Fabulous Summer Florals

A few more samples for my first workshop at Imagine Design Create Seaton Devon.

I just love working with these 2 stamp sets with Memento ink pads. We'll use masking techniques to create this bright summery design with no layering so no extra postage! 

Triple layer stamping. Here's a quirky technique which looks effective but is oh so simple. Monochrome effect with a pop of colour. 

Here's the 2 stamps sets I've used available at  Imagine Design Create Seaton Devon. 

Want to join me? Book with Kerri Ann on 01297 624246 

TUESDAY 19TH JUNE 2.00-400
 £12 each workshop or £20 for both morning & afternoon

FABULOUS SUMMER FLORALS

Imagine Design Create!

Here are a couple of the samples I've been working on lately for my first workshop  at Imagine Design Create Seaton on Tuesday 19th June. I've used the great quality stamps & masks designed by the IDC team in partnership with my very favourites Distress Oxides. 

Here are the projects for my morning session & the products I've used. If you'd like to join me please book at Imagine Design Create 01297 624246

£12 each workshop or £20 FOR BOTH

TUESDAY 19TH JUNE 10.00-12.00 

 BETTER AT THE BEACH
Like to get messy?! Create great backgrounds using Distress Oxides to use with Imagine Design Create masks & stamps & you'll produce stunning summery seascape designs.

Breaking News!!!

I'm thrilled & excited to announce that I will soon be holding monthly workshops at 
Imagine Design Create Seaton.

Kerri-Ann & her team design a whole variety of great stamps, masks & paper pads as well as offering a vast range of craft & art materials.

Here's details of my first workshop day:-

£12 each workshop or £20 for both

TUESDAY 19TH JUNE 10.00-12.00 

 BETTER AT THE BEACH

Like to get messy?! Create great backgrounds using Distress Oxides to use with Imagine Design Create masks & stamps & you'll produce stunning summery seascape designs
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TUESDAY 19TH JUNE 2.00-400 

FABULOUS SUMMER FLORALS

We shall produce some pretty floral designs using quirky layering techniques & clever ways with masking. We shall use lovely floral stamps from "Solid Flowers" & "Dear Friend" stamp sets to create unique designs for that special friend.

I'll post some samples soon- promise!!  

To book please contact  Imagine Design Create on 01297 624246.

Chocolate Baroque Meets Stix2

All the Stix2 demonstrators received a lovely surprise in the post last week- some gorgeous stamps from Chocolate Baroque. I've been an admirer of Chocolate Baroque designs for a while now so it was a pleasure for me to get to work with some at last & in conjunction with Stix2 products too! What's not to love!! Below are the designs I've come up with so far but there are more to come yet I'm sure. 

Let me talk you through the products I've used all available from :-

www.stix2.co.uk  www.chocolatebaroque.co.uk & 
www.crafterscompanion.co.uk

Chocolate Baroque Mosaic Flower (UA6SP0556)

I've embossed using detail gold embossing powder & coloured the flowers using a wash of brilliance inkpads which I've also used to add colour to areas of the background. The navy card is new to the Stix2 Tinted card range& the main image is mounted onto a piece of Copper Pearlescent card. All mounted onto a 5 x 7 ivory Stix2 card blank.

Chocolate Baroque Medici Flower (UA6SP0555)

I've used the Stix2 spray paints to create the background which I've stamped onto. Just spray some paint onto a craft mat & spritz with water. "Mop" up the paint with white linen card- you'll be able to create more than one piece. I've coloured the image with 

Spectrum Noir pens from www.crafterscompanion.co.uk & again I've layered onto the new navy card. To finish I've wrapped some ivory  organza ribbon (S57391) around the left edge of a 5" x 5" Stix2 white card blank- did I mention the these are a new addition to the Stix2 range too?!

Chocolate Baroque French Heart (UA6SP0558)

Here again I've printed onto a piece of spray paint background & coloured with Spectrum Noir pens. I've distressed the edges of the image using the new Stix2 Edge Scuffer (S57387) before softly applying some ink using the new Foam Daubers (S574120 pack of 5). The image & die cut has been mounted onto the other new colour to the Stix2 Tinted range-Violet. Finally the whole design was attached to a 6" x 6" white Stix2 card blank.

I'm off for another play-watch this space!!

#March Meet The Maker

Following an Instagram trend throughout the month on March #marchmeetthemaker here's my contribution, although I'm afraid i haven't quite met the daily challenges,to give a little insight into Crafty Debs.
You

Hi my name is Debbie Frost & I live in South Devon. I've been a demonstrator for Stix2 for almost 4 years which I love. I'm also a craft tutor & I regularly run my own workshops on a variety of different topics & techniques 

Where

I live in sunny Exmouth, Devon which not only has a stunning4 mile beach but beautiful  scenery & nature at the estuary where the river Exe meets the sea.

How you started

I have been a crafter for as long as I can remember but got more interested in card making when I got a job in the local craft shop (Japonica- sadly no longer open!). I then went on to win a couple of competitions in craft magazines, was a DT member for the Woodware blog & was finally approached by Stix2 to become one of their demonstrators. The rest is history! 

Favourite to Make

Anything messy & mixed media with lots of texture,colour & different techniques especially canvases!

Workspace

Overlooking my garden but don't look too too closely at the mess!

Can't Live Without

My trusty Stix2 Hot Melt glue gun! Always on my desk & useful for all kinds of  craft techniques not to mention household repairs.

Customers & Feedback

Nothing gives me a greater buzz  when I've been to one of my Stix2 demo days at one of my crafty retailers than knowing I've done a good job & everyone had a good time. So thanks to all my loyal retailer supporters! 

The ladies at Somer Craft Addix

Creative Friends

Of course I count all those associated with Stix2 as my creative friends but we all have special ones don't we? I feel privileged to count this fine trio of ladies as my close crafty friends.

My craft bestie Jan Caudrelier - that's us with the award for Best Craft Retailer in 2014 awarded to Japonica at the NEC.

Fellow demonstrators Jenny Redfern  & Jane Williams 

Creating with the Gelli Plate

Creating with the Gelli Plate 

                                                

Fun with Brushos

Saturday 10^th March 9.30-4.30 £15 per workshop or £28 for both

Fun with Brushos!

Jan & Debs will be bringing you their own take on using these powder bombs of colour.

Using 2 very different techniques we’ll show you how to get the best out of this very versatile product.

Deb’s workshop- Brushos & Masking

We shall use a great set of stamps from Hobby Art (www.hobbyartstamps.com)

 CS175D Abstract  Flowers (set1). We’ll make a colourful springtime display of flowers suitable for Mothers Day, Easter or whatever you choose using artists drawing gum to create  masking- it’s sooo easy!! We will create a very different background using Brushos & then you get to paint your flowers with them too- oh & there may be a surprise product for a touch of sparkle!  And if we’ve time we’ll run through a few more background techniques too….but that might be another workshop!!

Jans workshop –Brushos & Bleach.

These cards will have full glorious Technicolor....and then we'll just add bleach! We shall aim to make at least 3 cards. Curious? Book a place now!