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Tuesday 27 December 2016

Favourite Cards of the Year- 2016

So, I've done this post for the last few years, at the end of each year. Slightly different this year, as I'm doing two- Christmas Cards are getting their own separate post, as I've made so many! This years  Favourite Cards, in no particular order, start with this one, a mosaic made from a piece of masterboard. This mosaic technique remains one of my firm favourites, especially because you can use any assortment of pieces- masterboards, leftovers, trimmings from things that didn't quite work-  a whole host of potential scrap pieces get a lease of life this way.











Next up are two cards using Stencil Paste, Sweet Poppy Stencils and Glitter.










White on Black, then Black on white.














These cards were really all about the technique- one I came across on Pinterest.
 Although I'd used brass stencils with paste and glitter, I hadn't thought of using Tim Holtz's Layering stencils to do the same. Although this looks like a black lacy design on a white background, it's actually the reverse.




I also learnt that you could colour white paste with ink, which led to a whole host of possibilities. And with Embossing powder, which led to even more.








A new discovery for me this year was Honey Doo Stamps, courtesy of a visit to the Happy Stampers Festival.


These cards all used the same stamp, just different coloured inks and vellums.

The ribbon & Bows are Sue Wilson Dies.







A lot of fun was had this year trying new techniques to me, and stencils of all types played a huge part in this. The stencil here is from Clarity, and have been teamed up with Lavinia Stamps, and inks applied with a soft brush.




I had a great time doing this one, again using a Clarity stencil, and an assortment of Halloween images from various companies.
It also made me think that maybe I could transfer this design to a canvas- a process still under consideration!





Almost done, these quick & easy cards came about after I made some Christmas Cards the same way, using Card-Io/Rubber Stamp Tapestry stamps.


My final selection uses stamps from Visible Image. The skeletons facing each other was achieved by stamping them on opposite sides of a piece of acetate, which then had double sided film added, so I could cover the back with gilding flake.


These are just the ones that jumped out at me- I could have added more, but I think this enough. I've added a link in each description to the relevant Blog post.

5 comments:

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Shaz, fabulous selection of cards, especially like the mono coloured cards, but really all are wonderful, Kate x

Anonymous said...

Hi! Really nice art! I look forward to see some new stuff. By that time, i`ll check your other posts.
Also, you can check my handmade mosaic tiles work and stained glass one.
Happy Xmas!

Julia Dunnit said...

LOvely selection. I really like them all, but because I'm a stamper, and because I can't fail to like a flower stamp, the card I-o cards are the faves for me in this bunch. You really are a very versatile card maker!

misteejay said...

How lovely seeing these beautiful makes again.
Toni xx

sandra de said...

Hi Shaz, gorgeous selection of cards and wishing you and your loved ones a healthy new year.
sandra de @7

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