Fantasy Stampers - Challenge 7

Good morning crafty friends and followers,

Just wanted to say a huge 'Thank You' first to everyone who visits and leaves me such kind comments about my work - they are always very much appreciated and do truly make my day better.

Now, onto the next challenge over at my very own challenge blog

'FANTASY STAMPERS'

For the next two weeks we would love to see your projects using

I can't wait to see how you interpret this one - will it be the traditional black silhouette, or do you have another idea to share (but remember, you must include some stamping).  Here's what I made for my DT inspiration ...

I think I kept it reasonably simple this time - using just two or three techniques. My main silhouette stamped image is from a Stampin Up set called 'Serene Silhouettes' - I stamped in archival black ink, then masked the moon out and added some 'Broken China' and 'Dusty Concord' distress inks using my inkdusters. Then I decided to cut the circle into four uneven pieces before mounting them on a black scalloped circle.

The background started out as a blank piece of coconut white card - I stamped across the bottom with my archival ink using a Clarity foliage stamp. Then I embossed the top section and added a littleco-ordinating ink to highlight the edges. A simple sentiment and a few drops of Perfect Pearls around the circle to finish.

I hope you will come and join us with your 'Silhouette' projects - why not pop over to the challenge blog and check out the fantastic work my team made (we also have a brand new team member this month).

Big hugz, Jan xx

Silhouette Stamping

Good Morning,

Hope you all had a great weekend - it's time for a new challenge over at 'Make My Monday' and this week Jacqueline has chosen the theme - SILHOUETTES. I must admit this is one of my favourites themes and my only problem was choosing which stamp set to use. Here's what I made for my DT inspiration ...

I decided on a brand new set called 'Serene Sihouettes', which I bought recently from a 'Stampin Up' friend. The background was made using my ink dusters and four different distress inks - from the top Worn Lipstick, Dried Marigold, Mustard Seed and Crushed Olive. I then used archival black ink to over stamp, adding the little birds and a tiny sentiment. Once finished, I cut the picture into three equal pieces and mounted them on black cardstock. The gold mirri board corners were made from a 'Lacey Square' spellbinders die which I cut into four pieces.

If you would like to see some more inspiration for the challenge, then why not pop over to the blog and check out the work of my teamies.

Hugz, Jan xx