Stamps Ahead

 This layout was a challenge at Soul Scrappers  challenge group on Facebook  The challenge was to be inspired by the this layout by Jane Howden  The criteria - use this scape page to inspire your own scrap page.  You may be inspired by the torn papers, the shapes, the tag, fence, the creepy Halloween feel, spider web or pumpkins etc.... Not being a fan of Halloween I did not take that inspiration, however, I did love the background colour and the basic layout of Jane's.   With New South Wales beginning its partial exit out of Covid lockdown restrictions tomorrow, I am sure many people are wondering/imagining "Where to next?" as they think of  possible future travels.  Myself, I can see me travelling more in my own country and my sister is considering a trip to Paris and beyond in 2023. I searched my photographs and found this photo that I took when we both visited Europe 2015. Thank you for looking, Margaret

Here are two cards I have made - I was amazed at the result.  Why - see below. Cards have been created using products all available from Kaszazz.  Stamps are from Destinations Collection.  The stencil is called World Map.   Alchemy is described as - a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation or combination according to web dictionary. So how is appropriate to my cards?   Let me explain my process of creating the background. Using white cardstock (CS) I sprayed Distress Oxide Inks randomly on to the CS. I then applied texture paste through the stencil.  And then the alchemy, magic or serendipity happened - I could not believe my eyes.  The texture paste absorbed the oxide inks and created the most special background that you see. When dry - cut the CS into 2 mats as my background base. The tags I created using Ranger Black Soot Oxide Ink and clear embossing powder. One in an offcut of patterned paper in the collection and one an ...

Here is a card I have made - it was designed by Rosemary Clive, Kaszazz demonstator. All supplies are available from Kaszazz - yes, I am a demonstrator also.  This card features papers and stamps from the recently released Destination collection. As one happy world traveller I will be travelling again I am sure when the world is opened up to us again. Thank you looking, Margaret Crafting in the time of coronavirus.