Saturday 24 May 2014

Visible Image Launch , new stamps.

Hi everyone,

It is so good to see so many of you now leaving me comments , I still try to get them all answered so come on back and check from time to time won't you. I love to read your comments as it gives me such a good idea about what to show you and if I am going in the right direction with the blog etc so thank you all so much for that.

Now today is a very special day for sure , Visible Image are launching there brand new fantasy range today and over on Facebook they have a competition running and you can win all the stamps in the new launch (wow) and I just fell in love with Fae the minute I saw her so today's card is in tribute to her so without further ado everybody I would like to introduce you to Fae.

I have lots of pictures and close ups so you can see how sparkly I got the wings etc and I have a step by step too.

 So I started by stamping the map background with versamark and clear detail embossing powder onto white card. I extended it upward and out and added a few lines here and there, it really doesn't matter as I am distressing it and ripping bit anyway. Below is the ink pad I used to stamp Fae so That I didn't have such harsh lines as I knew I wanted to colour her in pinks and purples.
 These are the colours I used of distress inks to colour in the map after I had embossed it with clear powder I rubbed the inks in in my usual way. then used a cloth to wipe the excess ink of the embossed areas resisting the ink and that brings it back white again or indeed whatever colour  your paper is to start.
 I stamped fae out on white card and also on some post it notes so I could mask her and create more wings etc. This is where I used the momento ink as I knew i wanted to use my promarkers to colour with today.
 The top picture show the distressing tool I used to scratch up the edges of the map and I turned over one of the corners which I help in place with a sparkly brad. The picture below that shows how I added some hessian ( you know how it is my fav thing just now) then on top of that I used some corrugated card which I also distressed I mounted both onto some soft gold card and again I turned one of the corners over with a brad. I distressed the gold card too and added that onto a blush mat.

I then made it neat on the outer layers with a black and ivory mat and layer so it is now ready for the map to be added at this stage.


 Lots of jaunty angles and layers on this one but I just feel like they all seem to work. I found this metal embellishment that almost reminds me of a shield with a crest on it back when knights were around etc.I also found a little Prima brad which had a compass on it which I thought was perfect.


 It is a little blurred but you can see it is a good close up on the shield and compass.
So next I set out colouring in this beautiful little lady , I started with Promarkers and then used a Sakura stardust pen to add some glitter , which I brushed out with a water brush and dabbed the excess water off on tissue so the image wouldn't buckle.

 I then used a quickie glue pen and some clear glitter to highlight all the edges etc and I cut her out partly with scissors and partly with a craft knife.


Here she is complete , however I wanted to add a little dimension so I stamped her out again and cut out and coloured her cape and head piece so I could decoupage it on with a little foam.


Here is a close up on her finished wings so you can see just how sparkly they are , they glisten in real light here , I wish you could see it.


Here you can see the extra piece I decided to decoupage.
Here she is added to the map and backing piece.


Next I took the sentiment in Fae's set and stamped it onto gold card with versamark and white embossing power, I cut it out quite randomly, not perfect straight edges and matted them onto black card and added them to the right side of the card almost like the old films portray a Ransom note cut out of newspaper clippings haha.

Lastly I added a key with a brad so the key moves  and I added a key hole metal plate. I hope you like it it took a long time for sure .

Come on over and join the Visible Image group so that you see all the teams work if you would like , there are some amazing makes for this launch for sure and also there is the visible Image blog too
you can always follow us on there too, My day to post is Sunday as you know and I always put a blog post on here and on their main site too so here is the link for that too (blog)

The stamps I used today are 


                             Fae hope Set                                             Mystical Map Background.

I really hope you like seeing today's Launch and you will come and join in the fun if you can. I will be back tomorrow with my normal Visible Image days post and I look forward to reading your comments as always my friends.

Big hugs
Kim 
xxxx


32 comments:

  1. Morning Kim,
    Love all the elements on your card.
    Really like the map stamp-must go and check it out!
    The colour of Fae makes her pop!
    Looking forward to your next blog,
    XxxRuth

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    1. Hi Ruth
      Thanks so much, yes I wanted Fae to just be a complete contrast to the back ground. Thanks for being here Ruth.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  2. Hi lovely lady wow kim this card is just great I love the layers and the way you have set them out. The stamp is a beauty she's just like my granddaughter Annabelle my husband took them to the airport at 5am off to grease for a week. I love the way you have coloured her and depoucaged her lovely !!!! Hope your pain is not too bad love always June xxxxxxxxxxxthank you kim

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    1. Hi June
      good to see you my dear.Ah I bet annabelle is a beauty, oh how now getting off to the sunshine in grease , very nice.Thank you for your lovely words and I look forward to reading your lovely kind thoughts every post.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  3. Hello Kim, what a fab card, love your layout and Fae is really gorgeous, your colouring is superb. Enjoying your blog posts. Bx

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    1. Hi Bridget
      Thanks so much , I am so pleased you are still enjoying what I do.
      Thanks for being here with me
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  4. Thank you for your stunning card created with our NEW fantasy stamps Kim, we adore it! So proud to have you on the team. Much Love, Mark & Helen xxx

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    1. Thank you Helen, Glad you like it and it is good to be back.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  5. Hi Kim. What a great card : ) You have put so much time and effort into it, so much to look at and enjoy, Fae looks lovely with all of the sparkle. It really is wonderful. I love the Mystical Map Background and the way you have coloured it, another item on my wish list : ) Have a great weekend. Take care.

