Then I used a Woodware punch to cut out as many pieces as I could get out of the images.
Square punches are a bit odd, when you buy them.
The one I used for this was described as a 1"punch when I bought it, but the sides measure 1 1/4". I bought another 1" punch, but the sides of that are 3/4", its the corner to corner measurement that is an inch. I haven't actually found a 1" punch that gives 1" sides yet. Its easy to cut them with a ruler, I know, but a punch is quicker.
The squares were matted onto black card, in a grid. I use some thin strips of card I cut for the purpose, to keep my lines straight, with a ruler at the top & side.
It was trimmed to leave a border roughly the same as the joints between the squares.The sentiment was stamped in Onyx black again onto a scrap of white card, matted onto black, and some black acrylic hearts added.
The Mosaic panel went on to a white square card base. with some black &white eyelash wool wrapped around the cards spine.
I matted them up onto black card again, in the same order.
Trimmed the matt down, added it to a square card base again, and some multi coloured wool added to the spine. I treated a scrap of card with the same colours, then stamped the sentiment onto it, and added clear acrylic hearts this time.
I've also entered these in this months Challenge at Lavinia Stamps, which is 'Use a die cut or punch'
Supplies; Assortment of Lavinia Stamps
Versafine Onyx Black inkpad
Distress inkpads: Salty Ocean, Dried Marigold, Spun Sugar,Shaded Lilac.
White card to stamp on
Black card for matting
Square card bases.
Colour Duster Brushes, or sponges.
34 comments:
Hi Shaz
A bit late getting round the desks this week but I'm glad I saw this post.... Great idea I guess it doesn't really matter what size they are as long as they are the se size I will try and have a go later.... Yes really no I mean it well hopefully watch my space!
Janet
ah dear dear Shaz thanks so much for this post, step on dusting ages too that is great idea.. another under-used item there my dusters..
.. and a reminder to use my punch like Ros must check mine tow as dont think it is in fact think it says 3/4" anyway so will it be that i wonder but think they are much easier as you say, such stunning card as usual!! love Shaz in Oz.x
My thanks for sharing your inspiration. Love the look of this card.
Love these cards! Great idea for using the lovely Lavinia stamps.
Liz x
Such great cards Shaz! I just assumed a 1 inch punch would have 1 inch sides! Wondering about square dies now. Very cool look on your cards, both with color and without. Enjoy the remainder of the weekend!
Hi there, I follow Lavinia on Facebook which led me to your lovely site - some gorgeous stuff here, might just have to become a regular follower :)
www.CraftyJo.org.uk
I really love Lavinia Stamps, and I love your style. I have just spent an hour just looking at your back-story! Thanks for the entertainment and inspiration. Kim x Come see me at http://kimzkrafts.blogspot.co.uk/
Great Card, I love the subtle colouring
Rosie x
Love that card, Shaz, and yet another idea to try out, if and when I get my room properly straight. The dogs are enjoying the clear floor at the moment - must try to keep it that way. My scaffolding has now gone, but I quite miss having the builders around. Still they will be back in two weeks to do the jobs on my second list, including the base for the new greenhouse and putting the greenhouse up as well, not to mention as many odd little things that I could think of that needed finishing off. When Doug has a little time to spare, it is quite easy to get to the craft computer at the moment to sort out the confusion I have created. I will even make some cheese scones. Hope you are managing to sleep in this heat. xx Maggie
Wow Shaz$ these are gorgeous! Love the technique you have used for the mosaic effect. I saw your name too and meant to look but I got distracted. Glad I did now tho.
Hugs
Xx
These cards are both so lovely......Black and white always looks so classy, but the coloured one is great too. I do like making cards with scraps, but haven't got a 'non-inch' punch, so just cut with a small square Nestie. Good luck in the challenge, and thanks for sharing with us at Lavinia Stamps.
Barbara xx
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Thanks for sharing this Shaz ... super work, super cards and I love your style. Good luck with the challenge and please can I have more for the Lavinia Gallery!
Just greedy me lol
E xxx
Hi Shaz, LOVE those cards - what a fab technique and the Lavinia stamps work so well too. I've just checked through my punches as a I could have sworn I'd used a punch for covering inchie cubes, but if I did have one I've lost it. (Damn!) Sorry. Stampin' Up have a 1 inch punch, at £14.95 it is expensive, but they are good quality the item code is 124094 (in the catalogue to June 2013 - you'd have to check with your local rep though. MMx #46
I've never been successful at making a mosaic card. I get the rows right, but not the columns, or I get the columns right, but not the rows. You did an excellent job.
Happy WOYWW from #2.
Oh, that is stunningly gorgeous :-) Thank you so much for showing us and letting me visit :-D
Happy WOYWW
IKE in Greece #58
Hi Shaz,
Love your silhouette designs. Have you ever thought that you could sell some of your designs to a tile manufacturer? Some would make great bathroom or kitchen tile designs. Have a good WOYWW week. Kind regards, john-w #23
Lovely card and great tip on how you did the colouring.
Sandra @69
Wow,we loveyour mosaics, how clever, something else for us to try.
The House of Bears @#78
Wonderful Cards, you have made. I love the stamps and how you used her. Happy WOYWW - Erika
Lovely cards. Well done - like the light touch of colour - very effective - just a hint.
Have a great week.
Margaret #9
Happy WOYWW Shaz!
I love both your mosaic cards, but the one with colour is stunning!
Cazzy x #92
Beautiful work
How beautiful!! Have a great week, Helen 6
Beautiful card Shaz! I love the stamping and the way you put them together. I am a great lover of stamps and punches and it never fails to amaze me how they are never exactly the size they say. Have a creative week! Thanks for visiting my desk and leaving such a nice comment. Vickie #80
Wow your mosaic is stunning, love the black and white but then the coloured on is just as awesome
Bridget #63
Your Mosaic Card is beautiful and those stamps look fabulous. I am loving the colors you have used too! Hope you have a great week! Danie #25
Wow! These are amazing, and such a brilliant idea! I will have to come back sometime and see what else you have been up to, things have been a bit frantic just lately! Chris46
Happy WOYWW! Thanks for a sharing a peek into your studio space, I love seeing what everyone is up to! ~Robin Panzer Art Studio 33 (#132 whoa…I was late to the party today!)
Love both of the cards. I couldn't decide. Thanks so much for sharing. Suzanne
#60
Obviously, punch manufacturers work on the same principle as tv makers, measuring on the diagonal. Whose "bright" idea was that, I wonder? I will try to get my head back into some semblance of order and email Doug then. I will gather all his emails first and check just what I have done. Must watch Barbara Gray in the Classroom first,though. Speak soon. xx Maggie
Hi Folks, sorry I don't know what went wrong! I'm Linking to the wrong post, I've asked Julia to remove my #48 link, I'm at #106 now for WOYWW 218
Hi there. Thanks for dropping by. Yes, it is so exciting to see what a difference a little can make, isn't it. Not sure if this is your latest post - but I love those cards.
Have a great week.
Margaret #68
Hi Shaz thanks for stopping by. I think the simple cards are the way to go. Love clean lines.
Sandra
Evening Finally found you (sort of!) your link to me went to google + and I know I can't comment, BUT Julia's link lead here, so that was okay! (Although it seems to be last Sunda...but who cares! Wednesday is the new Sunday! (or Thursday if you're late like me!
Fabulous card, love it!
Happy WOYWW!?!
((Lyn)) #38
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