Sunday 9 February 2014

Visible Image Sunday

Good Morning All my lovelies

Well it has been raining and windy, hands up who has had this nasty wind( not personally you understand lol ) it reminds me of that storm we had in 1987 anyone remember it? Trees were blowing over and landing on cars etc, crazy time that was , I was just about to find out I was carrying my son that year. What was you all doing?

I have  a lovely  Visible Image step by step for you to have a go out , a little recap with a bit extra on  all we have been learning with the random inking since you all first met me
I used some really gorgeous and special stamps today and I hope you will agree it turned out pretty cool.
Take a look .

I have a lot of pictures with this step by step so bear with me and \i really hope you will give it a go and I really would love to see what you create guys.
Ok so here we go.

 So to start I used Bundled sage and dusty concord distress inks on a piece of A5 coconut white card and blended in my usual manner, you all know it now don't you? as much ink as you can first go round but build your layers as you go round and remember it is just a piece of card and you do not need to make a fuss this is another just throw it on style card but look at the result.
 Here is how mine looked after slapping the ink  on (technical term) lol
 Next remember how we did the same ink in the same colour zones  just as we did on the first show, I used the gorgeous Grunge flourish , first I used the back of it around the edge of the card purple in purple and green in green.
                                             
Make sure you dry this layer properly with a heat gun and use an anti static pad to as it will stop the embossing powders from clinging to the other inks .I now switch to an archival ink so it gives me a nice crisp images and I am now using the simply divine Music background.
 Once I stamped the music background twice in opposite corners I took the large butterfly and again kept the tones in the same colour zones so I didn't muddy the colours and stamped a few on the page
 Here you can see the layers starting to build up and its already starting to look pretty don't you think?
On the last show I showed you how to colour your butterflies really quickly and no fussing, the simple way is to stamp them all how you want them and then while they are still on the paper just rub some colour into them how you want it, Once I did this I added some white dots and coloured in white some pieces to give  a little more depth to them, \if you are wondering about the last butterfly in this picture,I took the butterfly stamp and inked it well with the Versafine , I  then pressed the music background onto the inked butterfly which of course removed some ink and I stamped that image which is top right and then I took  the music background and stamped out the image left there too which is the bottom right image. This is called Kiss stamping and usually used on more solid stamps like silhouettes but why not try it on any and see how it goes.
 At this stage cut all your butterflies out, you can see the difference the white pen makes to the butterflies already. Once cut out take a sheet of double sided adhesive and then dip each one in whatever medium you prefer, glitter, mica flakes, Micro beads etc and set aside for a minute to dry etc.
 Go back to the original piece and take your glue pen and dot it wherever you feel you want the glitter etc.
I used some Frantage aged white powder on top of 2 of the corners where  I used the music background too.
 Next i stamped out on coconut white card the live your dreams stamp, you can just see it on the left if you look carefully, I heat embossed it with clear detail powder and versamark ink.
 Then blended the same colours to create my focal piece for the card. I also stamped randomly the music
I matted and layered a couple of times and added my butterflies , which are super sparkly but the cameras just can 't pick it up well at all.

 I decided to use microbeads on my butterflies i just love how they look. The butterfly on the bottom left has glitter on it.and is the one I explained regarding Kiss stamping.
It definitely was a long project but very worth it I hope you will agree.

The gorgeous stamps used in this project are.



                                 live your dreams                                 Grunge flourish
 

                                   Large butterfly                                  Music background

Now the lady that won all the goodies on here just over a week ago never came forward so I still have that bundle of goodies to give away. There fore anyone who leaves a comment today will go into a 2nd drawing and that prize will then be sent out to them. 
Here's that prize again as a recap.
Good luck every one.


Hugs 

Kim 
xxx



61 comments:

  1. Hello Kim
    Thank you for the step by step tutorial for that card. It's really effective. I will definitely give it a go.
    From a windy Surrey
    Anne O

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    1. Hi Anne
      You ar emore than welcome for the step by steps and glad you will give it a go. Kim xx

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  2. A beautiful card Kim thank you so much going to have a go love from June in a windy raining Warrington xxxxxxx

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    1. Hi June. Congrats your number came out of the draw for the main prize. Ca you email me with your address so I can get it posted out to you this week please.
      Kim xxx

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    2. Hi June. Congratulations. You have been so lucky. You were a comment winner on Sue's blog too. All good things come in threes so what next? I will keep my fingers crossed for you. (Maybe you need to get a lottery ticket, if you don't already have one) It's always nice when a regular wins. Take care : )

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  3. Such a beautiful card Kim and a great tutorial. The puruple really makes it pop and such lovely stamps too.

