Sunday, 23 February 2014

Ellen Vargo card set.

I was really excited to see and buy Ellen's new stamps. the possibilities for playing are going to be limitless, so thanks Ellen.

I started by painting a layer of Snowflake onto my card and then brayering Lin Brown's new collection of colours. I also added the same paint to a random stripy envelope that was lying around next to my craft mat as I didn't know where my work was heading and it gave me an extra option.
I decided to add some extra colour, Autumn Fire to my mix.

Next,I printed on my background and the envelope with one of the sketchy stamps.

I cut out some shapes from the envelope and added them to the main piece. It gave it a bit more interest.
I decided not to cut it up at this stage but to carry on with random printing and see where it took me.
Finally, I chopped it up, added black and white pen, stamped some words, added wools etc and mounted up to create a card.
This is the first of many exciting plays with Ellen's stamps. loving them!
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16 comments:

  1. sam21ski23 February 2014 at 13:57

    Glad to see your stamps arrived Hazel and you found time to play along, your finished project looked fabulous, can't wait to see what else you do with them.

    Sam xx

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  2. Helen23 February 2014 at 13:59

    Gorgeous, this was such a fun week, wasn't it?!

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  3. craftimamma23 February 2014 at 14:00

    Love the finishing touches of black and white pens Hazel. It really makes the design pop and gives it definition. Lovely warm colours too.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  4. massofhair23 February 2014 at 14:29

    Beautiful doodling Hazel, can see you enjoyed playing! :-) xxx

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  5. Lucy Edmondson23 February 2014 at 15:45

    This is great, such a fun design!

    Lucy x

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  6. Alison23 February 2014 at 15:47

    I love this Hazel! It's brilliant! xxx

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  7. Sarah B23 February 2014 at 16:55

    love these colours - very African - makes a wonderful card xx

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  8. Darcy Marshall23 February 2014 at 17:37

    This is so cool, I love how you have combined the larger piece with bits from your envelope.

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  9. Lin23 February 2014 at 18:39

    This is gorgeous Hazel!! turned into a beautiful card :D xx

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  10. jojo7923 February 2014 at 18:46

    Fab project, lucky you having some Ellen stamps to play with.

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  11. Unknown23 February 2014 at 20:58

    I love this Hazel-I bought these too, and had a little play today!

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  12. Unknown23 February 2014 at 21:21

    Very nice it's so rich, great stamps x

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  13. Nicole Maki23 February 2014 at 21:51

    The black and white pen work really made everything pop so dynamically. Love it!

    Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog. Making that mermaid was such fun.

    Warmly,
    Nicole

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  14. Anonymous24 February 2014 at 20:00

    I love these, great colours.

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  15. Kezzy26 February 2014 at 12:52

    Oh wow this is truly gorgeous awesome card, I love the colours and the stamps are amazing. (this is the only stamp set I have to get as I bought the other 3 lol) and the decoration fibres ate fabulous :-) Kezzy xxx

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  16. Kezzy26 February 2014 at 12:52

    Oh wow this is truly gorgeous awesome card, I love the colours and the stamps are amazing. (this is the only stamp set I have to get as I bought the other 3 lol) and the decoration fibres ate fabulous :-) Kezzy xxx

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