February 2014

Hi there,

on the beginning of this month I started this blog and I am really overwhelmed by your appreciation. I have had the honor to add three badges to "Little Art Cottage" already.

Thanks again.
Have a wonderful weekend.

Yours,
Tanja

Paper Smooches SPARKS - Designer Drafts Challenge: February Sketch

Hi,

today, I would like to share the card that I created for the Paper Smooches SPARKS - Designer Drafts Challenge - February Sketch:

And since I used paste and a stencil for the background, I am also uploading the card to the Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge: Paste.

Here is the list of supplies I used:
Paper Smooches - We totally click
Hero Arts - Notebook Paper
kraft cardstock
Pebbles - Front Porch
The Crafters Workshop - Mini Tiny Circles
Distress Paint (Dusty Concord, Salty Oecan, Broken China)
Brilliance (Pearlescent Jade, PearlescentSky Blue, Pearlescent Lavender)

I hope you like it.

Yours,
Tanja

Retrosketches #103

Hi,

I got inspired by the Retrosketches #103-Sketch and created the following tag:

I cut a tag from watercolor paper and used an emboss-resist and gelatos to create the tone on tone background. I added the JOFY-Butterfly and some diecut pieces held together by a heart-shaped brad, tinted ribbon with the gelatos and stamped the Love-sentiment. At the end, I added a little alcohol-ink-tinted bubble and grey twine as the final embellishments.

I also want to show you a closeup of the flower on which I also used an emboss-resist.

Here is a list of the supplies used for this tag:
Hero Arts - Life of the Party Dots
Hero Arts - Magical Background
Avery Elle - Lovely Letters
Paper Artsy - JOFY Collection 11
diecuts
ribbon
grey twine
Prima Marketing - Delight Brads
Alcohol Inks (Snowcap, Sailboat Blue) 
Gelatos (Snow Cone, Cotton Candy, Boysenberry, Watermelon, Raspberry, Grape)

Yours,
Tanja 

Two Challenges

Hi,

today I would like to show you the card that I created for Freshly Made Sketches #124 - A Sketch by Karren:

After embossing the clouds at the tops of the panels with my Sizzix Texture Boutique, I used Viva Inka Gold to highlight them in Steel Blue. Since I haven't used my Inka Gold for quite a while now, I will also link this card up to the Lawnscaping Challenge No. 76: Dust 'em off.

Here is my list of supplies:
Lawn Fawn - Home Sweet Home
off-white, blue and green cardstock
iridescent hearts
Darice Embossing Folder - Clouds Background

I hope you like this card. I think it turned out pretty cute.

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,
Tanja

A Second Card

Hi,

here is the second card that I created for the brand new Avery Elle AEI♥U Challenge Blog:

Here is the supplies-list:
Avery Elle - Oh Yeah
white and pink cardstock
Distress Marker (Pumice Stone)
glitter
diecuts
wooden star
Hero Arts Shadow Ink (Soft Lilac, Bubble Gum, Cornflower, Passion Flower, Field Greens, Green Hills, Butter Bar, Tide Pool, Orange Soda, Pastel Blue, Pale Tomato, Soft Granite, Soft Pool, Pastel Peach, Pastel Yellow, Charcoal, Pastel Green)

Have a nice Sunday.

Yours,
Tanja

AEI♥U Challenge #1 - Birthday

Good Morning,

I would like to show you the card, which I created for the brand new Avery Elle AEI♥U Challenge Blog:

Here are the supplies that I used:
Avery Elle - Cupcakes
Avery Elle - Let it Snow
white, purple, turquoise, pink and black cardstock
purple vellum
Sternenstaub Embossing Powder Pastell

Thank you for stopping by.
Tanja

Emily's Birthday

Hi,

today I want to share a very special card with you. I created it for my daughter Emily's fourth birthday. Since she loves unicorns, pink and sparkle, I hope that she will love it.

