Eclectica³ Kay Carley
Following
on perfectly from her successful releases at the start of the year, Kay
brings us more glorious flowers, and I can see the new stencil is going
to become an oft-used staple in my stash!
~ Leandra
Hi everyone, Kay here to show you my newest stamps designed for PaperArtsy.
I
am sooooooooo excited to be releasing another stamp set and stencil.
This time my focus for the stamp set was foxgloves and bees combined
with a leaf stencil.
With this stamp set I purposely designed a couple of delicate flowers which I felt would provide a good contrast to the bigger flowers on this sheet. You'll notice on my samples below that the delicate flowers can be stamped multiple times to make taller versions, multi-headed versions etc... I also incorporated some twirly tendrils again - a left one and a right one, in two different sizes - these can be added to any of the flower stems or they can double up as 'bee trails'! Talking of the 'bees' I have given you three different sizes to help with 'creating the illusion of depth' as well as having them flying in different directions!
As for my leaf stencil.................you have got four different sizes of 'sprigs'!!! When using them with paints, ink pads etc... think about joining the sprigs up. (Just like I'm always saying to do with the flowers.) They have all been designed with a 'slight curve' so that when you flip the stencil you can have them leaning either to the left or to the right. The large sprig would also make a great tree or tree branch!! I know that I will be using this particular stencil a lot - not just with this particular stamp set but with all my others too!!
With this stamp set I purposely designed a couple of delicate flowers which I felt would provide a good contrast to the bigger flowers on this sheet. You'll notice on my samples below that the delicate flowers can be stamped multiple times to make taller versions, multi-headed versions etc... I also incorporated some twirly tendrils again - a left one and a right one, in two different sizes - these can be added to any of the flower stems or they can double up as 'bee trails'! Talking of the 'bees' I have given you three different sizes to help with 'creating the illusion of depth' as well as having them flying in different directions!
As for my leaf stencil.................you have got four different sizes of 'sprigs'!!! When using them with paints, ink pads etc... think about joining the sprigs up. (Just like I'm always saying to do with the flowers.) They have all been designed with a 'slight curve' so that when you flip the stencil you can have them leaning either to the left or to the right. The large sprig would also make a great tree or tree branch!! I know that I will be using this particular stencil a lot - not just with this particular stamp set but with all my others too!!
Tonight
I wanted to give you a sense of what I might get up to with these
stamps, but over the next 2 nights, you'll get plenty more inspiration
from 2 other fantastic bloggers in their preferred style.
Pretty in Pink using EKC07, EKC08 and PS061 by Kay Carley
With
this stamp set I chose to add a few different sizes of bees but in 'my
world' they have to be 'friendly bees' so you'll notice that mine do not
have 'stings'!
I
often add elements to a sheet that I feel can be stamped multiple times
to create multi-headed flowers etc.. The blue spikey flowers here were
stamped three times to create that taller, multi headed version. I was
lucky when I stamped mine as I got all the stems to join together
perfectly but if you 'miss' just use a black multi-liner to fill in any
gaps and no-one will be any the wiser!
The
soft foliage along the base of my panel was achieved using my brand new
stencil (PS061). I am thinking that these leaves would look fabulous
used with Grunge Paste which I can't wait to try out!!
The
'twirly tendrils' allow you to change the look of the flowers - these
can be added to any of the flower stems or you could make a border with
them. (The tall white flowers in the background are from EKC07.) This whole panel was created to give the impression of a lovely summer's day.
'Dusk' using EKC06, EKC07,EKC08, PS059 and PS061 by Kay Carley
For my second project I wanted to show how well my February release of stamps (in particular EKC06 and EKC07) and my PS059
stencil work seamlessly with my new stamp set and stencil. I feel this
is because I drew all these sets at the same time so I had it firmly
fixed in my brain how I wanted all these stamps and stencils to work
together.
