Lavinia Guest Designer - Challenge #33

I'm thrilled to be back as the Guest Designer for the latest Lavinia World Challenge #33. As always, the hardest part of these challenges for me is choosing which stamps to use.. The stamp I chose for today is Fleur . She reminds me of Russian Folk Art and my heritage on my father's side.  There is a new Lavinia World   "Anything Goes" Challenge every 2 weeks and we would love for you to link up a project .  You can use any clear or rubber stamp ( no digis ) - it does not have to be a Lavinia stamp  if linked on the blog - and you could win a $15 gift code for Lavinia World . You can also post a project for the Anything Goes  challenge in the Anything Lavinia Facebook group - these projects must include either a Lavinia stamp or paper.

This Fleur stamp immediately caught my eye.. She didn't need lots of bling or sparkle . Just some bright colors and I absolutely fell in love with her.. 

• I stamped the Fleur image twice on Strathmore 400 Series Marker paper and trimmed it to fit my card.
• I fussy-cut one of the flowers from the stamped images.
• Both the image and extra flower were colored with my Copic markers.
• I cut a piece of Prima patterned paper and adhered it to a navy blue card base.
• The colored image was adhered at an angle on top of the patterned paper.
• A chipboard sentiment was placed in the lower right corner of the stamped panel.
• The extra flower was adhered with a foam tab for a bit of dimension.
• Several green and turquoise rhinestones were placed for a bit of shimmer. 

Take a look at the Challenge Blog Page to see the projects of the Design Team members. I'm sure that they are all fantastic as always !! You have until Monday, August 24 to link up a creation of your own. The challenges are bi-weekly and begin every other Thursday. I have had a wonderful time as a Guest Designer for Lavinia World.  Everyone has been very welcoming and supportive and I can't thank them enough !!

Debra Davison / Meticulosity

Fairy Orbs & Fairy Hugs

I've been busy with work and on my days off, I'm not feeling very creative. But Lavinia World is now carrying a new line of stamps - Fairy Hugs . They are not part of the Lavinia Stamps line - they are their own fantastic collection !! I was lucky enough to be sent several to create with and I decided to make a few bookmarks. I used the  Fairy Orbs stamps by Lavinia World along with several of the new Fairy Hugs stamps listed below .

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• Fairy Hugs Stamps -    Net, Mini Oyster, Mini Nautilus, Mini Turtle, and Mini Shell
• Lavinia World Stamp -  Fairy Orbs

I stamped the net twice on watercolor paper and then cut them into 4 bookmarks.  The Mini Fairy Hugs stamps were also stamped on watercolor paper, then fussy-cut. The Fairy Orbs were stamped on various scraps of Lavinia World papers and then cut out or paper-punched .  I adhered nautical-themed washi to the left edge of each bookmark.  The shells, turtle and fairy orbs were adhered to the bookmarks with thin foam tabs. They add a bit of dimension to the bookmarks but aren't too thick when you close a book on them .. On the backs of the bookmarks, I adhered lined paper and more nautical washi . I like to keep track of books I've read or sometimes characters in books  and I can easily do this on the backs of these bookmarks ..

I had such fun making these bookmarks !! Thanks again to Lavinia World for allowing me to work with these new Fairy Hugs stamps. Take a look at these and all of the wonderful products here . I was Guest Designer for Lavinia World in June and will be back for their first challenge in August.

Thank you for visiting Meticulosity .

Until next time, stay creative !!

Debra Davison / Meticulosity

Crafty Elves' Countdown to Christmas - June 2020

Who would have ever thought that 3 months later we would still be in the middle of this COVID-19 pandemic ?!?!?! My state of Virginia is seeing a drop in numbers and is slowly opening, but I am still mostly staying home and wearing my mask everywhere else ! The RN in me knows that it's still a time to be careful and not take unnecessary risks, as much as I miss my coffee shop and bookstore time !

I am having a hard time concentrating and being crafty for very long these days so this post will be short and sweet and not as descriptive.. Please let me know if you have questions about any of the cards .  Coloring was done with my new Copic Ciao markers that I found on clearance at Michaels. My first card just popped into my head when I got this stamp set and I had to make it ... I'm hoping I don't have to look for holiday-patterned masks but just in case --- this card will be ready to send !!

• Close to My Heart "On Repeat" stamp set
• Holiday washi tape from Recollections
• Planner sticker "Ho Ho Ho" cut and popped up on foam tabs
• Paper-pieced mask on cute kitty  ( hey, it's Pixie !! )
• Red card base

• Impression Obsession "Cup of Cheer" stamp ( designed by my friend Nola Chandler )
• Ladybug Doodlebug Sprinkles
• Kraft card base

• Stampendous "Curio Santa Scarf" stamp
• Merry Christmas washi
• Sequins

• Lavinia World "Fairy Wish" stamp
• Lavinia World "Fairy Merry Christmas"
• Lavinia World "Moon'
• Bronze glitter washi

It's hard to believe that we are half-way to Christmas !! My Crafty Elf teammates have also been busy with their projects and you can see them here -

Michael Trent - World of Michael Trent

Lisa Reynolds Bzibziak - Life of a BZ Scrapper

Jessica Pickeral - Polka Dot Orchard Blog

I hope that all of you are staying safe and keeping busy .. Have you been able to stay creative in the middle of all that is going on ?? I'm grateful to have Michael, Lisa and Jessica helping me to stay sane and creative !! Take care of yourselves and let me know if I've inspired you to get a jump-start on your holiday cards !!