I will also link it to the following three challenges:

• The Paper Players: Challenge #183

• Creative Friday #96: Glitter-Challenge (again! seems I have a Glitter-phase at the moment :o))
• Keep it simple! #34: Things with Wings  

 

I tried to use another photo-setting this time. Normally, I put my card on a kraft paper and take the picture from above - this time I put the card on a tiny easel. How do you like this? Is it better?? Feel free to leave a comment for me.

See you.

Yours,
Tanja

Supplies:
The Alley Way Stamps - Enchanted
pink cardstock
sequins
acetate sheet
foamed rubber
diecuts
vellum
Heidi Swapp Color Shine - Tinsel
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Pink Bubblegum

Addicted to CAS Challenge #32 - Coffee

Hi,

this is me for the third time today. Here ist my card for the Addicted to CAS Challenge #32 - Coffee:

Since I used a Paper Smooches stamp set, I am also going to link it to the Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge - Anything goes

and to the Karten-Kunst Techniques Challenge "Colorieren mit Motivpapier".

I hope you also like this card.

Yours,
Tanja

I used the following supplies:
Paper Smooches - Hot Concoctions
Melissa Frances - Attic Treasures 6x6 Paper Pad
white cardstock
diecuts
Zing! Chestnut Embossing Powder

Lawnscaping Challenge No. 76: Dust 'em off

Hi,

it's me again. I would like to show you the card that I created for the Lawnscaping Challenge No. 76: Dust 'em off.
I used stamps from the set "On the Mend". I wouldn't call the set unloved but unused - so I really had to dust it off :o) You have probably all experienced the same thing: you see a stamp set and you have to have it, the set arrives and you are happy, put it in your stamp box and never really use it. Most of the time this is a real pity.

Here are the supplies that I used:
Lawn Fawn - On the Mend
Hero Arts - Tiny Heart Background
Basic Grey - Fresh Cut
sparkling embossing powder
diecuts
beige and orange cardstock

And since I really used a lot of sparke on this card I will take part in the  Creative Friday #96: Glitter-Challenge again.  

Until next time.

Yours,
Tanja

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Cozy Quilt

Hi,

here is the card that I created for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Cozy Quilt

Finishing this card was a little more time consuming than I expected, so I hope you like it.

Yours,
Tanja

Supplies:
Mama Elephant - Basic Borders
Whimsy Stamps - Mailed with Love
Melissa Frances - C'est la Vie 6x6 Paper Pad
craft cardstock
Distress Marker (Pumice Stone)
diecuts

BE Inspired Challenge #48

Hi,

here is my card for the BE Inspired Challenge #48:

I used the grey and the pink and I also incorporated the pinwheel.
The card tells the story of a little dragon who is so happy to have a pinwheel ... it doesn't come to his mind that fire is probably not a too good idea ...and oops ... the pinwheel is gone.


I hope you like the outcome.

Yours,
Tanja

Supplies:
The Alleyway Stamps - Enchanted
Impression Obsession - Cover-a-Card Stars
Lawn Fawn - Jessie's ABCs
pink and grey cardstock
star brad
diecuts
Distress Marker (Pumice Stone)
toothpick

Another Card

Hi,

it's me again. I would like to show you the card that I just finished for the following four challenges:

• Freshly Made Sketches #123 - A Sketch by Jen B.
• Simon Says Get Krafty
• Hero Arts Birthday Challenge - Rainbow of Color Birthday Card 
• A Blog Named Hero Challenge #38: Roy G. Biv - Make a Rainbow

Supplies:
BoBunny Stamps - Sentiments Stamp
Technique Tuesday - Fun Flair by Ali Edwards
Hero Arts Shadow Ink (Green Hills, Tide Pool, Orange Soda, Soft Lilac, Butter Bar, Cornflower, Pale Tomato, Bubble Gum)

I hope you like my new supply list.

Until next time.

