October Release Countdown Teasers day 3: Merry Maidens, Drink & Be Merry & One More Sleep

Welcome back to day 3 of the October Release Countdown Teasers.

Today we're introducing three new stamp sets called Merry Maidens, Drink & Be Merry and One More Sleep.

Merry Christmas

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp under water scene in black ink on to 10 cm x 14 cm white card, mask and create background using ink blending technique with blue ink
Remove mask, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen, then adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp mermaids and accessories in black ink on to separate white card, colour using markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out mermaids and accessories using scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp speech bubble in black ink on to separate white card, cut out with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Watch colouring video for this card here

Bring On The Merry

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Die cut two small rectangles from pattern paper and two small rectangles from pale aqua card, adhere to card base using foam pads
Stamp mermaids in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out mermaids with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Die cut small heart from kraft card, stamp sentiment in black ink and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

Sending Love At Christmas Time

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Die cut circle aperture from 10 cm x 14 white card and adhere 9.8 cm x 13.8 cm acetate to the back
Die cut circle aperture from 9.5 cm x 13.5 cm 3 mm thick foam sheet, ensuring the circle aperture lines up with the acetate backed white card
Adhere foam sheet to card base, add sequin mix within the aperture before adhering the acetate backed white card on top
Die cut circle frame from aqua card stock and adhere on top of circle aperture using glue pen
Stamp mermaids in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out mermaids with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

Eat, Drink And Be Merry

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp cocktails in black ink on to 10 cm x 14 cm white card, masking each drink prior to stamping the next until all cocktails are masked
Create background using ink blending technique with green and yellow ink and spray fine mist of white ink on top
Remove all masks, colour image with markers and attach to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp sentiment in black ink
Watch colouring video for this card here

Fa La La La La La

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) landscape
Die cut two small rectangles from kraft card and one small rectangle from green card, adhere to card base using foam pads
Stamp drinks and accessories in black ink on to separate white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out drinks and accessories with scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

To Get Into The Christmas Spirit You Need A Bottle Opener

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Die cut a circle aperture from mylar sheet (or preferred medium) and place on top of 10 cm x 14 cm white card, securing in place with washi tape
Create background using ink blending technique with two shades of aqua ink, then add snowfall on top using stencil, ink blending tool and white pigment ink
Remove stencil and attach to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp cocktails in black ink on to separate white card and colour with pencils
Cut out cocktails using scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

Merry & Bright

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp moon backdrop in black ink on to 10 cm x 14 cm white card, mask and create background using ink blending technique with blue ink
Add starry sky effect with white ink spray and gel pen
Remove mask, colour image with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp Santa and reindeer silhouette, and sentiment, in black ink
Stamp animals in black ink on to separate white card, colour using markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out animals using scissors and adhere to card using foam pads

You Light up My Life

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp Sydney backdrop in black ink on to 10 cm x 14 cm white card, mask and create background using ink blending technique with pale blue ink, allow to dry
Remove mask, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Stamp fireworks with watermark ink, sprinkle over white embossing powder, then set and emboss with heat tool
Adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp cat and raccoon in black ink on to separate white card, colour using markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out cat and raccoon using scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

Merry & Bright

Instructions

A6 white card base (4" x 5.5" approx.) portrait
Stamp Christmas backdrop in black ink on to 10 cm x 14 cm white card, colour with markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Adhere to card base using foam sheet cut to size
Stamp animals and accessories in black ink on to separate white card, colour using markers and add white highlight detail with gel pen
Cut out animals and accessories using scissors and adhere to card using foam pads
Stamp sentiment in black ink

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Debbie Lahaise September 29, 2019

love the cocktails – eat drink and be merry
Andre M. September 29, 2019

Your scenes are always so amazing! Love the mugs and the mermaids. Thanks for sharing your technique video.
Michelle Short September 29, 2019

These are all amazing! I love how you combine different sets and how you come up with all these ideas amazes me every release! Fantastic! xx
Lisa Tilson September 29, 2019

The detail in your cards is always amazing. What a fabulous showcase of the new release and some older favourites too! They are all outstanding 😍😍😍
Sheila September 29, 2019

WOW!! The festive mermaids are gorgeous. The water effect, so realistic you can almost see it dripping off the card. Brilliant! The Xmas cocktails are scrumptious, make mine a double. Ice and a slice.