Lavinia World #45 ~ The Phoenix at Sunset

  Hello everyone and welcome to challenge #45 at Lavinia World, where the theme is always Anything Goes!  

When I first saw this Sweet Poppy stencil, designed by Lavinia Stamps, I knew that I had to have it.  Something about it just called to me :-)

So for this challenge, I decided to have a play with it.

I masked the sun and using various inks, all listed below, I created the background.  Once that was nice and dry, I used GinaK black glitz glitter gel  to stencil the Phoenix. It's a beautiful dark black and very sparkly, as can be better seen on the 3rd pic above.

I allowed it to dry for about 10 minutes and then cut all my layers and adhered them together to finish my card.  Then I realized that I wasn't happy with the end result. There was just something missing.  So using another Lavinia Stamps stencil, called Laurel, I added a few leaf shadows.

Here is the list of supplies I used to make this card, each linked to the Lavinia World store, for your convenience.

Sweet Poppy Stencils - Phoenix - designed by Lavinia Stamps

Lavinia Stamps - Laurel Stencil

GinaK. Designs - Black Glitz Glitter Gel

Distress Oxide ink - Mustard Seed

Distress Oxide ink -  Dusty Concord

Memento ink - Rose Bud

Lavinia Stamps - Acetate Circle Masks

Thank you all so much for stopping by and for spending some of your time with me. Now, it's your turn to make a project and come play along with us.  Although our theme is always Anything Goes, you do have to use physical stamps, either rubber or clear. 

 NO DIGI stamps allowed. 

The winner of the challenge will be able to proudly display our Lavinia World winner's badge on their blog, and receive a $15 gift certificate to the Lavinia World store.  Lavinia World offers the complete range of Lavinia stamps and papers.  Although Lavinia Stamps is from the UK, Lavinia World is a US based store that ships worldwide.

Also, please note that we are not part of any other entity or Facebook group that carries Lavinia stamps.  ONLY the cards posted to Lavinia World Challenges will be entered into the drawing for the Lavinia World prize. Also note that the gift certificates are ONLY valid at the Lavinia World store. 

 For more inspiration, visit our Challenge Blog and see all the wonderful and creative projects my teamies made for you.  We'd love for you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram too!

We also have a public Facebook Group called Anything Lavinia, where you can share your projects, interact with the Design Team, get inspired to create your own projects,  and ask any questions you may have about the wonderful Lavinia Stamps.  There are also challenges and prizes to be won!  One winner will be picked by our Designers.

Till next time,

stay safe and well!

Lavinia World #44 ~ Mushroom House

  Hello everyone and welcome to challenge #44 at Lavinia World, where the theme is always Anything Goes!

I have a card to share with you today, that is larger than what I normally make, but I do like the way it came out.  This is an 8" x 8" card.

I started by using Lavinia papers for the background. I love their 8" x 8" paper pad. There are so many beautiful designs in a variety of colours to suit multiple occasions.

Next, I figured out where I wanted my mushroom to be, and stamped the wreath around it. Before I coloured in all the berries, I stamped the mushroom.  All that was left was a little bit of colouring with polychromos and glaze pens. I also added a little glitter here and there for a bit of sparkle.  Lastly I used a die cut to frame the image. 

On the inside I used some of the same paperscape background and stamped the Spiral of Spells in the centre, and little bit of the Berry Wreath on the corners on the right hand side. I felt I needed a little something to balance the white swirls on the left.  These are part of the patterned background.  And that was it.  Now all I need to do is to make an envelope to fit this size card and hand deliver it.  I already have the recipient in mind :-)

Here is the list of supplies, each linked to the Lavinia World store, for your convenience.