Until next time --

Stay safe and creative 

Debra Davison / Meticulosity 

Lavinia Guest Designer - Challenge #29

It's time for Lavinia World Challenge #29 and the hardest part for me as the June Guest Designer was choosing which fabulous stamps to use for my project !! They host a new Anything Goes challenge every 2 weeks and I would love for you to consider linking up a project of your own.  You can use any clear or rubber stamp ( no digis ) - it does not have to be a Lavinia stamp  if linked on the blog - and you could win a $15 gift code for Lavinia World .

I must admit that this is the most fun that I've ever had with laundry !! The Fairy Washing Line stamp was one of the first that I had my eye on when I was introduced to Lavinia World . It is such a sweet image !!

The big moon shines in the sky 

• I stamped the Fairy Washing Line on Lavinia "Autumn Hues" paper with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink .
• 2 borders were die-cut and trimmed to fit at the top of the stamped base .
• I placed a small pencil mark on the area where I wanted to stamp the Fairy Hive set so they were positioned in between the die-cut scallops . They were also stamped with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink .
• The perfect sentiment was found in my stash of stickers and I mounted it on a piece of black cardstock for contrast.
• Foam tabs were used to pop up the sentiment across the moon.
• Dark pink rhinestones were placed at the tips of the washing line stems.
• The completed image was adhered to a glittery white card base.

I've had such fun this month as Lavinia's Guest Designer and will be back for another Challenge in August . Please go to the Challenge Blog page to see what the Design Team members have posted.  I hope that you will be inspired to link up a project of your own . You can also post a project for the Anything Goes  challenge in the Anything Lavinia Facebook group - these projects must include either a Lavinia stamp or paper. You have until Monday,  June 29.

I appreciate all of the wonderful comments that I received for my first Lavinia Guest Designer project and hope that you like this one too !! My new Lavinia friend Charlene Short will be their Guest Designer for July, so please visit Lavinia World again next month to see what she creates !! I will be back for their August 13 Challenge .

Until next time,

Stay safe AND creative

Debra Davison / Meticulosity

Lavinia Guest Designer - Challenge #28

I was so thrilled to be chosen to be a Guest Designer this month for Lavinia World . They have a Challenge Blog with a new Anything Goes Challenge every 2 weeks.  My projects will be posted in the June 4 & 18 Challenges with links to my Meticulosity blog post. I am extremely thrilled to be working with such a fantastic company . Their stamps are whimsical and can be used to create beautiful scenes !! And their Design Team have been beyond welcoming and supportive ..

Welcome to Lavinia World Challenge #28

Dance with the fairies and Talk to the moon

Lavinia World Supplies Used :

Enchanted Dreams

Slender Mushrooms

Toadstool Miniature

Talk to the Moon

Moon

Lavinia Papers - Delight 

 VersaFine Clair Inkpad - Nocturne

• For this card, I cut a piece of the Delight paper 4 x 6 inches to fit the scene I had in my head.  I positioned the stamps on my MISTI  and that gave me an idea of the paper size I needed .
• I stamped the snail, mushrooms and toadstool images on the Delight  paper with VersaFine Nocturne ink.
• The sentiment was stamped on watercolor paper also with Nocturne ink, trimmed to size and then cut in half.
• The moon was stamped on Delight paper and paper-punched into a 1 3/8" circle. I also paper-punched 3 watercolor paper circles and adhered all of them together with the stamped circle for added thickness.
• Silver molding paste and a Tim Holtz Bubble layering stencil were used on the left side of the Delight paper to add some dimension . I added it at a diagonal from top to bottom where I knew I would be placing the moon. I also took into consideration where I would be placing the stamped images.
• Sugar Shimmer Fairy Dust Glitter was sprinkled over the molding paste for added shimmer.
• The sentiment was adhered above the snail on the upper right side.
• The moon was adhered over the stenciled area at the upper left.
• I placed black rhinestones on the tips of the snail's tentacles.
• The finished image was popped up on a navy blue cardstock card base leaving a margin on all sides.

These stamps are a dream to work with . Take a look at the projects from the Design Team over at the Challenge Blog . Get inspired and think about linking up a project of your own. You could win a $15 gift code to Lavinia World .The Challenge at the blog post is Anything Goes - you can use any clear or rubber stamp, it does not have to be Lavinia ( but no digi stamps are allowed ). You can also post a project to their Anything Lavinia Facebook page  if you use a Lavinia World product ( stamps, paper ). You have until Monday, June 15 to enter this Challenge.

Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my post !!  This card  is a bit different than my usual style cards but I had fun being out of my comfort zone and stretching my creativity .. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think .. 

Until next time, 

Stay safe AND creative..

Debra Davison/ Meticulosity