Hello crafters,
This fortnight, the Allsorts challenge optional theme, chosen by Helen is "Lets get sentimental". As usual, you can also enter with an "anything goes" theme.
Strictly speaking only one of my make has a focal sentiment, but, as I decided to make coasters and I always make these in pairs...
This fortnight, the Allsorts challenge optional theme, chosen by Helen is "Lets get sentimental". As usual, you can also enter with an "anything goes" theme.
Strictly speaking only one of my make has a focal sentiment, but, as I decided to make coasters and I always make these in pairs...
Both stamps are from Let's Make Cards issue 89, designed by Rare Earth.
I prepared the coasters with white gesso, then painted them with several layers of Paper Artsy Fresco in Butter as I prefer a matt surface when I need to stamp on top. I added some dark brown paint around the edges.
For the cup I used Versafine Clair ink (Pinecone) but I switched to Archival for the other coaster as it did not dry quickly enough.
I prepared the coasters with white gesso, then painted them with several layers of Paper Artsy Fresco in Butter as I prefer a matt surface when I need to stamp on top. I added some dark brown paint around the edges.
For the cup I used Versafine Clair ink (Pinecone) but I switched to Archival for the other coaster as it did not dry quickly enough.
Both will need a few coat of varnish before using with hot drinks!
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Hop over to the Allsorts challenge blog to see all the DT inspiration and upload your projects. There is a prize pictured below from Sweet Poppy, an A5 stamp set and a sentiment stencil (plus an extra prize).
Hop over to the Allsorts challenge blog to see all the DT inspiration and upload your projects. There is a prize pictured below from Sweet Poppy, an A5 stamp set and a sentiment stencil (plus an extra prize).
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Something different for our challenge and look good in the Vintage colours.
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Fabulous coasters, like the chocolate theme and the edging!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use stamps, they look fab.
ReplyDeleteI really like the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteAlso like the fact that you made coasters!
These are so beautiful, loving the color scheme for a vintage feel and these would make such a great gift!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to make some coasters - perfect colours for the stamps you used.
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Your coasters are wonderful and the colour is perfect for the choccie theme.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this project! Great stamps and they would fit right in anywhere. Make a great gift for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at Stamping Sensations.
Pinky
The coasters are such a creative idea and the vintage tones give them a warm, inviting feel. I especially like how the edging enhances the overall design and makes them look polished. They would make a wonderful gift as well as a practical piece for everyday use.
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Hi again Christine, I'm all behind with commenting but was noted by one of the team you had linked up here at at SS, but afraid ineligible as collections of more than one project not eligible, just the same as at Allsorts.
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