Lavinia - Dreamscape Colourburst Collection Paper Pad

Lavinia - Berry Wreath

Lavinia - Sebastian's & Jasmine's House

Lavinia - Mini Flutterby

Lavinia - Spiral of Spells

Fairy Hugs Glitter - Translucent Pearl

Fairy Hugs Glitter - Ocean

Fairy Hugs Ink - Raven Black

VersaFine Clair Ink - Purple Delight

Thank you so much for coming by.   Now, it's your turn to make a project and come play along with us.  Although our theme is always Anything Goes, you do have to use physical stamps, either rubber or clear. 

 NO DIGI stamps allowed. 

The winner of the challenge will be able to proudly display our Lavinia World winner's badge on their blog, and receive a $15 gift certificate to the Lavinia World store.  Lavinia World offers the complete range of Lavinia stamps and papers.  Although Lavinia Stamps is from the UK, Lavinia World is a US based store that ships worldwide.

Also, please note that we are not part of any other entity or Facebook group that carries Lavinia stamps.  ONLY the cards posted to Lavinia World Challenges will be entered into the drawing for the Lavinia World prize. Also note that the gift certificates are ONLY valid at the Lavinia World store. 

 For more inspiration, visit our Challenge Blog and see all the wonderful and creative projects my teamies made for you.  We'd love for you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram too!

We also have a public Facebook Group called Anything Lavinia, where you can share your projects, interact with the Design Team, get inspired to create your own projects,  and ask any questions you may have about the wonderful Lavinia Stamps.  There are also challenges and prizes to be won!  One winner will be picked by our Designers.

Till next time,

stay safe and well!

Lavinia World #43 ~ Secret Garden

 Happy New Year crafting friends. May 2021 bring you all that makes you smile and see the end to this virus!!! 

 Today begins challenge #43 at Lavinia World! As always, our theme is Anything Goes!

Have you ever been visiting a botanical garden or a beautiful countryside and come upon a beautifully ornate but closed gate?  Well, there is a reason for that ... it's a Secret Garden where fairies reside. Come inside and take a look ...

Somehow, Pipin found his way in and amongst all the lavender, he is trying to find his fairy friends.

You can really let your imagination run wild and come up with all sorts of magical scenarios beyond that gate, can't you? 😀

One of the things I love about crafting is how you can use stamps and dies together and this card clearly shows how beautifully they work together.  So now let me tell you how I made my card.  I started with a 5.75" x 5.75" white piece of cardstock and used a die cut/embossing folder to create the wall with the gate. I also die cut a grassy border, a few lavender bunches and a few pieces of vines. Next, I coloured in all the pieces and rubbed the gate very gently with a copper glaze. I then adhered all the bits and pieces to the garden wall. 

Now to work on the inside of the card.  I got a 5.50" x 5.50" piece of smooth white cardstock, placed it behind the wall, and very lightly traced the entrance.  I then used the various stamps in various ink colours to create my scene.

Lastly I placed thin foam squares (2mm) on the reverse side of the wall and adhered it to the garden image. These thin foam squares give it just a tad of dimension but enough to create a beautiful effect. I then adhered the two mats to a moss green 6" x 6" card base and it was done.

As always, I have linked each product that I have used to Lavinia World, for your convenience.

Lavinia Stamps:

Pipin

Lavender

Large Path

Dies:

Studio Light - English Garden No. 3 Die Cut & Embossing Folder

Marianne Designs - Vines

Marianne Desings - Lavender

Precious Marieke - Grassy Border

Inks:

Memento - Desert Sand

Memento - Angel Pink

Memento - Summer Sky

Memento - Bamboo Leaves

Distress Oxide - Broken China

Distress Oxide - Faded Jeans

Fairy Hugs - Raven Black

Versafine Clair - Acorn

Versafine Clair - Purple Delight

Thank you so much for coming by.   Now, it's your turn to make a project and come play along with us.  Although our theme is always Anything Goes, you do have to use physical stamps, either rubber or clear. 

 NO DIGI stamps allowed. 

The winner of the challenge will be able to proudly display our Lavinia World winner's badge on their blog, and receive a $15 gift certificate to the Lavinia World store.  Lavinia World offers the complete range of Lavinia stamps and papers.  Although Lavinia Stamps is from the UK, Lavinia World is a US based store that ships worldwide.

