For the Newbury show I tried to think of a quick but effective way of using detailed stamps such as the Thomas Kinkade ones. I have previously demonstrated these stamps with Versafine, Kaleidocolor (Multi-coloured) inkpads with a brayer, and even Cosmic Shimmers. I have now found another stunning effect is if you use a Versafine inkpad and colour with chalks - it is so easy too (honestly)!!! I had so many lovely comments about the cards at the show. My friend Kay Carley (designer) loved my sample cards so much she has borrowed some stamps; so you may be seeing some of her creations soon! One of the examples is shown above, I’m afraid The Forest Chapel card sample was given to my sister and her hubby for an anniversary card! I will however recreate it soon for you to see! Impression Obsession are well known for their stunning sceneries and have some fantastic houses, landscapes stamps which also lend themselves to these techniques. Watch out for tomorrows blog!
I hope you like the cards… Let me know what you think? The chalks have come down in price and are just £5.99 or £6.99 a set - unbelievable value. Thomas Kinkade stamps ,we have a few left in stock but awaiting a new delivery. Impression Obsession stamps are on order and due soon - and now available as cling with the Mega Mount TM. Details on Mega mount will follow soon!
There is so many lovely new things coming soon that my blog is going to be busy over the next week or so - make sure you come back soon…. Don’t forget I’d love to hear your comments…
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I would certainly recommend the B&B, and I know Joanna who responded to my earlier blog has already tried to contact the owner to organise a stay! I could go on for ages about our lovely walk around the nearby Lake Esthwaite (approx 6 miles) and it didn’t rain on us which was very fortunate…. but as this is a stamping blog better get back to cardmaking!!!
As you read this I’m having a break in the Lake District. I’m a big fan of Beatrix Potter and cannot believe that I’m staying in Tom Kitten’s cottage!!! We visited Hilltop (home of Beatrix Potter) last year and loved the area so much that when we decided to visit the Lakes again this year decided to stay in the area. As a late booking I couldn’t believe my luck when I found Buckle Yeat B&B was available and what I considered a reasonable price too. It is practically next door to Hill Top in Near Sawrey and was used by Beatrix in the illustrations as the home of Tom Kitten. I’ll tell you more about it next week!! If you want a quick look the website is 
Of course I have coloured the image with my Copic Ciao markers. The colours I used are: E00, E33, E35, RV000, RV10, RV21, RV23 RV04, RV29, Y02 and C1 for shadowing. The flowers used are the White Jeweled Florettes which I have coloured with RV29 and RV04 to co-ordinate with my card. Finally I used the new Clear Spica Glitter pen on the wings. All items used are available on my website. Any questions just give me a shout!
We have already organised several very successful Introduction to Copic Ciao Classes in the UK and have some more events coming soon including:
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