Tuesday, November 20, 2018

More Gnomes

Hello...

Thought I'd pop in and share a couple more gnome cards with you...


I have so much fun relaxing and colouring these.. Ink blending, stamping, painting and splattering - Just a shame I can't pick up the sparkle


If you are wondering about the moon in the background... I do this after ink blending using a clean sponge on the ink blender tool, spray it with water lightly and swirl it on the background. It picks up the ink but doesn't give it that stark white effect. I guess it's down to preference.

 And the second one...


It's so cold here right now and I won't be surprised if we see some snow soon too


I'm off to Ikea with hubby now... I can't say I like going there but it's cosy in the car that's for sure!

Have a great day

~ Ros ~ 

Edit... For everyone that asked about the stamp and dies used here... They're from AliExpress. There was a free set with a craft magazine sometime ago and also Apple Blossom crafts do a similar set... Hope this helps.

17 comments:

Mia said...

Cute cards, Ros. I really love them!!!!!!!
And thank you so much for the instructions on how you created this beautiful moon. Very inspiring idea. Hugs, my friend.

Leslie Miller said...

Ack, I love the gnomes! Your coloring on them is fantastic and your backgrounds -- wow! The moon hanging there looks so real. I will try your method as I was planning to do some moon cards. I don't have the ink blender tool, but I do have some largish sponge daubers. Your cards are not only fun, but beautiful, as well. Gee, wish we had an Ikea here.

Barbara said...

Oh - please! Keep those gnomes coming! Love both your cards, that moon is amazing!

Carole said...

I'm loving your Gnomes and the super cards you have made with them. What make are they Ros? Clever idea with the sponge for the moon...might give that a whirl. Have a good week...been very wet and miserable here today. xx

Marcia Hill said...

Your gnomes are absolutely ADORABLE Ros!! I can see why you like coloring them...they are so cute and totally make me smile!! Who makes the stamps...I would love to check them out! LOVE the way you do your moon too...lovely, lovely backgrounds!! They even look cold!! Plenty cold here, that's for sure...I think I'm ready for Summer already! :0)

Christine Alexander said...

Ros, these gnome cards are terrific, why haven't I used mine :( Love them all.

Pat said...

Two more beautifully created cards using these fun gnomes Ros and love tbe technique you have used on the moon...I must give that a try. x

nancy littrell said...

Bright and cheerful gnome cards, Ros. Love your Winter scenes too. TFS the tip on your soft faded moon too:-)
Hugs..Nancy

Maria said...

Oh, my goodness! Those are the cutest gnome cards ever!! Wonderful scenes and gorgeous color! Amazing cards, Ros!!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Love your card! It is absolutely fun and adorable!
Wishing you and Ian a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Non of the kids are home today, so we just do cleaning, LOL! and ate leaf-overs! : )

Papercraft Boutique said...

More adorable Gnomes! You can just relax and make these beautiful winter scene!? Such amazing talent you have, Ros!
Thank you for sharing what you did with the moon. I'd love to try it next time. Stay warm!
Hideko xx

Marina said...

Really cute cards and I really do admire the little details , like the barely there moon and the way you've coloured the beards.

Mac Mable said...

I had thought I had commented on the past few posts Ros and it appears I couldn't have pressed the send button! Please forgive me...it may have been the wine!! Who knows!! x
These gnomes are such fun and are adorable and so Christmasy. Love how you did the blending and the moon on your first card and thanks for letting us know how you did it. Such a cute face on gnome number two and he is looking like he is waiting for Christmas with all his heart. Wonderful how you've stamped the pine leaves x Great scene making on both of your beautiful cards Ros x

Greta said...

These are darling, Ros! Your moon is fabulous & I do love those big branches!

Pauline said...

These gnome cards are so adorable. The scenes you created are wonderful, I love your moon, thanks for sharing how you did this, it looks so real!I know what you mean about the sparkle, it is hard to photograph, but I can see a bit of it. Wonderful cards Ros!

Tracy said...

I am over the moon FOR that moon. So cool! I love those branches on the second card too. I know you used them on another gnome card. They just look so realistic. OK I've been seeing AliExpress stuff pop up in lots of blog posts. What is your opinion of their product?

Sue Lelli said...

Keep the gnomes coming! FABULOUS cards! THX for the moon technique! Good to know! LOVE the look!