You are Awesome Tag - Denise van Deventer - Penelope Dee Wanderlust

Hello Everyone

School holidays are almost at an end, but I have really enjoyed not being rushed in the mornings and afternoons! ;-)

I have a mixed media tag to share with you today, using the gorgeous Penelope Dee Wanderlust collection! ;-)

I created a rusty background, using Gathered Twigs distress ink.

I then used a Penelope Dee stencil and some crackle paste, over some leftover paper strips.

I also used some Penelope Dee Colour Me flowers and chipboard pieces.

These were coloured using distress oxides.

I then used a Penelope Dee stamp for the sentiment.

I really love how this tag turned out! ;-)

Thanks so much everyone, for visiting and leaving some love!

I really do appreciate it! ;-)

Have a fabulous weekend!

Denise x

Thinking of You Card - BoBunny Stamps

Hello Everyone

I hope that you are having a good week!

I am back with a "Thinking of You" card today, which was created with a whole lot of BoBunny stamps.

I used distress inks and distress oxides to colour the card, flowers and leaves.

I also used BoBunny pearlescent to add dimension to the flower centres.

I love my stamps and I would not be able to create without them at all.

They are definitely a crafting staple.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I really appreciate the visit!

Denise x

Art Journal Page - A Bird does not sing because he has an answer, he sings because he has a song

Hello Everyone

Welcome to Saturday and the weekend and welcome back to my blog! ;-)

Today I have an art journal page to share, that I created a while back and just love the vibrant colours of.

I used some Basic Grey goodies that I have had in my stash for years, along with acrylic paints, distress paints and inks.

The sentiment was also a rub-on that I have had for years and was so pleased that it still worked a charm.

I also used some Tim Holtz stamps, which are some of my favourite.

The colour combo surprised even myself and I was so happy with the way it turned out.

If you haven't tried art journalling, it really does give you the freedom to really play and experiment.

Well I hope you get some time to create and play over the weekend.

I hope to find some time too!

Have a great one!

Denise x

Discover,Escape Tag - Distress Inks - Take it Make it Challenge Dec

Hello Everyone

I did this tag quite a few weeks ago and I am now finally sharing it.

I used the paint resist method, again, with distress inks and a stencil and then I added some stamping. I also used some rub-ons that I have had for ages.

I also stamped, coloured and fussy cut the flower cluster too. The flower cluster was layered over a leaf chippie.

Here's a closer look at that background.

I am also entering this tag in the Take it, Make it Dec Challenge, over at the Craft Stamper here.

Thanks ever so much for stopping by!

I really appreciate the visit.

Have a super day!

Denise x

Hello Mixed Media Tag

Hello Everyone

I am soooo pleased that it is Friday! ;-)

Roll on weekend! ;-)

Today I am sharing a tag that I made a while back already, but just have not been able to share yet.

I used the paint resist technique on the background, with distress paint and distress ink.

I then added my chippie, which had been coloured and a clear crackle applied over.

The little white flowers are handmade and a gold ball added to their centres.

I am so pleased with these little flowers...they take time and effort, but are well worth it.

I so love making tags and they always come in so handy! ;-)

Have a fabulous Friday and blessings to you all over Thanksgiving! ;-)

Lots of Love to you all!

Denise x

Thinking of You - Large Tag

Hello Everyone

Of after 5 weeks of no internet and a telephone line, I am finally back on the air.

I am sooo pleased! It really was becoming rather a hassle.

Anyways, today I have a large tag to share with you.

I used normal distress inks and paints on this tag.

I treated the beautiful chippie to some gesso and all purpose ink.

You'll see the detail here below.

I did big inky splatters, over the stencilled dots and stamping on the background.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you have a fabulous Friday and weekend! ;-)

Cheers for now

Denise x

Stashy Christmas Card

Hello Everyone

Today I am sharing another Christmas Card.

I have been de-stashing and it certainly feels good to do that! ;-)

I used distress ink and water on the music paper, to create a watercolour effect.

Here's a close-up of the little cluster.

The addition of the black leaves just finished it off nicely.

So how are your Christmas cards coming along?

Hope you have a lovely Friday!

Take care

Denise x

General Card - Mixed Media

Hello Everyone

I have wanted to create a monotone card for a while now, with various mixed media.

It seems to make the card look incredibly soft.

I think I achieved it with this card.

I used texture paste and a stencil for the background and then coloured it with distress inks and water.

The chipboard I covered with texture paste and then added some all purpose ink to colour it.

Here's a close-up.

