The Black Cat

This week is flying by and next week will be half term so time is in short supply. I love CAS cards and found time to make this one for the Less Is More challenge which this week is Cats or Dogs.

To make this card I first used the direct to paper technique using Antique Linen Distress Ink. I then stamped and embossed the cat using WOW Embossing Powder Ebony Powder. I drew the border freehand with a fine pen.

As the meerkats say - Simples!

Other Challenges I am entering : 

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Order of the Opus Gluei - Black and or cat

Twinchie Challenge

Its amazing what you can find in your stash when you look! I haven't used alcohol inks for a while so decided to use them to make this Twinchie. There is a new Twinchie Challenge which can be found here.

Using the applicator with felt I applied the inks to glossy card stock, including the gold mixative. I used a stamp from Craft Stamper Magazine to stamp an image over the top and then embossed with gold WOW Powder.

Travels to Venice

My most favourite places in the world is Italy and in particular, Venice. There are a few travel inspired challenges this week so it was a chance to use one of my favourite stamps.

To make this postcard I first embossed it using a Docrafts  / XCut folder. Then I used Walnut Stain Distress Ink to age it. I stamped the Venice image and used a water brush to draw out the colour. I stamped the place names from Crafty Individuals along the bottom. Finally I applied gilding flakes on the corners to decorate. I have to say I am rather pleased with the result! I hope you like it too

Have a great weekend!

I am entering the following challenges

Craft Room Challenge - Wish You were Here Postcard