You
can see how I really like to build up 'layers' of stamping and
stencilling which was why it was important for me to have stamps and
stencils that would all complement each other. My EKC07
stamp set (from my February release) was purposely designed with
imagery that I felt could be used time and time again to support all my
other stamp sets. For the first time I actually stamped and embossed my
background flowers (from EKC07) - I wasn't too sure how it would turn out and if I would be able to successfully stamp on top of them - it turns out I could!!
Another
'first' for me was painting a whole A4 sheet of cardstock!! I thought
it then gave lots of possibilities!! The image above was taken before I
added words and 3D elements and to be honest I very nearly stopped at
this point as I really liked it how it looked at this stage! I even
thought about cutting it up and making it into a triptych as that would
have worked well or I could have cut it in half and made two
cards/pictures out of it. (See......lots of possibilities!!!)
Having
different sizes of the same image, I personally feel, makes the whole
composition come alive........... what do you think??? You might also
have noticed how I stamped multi-headed flowers again and angled some of
the smaller flowers so that they weren't all upright - this gives a
more relaxed appearance to those flowers which I think makes the whole
composition look more natural. Now all I need to do is find a deep box
frame to put my picture in!!
I
really hope that this has given you an insight as to what I was
thinking when I was designing this release and I would honestly love to
hear your thoughts. Do you think it is a good idea having smaller and
larger imagery contained within a stamp set or would you prefer to have
different imagery altogether???
I am now super excited to see what treats we have coming up over the next two nights using EKC08 and PS061 from two of our super duper bloggers!!..............
I am now super excited to see what treats we have coming up over the next two nights using EKC08 and PS061 from two of our super duper bloggers!!..............
Blog: http://kaycarley.blogspot.co.uk
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You can find me teaching at the following venues over the next few months:
Oh my goodness!! It's really is a joy to see more from Kay. Her attention to detail is always such a joy, and I really think the combination of stamps released this year offer so many creative options and layers. Lots to explore! Congratulations Kay! ~ Leandra
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Canada
Scrapbook Centrale, Dollard Des Ormeaux, Quebec www.scrapbookcentrale.ca
(Zinski, JoFY, ESC, EKC, EKD, EEG, ETS, LPC, Infusions, Frescos)
Treasured Memories Scrapbooking, Duncan,BC www.treasuredmemoriesscrapbooking.ca
(Frescos, Infusions, EKC, EEG, ESC)
USA
Artistic Studio Creations, Fayetteville, Georgia www.facebook.com/ASCbyCrystal
(ETS, Infusions)
Artistree Workshops, Fulton, New York, www.facebook.com/artistreeworkshops
(Zinski, EKD, EKC, EEG, ELB, ETS, ESC, Ink and the Dog)
Clay with Me, Colorado www.facebook.com/Claywithmestudio
(ELB, LPC, ESA, JOFY, Infusions, Frescos, EKD, EKC, ESC, EEG)
Creek Bank Creations, Indiana www.creekbankcreations.com
(MN, Zinski, Jofy)
Ephemera Paducah, Paducah, Kentucky www.ephemerapaducah.com
(Fresco Chalks, Lynne Perrella, Seth Apter)
Frantic Stamper, Oregon www.franticstamper.com
(Zinski, LPC, JoFY, ELB, EEA, EEG, ESC, EKD, EKC, ETS, ESA, Frescos, Infusions)
Guadalupe's Fun Rubber Stamps, Roswell, New Mexico www.santafe.com
