As they say: “Time Flies”. Well, it certainly does… it’s 2024 already! So, what better title for this, Tracey’s first tutorial of the new year?

Using the Arched Window Sticker Stencil to form a frame, Tracey created a background of blended shades of blue from the Elements Inks range. A

With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore… “Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,The only creature stirring was a Lavinia mouse.” In fact,

Tracey and Jamie get into the Christmas spirit today, with cards that involve two different types of stencil. Starting with a sticker stencil to create the main shape, they work through inking techniques, traditional stencilling, and a little stamping, before adding the finishing touches with gilding paste and stickle glue. Shopping List MaltesersSticker StencilsStencilsStencil BrushesWord […]

The exclusive Lavinia Mystical Mica Sprays play a leading role in the creation of these festive tags, which feature our lovely fairies Celeste and Faith taking centre stage. Watch as Jamie and Tracey do some nifty stencil work with Gilding Polish, followed by a helping of Stickles Glitter Glue, to add the finishing touches. Shopping […]

Today, Tracey revisits one of our older, yet still very popular stamps, The Druid’s Inn, to create this lovely card. The background came courtesy of

No, we’re not talking about that bottle of Baileys you got in for Christmas, this “alcohol lift” is an inking technique that Tracey is demonstrating

The circular Gel Plate was the starting point for today’s demonstration. Elements inks formed the base, followed by a splattering of watered-down mica minerals powder, before taking a “print” onto Multifarious card. Then a selection of the fabulous mushroom and toadstool stamps were used, along with various foliage, to create this stunning picture. . The […]

Another lovely card from Tracey featuring some Small Dwellings on a snowy hillside, viewed through a winter wreath, festooned with red berries. The dusky night-time effect was created by some clever blending of Elements inks with a stencil brush.  Shopping List Berry WreathMini floral stampsSmall DwellingsWord Stamps Versafine Clair InksElements InkAcetate hill masksStencil BrushesPosca PensGel […]