The Octopode Factory ATC Swap

Hello,

I participated in a group swap on Instagram with the theme of using only Octopode Factory digital stamp images. These are the cards I made for it.

#1:

This image is called Steampunk Lady Audrey. I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and used a red enamel dot for her eye. I used some scrapbook paper for the background and added some black and white dot washi tape along the side. 

#2:

This image is called Easter Lamb Girl. I coloured her with Spectrum Noir markers. I added a sparkly flower sticker to her hair and a silver butterfly sticker. I used some yellow butterfly paper for the background.

#3:

This image is called Whimsical Alice. I used Dylusions spray inks on the background along with a diamond stamp. I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and added a crown sticker to her head. I added a purple flower sticker and some purple enamel dots to her crown.

#4:

This image is called Flutterby Butterfly. I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and added Glossy Accents to the hearts and dots on the wings. I used scrapbook paper for the background and added some washi tape along the bottom.

#5:

This image is called Steampunk Lady Flo. I coloured her with Prismcolour markers. I used a white enamel dot for her eye. I used a cog embossing folder for the background and painted it with purple acrylic paint. I added some skinny washi tape along the bottom.

#6:

This image is called Zombie Love. I coloured her with Primacolour markers and added Stickles to the flower on her head. The heart she is holding is an epoxy sticker. I embossed some tombstones along the bottom and added a piece of washi tape at the top.

#7:

This image is called Whimsical Alice. I collaged some flowers for the background. I coloured her with Spectrum Noir markers. I added some skinny gold washi tape along the bottom. 

#8:

This image is called Steampunk Mabel. I stamped some circles for the background in neon ink. I coloured her with Prismacolour markers. I added a strip of silver washi tape along the side. 

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx 

Magical Mermaids Art Journal Page

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Here is an art journal page I made using the rubberstamps Smushallaum Smushasha and Smumanha from Stampotique.

I used Silks Acrylic Glaze in purple for the background. I then dabbed on some Distress Paint in Peacock Feathers which I went over with a baby wipe.

I used Distress Paint in Picked Fence and a circle stamp to create some bubbles.

I used a Dylusions stamp block to draw the wavy border and I coloured in the black lines with a black Sharpie paint pen.

I coloured the mermaids with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut them out. I used yellow Stickles in their hair and Glossy Accents on their eyes.

Here's a close up of all 3 mermaids:

I used some Tim Holtz word stickers for the sentiment.

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge SDC206: Under the Sea
Check it out here: Stampotique Designers Challenge

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Heavy Metal ATC Swap

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Here are a bunch of ATCs I made for a Heavy Metal group swap I participated in on Instagram.

For the backgrounds, I used Glossy Paper and Dylusions Ink Sprays in Cherry Pie and Crushed Grape.

I printed and fussy cut the images out. Each card is the person's favourite band. I used the head of the lead singer and stuck it on a different body.

Here is each of them up close:

Ozzy Osbourne. I used Ozzy's head and put it on the body of a bat. hehehe 

The Devil Wears Prada. I put Mike's head on a devil body and gave him a Prada bag to hold.

Rob Zombie. I put Rob's head on a zombie body (zombie is from Plants vs Zombies) 

Metallica. I put James' head on the body of a dancing skeleton. I also gave him a guitar to hold.

Avenged Sevenfold (My favourite band ever!) I put Matt's head on a grim reaper and also gave him some angel wings.

Slipknot. An extra one I made. I just added some devil wings to Corey.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Keep Your Head Up ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the Fiskars Halloween stamp set.

For the background, I used watercolour paper and Dylusions Spray Ink in Lemon Zest and Cherry Pie.

I stamped some dots and texture using black Staz On.

I coloured him with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut him out. 

I also coloured and cut out 3 Frankenstein heads which I used as balloons for him to hold. I added some black Scribbles to their eyes. I popped them up with foam squares as well.

I added black and white striped washi tape along the bottom and edged the sentiment with some black Archival Ink.

I added 3 green enamel dots to the top left corner.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Zombie Couple Mixed Media Postcard

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Here is a mixed media postcard I made using the digital stamp set Vera's Zombies from Vera Lane Studio.

I used a piece of Tim Holtz's watercolour paper.

For the background, I used Dylusions Ink Sprays in Bubblegum Pink and Crushed Grape. I then took Black Marble and splashed some all over.

I watered down some red acrylic paint and splattered that on using a fan brush.

I coloured them with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut them out. I used clear Wink of Stella on her dress, heart, and on his brain. I added Glossy Accents to his button eye, the buttons on her dress as well as her heart.

I placed some black and white striped washi tape underneath them. 

I edged the sentiment as well as the entire postcard with black Archival Ink.

I added some epoxy heart stickers along the top and near the sentiment in the middle.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Challenge #20: Anything Goes
Check it out here: Create and Inspire

Challenge #141: Anything Goes
Check it out here: Addicted to Stamps

Challenge #2: Use Bright Colours
Check it out here: Mixed Media World

Challenge #52: Anything Goes
Check it out here: Love to Scrap! Challenge

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Magic! Mixed Media Postcard

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Here is a mixed media postcard I made using the digital stamp Whimsical Castle with Princess from Vera Lane Studio.

