For my first tile I used the Butterfly Tree from the Essence of Nature stamp set.
I stamped with Archival, coloured with watercolour pencils and covered the butterflies with Glossy Accents.
See you soon
Sandra
Showing posts with label Quintiles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quintiles. Show all posts
Friday, 24 May 2013
Quintiles - May
This month the Chocolate Baroque Quintile's Challenge is Chelsea Flower Show.
For my first tile I used the Butterfly Tree from the Essence of Nature stamp set.
I stamped with Archival, coloured with watercolour pencils and covered the butterflies with Glossy Accents.
For my second tile I used the Honey Bee set, again I stamped in Archival and coloured with watercolour pencils.
See you soon
Sandra
For my first tile I used the Butterfly Tree from the Essence of Nature stamp set.
I stamped with Archival, coloured with watercolour pencils and covered the butterflies with Glossy Accents.
See you soon
Sandra
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Quintiles - April
Well, my last lot of Quintiles went missing, ggrrrr Royal Mail.
What was really annoying though, was that I had my April ones in the same envelope and two lots of large stamps. It was too late to submit another lot for March (and I missed out on receiving a set back), but I have done a second lot of April.
The theme for April was "April Fool". We have to use Chocolate Baroque stamps so it was a bit of a challenge to say the least.
I was looking through an old Gardening Catalogue, from 1934, and thought the names of some of the plants were really interesting and wondered if there was a plant named April Fool - and there was! It was a snowdrop and Chocolate Baroque recently bought out a lovely set of spring stamps so I was OK!
So I have redone my tile and in my haste posted it without taking a picture, so this is the original one which is similar!
Looking forward to receiving my swap (fingers crossed)
Sandra
What was really annoying though, was that I had my April ones in the same envelope and two lots of large stamps. It was too late to submit another lot for March (and I missed out on receiving a set back), but I have done a second lot of April.The theme for April was "April Fool". We have to use Chocolate Baroque stamps so it was a bit of a challenge to say the least.
I was looking through an old Gardening Catalogue, from 1934, and thought the names of some of the plants were really interesting and wondered if there was a plant named April Fool - and there was! It was a snowdrop and Chocolate Baroque recently bought out a lovely set of spring stamps so I was OK!
So I have redone my tile and in my haste posted it without taking a picture, so this is the original one which is similar!
Looking forward to receiving my swap (fingers crossed)
Sandra
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Quintile Swap
It seems ages since I blogged.
Last week I went in for a small op which has had a major impact on my crafting!
I had my right wrist operated on for Carpal Tunnel, very quick op under local anaesthetic, but quite sore afterwards. Most of my crafting has had to be done with my left hand as not able to grip acrylic block, etc. Never mind stitches out tomorrow and maybe I can even start ironing again ......in a few months!
The theme for our March Quintile Swap on the Chocolate Baroque group is Springtime.
For my tiles I used the new stamps from Chocolate Baroque - Spring is in the Air and Spring Foliage.
The sentiments are from Breath of Spring set.
Coloured with Distress Markers and Distress Ink.
Coloured the Snowdrops with Sakura clear glaze to protect from ink. Added some WOW glitter to the catkins on the crocus tile.
Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow when the dressings are removed!
Sandra
Last week I went in for a small op which has had a major impact on my crafting!
I had my right wrist operated on for Carpal Tunnel, very quick op under local anaesthetic, but quite sore afterwards. Most of my crafting has had to be done with my left hand as not able to grip acrylic block, etc. Never mind stitches out tomorrow and maybe I can even start ironing again ......in a few months!
For my tiles I used the new stamps from Chocolate Baroque - Spring is in the Air and Spring Foliage.
The sentiments are from Breath of Spring set.
Coloured with Distress Markers and Distress Ink.
Coloured the Snowdrops with Sakura clear glaze to protect from ink. Added some WOW glitter to the catkins on the crocus tile.
Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow when the dressings are removed!
Sandra
Friday, 15 February 2013
February Quintiles - Valentines Day
It's time for me to send off this months Quintiles.
Over at Chocolate Baroque we have a monthly swap and this month the theme is Valentines Day.
For my first tile I blended Tattered Rose and Victorian Velvet Distress Inks and spritzed with water/mica.
I then stamped the flourishes from Curly Birds in Victorian Velvet. (Covered my joins with some Candi!)
Stamped and embossed Hearts - not sure which set these are from as I got the stamp in a goody bag.
Stamped "Beauty" from Artistics Expressions
For my second tile I blended Spun Sugar and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks. I then stamped one of the background stamps from Dusky Damask in Aged Mahogany DI.
I die cut a heart and blended inks again, stamped with Curly Birds (their tails are lovely flourishes!).
Sentiment is from Weekend in Venice stamps (discontinued?)
Added a heart charm.
Sorry for quality of photos, light is quite poor. Should have taken them earlier when it was beautiful and sunny!
Would also like to enter this into Sincerely Yours Creations Valentine / Love
Bye for now
Sandra
Over at Chocolate Baroque we have a monthly swap and this month the theme is Valentines Day.
For my first tile I blended Tattered Rose and Victorian Velvet Distress Inks and spritzed with water/mica.
I then stamped the flourishes from Curly Birds in Victorian Velvet. (Covered my joins with some Candi!)
Stamped and embossed Hearts - not sure which set these are from as I got the stamp in a goody bag.
Stamped "Beauty" from Artistics Expressions
For my second tile I blended Spun Sugar and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks. I then stamped one of the background stamps from Dusky Damask in Aged Mahogany DI.
I die cut a heart and blended inks again, stamped with Curly Birds (their tails are lovely flourishes!).
Sentiment is from Weekend in Venice stamps (discontinued?)
Added a heart charm.
Sorry for quality of photos, light is quite poor. Should have taken them earlier when it was beautiful and sunny!
Would also like to enter this into Sincerely Yours Creations Valentine / Love
Bye for now
Sandra
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Quintiles - Winter Wonderland
The Alpha Tag challenge has finished over on Chocolate Baroque, so we are onto a new challenge for 2013 - Quintiles. These are pieces of artwork measuring 5" square.
The challenge for January is Winter Wonderland.
We make two Quintiles to send off and then receive two back!
My first tile was made by using Distress Stains and water for the background. I stamped the trees (Christmas Flourish) and deer (Damask Reindeer) with "glue" and then covered with silver leaf.
Added some silver embossing powder and chunky glitter around the edge.
For this tile I made the sky with Aqua Markers - great deal at local craft shop 6 for £3.99, bought 2 packs!
I then added trees from Treescape Clear stamp set. Added some Stickles for a bit of sparkle.
Look forward to receiving my swap,
Sandra
The challenge for January is Winter Wonderland.
We make two Quintiles to send off and then receive two back!
My first tile was made by using Distress Stains and water for the background. I stamped the trees (Christmas Flourish) and deer (Damask Reindeer) with "glue" and then covered with silver leaf.
Added some silver embossing powder and chunky glitter around the edge.
For this tile I made the sky with Aqua Markers - great deal at local craft shop 6 for £3.99, bought 2 packs!
I then added trees from Treescape Clear stamp set. Added some Stickles for a bit of sparkle.
Look forward to receiving my swap,
Sandra
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