Also, please note that we are not part of any other entity or Facebook group that carries Lavinia stamps.  ONLY the cards posted to Lavinia World Challenges will be entered into the drawing for the Lavinia World prize. Also note that the gift certificates are ONLY valid at the Lavinia World store. 

 For more inspiration, visit our Challenge Blog and see all the wonderful and creative projects my teamies made for you.  We'd love for you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram too!

We also have a public Facebook Group called Anything Lavinia, where you can share your projects, interact with the Design Team, get inspired to create your own projects,  and ask any questions you may have about the wonderful Lavinia Stamps.  There are also challenges and prizes to be won!  One winner will be picked by our Designers.

Till next time,

stay safe and well!

Lavinia World #42 ~ Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

 Hello everyone and welcome to challenge #42 at Lavinia World, where the theme is always Anything Goes!

I saw several of these cards being made by some fun crafters and wanted to try my hand at one.  I'm not too sure it's what I was expecting, but it's certainly different :-)  This card is called a "Turn me Inside Out" card.  Let me show how it works ...

So this is the front of the card. I blended the sky using various shades of Distress Oxide inks in blue.  Next I stamped the trees using a variety of Memento and VersaFine Clair inks.

Then when you open the card ... there is Santa and his reindeer flying over the tree tops :-) Cute, right?  Now here is something I have to share ... you really do need stiff acetate.  Mine was not that sturdy and since the Santa stamp is a rather slim image, I added another piece of acetate behind the original and then covered it up by placing a moon behind Santa.  

On the other side of the opened card, is where you stamp your sentiment and have plenty of space to write your own message.  I also cut a plain circle in white to adhere to the back of the moon, so you wouldn't see the double acetate.  Lastly I stamped and heat embossed a few snowflakes.

I think I will give it another try, but rectify a few things such as use a different image, use sturdier acetate and probably choose a different size as a card base. But all in all, I'm happy with the end result of this card.

Now here is the list of crafty ingredients, each linked to the Lavinia World store, for your convenience.

Lavinia Stamps - Fairy Fir Tree (Small)

Lavinia Stamps - Fairy Fir Tree 2 (Small)

Lavinia Stamps - Fir Tree

Lavinia Stamps - Fir Tree 1

Lavinia Stamps - Moon

Lavinia Stamps - Snowflakes

Lavinia Stamps - Christmas Night

Lavinia Stamps - Spirit of Christmas

Memento Ink - Bamboo Leaves

Memento Ink - Northern Pines

Versafine Clair Ink - Shady Lane

Versafine Clair Ink - Rain Forest

Distress Oxide Ink - Faded Jeans

Memento Ink - Paris Dusk

Thank you so much for coming by.   Now, it's your turn to make a project and come play along with us.  Although our theme is always Anything Goes, you do have to use physical stamps, either rubber or clear. 

 NO DIGI stamps allowed. 

The winner of the challenge will be able to proudly display our Lavinia World winner's badge on their blog, and receive a $15 gift certificate to the Lavinia World store.  Lavinia World offers the complete range of Lavinia stamps and papers.  Although Lavinia Stamps is from the UK, Lavinia World is a US based store that ships worldwide.

Also, please note that we are not part of any other entity or Facebook group that carries Lavinia stamps.  ONLY the cards posted to Lavinia World Challenges will be entered into the drawing for the Lavinia World prize. Also note that the gift certificates are ONLY valid at the Lavinia World store. 

 For more inspiration, visit our Challenge Blog and see all the wonderful and creative projects my teamies made for you.  We'd love for you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram too!

We also have a public Facebook Group called Anything Lavinia, where you can share your projects, interact with the Design Team, get inspired to create your own projects,  and ask any questions you may have about the wonderful Lavinia Stamps.  There are also challenges and prizes to be won!  One winner will be picked by our Designers.

