Super Stamps

I was given lots of super stamps for Christmas. Here are some of the cards I've made using them. The background on the celebrate card was produced using a peel off sticker and sponging with bright coloured ink.


All these motifs were embossed after stamping. Holographic embossing powders give a subtle sparkle while shiny black looks elegant on the Rennie Mackintosh inspired card. Water colour pencils enhance details.

Purple Flowers

Another card made by stenciling the background using a simple punched mask. This card was made for a sick friend.

Thank you flowers

Watercolour pencils add interest to simple peel-off stickers. Ribbons and sequins in complementary shades complete the design.

Cerise and Lime

Textured paper, apertures, bright colours, ribbons and a domed sticker all combine to create a striking card. Strips of leftover textured paper decorate the matching envelope.

Yellow Tulips

Layers of complementary papers create a platform for the spirelli circle which is subtly decorated with pale thread and a simple motif. Purple satin ribbon echoes the light reflecting property of the foil. A card suitable for many occasions.

Window of Flowers

A simple, but effective design. Windows were punched in a rectangle of lime green card using a square punch. The stem and leaves were cut from textured foil and the flower motifs embellished with clear flat backed crystals.

Flowers and Beads

A background of textured paper is topped by a circle of beads embellished with raised flowers. The beads are threaded on to a wire which gives the smooth curves. The design works portrait or landscape and has a handmade co-ordinating envelope.

Blue Flowers

The colours used in this card all co-ordinate beautifully. The beading takes a while to do but the end effect is really worth it. Flower sequins and small silver gems complete the design.

Love Love Love

There are a lot of elements in this card which come together beautifully. The square shape of the card is highlighted by the ribbon border and this matches the mulberry paper mounting of the flowers. I love the fluffy effect that tearing the mulberry paper gives. The background is stamped, and coloured in pencil, as is the central motif.

Get Well Soon

A perfect card to send an unwell friend! The background and central motif are made using the co-ordinating stamps.

Four Flowers

This simple design is one that I've used repeatedly. It can easily be varied with different colours, embellishments and messages but I think this one came out particularly well. The large green sequins provide a suitable foil for the flowers which are each highlighted with a small glass bead.The lace effect at the corners of the mounting is stamped out with a punch and really completes the overall effect.