Hi everyone and welcome. It's been a while since I last posted and I'm aware that this poor blog is in danger of collecting a few cobwebs without some love and attention (though those may be welcome for next week's spooky project... !)
Before sharing today's projects I'd like to thank you to everyone who dropped by to see me and the IndigoBlu crew at the Stamp Magic show in Doncaster last weekend. It was great to see familiar faces and some very enthusiastic stampers throughout the day. I had the pleasure of working with some of the new Christmas designs and made up some samples so you can see what they can do...
(click on each image for a closer look)
This first card was made using some Christmas Compendium Mixed Media Papers with torn vellum and some festive foliage die cuts. I love that the Laurel Leaves stencil can be used with modelling paste and StazOn Studio Glaze dots for more dimensional foliage. The new Twinkle Star A6 stamp works perfectly with ink, white embossing powder and of course Mega Flakes.
Two projects here; the little money box house was painted with black Gee-Sso Good! before being covered in Fontastic Ephemera Mixed Media Papers (which are on offer right now!) Some die cut Christmas foliage (including some cut from card covered in Chariot of Fire Mega Flakes) with added glitter, white Gee-Sso Good! 'snow' and those Studio Glaze dots again added the perfect trim.
The little gift box was cut from black card before being stamped on each side with the Christmas Icons set. Chocolate Box Mega Flakes work perfectly on a dark background and a touch of Goldfinger paint around the edges really helps to set it off.
The final two projects now; another little box was covered in a layer of Postbox Red paint before being stamped with the Twinkle Star stamp again. White gesso stamping and edging give it a slightly Scandinavian feel. This time the Christmas Icons were stamped onto the Christmas Compendium papers using StazOn ink before being cut, distressed and layered onto the sides.
And finally to the door hanger; this was also covered in the Christmas Compendium papers, embossed and layered with the Twinkle Star stamp and stencilled with the Laurel Leaves stencil and modelling paste. The lettering on the front was die cut and I used the new Silent Night Dinkie stamp on the reverse (isn't that what most parents crave on Christmas Eve?!!!)
Hope that's given you a few ideas for using some of the new IndigoBlu Christmas stamps.
For a few more festive ideas there are still a few copies of the first IndigoBlu Inspirations magazine available on the website (they all sold out on Hochanda). There are step by step projects included, free papers inside and even a free limited edition stamp!
I'm off to get spooky for Frilly and Funkie. Whatever you're up to this weekend have a good one and take care of yourselves. Jenny xxx
Gorgeous array of projects Jenny. Loving the papers and those little boxes decorated with the icons are gorgeous. Hope,you are keeping well. Tracy x X
ReplyDeletethese are amazing jenny - beautiful work. love the twinkle star. hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous samples Jenny and what a lovely Christmas range from IB! Glad you had a good show at Doncaster and have a lovely weekend Chris x
ReplyDeleteYou may not have been posting but you sure have been busy creating and fabulous creations they are. Love the card at the top with all snowflakes setting off the big star and all the lovely layers of paper. The collection of boxes and door hangers are so vintage with lots of great details.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Cec
Really beautiful examples Jenny - the papers are great aren't they! Wish I could have gone to Doncaster! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteSuch wonders to look at today with brilliant ideas. The use of torn vellum looks amazing
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Fabulous samples all of them Jenny!! Lovely to see a post from yu coming up in my reader! Brilliant pieces all round, love what you did with the papers and flakes!
ReplyDeleteFabulous projects - love them all especially the first card.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Just stunning xxx
ReplyDeleteWell you aren't the only one who has not been blogging as often! Too much going on lately!! Jenny, your projects are all amazing and gorgeous and at least you have been creatively busy! Love them all and so much inspiration! I can't wait to see you use up those bloggy cobwebs! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWow what a collection of goodies! Love the card with the nutcracker though! xx
ReplyDeleteThe star looks wonderful and the vellum is a great addition (I want some of those little soldiers now, they are so cute!),the little money box house is beautiful, I love the way you covered it and the Santa image on the door hanger is just gorgeous. All wonderful creations. Hoping this comment works this time... I would love to have come to Doncaster, but was on Grandma duties... Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful creations here Jenny, the papers look lovely! Enjoy the rest of your weekend xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful samples Jenny, I just love what you do with Indigo Blu stamps.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Oh it feels like Christmas!!! You are a whiz at bringing everything to life. I love what you have done with the twinkle star stamp too.
ReplyDeleteDot x
Christmas is my favorite time of the year! beautiful examples! I love all!!!! barbarayaya
ReplyDeleteOh my, these projects are marvelous, Jenny! Love them all! Such a vintage Christmas party! Love it! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteFabulous creations for preparing Christmas. I love the little square boxes!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Jenny ... such wonderful samples. IndigoBlu is so lucky to have you. Love the Fontastic Ephemera papers on the money box house. Lovely ... I'm definitely in the Christmas mood now. I may even pull out my Christmas music early this year :) Hugs -- Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteWow Jenny totally gorgeous creations a total inspiration xx
ReplyDeleteThe star on the card is beautiful! All of the others are great, too, but I really like the door hangar.
ReplyDeleteStunning makes Jenny - wonderful creating. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas creations Jenny, love your gorgeous snowflake card and the wee boxes are wonderful in both colour ways! Thanks so much for sharing them, Deb xo
ReplyDeleteOh my Christmas goodness...what stunning makes I see!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE that card...jaw dropping, and love the boxes and knob tags!!! LOVE it all Jenny!
ReplyDeleteOh what fun you've been having! Super creations and lovely to have had the chance to meet so many excited stampers! <3
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful Christmas creations, Jenny. The card is so charming, with the tiny toy soldiers, gilded star and fab touches of greenery. Will definitely have to put the twinkle star on my wish list! The money box is great - love the kraft and black, and the papers work so well for some festive decoupage on the door hanger. A wealth of inspiration as always.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Wonderful samples Jenny using the new Indigo Blu christmas designs and so great to see them used in a variety of differing ways. All so christmassy .
ReplyDeleteI sadly wasn't aware of the show until the last minute otherwise I would have been there glued to your stand watching you showcase your talent . was so disappointed to have not been able to meet you - we will though one day -SOON !! hugs xx