I used a whole sheet of Tim Holtz watercolor paper.

For the background, I used Dylusions Inks in Calypso Teal, Crushed Grape, and Bubblegum Pink.

I coloured her and the castle with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut them out.

The flowers were also from the stamp set and I covered them with Elmer's glue and then sprinkled on Doodlebug glitter (they call it Doodlebug Sugar Coating...how cute)

I added a small pink flower sticker to her dress and some yellow gems from K & Company on her crown.  I added clear Wink of Stella to her crown and her entire dress.

The small red stars are stickers from Queen & Company.

I added Glossy Accents to the windows on the castle.

I edged around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

I edged the entire postcard with Archival Ink in black.

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge #133: Anything But a Card
Check it out here: Glitter n Sparkle Challenge

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Crazy ATC

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Here is an ATC I made using the rubber stamp Mothloved from Stampotique.

I used Dylusions Ink Spray in Cherry Pie and splashed that onto the background (I was going for blood splatters lol) I added Distress Inks in Spun Sugar and Pumice stone. 

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I used clear Wink of Stella on all the polka dots of her skirt and added Glossy Accents on top. I used Stickles in turquoise on the bow in her hair.

I added some damask washi tape along the bottom.

I added a red star gem from Queen & Company to the top.

I edged the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge: The Naughty Corner
Check it out here: Haunted Design House

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Puking Rainbow Guy Art Journal Page

Hello,

Here is an art journal page I made using the digital stamp Puking Rainbows from Wonderstrange.

For the background, I used Dylusions spray inks in Cherry Pie, Bubblegum Pink, Cut Grass, Calypso Teal, and Crushed Grape. I flicked water on it to create splotches.

I used a Tim Holtz alphabet stencil and Picket Fence Distress Paint.

I coloured him with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut him out. I used clear Wink of Stella on the rainbow and the hearts in the cloud. I added Glossy Accents on top of that.

I added crayons to the sides of the page.

I added rainbow heart washi tape to the top and bottom of the page.

I edged the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

The Sun Goddess Tag

Hello,

Here is a tag I made using the rubberstamp Angel from Stampotique.

 I used Distress Ink in Salty Ocean and Peacock Feathers for the background. 

On top of that I used Tim Holtz's Rays stencil and embossing paste which I coloured with Lemon Zest Dylusions Spray Ink. I added clear embossing powder to give the rays a shiny look.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I added clear Wink of Stella to her wings and her dress. I popped her up on foam squares as well.

I added some round yellow gems randomly in places.

I added some yellow yarn to the top.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Challenge SDC184: Bring Me Sunshine
Check it out here: Stampotique Designers Challenge

Challenge #105: Lots of Layers
Check it out here: The Crafter's Cafe

Challenge #218: Things with Wings
Check it out here: The Corrosive Challenge

Challenge: No Rules
Check it out here: Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Challenge #125: Anything Goes with a Twist of Sunshine
Check it out here: Artistic Inspirations

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx 

Oddball Love Tag

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Here is a tag I made using the digital stamp Kendall Collector of Hearts from Oddball Art Co.

I started by adding gesso to the entire tag.

I sprayed it with Dylusions Inks in Crushed Grape and Cherry Pie. 

I blended in some pink and red Gelatos in certain places.

I watered down some neon pink acrylic paint and splattered that across the background. 

I stamped some hearts along the right edge of the tag and white embossed them.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I added clear Wink of Stella to the heart, scarf and bows. I added Glossy Accents to the heart and buttons.

I used red heart washi tape underneath her.

I edged around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

I added some red heart gems.

I tied hot pink and black yarn to the top.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges: 

Challenge: Love
Check it out here: Oddball Art Stamps

Challenge #15
Check it out here: A Step in the Dark or Not...

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Frog Princess Tag

Hello,

Here is a tag I made using stamps from the Dylusions sets Pondering Petunia and Curious Corrin.

For the background, I tinted white Gesso with Dylusions Ink Spray in Bubblegum Pink. I brushed that over the entire tag minus the edges. I took turquoise acrylic paint and a dot stencil and added that across the middle.

I edged around the tag with Distress Paint in Picket Fence.

I used flower stamps from Fiskars with Archival Ink in black and then coloured them in with Sharpies. I added different coloured gems to the center of some of the flowers.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. 

I used Stickles on the spots of her dress and her crown. I put Glossy Accents on tops of the spots as well. I added gems to the top of her crown.

I took 3 paper flowers and joined them together with a pearl gem in the center. I attached that to the top corner.

I edged around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Challenge #112: Tag It
Check it out here: Glitter n Sparkle Challenge

Challenge #114: Bling It On
Check it out here: QKR Stampede

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Fortune Teller Postcard

Hello,

Here is a mixed media postcard I made using the digital stamp Imelda the Fortune Teller from The Octopode Factory.

I used Dylusions Ink Sprays in Crushed Grape, Cut Grass, Lemon Zest and Bubblegum Pink. I flicked water to create splotches and went around the edges with Distress Ink in Black Soot.

