Simmi

Good morning everyone and thanks for popping in. 

Another cold and frosty dog walk today , so 

I am just having a nice warm brew whilst I catch up with you. 

Hope you had a good weekend, 

We had a wonderful time in Anglesey, 

And we have a wonderful new venue, 

A light, airy, clean , warm hall...

Perfect for workshops...

Plenty of parking and a great kitchen...

It is already booked for next April..

Today I am going to share with you a tutorial 

Using this wonderful stamp from Lavinia Stamps. 

Simmi

This really is an 

Eye catching design....!!!

Sorry.... couldn’t resist it 

I started with my background 

And began to add distress Oxide inks and water. 

Heating inbetween each colour 

This is such fun to do 

And very addictive..

When dry I edged with some more purple...

(Homage to Karen and Anne ) 

Next the stamping in black VersaFine Clare ink 

Then I added some detail to the background 

Deepened the edges by adding some black ink...

This really frames it well 

Some splats of Black Inka gold...

Now, you know how I love my splats...

I then added the words these are from a Christmas verse from Lavinia, 

Some silver gel pen and some dots of white acrylic paint. 

I hope you can see the shimmer , 

She is so beautiful .

Some gems just add the finishing detail,,,

I must get on, I am off to pick Elliot up , 

He has a Halloween party at nursery tomorrow,,,

And I have our Hazel Grove workshops..

No trick or treating there...

My little pumpkin....

Take care all, 

Much love and hugs 

Jo. xxx