Morning Peeps, it's my turn to host our new challenge at Allsorts and in true transparent fashion my theme is 'Beautiful Blooms'........well don't we all love our flowers and they do lift our spirits. There is a gorgeous A3 stamp set from Rare Earth for the lucky winner.
A card not unlike a Hochanda TV sample in my post earlier in the week which has a YouTube video where I list the stamps used, this one in shades of blue and purple as it was for a friends Birthday using colours I know she is keen on. The stamps are all Chocolate Baroque, an Oxide and stencilled background, an index clip, washi tape and a die cut 'smile'.
And because it's flowers this week, here's another one that was sitting in my folders, this time an Inkylicious sentiment and Penny Black blossom image inked direct to stamp with Distress Markers.......they have been discontinued so if anyone has come across waterbased pens with a hardish bullet tip please do let me know........so many now seem to have brush tips aimed at colouring in, including Arteza which I tried but they are just too soft for applying a decent covering of ink to stamps.
Hope you have a good weekend.
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These are very pretty Brenda. Do you have a stamp positioning platform, like stamparatus, as you can keep applying and stamping the image until you get the depth of colour you want? Xx
ReplyDeleteStunning cards Brenda xx
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty Brenda. Beautiful flowers and gorgeous colours.
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Lorraine x
Both beautiful and fabulous cards;-))m
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Brenda and the colour on your second one is stunning! xx
ReplyDeleteWow...two lovely cards Brenda, I really love the first one, such a pretty image and lovely colours. It did make me smile. xx
ReplyDeleteA pretty pair of floral cards for your theme this week Brenda, great inspiration .
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Beautiful cards Brendaa, gorgeous flowers on the first and lovely blues on both.
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Both gorgeous cards, Brenda, the Brushstroke PB stamps, always a favourite of mine.
ReplyDeleteFor pens to use on stamps, I love my Zig Art & Graphic Twin pens. One side is a flexible brush-like nib but unlike most pens not made of fibres that disintegrate with use. More like a foam tip or silicone... The other side is a hard classic nib for details. Not cheap, but good quality, they come in sets and singles too, I got mine at the now closed Craft Barn. Check this link for a photo of the nib :
https://craftelier.com/en-gb/art-graphic-zig-twin-034-cobalt-blue-marker.html
I have never used Crafttelier so I can't comment, but they do have sets and singles in the sale (here) For inking stamps, I would plump for the 12 brights set and maybe add some singles for the browns or any of your favourite colours.
Good hunting! x
After seeing the first card in real life I can say it is even more beautiful than it looks on here and I love the colours. The second card is so vibrant and pretty - love the colour and layout.
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards Brenda. Love the vibrant blue. Sorry don't use watercolour markers. Hope you find a good replacement. Hugs Anesha
ReplyDeleteThese are really beautiful
ReplyDeleteI really like these markers, works fine with stamping https://www.amazon.com/Markers-Coloring-Highlighters-Halloween-Supplies/dp/B08CX9PZHK/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=water+based+marker&qid=1611410529&sr=8-5
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Brenda, lovely stamps and colours.
ReplyDeleteHope you are keeping safe and well. I have just ventured into my craft room for the first time in ages, just need a bit of inspiration now.
Take care x Susan x
Both are such beautiful floral cards Brenda and loving the blues! Such a pretty background on the first one!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Distress markers are being discontinued! I've been frustrated with them for running out too quickly but I love their range of colors. Wonder if it's possible to use them dipped in re-inkers?
If you do find out what works as a good alternative, please do let us know!!
Both gorgeous cards Brenda love the beautiful stamps and watercolouring
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Love the background on your first card. I have a set of Stabilo 68 that are water colour and work well for me. They also do the same colours in a fine tip called Stabilo point 88. Here's a link:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.stabilo.com/uk/products/colouring/colouring-felt-tip-pens/stabilo-pen-68/
So pretty
ReplyDeleteTwo super creations, I love the flowers from that set and you have done a fabulous background and a great colour mix. Great shape of card and a fabulous design, lovely image and colours.
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Un vero peccato che i Distress markers vadano fuori produzione! I miei si sono seccati subito e li uso davvero poco, ma so bene che tu li usi così tanto con la tua tecnica preferita!