( Frescos, Infusions, LPC, ESA, EEA, Zinski, MN, ETS, HP, Treasure Gold)
Simon Says Stamp, columbus, Ohio www. simonsaysstamp.com
(Zinski, JoFY, ETS, EEA, EEG, EKC, ELB, ESA, Frescos, Infusions)
The Queen's Ink Savage, Maryland www.queensink.com
(Infusions, ESA, LPC)
Seth Apter, New York www.sethapter.com
(ESA, Frescos)
Stamp Fever, Orange, California www.stpstamp.com
(Frescos, Jofy, Infusions)
UK
Aldridge Crafts, Attleborough, Norfolk www.aldridgecrafts.co.uk
(Zinski, Jofy, EEA, EKD, EKC, EEG, ESA, Frescos)
Amelia's Creative Crafts, Spernal Ash Nurseries, Alcester Road, Studley, Warwickshire www.ameliascreativecrafts.co.uk
(Jofy, EKC, ELB, Frescos)
Art from the Heart, Harrogate, Yorkshire www.afth.co.uk
(EEA, ETS, ESA,Infusions)
Birds in the Barn, Marks Tey, Essex www.birdsinthebarn.blogspot.co.uk
(Zinski, Jofy, EEG, EKC, EKD, ESC, ETS, ETS, ESA, Frescos, Infusions)
Blade Rubber Stamps, London www.bladerubberstamps.co.uk
(JoFY, LPC, Frescos)
Countryview Crafts, Potton, Bedfordshire www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk
(Zinski, Jofy, ELB, EEA, EEG, EKC, EKD, ESC, ETS, ESA, Frescos, Infusions)
Craft World Scotland, Glasgow www.craftworldonline.co.uk
(EKD, EKC, JoFY, ETS, Zinski, ESA, ELB)
Crafty Snippets, Billingshurst West Sussex www.craftysnippets.co.uk
(EKC)
Craftylicious, Mildenhall, Suffolk www.craftylicious.co.uk
(Zinski, Jofy, ELB, ESC, ELB, EKD, ETS, ESA, Frescos, Infusions)
Loobie Crafts, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, www.loobicrafts.co.uk
(ETS, JOFY)
Papermaze, Ipswich, Suffolk www.papermaze.co.uk
(JoFY, EKC, ESA, ELB, Zinski, Infusions)
(Infusions, Treasure Gold)
(EEG, ETS, ESA, JoFY, Frescos, Infusions)
Snazzy's, Swindon, Wiltshire. https://www.facebook.com/snazzystampingandscrapbooking/
Snazzy's, Swindon, Wiltshire. https://www.facebook.com/snazzystampingandscrapbooking/
(Zinski, EKD, EKC, JoFY)
Stampers Grove, Edinburgh, Scotland www.stampersgrove.co.uk
(Zinski, JOFY, ELB, EEA, EEG, EKD, EKC, ETS, ESA, Frescos, Infusions)
Swanstitch, Deal, Kent www.facebook.com/swanstitch
Swanstitch, Deal, Kent www.facebook.com/swanstitch
(Zinski, Jofy, LPC, EEG, EKD, EKC, ELB, EEA, ETS, ESA, Frescos, Infusions)
The Artistic Stamper Craft Store, Faversham, Kent www.theartisticstamper.com
(Zinski, EKD, EKC, ESC, ETS, Frescos, Infusions)
The Craft Barn, Merstham, Surrey www.thecraftbarn.com
(Zinski, Jofy, ETS, EKC, EKD, EEA, ESA, ELB, Fresco Chalks, Infusions)
The Craft Box, Barnsley, South Yorkshire www.thecraftbox.biz
The Craft Box, Barnsley, South Yorkshire www.thecraftbox.biz
(Zinski, Jofy, ELB, ETS, ESA, Fresco Chalks)
The Craft Den, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire www.thecraftden.co.uk
The Craft Den, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire www.thecraftden.co.uk
(Zinski, EKC, EEG, EKD Jofy, ETS, Frescos)
The Forget me not Kraft Kabin www.facebook.com/TheForgetMeNotKraftKabin
The Forget me not Kraft Kabin www.facebook.com/TheForgetMeNotKraftKabin
(Zinski, JoFY, ELB, ETS, EEG, EKD, Fresco Chalks)
Whichcraft, Wallasey, Merseyside
(Zinski, JoFY, Fresos, ELB)
Belgium
Expression Hobby, Marcinelle www.expressionhobby.be
(Frecos, Infusions, Zinskis, EDY, EEG, Jofy)
(Frecos, Infusions, Zinskis, EDY, EEG, Jofy)
Denmark
Hobbyboden Scrapworld Samso www.hobbyboden.dk
(ESA, Fresco Chalks)
France
Kerudoc Creation, St Yvi www.kerudoccreation.com
(Zinski, JoFY, ELB, EEA, EEG, EKD, ETS, ESA)
Toutencolle, Dun sur Avon www.toutencolle.fr
(JoFY, Infusions)
Germany
Stempeloase Munich www.stempeloase.de
(Zinski, JoFY, ELB, ETS, ESA, ESC, EKD, EKC, LPC Frescos)