Yours,
Tanja

Creative Friday #96: Glitter

Hi,

I created this card for the Creative Friday #96: Glitter-Challenge and I would also like to add it to the A Blog Named Hero Challenge #38: Roy G. Biv - Make a Rainbow:

Supplies:
Unity Stamp Company - Rain or Shine 
Crafter's Companion - Bebunni Love
Hero Arts - Tiny Heart Background
grey cardstock
glitter
double-sided sticky tape
twine
Hero Arts Shadow Ink (silver)
Distress Ink (Peacock Feathers)

12 tags of 2014 - february

Hi,

here is my take on the 12 tags of 2014 - february-tag:

Stamps: 
My Favorite Things - Sunny Day Doodles Celebrate Life
Inks:
Versamark; Distress Inks (Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Walnut Stain)
Papers:
American Crafts - Smooth Cardstock black;  Manila Craft Tag #8; Distress Cardstock Antique Linen
Additional Supplies:
Distress Stains (Gathered Twigs, Shaded Lilac, Brushed Pewter; Picked Raspberry); Ranger Inkssentials Ink Application & Blending Tool; Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Distresser; Sternenstaub Embossing Powder clear; ribbon; Embossing Powder Frosted Crystal; Hearts Layering Stencil; diecuts; Distress Glitter Clear Rock Candy; Alcohol Ink Pink Sherbet; Metal Foil Tape Sheets; Distress Paint (Vintage Photo, Brushed Pewter); white chalk; Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz Craft Scissors; Martha Stewart - Paper Trimmer; Martha Stewart - Scoring  Board

I hope you will like it. Tim Holtz is a big inspiration to me and I hope that he will like the tag, too.

Thanks for visiting.

Yours,
Tanja

The Card Concept - Challenge #3 - Use Monochromatic Pink

Hi,

today I would like to present the card which I created for The Card Concept - Challenge #3 - Use Monochromatic Pink. I chose a clean and layered style.

Stamps:

Flourishes - Just my Type

Inks:

Versafine Onxy Black

Papers: 

pink Core'dinations cardstock; vellum

Additional Supplies: 
Martha Stewart - Paper Trimmer; Martha Stewart - Scoring  Board; diecut; pink twine; Sternenstaub Embossing Powder clear

I hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Tanja

You + Me = Love

Hi,

today, I finally found the time to use one of my new Bebunni stamps.

Here is the cute result:

Stamps:

Crafter's Companion - Bebunni Love; Lawn Fawn - Science of Love

Inks:

Versafine Onxy Black, Versamark

Papers: 

Gerstaecker - No. 5 Universal Pad; pink cardstock; docrafts - Beautiful

Coloration: 

Faber Castell - Pitt Pastel Pencils

Additional Supplies: 
Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz Craft Scissors; Martha Stewart - Paper Trimmer; Martha Stewart - Scoring  Board; ZIG - Wink of Stella Brush clear; Faber-Castell - Pitt Artist Pen black S; Distress Marker - Pumice Stone; diecuts

I hope you like it.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

Yours, 

Tanja

Keep it Simple! #33: Tropical

Hi,

I designed this card for the Keep it Simple #33: Tropical-Challenge. It was fun to create a little story and I hope you like it, too.

Stamps:

The Alley Way Stamps - Sea Mates; Lawn Fawn - Yeti, Set, Go; Lawn Fawn - A Birdie told me; Lawn Fawn - Into the Woods; Paper Smooches - Get outta Town

Inks:

Versafine Onxy Black, Distress Ink (Mowed Lawn, Brushed Corduroy, Picked Raspberry)

Papers: 

Canson Montval; craft cardstock; vellum; white cardstock; Crate Paper - The Pier

Coloration: 

Derwent - Inktense; Derwent Graphitint

Additional Supplies: 
Faber-Castell - Gelatos (Snow Cone, Cotton Candy, Boysenberry); Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz Craft Scissors; Faber-Castell - Deluxe Waterbrush; Martha Stewart - Paper Trimmer; Martha Stewart - Scoring  Board; ZIG - Wink of Stella Brush clear; Faber-Castell - Pitt Artist Pen black S; Googly Eyes

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Tanja

Need a Hug?