    Love Sheila xx

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    1. Hi Sheila Thank you for your lovely words as always
      Kim xx

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  4. Hi Kim, thanks for your Stunning Inspiring Card today, I Truly Love the Distress Inks chosen from none other than Sir Tim! I love the Background you've created with the Flourish etc love the Flourish and your touches of bling and I'm a lover of Butterflies so it's great to see them on your Card. It's so sad that the lady who won the Fabulous goodies didn't come forward, but Good Luck to whom ever wins the goodies.
    Thanks for the breakdown and detailed ways to achieve your fabulous Card your such an inspiration!
    Love and hugs from Sam x

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    1. Hi Lovely Sam , Yes it is sad she didn't come back to collect her prize but some people join lots of comps and forget where they have been I guess but I did leave messages too unfortunately.You are always welcome for the breakdowns I enjoy them and it does help visual learners to see it in picture form that is why I will be doing the videos when my tripod gets here.
      Take care
      Kim x

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  5. Hi Kim
    Thank you for this great tutorial, this card is stunningly beautiful and is one I shall try, although I do not have all the three stamps but I am sure others will do until I order them. Thank you once again
    Hugs
    Carol x

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    1. Hi Carol
      I am so glad you will try this card and it is great fun , You can use any stamps you have to give the technique a go of course Carol.
      Kim xxx

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  6. Hi Kim. Beautiful card in lovely colours. Thank you for the tutorial.I must give it a go. The storm in 1987 was the first time I had ever worried about the wind. When we woke up in the morning, all having slept through the storm, a massive Oak tree in the garden of the house behind us had fallen down onto the owners lawn (not causing any other damage) If it had blown the other way it would have landed right on top of our house, including the bedroom where our 5 month old first born son was sleeping :( It still makes me shiver all these years later! (Such a shame that such a beautiful tree that was 100's of years old was lost that night though) Always a bit edgy when it gets windy at night now! Have a good day. Stay safe. Take care.

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    1. Hi Mrs B. nice to see you and thanks for being here. I hope you will give it a go sometime. Thank goodness that tree didn't come your way , someone was looking after your lad that night.bless him.I don't like the wind particularly on the motorway.
      Definitey be careful in this weather for sure.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  7. Morning Kim, Unfortunately 1987 was not a good year for me, I lost my eldest Son in March of that year, but yes I do remember the horrid gales we had, I have always been afraid of the strong wind, I am only little and don't weigh that much, and I always have a fear of being blown away, and that year the gales were so strong it was hard to keep upright. Anyway enough of being maudlin haha.
    Your card is magnificent, I love the colours, purple and green have always been a favourite combo of mine, I love the butterflies and loved how you demo'd this technique on tv, and the 'kiss' stamping looks fabulous with the music stamp. I spied the frantage on the corners, I so love using that. It annoys me that every time I type frantage, the computer always thinks I wanted 'frontage' and changes it, then I have to go back and say 'No' I wanted 'frantage' and change the 'o' to an 'a' haha., it's always a grrrrr moment.
    This card is stunning, and yippeeeeeee we are all in the cup for the prize goodies. Good Luck everyone.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. Hi Patricia.
      I am so so sorry for raising the memories of that awful year for you. Bless your heart , I am no stranger to loss but your first born son or any child i cannot begin to feel your pain. Big hug and know It is from my heart when I give you my condolences for it does not matter how long ago it was, when you discuss it it becomes like an open wound again.
      Thank you for still finding all them ovely words regarding the card, I did enjoy putting it together I also love purple and green, I do think we have very similar taste you and I.
      Love to you
      Kim xxx

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    2. Awww, thank you for those kind words, Kim. I finished Graham's birthday card yesterday, with the Visible Image car and the 'Classic' sentiment, and it has turned out fantastic, I eventually managed to get the piccie from my phone emailed to myself, thank you for your help, I now need to try getting them from my camera !! haha.
      Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    3. Yup if you find the lead to plug the camera in i will help, are u using windowss or a apple mac machine?glad you got the emailed one, its quick that way. did you save it from your email into a file so you have it on the computer? x

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    4. Yes,, Kim, I saved it so now have it on my computer, yeah !!!! When I get the lead, Graham knows where that is, I will let you know then you can 'walk me through it' when you have the time, thank you. xx

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  8. Hi Julia
    Another stunning card today. your using my favourite colour. I love how you are giving us tutorials, and must try the kiss technique. 1987 was a nightmare with the wind and the floods, mind you we are having floods now. We are a bit higher up so if we were flooded Witney would be in great trouble. The water just pours off the fields and was going straight through peoples houses. Thanks for the chance to win the prize, It looks fantastic.