I purposefully did not put a title on the card, so that it really can be used for any occasion.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you have a fabulous Thursday.

Denise x

General Tag - Mixed Media Tag - Take it Make It Challenge August

Hello Everyone

I have a mixed media tag to share with you today.

I did a paint resist background, where I stencilled with distress paint first and then once dried, I added distress inks over this.

I then also added drops of white acrylic paint.

I also stamped and coloured those beautiful blooms, which were fussy cut and then layered.

Here's a little closer look.

I really love all the layers and the colouring on this tag.

I added some white chipboard and white leaves, to make this tag pop.

Lastly I added an old rub-on that added a little bit of detail too, along with the metal title.

Supplies used:

Tim Holtz Stencil

L'Aquarelle Designs Stamps - Ultimate Crafts

Distress Inks

Distress Paint

Leaf die-cuts

Design Worx chipboard

Thanks ever so much for stopping by!

I really appreciate the visit.

Have a fabulous day

Denise x

Art Journal Page - Design Worx stencils& Graphic45

Hello Everyone

I have an art journal page to share with you today.

I used 2 Design Worx stencils on this page and really loved using them.

I used the stencils for the background, along with some acrylic paint and modeling paste.

I coloured it with distress inks and added water drops for a watercolour effect.

I then added stamping and some fussy cut elements from Graphic 45.

Here's a closer look.

I added some white highlights with a white gel pen and also with some white gesso.

One of my favourite colours is definitely green, so I really love using it and love the richness it adds to this page.

Thanks ever so much for stopping by!

Have a gorgeous day!

Denise x

General Tags - ScrapBerry's Mediterranean Dreams Collection

Hello Everyone

I am up on the ScrapBerry's blog at the moment, with some general tags! ;-)

I would really love it if you popped over and had a look.

This collection is definitely one of my favourites and I know that I will be playing with it lots more.

Here's one of the tags I made.

I also used some delicate and beautiful Sizzix die-cuts.

Please pop over to Sizzix to check out their fabulous die-cuts and products.

ScrapBerry Supplies:

Mediterranean Dreams 12x12 Paper Collection - SCB220609500bx

Set of stamps 7*7 cm Nature - SCB4907098

Set of clear stamps (7*7cm) Photo Archive – Smile - SCB4907013B

Set of stamps 7*7 cm Happy Day, Wedding -SCB4907084

Cherry Blossom (10 piece set) White & Blue - SCB300215

Shabby Ribbon Light Brown 10 mm 1 m SCB510107

Shabby ribbon, white, 10mm, 1m - SCB510101

Antique Shop 7.8x7.8 cm Chipboard Elements No. 3 - SCB62000109B

Sizzix Supplies:
Fanciful Element #661062
Whimsical Wish #661049

Have a super Monday!

Denise x



Christmas Tag - Graphic 45

Hello Everyone

I can't believe it's almost a week since I last posted.

I have had such a bust time at home and also just with the family.

I am on leave but think I have been working harder at home than I do at work! LOL

Anyways, I have another tag to share with you today using some Graphic 45 goodies again.

I used a stencil and some crackle paste for the background and then added some distress inks and stamping.

I then used a die-cut, some fussy cut elements and some chipboard and blooms to finish it off.

I love this purple colouring for Christmas.

Anyways, thanks so much for stopping by!

Please excuse me if I have not stopped by your blog in a while.

I promise to do so soon! ;-)

Have a super, super day!

Denise x

Christmas Tag - Graphic 45

Hello Everyone

It's a Public Holiday here today and so it's a really nice day to just chill, enjoy the gorgeous weather and maybe even find some creative time.

I am making Christmas Tags this year and don't think I will be making too many cards.

The tags work for me and I really enjoy making these soo much.

Here's the one for today.

I used some yummy Graphic 45 goodies.

Here's a close-up.

I layered up some pretty die-cuts, which really did work well.

Well I hope your Christmas preparations are going well.

I hope you have a super day!

Thanks for stopping by and so appreciate your comments.

Denise x

Wedding Card - BoBunny Juliet & Sizzix Bigz Die - Calliope Item #661243

Hello Everyone

I hope that you are all having a super day! ;-)

I have a friend at work, whose daughter is getting married in a few weeks time! 

He's such a good pal and always helps me out with this and that and so I told him that I would make a card for him, for his daughter.

He is really emotional about this wedding coming up and I can just imagine what he will be like on the day.

Anyways, so I really wanted to make a special card for him to give to his daughter.

Here it is.