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    1. Hi Mrs B.
      Ahhh thank you so much. I love to make things sparkle and I think even if your not a charactor stmper you can enjoy the sparkles and the imagination of building a fantasy card where anything goes.
      I have a huge wish list too haha. Have a good bank holidayHugs
      Kim xx

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  6. Thank you also for the amazing step by step tutorial...brilliant as always! xxx

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    1. You are more than welcome , I enjoy laying it all out. Thanks for the gorgeous stamps. Hugs
      Kim xxx

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  7. It's great to be back after our mini break had a lovely time but always good to be home.
    Todays card is beautiful, just love the way that you have coloured and decoupaged the fairy/angel and set her over the map image,....wonderful!!

    Love Sheila xx

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    1. Hi Sheila, hope you caught up on some sleep after your mini break away. I am glad you had a lovely time.Nice to have you back though. Big hugs
      Kim xx

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  8. Morning Kim
    This card is stunningly beautiful.
    Just love these stamps - I haven't any of these so must invest in some
    Thank you for this expertly done workshop tutorial - you have done us proud.
    I have managed to get the Hessian - thank you
    Hugs
    carol x

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    1. Hi My lovely Ahhh thank you Carol , I am so glad you got some hessian, I have been asking if we can get it in cos I think it would go really well. It will go brilliant with all the items on my show on the 7th June for sure.
      Huge hugs and a great bank hol, will miss you next week.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  9. Hi kim, love the card. Can you give me any tips for cutting out? Every time I try to leave a border I can't get it even and usually end up cutting right up to the embossed line.

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    1. Hi Beryl
      Thanks alot. Of course if you colour in an image use a very pale grey or blue pen and draw a line all the way around the image like a shadow, this brings your image forward on the paper and makes it stand out more but it also helps if you are cutting the image out by hand beacuse you can follow the line. also people tend to make the mistake of using teeny tiny scissors because they think it will help them more it really doesn't use a decent sharp pair of scissors and turn the image as you cut , never turn you hand and scissors just move the image and you will get a neater cut. give it ago Beryl my dear and let me know , if it doesnt help i will think again for you.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  10. Hi Kim,
    it's another WOW card. Love your background with the mystical map, the corrugated card and hessian. Not a lover of fairies but I'd use something else instead. The colours are great, wouldn't have thought to use pink with the background cols but that's just what was needed. It looks stunning.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs, Rose

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    1. Hi Rose
      Ahhh thank you . I love the map too, so useful. I have been making it my mission lately to use opposite colours on the spectrum to see which look good together and I am glad you liked it too.
      Hugs and happy bank hols
      Kim xx

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  11. Hi Kim, I really Love these New Stamps from Visible Image, I Love all the Fabulous Tactile Elements on your Card, your Colouring is amazing. Thank You for sharing this fantastic Tutorial and The Photograph Shots they help so much.
    It's a very Beautiful Card. I really Love The Stamps Of The Girl and The Fabulous Map.
    Kim Take Great Care
    Love and Hugs
    From Sam x

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    1. Hi Sam
      Nice to see you.
      I am glad you love the stamps they will be thrilled.I do enjoy colouring and making things look real, thats one thing I want to do workshops on.
      I am glad the photos helped.
      Hope you are enjoying some crafting too and Id love to see some more anytime if you need any help.
      Hugs Kim xx

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  12. This is a beautifully finished card, as are all your cards Kim. The fairy image is so pretty and very detailed, and the colouring and added glitter suit her perfectly. I have to say that fantasy isn't so much my sort of thing, but that saying the stamps are lovely and I do really love the background map, and all the layers and texture and added charms. x

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    1. Hi Pat.
      Oh thankyouso much for your kind words Pat, that was a lovely thing to say and I really appreciate it. You ladies are all so lovely.
      I hope you have a smashing bank holiday and the sun shines for you.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  13. Lovely card and I like the ways he wings are separate to the actual figure Sadly I'm not into fairies - they spook me A bit like some people don't like clowns I suppose Lovely techniques and finishes though

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    1. Hi Karen
      good to see you again. Thanks for the kind words.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  14. Lovely card, Kim. I like the backgrounds and the angles. Also like the metal embellies. I'm afraid, like some of your other bloggy friends, I'm not into fairies and there seem to be a lot about at the moment!!! I'll go and have a look though. Thanks, Jan

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    1. Hi Jan
      Thanks so much for being here, I am so glad everyone is honest and says exactly what they are into or not, I love that as we can all appreciate we arent all gonna like the very same thing, I think we would be boring if we did, No stepford wives here haha. Have a great bank holiday.
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  15. Evening Kim, I love it !! the colours are gorgeous, the background map I love to bits, I love the colouring and glittering on Fae, and the compass fits in perfectly. I had to chuckle at the 'ransom' quip haha.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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    1. Evening my lovely, good to see you. I am glad you are here with me still and enjoying a peep at the cards. I hope to make my lovely bloggie friends smiles so I am glad i did that today.
      Happy bank holiday dear patricia
      Hugs
      Kim xx

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  16. Hi Kim your card is gorgeous. Both the stamps you have used are amazing. I really like the map it would make some wonderful backgrounds. Enjoy the weekend. Hugs Jackie

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  17. Hi Kim, what a great card with lots of fab techniques involved! I love how sparkly you've made the wings, so pretty. Loving the new release stamps from Visible Image, have been keeping up with them over on Facebook. Some great ideas from all the design team.
    Amy x

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