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    1. Hi Pat.
      Think you may have meant to say Kim not Julia haha
      The front of my house is similar as it is green straight outside my front door and it slope toward my house so it gets very wet and muddy in this rain, but nothing like all th epoor people suffering just now. Bless them all.
      Big hug
      Kim xx

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  9. Hi Kim, love today's card, the colours are perfect, and I adore the music stamp.
    Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win.
    I can remember 1987 and laying in bed listening to the roof tiles falling, but I think we got off lightly compared to all the poor people who are suffering at the moment.
    My heart goes out to them all, and hope it won't be too much longer before they can return to their homes
    xx

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    1. Hi Debbie
      I am so pleased you are all loving todays card. I feel the same to all the people suffering, I wish i lived near to make them all food or let them stay etc. heart breaks when you thik of them cold etc.
      hugs
      Kim xx

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  10. Definitely worth it, Kim. It's a beautiful card and I love your colour choices x

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    1. Hi Louise
      Ah bless you, I am glad you like todays card. Hugs Kim xxx

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  11. Wow! a really stunning card Kim...love it! Thank you for the detailed steps and techniques. I love the colours that you've used and the stamps. 1987 was very scary with the high winds.

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    1. Hi Beryl.
      Thankyou so much and you are very welcome for the step by steps , keep a look out for videos as soon as my tripod arrives haha.
      It was a scary year for sure.
      Thanks for being here
      Kim xx

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  12. Hi Kim, new to this blog. This card is fantastic , love it. I remember 1987 well as I was pregnant with twins and in hospital for 10 weeks on bed rest as they weren't growing. I know I hid under the bed covers because of the wind and have hated strong winds eversince. Lol lynne m x x

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    1. Hi Lynne
      Thank you for joining the blog. I like to try to answer so always check bad to see your reply once you leave me a comment.
      I love too get to know the ladies joining me so feel free to always leave a comment when you have the time. Nice to see you
      Kim xx

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  13. Oh Kim this is a real WOW card! I love the colours you have used, and what a great suggestion to work colour on colour. I love all the stamps and they are so versatile. Kiss stamping is something I haven't tried, so must give it a go. It's all those little extra touches and techniques that make this card so special. I remember the 1987 storm very well. We were living in Surrey and there was quite
    a lot of damage, we personally were quite lucky - only fencing and a smallish tree - but I think Kent was worse off. I remember one place where nearly all the trees on the windward side of the hill were lost. Anyway, sorry the winner of the goodies hasn't appeared but thanks for redrawing it today. x

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    1. Hi Pat.
      Ahhh thank you so much Pat. Colour on colour adds to the illusion of depth and we are building up to making things having shadows and to mist, and to reflection so , we learn slowly so everyone gets the techniques.I was also sorry the lady didnt clam but there will be lots of competitions over the year so she can enter again once she realises.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  14. Thank you Kim for a great tutorial! Gorgeous card and love the colours (which I have) plus love the stamps (I have 3 of them) to say I love butterflies that is the stamp I don't have! Very strange, lol. Will definitely give it a go when I get the butterfly. Xxx

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    1. Thankyou Pat. You can use and stamps to create a card it just I love my Visible Image and how they stamp so perfectly.
      The butterfly comes in 2 sizes , I was using the large one for this project.Have great fun when you do this card, and member I would love to see.
      Kim xx

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  15. A very good tutorial and I love the colour combo. Kiss stamping is one of those under utilized techniques but yields fabulous results. I'm falling in love with Visble Image stamps.

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    1. Hi Wanda
      Thank you so much for your kind words. It certainly is under utilised so I thought I'd revive it a bit.I am pleased you are in love with them as I am too very much haha.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  16. Good afternoon Kim
    You have created a wonderful card, the colours are lush, some of my favourites! I would never have known how to put this together but for your step-by-step - so a big thanks for that. Thank you too for the beautiful card you sent me. It's message was so apt (you must be telepathic lol) 'praying for sunnier times' it will go up in my craft room.
    Hugs
    Sharon Kirkwood x

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    1. Hi Sharon
      I am pleased the step by step is helping you .Oh I am so very pleased you enjoyed the card my dear and I remembered which colours you said you liked and I felt the need to send that one strangely , I hope in my heart it makes you smile when you see it and if there is anything I can do , even an ear feel free to email anytime lovely.
      Kim xx

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  17. Hi Kim,
    Wonderful card and great technique. Thanks for showing it so clearly - even I can follow your instructions. And of course I shall definitely give it a go.
    Dear Kim, I can't remember what I did last week, never mind in 1987!! I do remember it was very stormy with lots of damage.
    Have ordered some of Sue's dies - I want them all, but my bank balance won't stretch that far..............
    Hugs, Rose

