Lavinia Stamps Scene-Scape Fairy Couple Card

Hi everyone 😄

I am really enjoying trying new techniques and different styles of cards as part of my New Year's Resolution of getting out of my comfort-zone.  Today I am sharing a card that really took me out of my comfort-zone and I absolutely loved creating it.

I have watched many, MANY Lavinia Stamps You-Tube videos by Tracey (the owner and creator) so based my card on Tracey's style:

This is also my card for the following Challenges:

• Splitcoaststampers - Free for All Friday - F4A791 - Use more than one stamp set

• A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - April #4-2025 - Anything Goes

I used a Lavinia SceneScapes background called Star Dust so this made things alot easier than creating my own background.  I love that you can build on something that has done the hard work for you and particularly, if you want to make a quicker card.  This is another thing on my list to do:  create backgrounds and learning to drive my Gel Press.  I have seen Tracey make some amazing backgrounds using her Gel Press so I can't wait to have a go!

First up, I stamped the Tree of Courage (LHS tree) using Altenew Obsidian (Black) Pigment Ink then the Tree of Hope (RHS tree).  The tendrils hanging from both trees are from the Tree of Courage set and were stamped using Versafine Clair Monarch Ink.  I then stamped the Fairy Couple in Obsidian Ink.

The foliage along the bottom is numerous Lavinia Stamps:  Slender Mushroom, Mini Forest Mushroom, Fairy Buttercups and Lavender.  Some were stamped in the Obsidian Ink using 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation - others were stamped using the Monarch Ink - again 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation - which was to add some depth to the scene.

I ink-blended around the whole scene using Monarch Ink and darkened the 2 bottom corners and along the base using Obsidian ink.

I used my Gold, Yellow and White Posca Pens to add dots on the bottom half of the panel then added more dots using an Anko (KMart) brand Purple Paint Marker to match the Monarch Ink used on my card.

I added dots of glue using my Quickie Glue Pen and sprinkled on Gold Glitter and waited for it to dry - then added more dots of glue and sprinkled on Diamond Glitter.  The image looks very sparkly in real life.  Here is an angled photo to give you some idea but you can't really see all of the sparkle at the same time:

The image panel was glued to Kaisercraft Amethyst Cardstock with an 1/8" border using Tombow Mono Multi Glue - then onto Black Cardstock with a 3/16" border.   I know the black cardstock doesn't look black in the first photo but trust me, it is.

Lastly, I glued the panel to a White Card Base.

I didn't add a sentiment as I didn't want to cover-up the scene but my intention is to use it as a Birthday Card.

Finished size is 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" or 123mm x 123mm.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jocelyn

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  Lavinia - Tree of Courage LAV657, Tree of Hope LAV658, Fairy Couple LAV029, Slender Mushrooms Mini LAV151, Mini Forest Mushroom LAV564, Fairy Buttercups LAV375, Lavender LAV093

Designer Paper:  Lavinia Scene-Scapes Star Dust

Ink:  Altenew Obsidian Pigment, Versafine Clair Monarch

Accessories:  Ranger Round Ink Blending Tool + Foam Pads, Tombow Mono Multi Glue, Quickie Glue Pen, We R Memory Keepers Perfect Layers Guides, Posca Pens - Gold + Yellow + White, Anko (KMart) Purple Paint Pen, Superfine .008 Light Gold Glitter, Bellbird Paperarts .008 Diamond Glitter, Kaisercraft Cardstock - Amethyst + Black, Square White Card Base