I used the BoBunny Juliet Collection.  This is still one of my most favourite and romantic collections.

I used a gorgeous swirly chipboard from Enmarc, which I distress embossed and I also used a Tim Holtz stencil and distress ink to create the stencilled background.

As you know I have also been making my own flowers and this is one that I so love, becuase the colouring is so soft and beautiful! ;-)

Once again I used my favourite Sizzix die! ;-)

Sizzix Bigz Die - Calliope

Item #661243

I love how this card turned out and I really hope my friend and his daughter, will love it.
Thanks so much for stopping by!I hope you have a fabulous day!Denise x

Art Journal Page - BoBunny's Stencils and Stamps

Hello Everyone

I am sharing an art journal page today! ;-)

I am sharing lots of BoBunny's stamps and stencils! ;-)

Here's the page! ;-)

I created the background with distress inks and stickable stencils and stamps.

Here's some closer shots...

I really love this quote I found...

She couldn't feel her wings

But knew they were there

So she built a ladder

That lead to the sky

And when she touched the clouds

She remembered how to fly!

Isn't that beautiful! ;-)

This was just the piece that I needed to lift my spirit! ;-)

Thanks so much for popping by my blog! ;-)

I really do appreciate the love and comments you leave! ;-)

Have a super day!

Denise x

Mixed Media Tag - General Tag

Hello Everyone

As you know, I am besotted with tags and have been tagging you for a while now....

Sorry, but today I am sharing another tag! ;-)

I used my Distress Inks, embossing powders and a gorgeous die-cut Lovely Peony by Memory Box.

One can also use these general tags for gifts and all sorts.

I must say that I am really having fun with my inks and they really are so easy and fun to use.

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you have a super Wednesday!

Denise x

You are my Cup of Tea Tag - Penelope Dee

Hello Everyone

Last Friday I had the pleasure of meeting Glenda Viljoen, at the retailers/teachers class at Emperors Palace.

Glenda and Trodat were launching the new Penelope Dee collection - Tea Time.

I love the new collection and the paper quality is fabulous.

We received the collection, along with some stamps and goodies.

I used the stamp to create this tag.

The tag is from Kraft paper and so I wasn't sure how the colouring etc. would take, from my Ditress Inks.  In any case, it came out fairly nicely and with the help of a white gel pen, I think the effect is perfect.

I used white pigment ink for the sentiment too.

I am yet to use the paper collection, but will definitely share it, once I have created something.

It is all about time and opportunity! ;-)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you have a super day!

Denise x

Vintage Tag - Graphic 45

Hello Everyone

Today I have a vintage tag to share with you.

I really had soooo much fun with my inks and stamps and of course, some gorgeous Graphic 45 pieces, that are from some of my earliest scrappy stash.

So here it is.

I used a lot of BoBunny stamps and distress inks on the background.

These butterflies were just fabulous and so just had to be fussy cut! ;-)

Thanks so much for coming to see another of my tags today.

Hope you have a good evening!

Denise x

Mixed Media Tag - Sizzix / Craft Stamper August Take it Make it Challenge

Hello Everyone

I am still "tagging" you with lots of tags and so I have another one to share with you today.

I am also entering this for the Craft Stamper August Take it Make it Challenge

Here's my tag.

I used Distress inks, stamps, a Tim Holtz stencil and a Sizzix embossing folder to create the background.

Believe it or not, I used the Sizzix embossing folder to create the swirly patterns on the background.

Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folders 4PK - Springtime Background & Borders Set

Item #657491
I used the first border embossing folder in this set, inked it up and used it as a stamp on the tag.
Here's a close-up.

The stamped flowers are a free stamp from a previous Craft Stamper magazine.

I used watercolour pencils to colour them. I then cut a few layers and layered them up for dimension.

I had a lot of fun creating this tag and I am really happy with the result too! ;-)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you have an awesome evening!

Denise x

Thinking of You - Mixed Media Tag - BoBunny Stamps

Hello Everyone

I hope that you are having a really good weekend and also finding some time to create.

I finished off another circle tag. I really do love the colours on this one.

Have a look.

I used a Celebr8 stencil and black gesso for the background, along with some Pumice Stone Distress ink.

The flowers and leaves are BoBunny stamps and I coloured these with watercolour pencils and then lastly added some black beads for the centres.

Here's a closer look.

You know, it's really great if one has Alcohol markers and Distress ink markers...but watercolour pencils work just as well and really don't cost a bomb at all.

If you have some of these packed away somewhere, get them out and get using them! ;-)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you have a super Sunday!

Denise x