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    1. Hi Rose.
      I am so pleased you will try this one, Sues dies are really special so I am so glad you got yourself a few.
      Look forward to seeing your creations.
      Kim xx

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  18. Hi Kim, lovely card. I have recently started looking in on your blog after seeing you on TV, which I really enjoyed. Keep up the good work

    dijit

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    1. Hi Dijit
      Congrats I picked out your number to win a card from me today so If you can email me your address I will post that out to you asap.
      Thankyou for joining and following the blog, welcome and i look forward to reading all your further comments.
      Kim xx

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  19. Hi Kim, lovely card. I have recently started looking in on your blog after seeing you on TV, which I really enjoyed. Keep up the good work

    dijit

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  20. Another lovely card Kim, beautiful colours, will be having a play with this but will have to use other stamps as I don't have the visible image ones. Been to Stevenage today, didn't spot you but it was quite busy early on, but am a very happy bunny, bought 3 of Sue's dies, couldn't believe they were on sale on 2 stands today. Good luck to everyone for the prize draw. Sue x

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    1. Hi Sue
      I went to stevenage too but didnt get there til lunch time so sorry we missed each other.
      Wow yes there was a few stall sellig them wasnt they , very lucky as they were only shipped to stores thursday.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  21. Hi, I'm new to your blog and I really love it! I shall be a regular visitor from now on. Love this card, Sarah

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    1. Hi Sarah
      Welcome to my blog , I am so happy you are enjoying it, I try to answer most comments so always check back for your reply.Id also love to see your creations and I do regular prize draws so look forward to chatting more
      Kim xx

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  22. Love the step by step and I've learned at least one new thing to try!!! Have only just started trying stamping, so will have a go at the kissing!
    Thank you Kim for sharing your time and expertise.
    Jan x

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    1. Hi Jan
      One new thing so far hey.You are more than welcomeI just love all things arts and crafts so always on and off here. You will really love your stamping journey too and definitely try todays technique, its great fu.
      Hugs
      Kim x

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  23. Hi
    Kim,
    Thanks so much for doing such a detailed step by step -it really does help .
    Great looking card with lovely colours-I love that grunge flourish!
    Glad you have not been blown away!
    XxxRuth

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    1. Hi Ruth
      Good to see you. I am so pleased the step by steps are going so very well.
      I love the grunge florish too, so very useful and on both sides.
      Hugs Kim xx

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  24. Hi Kim
    You know I love your inky cards and this is no exception, love the purple and green together and your detailed instructions. Have never tried kiss stamping so must try this
    Best wishes, Pat

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    1. HI Pat
      I am pleased you are loving the inkiness. You will love the results so gve it a go
      kim xxx

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  25. Hi Kim, loving the techniques you've used on this card. I've not tried the kiss stamping before but will definitely vive it a go having seen this gorgeous card you've made. The colours are lovely together especially with that touch of sparkle. I do remember the storm of 1987. I had not long started secondary school & living in the countryside I remember lots of problems getting to & from school along the country lanes in the bus that took us to & from our small village. I do worry when it's windy particularly as we have quite a large tree outside our bedroom window! I'm so thankful we aren't affected by the floods here.
    Amy x

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    1. Hi Amy
      I was finished school by then haha but only just. I thank you for all your kind comments regarding my craft, I do love it so much. i am lving all the kind words you added to the log too , so thanks for that.I have trees very close out the fron t too but they seem to be fine each year so thats the main thing.I am also extremely thankful I dont have the floods but my heart goes out to all that do have them and how scary it must be to all of them.
      Hugs
      Kim xxx

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  26. Hi Kim, another beautiful card, I love this style. I'm definitely going to try to do one with the stamps I've got, the colours are lovely. I've heard of kiss stamping but wasn't sure what it was so thanks for the step by step instructions. I remember the 1987 storms, I was 17 and just started my first job. We live on the Romney marsh which was hit hard, I slept through most of it, we were woken up at 6am by our neighbours who told my mum that our bird Avery was now in there garden! Birds all gone. That's about all I remember. Anyway looking forward to your next inspiration.
    Happy crafting
    Jean x

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    1. Hi Jean
      Oh goodness what a shame about all the birds and there bid for freedom.
      Nice to see you again Jean. hugs
      Kim xx

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  27. Hi Kim fabulous card love it and the colors. As I have all the stamps you used and my two fav distress inks will try this tomorrow. I remember the storm of '87 wasn't that the one when Seven Oaks in Kent became One Oak??? Think I am too late for the draw but what a shame last week's winner did not come forward Happy Crafting lol xxx

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    1. Hi Susie Nice to have you here with us , thanks for all your kind words. Hugs
      Kim xxx

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