CAS Mix Up Challenge ........

Happy Friday .......

Yes it's the end of the week again ...... not quite sure where it went but, I'm looking forward to the weekend.

Today I'm playing along with this month's CAS Mix Up Challenge ......

Clean And Simple (CAS) ..... one of my favourite styles, and Mixed Media .... what's not to like!

Each month there are 3 components in the Mix Up.  This month it's ....... Inking Stamps using Markers, I chose to go with my ZIG Clean Colour Brush Pens.  Stamping ....... I used the gorgeous Glorious Bouquet from Tim Holtz.   This stamp is so pretty, and it's BIG too.  Plus, you get to choose the third one which can be a product or a technique ..... I went with Heat Embossing but, I suppose it could have been using sequins.

I inked up the Glorious Bouquet using various shades in autumnal colours of my ZIG Markers ...... it's getting that time of year I think

This stamp does come with it's own special acrylic block (I did say it was large!) but, I used the MISTI to stamp this. 
Using the MISTI, or any other stamping platform, makes this technique of inking and stamping really easy. You can build up your coloured image slowly using just one marker at a time ...... ie do all the leaves first, then stamp again using one colour for the flowers, then again with another one, you get the idea, or, you can do like I did and colour the whole of the stamp with different markers and stamp the image in one. You need to be quick doing it this way, don't let the ink dry.  If you're not sure you can always spritz lightly with water before stamping to reactivate the ink.

I added my sentiment ..... part stamped directly onto the card, and heat embossed with my new favourite Rose Gold Embossing powder .......

and part stamped and embossed onto a strip of black cardstock, and attached above.

I finished it all off by adding a few co-ordinating sequins.

Once I'd stamped the image for the front of my card it looked as though there was still colour left on the stamp so, I spritzed with a little water and tried stamping it again .......

Not quite as clear an image as the first stamping but, it makes a nice piece for the inside

Thanks for popping by .... enjoy the rest of your day, and have a fabulous weekend.

We've got a quiet night in tonight.  Well we were out last night, wine-ing and dining with some of hubby's work clients.  And it's the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival this weekend ....... whoo hoo!  I'm so excited. 
I look forward to this event every year, and this year it's going to be bigger and better I think ..... it's their 10th Anniversary

We'll be there tomorrow, to taste and buy some of the delicious produce this little island has to offer ...... more good food and wine!  And ...... our favourite Gin makers are there too.
Yes the Fynoderee Distillery are taking over the Festival bar for a couple of hours on Saturday afternoon.  I'll definitely be popping in for a quick Fyn and Tonic!  They're doing an exclusive launch of their brand new seasonal edition of Manx Dry Gin ..... Autumn

Manx Apple, Crab Apple, Rowanberry, Rosehip and Wild Plum ...... doesn't it sound deeee-licious!  Can't wait to try it ...... I'm sure there will be at least one bottle coming home with us!

Enjoy your weekend whatever you're up to.

Cheerio until next time .....