Baroque Ornament Palm Fan Silhouette card created for Chocolate Baroque

The Baroque Ornament stamps, new out this month from Chocolate Baroque, are simply gorgeous. Here is my first project using the Palm Fan Silhouette stamp. I combined it with a pretty background paper from Crafty Individuals.

Materials:

• Palm Fan Silhouette Baroque Ornament stamp and Indian Textiles stamp set
• 6X6 inch Crafty Individuals background paper – 2 sheets (Weekend in Seville)
• 7X7 inch white card base
• Inkpad: Versamark, dye based (pale ochre)
• Watercolour pens (purple, pink, yellow) - Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers
• Alcohol ink marker (black) - Spectrum Noir
• WOW embossing powder (Blueberry and Honey)
• Gold PVA pearls
• Fine crystal glitter
• Glossy Accents and Zig glue pen

Step By Step:

1. Stamp the ornament onto the centre of the patterned paper with Versamark. Emboss with a mix of the embossing powders to create a vintage effect.
2. Colour with the aqua pens and cut out. Cut around the central petals and lift to give shape. Glue to another patterned paper sheet.
3. Colour the outer border with the yellow pen and edge with the black marker.
4. Stamp the border onto the cad base with the pale ochre ink. Edge the card with the black pen to frame.
5. Glue to the topper onto the card front.
6. Add dots of glue around the border and sprinkle with the fine glitter. Add PVA pearls and sprinkle with glitter. Remove excess glitter when dry.
7. Finally add Glossy Accents to the outer layer of the ornament.

Quick and Easy stationary set using Punky Flowers stamps from Chocolate Baroque

I have created some tags to go with the quick and easy notelets that I made previously using the Punky Flowers stamp set along with some patterned papers from my stash. If you missed that post I have given step by step for everything here.

To keep the set together I have also created a stationary wallet.  This obviously takes a little time with measuring and scoring but it is really easy. I created myself a paper template first to check that the pieces fitted together ok, but also to keep in my stash for future use.

This is a very simple wallet with an outer sleeve and 2 inner pockets. It could easily be adapted with the addition of a flap closure or possibly made into a pizza style box so that it is all enclosed to keep the notelets safer.

Great quick projects that are ready for those emergency cards and gift tags for any occasion. Why not decorate some envelopes to match too.

This was also sent in as a sample for the recent TV shows on The Craft Channel with Lesley Wharton.

Materials:

• Punky Flowers stamp set
• A6 white card blanks and mixed patterned papers (from my stash)
• Die cut white tags (Sissix BigZ – ATC and tags 3 die)
• 2 sheets of A4 Kraft card for the wallet
• Glitter pens in colours to match papers
• Alcohol marker (black)
• Versafine Inkpad (Onyx Black)
• WOW embossing powder (Clear Gloss)
• Organza ribbon in colours to match papers
• PVA pearls (black)

Optional for wallet: Gold gilding wax, edger die (Heartfelt Creations – Regal Borders and Pockets) and scoring board with box and lid scoring sides (I have the Ultimate Pro system from Crafters Companion)

Step By Step:

Notelets:

Choose patterned papers with a subtle Baroque style pattern. Trim to 10 X 14.5cm to fit the A6 card front leaving a border. Edge with the black marker to frame.

Stamp with Versafine and heat emboss the image using the clear powder. This makes colouring really quick and easy and adds a bit of textural interest.

Colour with glitter pens choosing a darker colour version to match with the paper.

Attach a ribbon strip and glue to the card front.

Finish with PVA pearls.

Tags:

Trim the patterned papers to fit the die cut tags. These are then stamped and coloured in the same way as the notelets (above).

Notelet Folder:

Take an A4 sheet of Kraft card and trim off approx. 3cm (see template picture).

Find the centre and make 2 score lines 2cm apart (1cm either side of the centre) to create the spine (important – see tip below).

Cut 2 more pieces for the pockets at 17 X 13cm. Score 3 sides at 1 and 2cm depth in from the edge (see template picture). Trim away the square corners.

Mark approx. 5.5cm up from the bottom edge and cut across on a diagonal. Use a trimmer or a decorative edger die. Make the 2 pockets a mirror image of each other (see the open folder picture to see how the pockets are placed). I used one of my decorative edger dies and added a little gilding wax along the edge.

Tip: In order for the pockets to fit inside the outer folder and close neatly the spine needs to be slightly wider than the combined pocket depth. I achieved this on my ‘boxer’ scoring board by using the ‘lid’ side to create the outer spine (actual measurements i.e. 2cm) and the ‘box’ side to score the pockets (which are actually slightly under the 1cm). These score boards are designed to make the base slightly smaller than the lid to accommodate and enable fitting of lids onto boxes. If you do not have one of these then just make the depth of the spine a little over 2cm and it will work for you.

Trim decorative papers to fit on the outside and inner panels of the sleeve. Edge with marker. Stamp the front panel and add ribbon to match the notelets.

Fold in the pocket edges and glue onto the sleeve. If you align the bottom edges of the pockets with the outer sleeve it will stand upright on the desk.