Till next time,

stay safe and well!

Lavinia World #41 ~ Finn & the Moon Fairy

Hello everyone and welcome to challenge #41 at Lavinia World,

where the theme is always Anything Goes!

I have a slimline card to share with you today featuring the beautiful Moon Fairy and the lovely Finn.

I began with a piece of 8" x 9.25" navy blue card stock and folded it in half to make my card base. Next I adhered a piece of holographic card stock. I did this both to the front of the card and to the inside of the card.  Next I cut a piece of white card stock and began building my scene.  I started by stamping the Moon Fairy and then making a mask for her.  Then, once the mask was in place, I began blending in the night sky over the snowy banks by using a few different inks.  You can find the list of supplies I used later on in this post. 

Then it was on to stamping Finn and the various trees to complete my wintry scene.

On the inside, I blended more of the Faded Jeans ink and stamped the Fir Tree again to bring it all together!

Here is a close up of the Moon Fairy and how beautifully the Fairy Hugs glitter works around the moon and on her wings.  I used a Quickie Glue pen to put a few dots of glue in each little section in order to keep the details of her wings.

I did the same thing to Finn's wings, especially since the Ocean glitter I used is not transculent, I didn't want it to become a big blur of glitter 😀

I also like to add just that extra touch to the envelopes. 

I think it makes it a little more special.

My slimline card measures 9.25" by 4" and fits perfectly into a business size envelope.

Now for the list of supplies I used, each linked to the Lavinia World store, for your convenience.

Moon Fairy 

Finn

Fir Tree

Fairy Fir Tree

Fairy Bugs (I used the stars)

Fairy Hugs Glitter - Translucent Orchid (Moon Fairy's wings)

Fairy Hugs Glitter - Ocean (Finn's wings)

Fairy Hugs Glitter - Pearl (on moon and snowbanks)

Distress Oxide Ink - Faded Jeans

Distress Oxide Ink - Pumice Stone

Memento Ink - Paris Dusk

Memento Ink - Northern Pine

VersaFine Clair Ink - Nocturne

VersaFine Clair Ink - Morning Mist

GinaK. Masking Sheets

Thank you so much for taking a little bit of your time to spend with me, I'm really glad you stopped by.   Now, it's your turn to make a projects and come play along with us.  Although our theme is always Anything Goes, you do have to use physical stamps, either rubber or clear. 

 NO DIGI stamps allowed. 

The winner of the challenge will be able to proudly display our Lavinia World winner's badge on their blog, and receive a $15 gift certificate to the Lavinia World store.  Lavinia World offers the complete range of Lavinia stamps and papers.  Although Lavinia Stamps is from the UK, Lavinia World is a US based store that ships worldwide.

Also, please note that we are not part of any other entity or Facebook group that carries Lavinia stamps.  ONLY the cards posted to Lavinia World Challenges will be entered into the drawing for the Lavinia World prize. Also note that the gift certificates are ONLY valid at the Lavinia World store. 

 For more inspiration, visit our Challenge Blog and see all the wonderful and creative projects my teamies made for you.  We'd love for you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram too!

We also have a public Facebook Group called Anything Lavinia, where you can share your projects, interact with the Design Team, get inspired to create your own projects,  and ask any questions you may have about the wonderful Lavinia Stamps.  There are also challenges and prizes to be won!  One winner will be picked by our Designers.

Till next time,

stay safe and well!

Lavinia World #40 ~ The Christmas Bell

 Hello crafting friends and welcome to challenge #40 at Lavinia World,

where the theme is always Anything Goes!

Playing with a new die and an old stamp :-)

I began by die cutting all the bell layers.  Then I took the largest negative piece from the bell die and stamped the Christmas Eve scene on it using Versafine Clair Twilight ink. After paper piecing it back into the bell, I assembled all the other bits and bobs from the die and it was done.