Stempelfee Shop www.stempelfee-shop.de
(Zinski, EEA, EEG, EKC, EKD, ETS, ESA, Infusions, Frescos)
Netherlands
Creafine, Papendrecht www.creafine.nl
(JoFY, ETS, Infusions)
Hobbycompleet de Duif, Leeuwarden www.hobbycompleet.nl
(Zinski, EKD, EEG, EKC, JoFY, ELB, ETS, ESA, Infusions)
Papillon Hobby, Hendrik Ido Ambacht www.papillon-hobby.nl
(Zinski, Jofy, ELB, EEA, ETS, Infusions)
(JoFY, EKC, ELB, EDY)
Stampingcorner, Capelle Aan Den Ijssel www.stampingcorner.nl
(Zinski, Jofy, ETS, ESA, Lynne Perrella, Frescos)
The Stamping Cottage, Schaijk www.thestmpingcottage.nl
(Fresco Chalks, LPC, ESA, Zinski, Hot Picks, ETS, JoFY, ELB, Infusions)
Australia
Art and Soul Studio, Burrum Heads, Queensland www.artandsoulstudio.com.au
(Zinski, Jofy, LPC, EKD, EEG, ELB, EEA, ETS, ESA)
(JoFY, ELB, ETS, Frescos, Infusions)
(JoFY, EKC, ELB, ETS, Frescos, Infusions)
Time To Create, Modanville, NSW www.timetocreate.com.au
(Zinski, ESA, ETS, EKD, EEG, ELB, ESA, Infusions, Frescos)
Taiwan
Mandy's Card, Taipei www.facebook.com/mandy.card
(Zinski, JoFY, ETS, ESA, ELB, EEA, Frescos, Infusions)
Japan
TIny Dots, Funabashi-shi, Chiba www.facebook.com/TinyDots
(JoFY, Frescos, Infusion)
Such beautiful samples! Looking forward to inking mine - so happy to get my hands on these today at Doncaster! I'll have to manage without the stencil….for now!!!! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteSorry! Yes I do like having different sizes of the same image in the set - just like in our garden!!
ReplyDeletewow, Kay, the new stamps are beautiful, the stencil is amazing, loving the different sizes. Fantastic samples too!
ReplyDeleteFab new goodies Kay - your designs are simply beautiful x
ReplyDeleteFantastic new additions Kay. Love them and your samples are stunning! Xx
ReplyDeleteI love the new stamps, the stencils is a must-have and the samples are gorgeous, looking forward to the next few nights.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful- and I agree with Leandra- that stencil is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers - and the different sizes give the composition so much more life and depth. Love, love that stencil!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Gorgeous projects....love the new stamps and stencil :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback everyone! Glad you like the new stencil!!! :) xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely new stamp set and stencil, these samples are so beautiful and looking forward to release. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful addition and so glad I bought the stencil yesterday day at Doncaster, the different sized images is a lovely idea so you can add depth in pictures. Congrats Kay. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous new stamp set Kay and it kinda jumped into my basket along with the stencil and another set from the last release yesterday at Stampmagic! Can't wait to play with them all. I love different sized stamps of the same image for exactly the reasons you describe.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lesley Xx
Whoop, whoop!!! I'm so pleased to read that some of you have already been buying them!! I want to see what you make with them though!! ;) xx
ReplyDeleteLovely colours for your pretty designs Kay. Great stamping.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I can almost hear the bees buzzing from here. Gorgeous samples and fabulous stamps. Lx
ReplyDeleteoh Kay you really have gone and done it again - beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x