Buddleia Created using the small flower stamps from the Spinney set from Chocolate Baroque

I used the small solid silhouette floral stamps from the Design-A-Tree Spinney stamp set from Chocolate Baroque to create this Buddleia.

Materials:

• Design-A-Tree Spinney stamp set
• 8 inch square white card blank, 7 inch square purple card with white core, approx 5.5 inch square white stamping card
• Trellis embossing folder (Tattered Lace - Chains)
• Alcohol marker (black), fine tipped permanent pen (black)
• Sakura sparkle pen (purple)
• Soft drawing pencil
• Stickles glitter glue (Diamond)
• Inkpads: Versamark, Distress Inks (Dusty Concord, Gathered Twigs, Crushed Olive and Forest Moss)
• WOW embossing powder (white)

 Step by step:

1. Emboss the purple card using the embossing folder. Sand back to reveal the white core. Stamp the small open flower with Versamark and heat emboss with the white powder. Colour with the glitter marker. Add glitter glue dots.
2. Gently outline the position of the branch and flower heads by drawing with the soft pencil.
3. Using the small solid flower stamps and Dusty Concord Distress Ink, stamp the flowers following the outline of the drawn flower heads as a guide. Work quickly and repeat stamp without re-inking, placing the strongest ‘first generation’ ink on the lower edges of the flowers, working the ‘second’ and ‘third generation’ stamping across the flower so that the darkest ink is at the base, changing to lighter ink near the top of the flower head. The trick is not to think too hard – just ‘go for it’.
4. Using the fine tipped pen draw the detail of the leaves and branches. Colour using the brown and green Distress Inks and a damp brush. Dot some of the purple glitter pen onto the lower sections of the flower heads, and some stickles on the upper sections to give sparkly highlights.
5. Outline the base card, purple mat and topper with black alcohol pen to frame. Glue together. Use foam pads if desired to add further dimension to the layers.

Card created for the Chocolate Baroque Colour Challenge 23

I am loving the Colour Challenge this month – just my colours. I have used Brushos for the background and the Gothic Fragments stamp set. I have stamped and cut out the elements, so there is no tricky masking involved. I hope that you like it.

I also sent this one in as one of the TV samples for the recent TV shows on the Craft Channel. Lesley is a fabulous demonstrator – so do look out for the shows and catch up online.

Materials:

• Gothic Fragments and Words of Wisdom stamp sets
• 8X8 inch teal card blank, watercolour card and smooth stamping card
• Inkpads: Versafine (Onyx Black), pigment inks (light and deep turquoise)
• Watercolour markers (lime, turquoise, pale and deep purple)
• Alcohol marker (black)
• Fine tipped marker (white)
• Brushos (Turquoise, Ultramarine and Purple)
• Clear mica spray
• PVA pearls (turquoise)
• Glitter glues: Stickles (Diamond) and blue
• WOW embossing powder (Clear Gloss)
• Die cut swirl, butterfly and banner
• Organza ribbon (purple)

Step By Step:

1. Colour the watercolour card with Brushos. Drop crystals into the wet ink and spray with water to get a mottled effect. Spray randomly with mica spray to add more texture and sparkle. Leave to dry.
2. Stamp the die cut banner background texture with pale turquoise ink and emboss with the clear powder. Stamp the sentiment in dark turquoise.
3. Stamp the main images onto smooth card with Versafine. Colour with watercolour pens and cut out.
4. Trim the watercolour card slightly smaller than the card blank and glue down. Glue on the stamped fragments and sentiment banner.
5. Edge the card with black marker and add faux stitching around the border with white pen.
6. Finish with a little glitter glue, PVA pearls, die cuts and organza bow.

Diamante Delights created for Chocolate Baroque Challenge 23

I have so loved the colour challenge this month that I couldn’t stop! Here is another for you. I have also been brave and finally used my Gelli Plate for printing the background. I don’t know what I was scared of – fabulous fun!

I cannot wait to see what you all come up with this month.

Happy stamping, Anne xxx.

Materials:

• Diamante Delights and Texture Fragments stamp sets
• 7X7 card blank, cartridge paper and smooth white stamping card
• 6X6 inch Gelli Printing Plate and brayer
• Trellis stencil
• Alcohol markers (black, lime, turquoise, light and dark purple)
• Fine tipped marker (dark purple)
• Acrylic paints (lime, pale and dark purple, teal)
• Memento Inkpad (Tuxedo Black)
• PVA pearls (turquoise)
• Stickles glitter glue (Diamond) and fine clear glitter
• Glossy Accents
• 3D glue gel and foam pads
• Leaves and flowers made with paper clay and moulds

 Step By Step:

1. Stamp the gelli plate directly with the texture stamp using pale purple and lime acrylic paints. Leave to dry.
2. Apply a layer of teal paint with a brayer. Use the stamp to quickly lift off some of the paint, then place down the trellis stencil. Leave to dry.
3. Lift the stencil and quickly take a print from the plate onto scrap paper. The dry paint will not be removed but the paint under the stencil will lift off leaving behind a dry paint layer with a clear trellis.
4. Apply the dark purple paint with a brayer and take a print onto the cartridge paper. The whole plate should now print creating the lovely background panel.
5. When dry further emphasise the trellis by drawing around with the fine tipped marker. Add Glossy Accents to some of the flowers and sprinkle with the fine glitter.
6. Stamp the texture with lime paint onto another sheet of cartridge paper. Trim to mount onto the card front. Also cut 4 thin strips to apply onto the card front. Trim the Gelli plate print. Edge all card pieces with black marker and glue onto the card front.
7. Stamp the large flower with memento onto white stamping card. Colour with alcohol markers and cut out. Glue to the card front with 3D foam pads. Add Glossy Accents to create shine on the gems.
8. Use 3D glue gel to apply the paper clay leaves and flowers. Finish with PVA pearls and Stickles glitter glue.

Still Moon created for Chocolate Baroque Colour Challenge 23 and recent TV show

I am loving the Colour Challenge this month – just my colours. I created this one as one of my TV samples for the recent Brusho’s show on the Craft Channel with the Design-A-Tree sets. Wasn’t Lesley brilliant!

Materials:

• Design-A-Tree Arboretum  - Glade and Orchard sets, Landscape Edges and Words of Inspiration stamp sets
• 6X6 inch card blank, white stamping card and holographic mirror card for mounting
• Inkpads: Versafine (Vintage Sepia, Onyx Black), Distress Ink (Dusty Concord)
• Pebeo Drawing Gum masking fluid
• Brushos (Leaf Green, Turquoise, Ultramarine and Purple)
• Clear mica spray
• Alcohol marker (black) and fine tipped pen (black)
• Stickles glitter glue (Diamond)

Step By Step:

1. Trim the stamping card to approx.14cm square (slightly smaller than the card blank).
2. Stamp the trees in Vintage Sepia and the sentiment and birds in Onyx Black ink.
3. Draw a circle in the sky and apply masking fluid.
4. Prepare Brushos for painting by adding crystals to a little water in a palette. Paint the picture with the inks. Remove the masking fluid and drag some of the colour across the moon.
5. Spray the moon and central area of the painting sparingly with a little mica spray.
6. Add a little shading to the trees with the fine tipped marker, extending at the roots to anchor the trees.
7. Edge the card with black marker and blend Distress Ink in from the edges.
8. Mount onto the mirror card and glue to the card blank. Finish with a little glitter glue for moonlight sparkle on the branches.

Daisy Parkland Scene created for Chocolate Baroque

Here is another of my samples created for the recent Brusho demonstrations by Lesley Wharton on The Craft Channel. If you missed the show it is still available on catch up via the website. Well worth watching – Lesley was brilliant.

I have created a step by step for you with pictures showing the build up and stages for creating the scene.

Materials:

• Landscape Edges, Spinney, Orchard, Glade and Woodland stamp sets (also available as a multibuys)
• 18cm square card blank, black card and 15cm square smooth stamping card
• Inkpads: Versafine (Onyx Black, Vintage Sepia), Distress Ink (Crushed Olive), Versamark
• Pebeo Drawing Gum
• Alcohol ink markers (black, blue-grey, yellow)
• Fine tipped markers (black, white)
• Brusho’s (Black, Brown, Ultramarine, Turquoise, Leaf Green, Emerald Green, Lemon)
• WOW embossing powder (Opaque White)

 Step By Step:

Step 1 – Stamp the wall with Versafine (Onyx Black) and apply masking fluid. Plan the position of the trees and paint randomly with masking fluid for the foliage. This creates gaps in the branches after the trees are stamped to create a more realistic image.

Step 2 – Stamp the trees with Versafine (Vintage Sepia). Use some scrap paper to mask the lower section of the card (i.e. below the wall). Paint the background with diluted Brusho’s (dissolve the crystals in water and use like a watercolour paint). Use tissue to dab off excess ink from the masked areas. When dry remove the masking from the tree foliage.

Step 3 – Paint the tree foliage and drop on some dishwasher salt whilst the inks are still wet.  Leave to fully dry. This creates a lovely texture. If the card curls use some removable low tack tape to hold down the edges.

Step 4 – Remove all of the masking and salt. Paint the wall and foreground. Add foreground texture using the texture stamp from the Glade set and Versafine (Vintage Sepia).

Stamp the birds (Landscape Edges set) with Versafine (Onyx Black). Stamp leafy texture onto the tree foliage (Woodland set) using Crushed Olive Distress Ink.

Dust the bottom area of the card lightly with talc. This helps prevent stray embossing powder sticking onto the background. Stamp and heat emboss the daisies (Woodland set) with Versamark and white powder. Knock back the solid white of the daisies using the blue-grey alcohol marker. Colour the daisy centres with yellow alcohol marker.

Use the fine tipped pen to draw grasses and emphasise shading and branches on the trees.

Outline the card blank with black alcohol marker. Mount the painting onto black card to frame and draw the faux stitched border with the white pen. Glue to the card front.