Versatility of Mandala stamps and stencils

Hello, and welcome back to the Lisa Horton Craft blog, Claire Newcombe with you today.

Today I'm sharing with you my projects from each of my FB live events throughout the month of June so, plus the first look at a card scheduled for 23rd June.

Each of the projects in the photo above have been made with the June challenge theme in mind, and will be sent to the winner of June challenge which is 'SETS of THREE'

The theme can be interpreted in any way you choose, whether it be adding three elements on your project, or maybe making three ATC's, a set of three co-ordinating projects....your choice, have some fun with it.

There is another way in which all the projects made are linked, and that is that they all feature the fabulous Mandala collection of stamps and stencils....all of which are now available from Lisa's website

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I wanted to create a selection of very different projects, demonstrating just how versatile the Mandala designs can be and how well they slot into Lisa's whole repertoire of products.

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I have attached the Youtube links for the projects that I have already created, if you would like to make them yourself.

1. Facebook Live 2nd June (YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeED11ESUOo)

I have created a set of three ATC's (artist trading cards) in a very feminine style. The mandala stencils feature in the background as a beautiful backdrop for the A5 Foliage stamps.

You will see on the middle card the mandala pattern has been clear embossed as a design feature. 

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2. Facebook live 9th June (YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBKU7Y0AhGE&t=498s)

These cards show the beauty of the Mandala stamps themselves, and the fun you can have colouring them.

But also how they can be used to create subtle backgrounds, when stamped with clear embossing ink onto coloured card for a tone on tone effect.

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3. Facebook live 16th June (YouTube https://youtu.be/2XeqCWhlb2Q)

The mandala stencils are layered here in the background with Lisa Hortons Woodgrain background stamp, and Mandala stamps highlighted with mica powder.

It is important to show that all products released into the Lisa Horton range will be able to mix and match with each other.

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4. Facebook live scheduled for 23rd June

This project uses the mandala stencils in a more familiar way, layered up to show their beauty. I have used the circle stencils with. distress ink to create a background. The  'grungy' details have been added using Lisa's A6 Texture stamps.

I hope you can join me next week when i demo this on a FB live 

Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope this has made you smile today.

Remember we have a lovely Facebook group where we'd love for you to share all your makes with Lisa products, I'll pop the link just here

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Take care of yourselves x

Marvellous Mandala

Good morning all, hope you’re all keeping safe and well this June morning.

I have created a card using the fantastic Create Beautiful Things stamp set for this blog post along with ultra-fine interference glitter and pastel pearls.

I stamped the half mandala onto the left and right edges of a 13cm x 13cm piece of white smooth stamping card and coloured with alcohol markers in shades of pink, turquoise and green but obviously you could use pencils or paints or your own choice of colours. This can then be attached to a piece of 14cm x 14cm so-ordinating background card and then onto the front of a 15cm x 15cm blank white card.

Stamp the medium sized mandala onto a piece of smooth white stamping card, colour and carefully cut out. Apply glue with a glue pen to some areas of the mandala ( in the small sample above you will see I have added the glue to the pale pink areas) and sprinkle with glitter, tap off the excess and leave to dry before attaching centrally to the front of the card with 3d foam pads or silicone glue. Attach a large pearl to the centre.

Finally stamp the ‘just for you’ and ‘with love’ sentiments above and below the central mandala.

Happy crafting

Sue xx

Summer Showstopper

Hello again.  

Elisabeth here with a bright, beautiful showstopper of a card!  

To make a Mandala Tuxedo Card

You will need:

Lisa Horton Crafts - Choose Happy Mandala Stamp set

Lisa Horton Crafts - pearl embellishments

Lisa Horton Crafts - Natural Sisal

I sheet of White cardstock - approx 160gsm

2 sheets of colour cardstock - I used two shades of yellow

Black waterproof ink - I used Versafine Clair (Nocturne)

Red liner tape.

Wet glue

Sticky pads

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How to create this Summer Showstopper Tuxedo card:

1.  Use the template below to create the tuxedo base card.  If you need detailed instructions then take a look at my blog post from last year,

https://elisabethhogarth.wordpress.com/2019/05/26/tuxedo-card-tutorial/comment-page-1/?unapproved=268

2.  Stamp out nine medium sized mandalas and nine smaller sized mandalas.  In this version I matched a bold yellow, medium sized mandala with a light yellow, small sized mandala - and vice versa.  Stamp out your chosen sentiments too.

3.  Once cut out, adhere a small sticky pad to the centre of every medium sized mandala and layer  the smaller mandala on top.

4.  Embellish each mandala flower with a pearl from Lisa Horton Crafts ever expanding range of colours.  I used a subtle silver pearl to the centre of my mandala flowers.

 5.  Cut several wafer thin strips of card (from the waste of your tuxedo template) and begin sticking the mandala flowers to one end.  You want the flower to feel sturdy so place the strip centrally behind the flower.

6.  Cut 3 strips of white card 1 cm in width and 9cm in length.  Score each strip at 1cm and 8cm along the length.  Fold one end back and the other forward.  These three strips will act as the struts within your tuxedo card.  Glue the tabs to the inside of your box as shown below.

7.  Normally I would decorate the outside of the Tuxedo card before making it into a box and adding the struts.  However, I did not know how I wanted the card to look until I saw the flowers in situ.  Using the spare paper from the stamped images.  Cut the panels for your card as shown.  Then decorate the front panels with the smaller mandala stamp.  The back panels are kept plain - so that a message can be written.  Glue all six panels to the outside of your Tuxedo box.

8.  Attach the flowers from the front strut, building up the height as you go.  I also added Sisal in between the rows to help the struts stay in place.  The Sisal has the added bonus of finishing off the card with a hint of wispiness.  Finally add your chosen sentiments.  

Your Summer Showstopper of a card will lie flat for posting and will pop back up again when the recipient takes it out of the envelope.

I do hope you will enjoy making your own Summer Showstopper card.  Please do share your makes with me on our Facebook Group Page - Crafting with Lisa Horton.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/468312444069507/

You can also find further inspiration for the whole range of Mandala products on our dedicated Pinterest board

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/lisahortoncrafts101/lisa-horton-crafts-mandalas/

As always, if you have any questions then please comment below and I will be more than happy to help you.

Keep crafting - stay safe and keep well  xx