For the inside, I cut an additional poinsettia flower and stamped the Christmas Lavinia greeting.  It really did come together very quickly.  This is always a bonus at this time of the year and there's lots to do and Father Time doesn't seem to give one iota about it :-)  I think that even though I didn't use a lot of materials on this card, it turned out pretty attractive. Of course, it could be a totally biased opinion :-)

Here is the small list of supplies, each linked to the Lavinia World store, for your convenience.

Christmas Eve

Fairy Merry Christmas

VersaFine Clair ink - Twilight

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I hope I have inspired you to grab your stamps and make a project to come play along with us.  Although our theme is always Anything Goes, you do have to use physical stamps, either rubber or clear. 

 NO DIGI stamps allowed. 

The winner of the challenge will be able to proudly display our Lavinia World winner's badge on their blog, and receive a $15 gift certificate to the Lavinia World store.  Lavinia World offers the complete range of Lavinia stamps and papers.  Although Lavinia Stamps is a company from the UK, Lavinia World is a US based store that ships worldwide.

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 Don't forget to include #laviniaworldstore on your projects and tag us at @laviniaworldstore so we can be sure to see and comment on your Lavinia projects!

 Lavinia World now has a new You Tube Channel, where a group of very talented designers  bring you how-to videos three times a week.  So be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single one! 

Also, please note that we are not part of any other entity or Facebook group that carries Lavinia stamps.  ONLY the cards posted to Lavinia World Challenges will be entered into the drawing for the Lavinia World prize. Also note that the gift certificates are ONLY valid at the Lavinia World store. 

Till next time,

crafty hugs, 

Lavinia World #38 ~ Halloween Lantern

Hello crafting friends and welcome to challenge #38  at Lavinia World,
where the theme is always Anything Goes!

 I'm not sure if you remember the Halloween lantern I made last year using Lavinia Stamps, but if you want to take a look, you'll find it on this post.

This year, I thought I would make another Halloween lantern, but this time on a card.

I didn't use a lot of stamps on this card and it came very quickly together. Unfortunately, I had a dickens of a time photographing the first photo due to the acetate that I put on the lantern to give the illusion of glass.

On the inside, I used some of the same stamps, did some ink blending using the same inks and left enough space to write my own personal message.

Now for the small list of supplies I used, each linked to the

 Lavinia World store, for your convenience.

Willow the Witch

Fairy Web

Bats

Sea Bubbles

Fairy Hugs Glitter - Translucent Pearl

Fairy Hugs Glitter - Ocean

Distress Oxide - Milled Lavender

Distress Oxide - Dusty Concord

Memento Ink - Paris Dusk

Memento Ink - Cottage Ivy

VersaFine Clair - Nocturne

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I hope I have inspired you to grab your stamps and make a project to come play along with us.  Although our theme is always Anything Goes, you do have to use physical stamps, either rubber or clear. 

 NO DIGI stamps allowed. 

The winner of the challenge will be able to proudly display our Lavinia World winner's badge on their blog, and receive a $15 gift certificate to the Lavinia World store.  Lavinia World offers the complete range of Lavinia stamps and papers.  Although Lavinia Stamps is from the UK, Lavinia World is a US based store that ships worldwide.

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Like us on Facebook

Follow us on Instagram: LaviniaWorldStore

Join our NEW Anything Lavinia Facebook Group here

 Don't forget to include #laviniaworldstore on your projects and tag us at @laviniaworldstore so we can be sure to see and comment on your Lavinia projects!

 Lavinia World now has a new You Tube Channel, where a group of very talented designers  bring you how-to videos three times a week.  So be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single one! 

Also, please note that we are not part of any other entity or Facebook group that carries Lavinia stamps.  ONLY the cards posted to Lavinia World Challenges will be entered into the drawing for the Lavinia World prize. Also note that the gift certificates are ONLY valid at the Lavinia World store. 

Going to play along at:

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - Anything Halloween Goes

Till next time,

crafty hugs,