ReplyDeleteIn questo video puoi vedere come fare il refil dei markers con i Distress Stains: https://youtu.be/36ugzqaR1zQ
La card con il timbro di CB è davvero stupenda con quei colori!! E quella con i fiori di PB è così vibrante a la forma esagonale la rende unica!
Your cards are absolutely stunning! Beautiful colours on both and I love the background on the first. Thank you for your lovely comment. You asked about the Sentimentally Yours watercolour pens - they are a brush tip - I will try them out for inking up a stamp and let you know what they are like. I haven't had a go at that yet. Take care and stay safe. xxx
ReplyDeleteAwesome design here and fantastic colours and stamps. xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful card made with lovely flower stamps, well designed and I like the lilac and blue colours. Marlies
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Brenda and both in gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteDidn't realise the Distress markers were discontinued, hope you find something suitable.
Avril xx
these are gorgeous Brenda love your cards
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Didn't realise the distress markers were discontinued. I have some really ancient paper mania pens and some stampin up ones as well which are both fine for colouring stamps. Love the cards
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards Brenda, I love the both so much. Have you tried adding the reinker to your distress pens. If you take out the larger nib with a pair of tweezers you can drip some of the ink into the opening and then replace the nib carefully. It works quite well.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Two beautiful cards Brenda, xxxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blue blooms Brenda, the second would make a fabulous tile!! We planted lots of new snowdrops last year and they are just appearing which is lovely to see and I noticed a primrose in the hedge yesterday. Mustn't get too excited though!! xx
ReplyDeleteTwo exquisite cards Brenda - the first one in particular is so gorgeous
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Blessings
Maxine
Hi Brenda what beautiful cards love the flowers and how you have coloured them, the hexagon card is gorgeous just love that shape and it shows off your flowers and sentiment so wonderful. Hope you are keeping well ..
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ReplyDeleteJust browsed your blog--trying to catch up. Lots of beautiful work, Brenda! I especially love the PB iris card! How scary your son struggled with Covid. If only people weren't so stupid & assumed it can't hurt them or someone they love! Thanks for the condolences--sad times.
ReplyDeleteAs always Brenda such beautiful cards, sorry can't help with the pens x
ReplyDeleteI'm still using my old Whisper Pens they are also great for direct to stamp colouring but sadly I suspect no longer available. New is great but there is a reason so many of us have loved the old.
ReplyDelete2 beautiful cards, I love green and blue it is such a pretty and tranquil combination. x
Both cards are equally beautiful Brenda and I really love the colours.
ReplyDeleteso pretty cards!
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Blues and greens are just glorious together aren't they! Love both these beautiful cards and you've inspired me to get some flowers out!
ReplyDeleteRegarding pens, I use the Stampin' Up water-based pens and they're perfect for colouring red rubber. They even work on photopolymer although I use a stamping platform for best results. I love the way the pens match the inks, which I also use, and they're double-ended with a thick and a thin nib. SU products are ordered from a demonstrator and I can certainly recommend LesleyG (first in these comments.) Hope this is helpful. Vicky x
Two very pretty creations Brenda, the blue on your first card is a gorgeous as the pink version.
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Tracy x
Two super blue flower cards. So nice to see looms in a different colour to the norm. Like the other comments above didn't know distress markers had been discontinued. I use Grap'it pens but not sure if you can still get them. Mine are years old end still going strong. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely work as always B! Glad to read you got your jabs sorted out - unfortunately there are two systems running - the GPs and the NHS and it's causing huge confusion for many people. Re. the pens - I use Aqua markers at time and the best place to buy from is Cowling and Wilcox for those as well as Pro markers. https://www.cowlingandwilcox.com/markers/9884-winsor-newton-water-colour-markers
ReplyDeleteHugs - stay safe and sorry I'm not coming to play - I hope to find more time having made a few changes to the Playground!
Di xx
Oh Brenda these cards are stunning. Beautiful designs and these flowers, words and colours are gorgeous Really pleased your son is on the mend. Bless him.Big hugs. xx Thank you for all your lovely comments and support too.
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