I hope arrive in a few days. I've been watching some videos by a lady called Jo Simons, who does a fabulous job colouring embossed images. I used a white ink pad (Hero Arts Unicorn White) on this, then a gold ink pad.

This is another attempt I did, once again using a white inkpad and then gold on top. I used a tapping motion to get the ink on to the embossed area, and I've used black cardstock on each sample. My white ink pad needs re inking so I get better coverage. As I said, these samples are just me playing around with the technique of colouring. I've used embossing ink pads so far.

Ooops! This photo is round the wrong way! I used  a white embossing pad first, then a green dye based one. The green one is brand new and very juicy. I've watched several of Jo Simons videos and she has a very relaxed way of demonstrating. I hope to improve my coloring, and actually make a card with my efforts! At the moment I'm just getting the feel of how to add colour to the embossed card. The most important thing is, I am having fun with it, and learning along the way. Before  forget thank you to Andrea B for your encouraging comments! I'm glad I'm not the only one who is challenged by some card making techniques! To be honest, I have always liked using embossing folders, but had never really been shown this colouring technique. Some of my ink pads need re inking, so I need to sort that out so I get better results.

I am still very fatigued and get tired easily. My walking is improving slowly. We've had some seriously cold days last week, down to 8c degrees in the morning, and my heating isn't working:-( Romeo is ok, he has a nice soft warm bed he climbs in to! That's him below! He has another bed the same, on my bed and he either sleeps on top of me, or in his bed at night!

Thanks for dropping by! Have a SUNSHINE day! Remember to always be your authentic self, and shine bright each and every day!

Just Some Questions!

Over the years I've been crafting, I've collected different embossing folders. However when I use the I am not happy with the results. They emboss ok, it's just that I don't like how to that card looks, if you know what I mean? I need some help/advice/idea's on using them.

I would love to use them more so if anyone has any tips I would love to hear them! Or maybe you know of a website I could go to for some help. Just let me know in the comments!

My second question/dilemma is, using square or oblong dies to add pieces of DSP to my cards. Mine never look right. How do you get the card the right size to put the DSP on? Do you cut the DSP first, then cut the card to the right size? I see other peoples cards using DSP and it looks great. For some reason I have 'issues' getting the card the right size. Once again, if anyone has any ideas, feel free to let me know!

My third and final question is, embossing with embossing powder. I'd like to use my embossing powders more, but I'm not keen on the results I get.

Oh woe is me, what to do?! Those are issues I have with my crafting. I just need some guidance and some advice, so if anyone has any ideas, as I said, please message me and point me in the right direction!

Thanks for dropping by! Have a SUNSHINE day!

Remember to always be your authentic self, and shine bright each and every day!

A Little Bit of Crafting

 It feels like a long time since I have done any crafting. I have been in hospital for 2 weeks, very unwell with a stomach infection. It totally knocked me off my feet and I was vomiting for 6 days and unable to keep any food down. I had multiple fluid replacement and became very week. I am home again and need to use a walker on wheels to move around the house. I've (once again) lost a lot of weight, and struggle to do things. However I haven done a tiny bit of crafting.

Above is a very simple bookmark I made the other day. It took all my energy to get it done!  Below is a 'tube' of some kind of yummy paste that cats like (my two won't touch it though!) and I made a simple sort of long 'pocket thing to hold it. The snail is from Su Snailed It" stamp set. I get the tubes of paste free, each time I order cat food. I have another 6- 7 tubes of paste and will create some more simple pockets to put them in. I intend to drop them off at my Vet for anyone who wnats one. 

The stamp set below is one I got recently. Someone had it for sale and I liked it so bought it. However I cannot find anything on using it on the internet. Nothing on Pinterest at all. It's called "A Cute Christmas". I was trying to find some ideas for using it, but came up with nothing. Does anyone have this set? I like the simple 'line' drawings. It must be a very old set to not be able to find anything on Pinterest.

Ok, that's it for now, I am very tired. Thanks for dropping by! Have a SUNSHINE day! Remember to always be your authentic self and shine bright each and every day!

Just a Tiny 5x5cm Card!

I created this wee card the other day - yes, I am still here and still crafting (slowly!). I used a small patterned card that I got from Lavinia Stamps last year sometime. I think there are about four different patterns, some with the Moon, others abstract like this one.

Once I had stamped it I backed it on to a piece of white card. The stamps I used are some I bought maybe 8 weeks ago, from one of Tracey's new release's. This is the first time I have used any of the stamps from that release! "Things", life and other stuff got in the way and I never got round to using them. I can hardly believe they sat untouched on my desk for so long, lol!

And now....there is another new release which should be on my desk any day! I am in love with this latest release and can 'bearly' (there's a hint...) contain my excitement about them!

I just hope I am  home when they arrive! I have an appointment at the hospital on Wednesday, and I'll be gone for most o the day, due to having to catch public transport which takes time. I spend more time waiting for public transport, and being on public transport,  than I do at the actual appointment! 

Below, Autumn (Fall) has arrived. The tree's are starting to drop their leaves and some are looking a tad bare like this one. 

This is a quick post to check in and let you know I am still here! Once my new LS haul arrives I hope to be posting more creations etc - keep your fingers crossed!

I've also make some more rocks to paint, watch this space!

Thanks for dropping by, have a SUNSHINE day!

Remember to always be your authentic self, and shine bright each and every day!