Hi,

today's card was inspired by two challenges:
Creative Friday #95: Kraft and
retrosketches #100

I hope you like the result.

Stamps: 

Paper Smooches (Chubby Chum Pals); Lawn Fawn (Yeti, Set, Go)

Inks: 

Versafine Onxy Black, Versamark, Distress Ink (Walnut Stain)

Papers: 

craft cardstock

Coloration: 

Derwent Inktense

Additional Supplies: 

Sternenstaub Embossing Powder clear; Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz Craft Scissors; Faber-Castell - Deluxe Waterbrush; Martha Stewart - Paper Trimmer; Martha Stewart - Scoring  Board; ZIG - Wink of Stella Brush clear; Stampendous Embossing Powder (detail white); Darice Embossing Folder (Chevron); Sizzix Texture Boutique; Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folders (Bubble, Honeycomb); Lawn Fawn (Lawn Trimmings single natural cord); Studio Calico Hearts; Faber-Castell - Pitt Artist Pen black S; EKTools Mini Corner Rounder Punch Set; Googly Eyes

P.S. And since I used a stamp from Papersmooches AGAIN!, I decided to also add a link to this card to the Paper Smooches SPARKS - Anything Goes Challenge.

BE Inspired Challenge #47

Hi,

it's me again. I would like to show you a card that I just created for the Be Inspired Challenge #47.

Stamps:
The Alley Way Stamps (True Colors, Gabfest, Sea Mates)
Inks:
Tsukineko - Versafine onyx black; Distress Inks (pumice stone, black soot)
Papers:
Canson Montval; black cardstock
Coloration:
Derwent - Inktense
Addititional Supplies:
white Embossing Paste; Studio Calico - Mask Chevron; Sternenstaub Embossing Powder clear;  
Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz Craft Scissors; Faber-Castell - Deluxe Waterbrush; Martha Stewart - Paper Trimmer; Martha Stewart - Scoring  Board; ZIG - Wink of Stella Brush clear; ZIG - Wink of Stella Pen yellow 

I hope you like it.
Tanja

Lawnscaping Challenge 75: Dots and Hearts

Hi,

I created the following card for the Lawnscaping Challenge 75: Dots and Hearts

 

 

"Einladung" is German and means "Invitation".

Stamps:
Lawn Fawn - Critters in the 'Burbs; Lawn Fawn - Bee Mine; Lawn Fawn - Sally's ABCs; Art Impressions - Teeny Tiny Grass; Hero Arts - Dots 
Inks:
Tsukineko - Versafine onyx black; Tsukineko - Delicata golden glitz; Distress Inks (bundled sage, mowed lawn, tumbled glas, stormy sky); Hero Arts Shadow Inks (bubble gum, cornflower, field greens, green hills)
Papers:
Canson Montval; light-blue cardstock; vellum
Coloration:
Derwent - Inktense
Addititional Supplies:
Sternenstaub Embossing Powder clear; Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz Craft Scissors; Faber-Castell - Deluxe Waterbrush; Martha Stewart - Paper Trimmer; Martha Stewart - Scoring  Board; Artemio Mini Heart Punch, Garn und mehr - Twine light blue, Zig - Wink of Stella Brush clear; Faber-Castell - Pitt Artist Pen black S

Meet Bebunni

Hi,

today the waiting has come to an end - Bebunni has arrived.
I ordered my sets on January 22nd. Normally, they cost GBP 4,99 each - but at the moment you get any three for GBP 12,00. So what are you waiting for.

I chose two sets from the Bebunni Original line (Hip Hip Hooray and Bebunni Celebration) and one set from the Bebunni Love collection (Hearts).

I have just mounted them on EZMount  - not my favorite task I must confess.
 

I cannot wait to start creating with these really cute stamps. With Valentine's Day coming up, they are a perfect fit.

Until next time.
Tanja