The 2 hands in the corners are from a Dylusions stamp set. I coloured them and fussy cut them out. I used Glossy Accents on the dots and coloured the fingernails with a red Sharpie.

I used Inkadinkado sunburst and swirls stamps in the background and embossed them in white.

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out. I used Scribbles paint on her necklace and around the jewel on her head.

For both her crystal ball and jewel, I used Stickles in icicle. When that was dry I did 2 thick layers of Glossy Accents. The glitter looks like it's caught inside and I love how they turned out.

I edged the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge: Anything But a Card
Check it out here: The Pink Elephant


Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Mad Hatter ATC

Hello,

Here is an ATC I made using the digital stamp Mad Hatter from The Octopode Factory.

For the background, I used Dylusions Ink Sprays in Cut Grass, Lemon Zest, and Cherry Pie.

I then took black Gesso and bubble wrap and sponged that in random places. I then used white Gesso and the cap of the spray bottle and made some circles.

I coloured him with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut him out. I added Glossy Accents to his eyes and his bowtie. I used Wink of Stella in clear on his socks. I also used purple Stickles on the pins on his hat.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Zombie Hope Art Journal Page

Hello,

Here is a page in my mixed media art journal using the rubber stamp Glimmering Hope from Stampotique.

To turn her into a zombie, I first fussy cut her out. I then cut her arms off and repositioned them horizontally. I coloured her face green and added Black Diamond Stickles to her shirt, bow and skirt.

For the background, I used Dylusions Ink Sprays in Bubblegum Pink, Cherry Pie and Crushed Grape. 

I then used bubble wrap and black Gesso for some texture. 

I white embossed a spiderweb stamp from Hampton Art and some tombstones along the bottom. 

I also stamped some bats in black Staz On.

I edged around the sentiment with a red Gel pen.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Challenge SDC170: Ghouls and Goblins
Check it out here: Stampotique Designers Challenge

Challenge #65: Halloween
Check it out here: Through the Purple Haze

Challenge TPE274: Anything Goes
Check it out here: The Pink Elephant

Challenge #115: Anything Goes/Spooky
Check it out here: Artistic Inspirations

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Halloween ghost and bats ATC

Hello,

Here is a Halloween ATC I made.

For the background I used Dylusions ink sprays in Cherry Pie and Bubblegum Pink. 

I stamped a graveyard scene and some bats in black Staz On.

I stamped the ghosts in white then coloured them in with a white Gel pen.

The halloween sentiment is from a Hampton Arts set and I embossed it with silver embossing powder.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Dia de los Muertos ATC

Hello,

Here is a Day of the Dead ATC I made.

I used Dylusions inks sprays in Cherry Pie and Cut Grass together to get this muddy brownish red background. 

I stamped some day of the dead skulls in Hero Arts neon ink.

I added a dancing skeleton.

I put some marigolds along the bottom and edged the sentiment with Distress Ink in black soot.

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

Challenge #129: Day of the Dead

Check it out here: Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx 

Glow in the Dark Ghosts ATC

Hello,

Here is an ATC I made using some glow in the dark ghost stickers.

For the background, I used Dylusions ink spray in Black Marble and Crushed Grape. I splashed water on it to get these great splotches.

I stamped some tombstones along the bottom and coloured the dirt in with a brown Sharpie.

I stamped a string of skulls across the top and embossed it in clear.

I stamped bats and ghosts throughout the background.

I added these awesome ghost stickers from K & Company that I bought at AC Moore. They are dimensional and glow-in-the-dark.

I added a Boo sequin that I covered with Glossy Accents.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Graveyard ATC

Hello,

Here is a quick share of an ATC I made.

I stamped a graveyard scene along the bottom and added some black thread for a fence.

I coloured the background using Dylusions ink sprays in Bubblegum Pink and Crushed Grape.

I stamped some bats with black Staz On.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Spider Bite ATC

Hello,

Here is an ATC I made using some creepy cloth and spider die cuts.

I used some creepy cloth that I bought at Michaels for the background.

I attached the cloth to the background with Mod Podge and then sprayed it with Dylusions ink spray in Black Marble and Crushed Grape. 

I added some silver paint to some areas and added clear glitter paint over the entire thing.

I used some die cut spiders from some 12 x 12 paper and K & Company. I added Glossy accents to all of their eyes and to the larger spider's legs.

I went around the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx

Fairy of the Undead ATC

Hello,

Here is an ATC I made using a digital stamp from The Stamping Chef called Alyce. 

I coloured her with Prismacolour markers and fussy cut her out.

I used Dylusions Ink spray in Crushed Grape and Bubblegum Pink for the background. I stamped the spiderweb in black Staz On and then embossed it in clear. 

I stamped some skulls along the bottom and coloured them grey. 

I added Stickles on her wings and across the background. 

I used Glossy Accents on the circles on her wings and on her bow.

I added 2 orange gem stickers and edged the sentiment with a black Gel pen.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Challenge #126: Something Girly

Check it out here: Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog

Challenge #49: Anything Goes

Check it out here: The Stamping Chef

Challenge #140: Cute and Spooky

Check it out here: Red Rubber Inspirationals

Thanks for having a look.

Talk to ya soon xx