Tuesday 3 March 2015

Thanks

Hi Bloggers.

Another simple card today with a couple of John's stamps and the Spellbinders 6 x 6 Matting Basics Die Sets.

I stamped the frame and the sentiment from John's Dogwood Flower Frame Stamp Set onto Milk Card using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut it out using the Spellbinders 6 x 6 Matting Basics A Die Set using the Out of the Box technique. It's easy to do with this stamp as the frame around the stamp helps. I just cut around the leaves and petals that hung below the frame on the stamp and slotted the die around it so that the design outside the die was away from the cutting edge. I'm hoping to demo this technique on the Craft Clinic next week - it's easier to show than describe! I cut a 6 x 6 Matting Basics B die out of Black Card.

I embossed a piece of Milk Card using the Creative Expressions Sparkle Square Embossing Folder. I cut a frame out Black Card using both sets of 6 x 6 Matting Basics. I added some corners cut from Sue's Scandinavian Corner, Border & Tag Die Set.

I tied a knot in a piece of Black/Ivory Striped Grosgrain and added a Black Vintage Button.

I made another card exactly the same using John's Daisy Corner Elements Stamp Set.

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I'm up at Creative Expressions HQ today running an Introduction to Stamping Workshop. My aim is to get everyone hooked on stamping! Wish me luck!

All for now.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk

32 comments:

  1. Morning Julia, 2 superb cards, love the monochromatic colour way. With your passion for stamping, I am sure you will get people hooked. Hope you have a great day, and they all come away inspired. Bx

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  2. Beautiful Julia, love the monochrome look.

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. Two very lovely cards today.

    Michele

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  4. Good morning Julia the cards today are gorgeous. I love the stamps that John has designed. Enjoy the workshop it should be great fun. Hugs Jackie

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  5. Morning Julia, two gorgeous cards john,s new stamps are
    fabulous.
    Nancy's xx

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  6. Very striking in the black and white Julia, great stamps and dies!
    XxxRuth

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  7. Hi Julia. Doesn't seem 2 minutes since I was commenting on yesterday's post! Lovely cards, I like John's stamps very much and I think they will be very useful and versatile. SueL x

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  8. Loving the monochromatic look I am so enjoying seeing "basic" dies being used and John's stamps are fab

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  9. Morning Julia,
    A very dramatic card love it. Enjoy your day.
    Lydia
    X

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  10. Morning Julia, beautiful card today, love it.

    Have a great Tuesday everyone, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  11. Morning Julia
    both cards are beautiful - looking forward to tis demo.
    Have a great day
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  12. Morning Julia, Two gorgeous cards, loving them both, but my favourite stamp is the daisy corner, I love, love, love, the 'bubbles'.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  13. Morning Julia, Two gorgeous cards, loving them both, but my favourite stamp is the daisy corner, I love, love, love, the 'bubbles'.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  14. Lovely card Julia, I have put these stamps in my wish list. The colours are great.
    Have a great day
    Hugs Michelle xxxx

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  15. Lovely cards today Julia,love black and white cards anyway the stamps are gorgeous .Take care Jane B.

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  16. Gorgeous cards Julia, love the designs x

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  17. The dogwood stamp is lovely but my favourite is the daisy. When I saw John demo it I thought it was one that I must have along with that fabulous bubble stamp. Pat x

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  18. Hi Julia, love this card, and the layered dies are top of my list, however I am saving for Ally Pally, so have to be patient.
    The stamp the dies the ribbon make one amazing card, and I hope you have a great day teaching. You do not need luck, you are a very talented lady as the people attending are testimony to it, plus all the people who are too far away to attend often say. X Ros

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  19. Hello Julia and all

    Lovely Cards. I love monochrome, very classy, and I really like the layout. I think they would work very well as male cards. Thanks for sharing.

    I am sure you will enjoy your workshop as John is testament to your talent.

    Best wishes

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  20. My favourite Monochrome... lovely cards Julia, the stamps are beautiful. Crafty Regards Julie Kay xxx

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  21. Lovely cards love monochrome x xhazel

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  22. You don't need luck julia you will have em hooked with your skills. I love the card John's stamps were lovely you have done them proud thank you love June horrocks xxxxx

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  23. Hi Julia,
    Gorgeous card and John's stamps are lovely,works very well with your cards.
    Have a nice day. I'll see you Saturday yay!
    Maria x

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  24. Not simple they are elegant. I am liking the Daisy stamp. Are you going to train them to be a mucky or a tidy crafter?

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  25. Like them both but love the second one

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  26. Like them both but love the second one

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  27. Beautiful card today Julia, I really like the Dogwood stamp by John.

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  28. Hi Julia, a very striking card. I really like this one. Kind regards Joanne K x

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  29. Hi Julia
    Sorry for this late comment but haven't had time to think as been busy...
    Beautiful card & I really love monochrome colours as they're so striking & jump out at you full on.....

    Stunning

    Crafty Hugs
    Haze T xx

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  30. Hi Julia
    Sorry for the late comment but haven't had time to drop by until now...
    Beautiful card & I really love monochrome colours as they're very striking & jump out at you with style & sophistication..

    Beautiful

    Crafty Hugs
    Haze T xx

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