The Versatility of Framing Images

I first saw this image used many years ago on the front of an envelope, where the recipient's address was written in the frame. I have decided to frame a sentiment, many of which would work, including "Thank You", "Happy Birthday", "Thinking of You", etc. Keep the versatility of such an image in mind when shopping for stamp images.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: floral image (PSX), sentiment (My Sentiments Exactly)
Papers: pink, white & blue cardstock (stash)
Ink: Colorbox Black
Accessories: watercolour pencils, blender pen, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Back to Basics

Though I have had this stamp for many years, the popularity of images for colouring has returned with the introduction of Copic Markers to the craft market. Only having one marker so far, I did use it on the tiny flowers, but used pencils on the rest. Choose images with more white space and less intricate detail to practice your colouring.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: CTMH
Papers: red cardstock (DCWV), blue & white cardstock (stash)
Ink: Versaink Onyx
Accessories: brads (stash), Spellbinders Labels, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, ribbon (Doodlebug), watercolour pencils, blender pen, Copic marker

Pearl Glimmer Mist

I used this stamped image to practice watercolouring with pencils. I thought I would use Pearl Glimmer Mist to tone down the white space, however, it's just too translucent to do the job. I'm finding that the Glimmer Mists are more effective on darker coloured cardstocks. Perhaps Marshamallow would do the job; will have to try it on a test paper since I'm not willing to gamble on the hard work it was to colour such a detailed image.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: PSX
Ink: Colorbox Gold
Paper: white & green cardstock (stash)
Accessories: brads (unknown), watercolour pencils, blender pen, gold embossing powder

Softening White Space

Although the patterned paper used for the background layer had white in it, I found that the white space in the stamped image was too stark; I toned it down with Glimmer Mist.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamps: dress (Inkadinkado), sentiment (Hero Arts)
Ink: Versafine
Paper: burgundy & brown (Bazzill)
Accessories: watercolour pencils, blender pen, Spellbinder Frames & Tags, Cuttlebug embossing folder, brads (Bazzill)

Same Image, Different Shape

Here we see how the shape that the image is cut is relative to the shape of the card base. A circle better fits a square card than an oval image.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: House Mouse
Ink: Versafine
Paper: patterned paper (BoBunny), red cardstock (DCWV), white cardstock (stash)
Accessories: Liquid Shimmers, Spellbinder Circles & Scalloped Circles, ribbon (Doodlebug), Quickutz Embossing Folder

Pop a Piece

In this case I tried to think outside of the box and not just frame the image. After cutting out most of the image with a die, I cut out one extra strawberry to give the card more dimension. This image was not received in a swap, but one of a few I have collected since enjoying other House Mouse stamped images I received.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: House Mouse
Ink: Versaink
Paper: patterned paper (BoBunny), green cardstock (Bazzill), red cardstock (DCWV), white cardstock (stash)
Accessories: Liquid Shimmers, Quickutz Embossing Folder, Spellbinder Ovals

Warm 'n Fuzzy

This image provides a great opportunity to use flocking. It makes the white socks very realistic.
The pants were stamped again on a slightly patterned denim paper and trimmed to fit on the originally stamped image. The mouse in the pocket was also stamped a second time and trimmed to fit in the pocket. This labour of love was well worth the effort.

Merry Christmas,
Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: House Mouse
Paper: blue & white cardstock (unknown), patterned paper (unknown)
Ink: Colorbox Black
Accessories: black embossing powder, white flocking, Liquid Shimmers