White Christmas

Hi there,

since it is the fifth Saturday of the month, we are having a Pick a Previous Challenge over at the 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown:

• cut the Lori Whitlock Snowflake Flourish from vellum
• cut the first part of the sentiment from The Cut Shoppe Merry from sturdy white cardstock, cover it with Versamark and heat-emboss with WOW! Neutral Ultra Shimmer embossing powder
• stamp the second part of the sentiment with Lili of the Valley Christmas Handwritten Phrases with Hero Arts Shadow Ink (Silver)
• add Pretty Pink Posh Sequins (4mm Marshmallow)

I would like to share my card at the following challenges:

The Cutie Pie Challenge #87 - Layer it up

Dream Valley Challenge #107 - Anything goes

Jingle Belles Challenge - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Moving along with the Times Challenge - Texture

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon syas anything goes

Have a christmassy day.

Yours,
Tanja

Have a bloomin' Birthday

Hi there,

this is my mixed media project for this week's Colour me ...! Challenge.

Each week we will have a creative colour challenge for you to get crafty and show us your best greeting cards, 3D projects, scrapbooking, digital or traditional paper crafts, costumes, etc. Only the colours we indicate may be used for your project. Neutrals such as black, grey, white, vanilla, skin colours and kraft are also welcome.

This week we are using Blackberry Bliss, Rich Razzleberry, Lost Lagoon & Pumpkin Pie ... have fun!

• create a background on a Manila Tag #5 using Distress Paints (Dusty Concord, Seedless Preserves, Peacock Feathers, Wild Honey)
• stamp Kaisercraft Dress Form with Versafine (Onyx Black) and remember that you are stamping on a rather slick surface ... ask me how I know
• dye Wendy Vecchi white embossing paste with a Distress Re-Inker (Dusty Concord) and apply it through a Dylusions Stencil (Luscious Leaves)
• stamp the sentiment from the Paper Artsy Jofy Collection 11 with Versafine (Onyx Black) on watercolor paper and add some color with Distress Inks (Dusty Concord, Seedless Preserves, Peacock Feathers, Wild Honey)
• dye a piece of seam binding with the same ink colors
• ink up the edges of the tag with Distress Ink (Black Soot)
• add PITT Artist Pen Metallic Silver using the Distress Marker Spritzer as a finishing touch

How about some inspiration from the rest of the Design Team?

Angel Johns

Hayley Kew

Jenny Engelke

Julia Wilson

Katie Brooks

Sandy Mathis

Tara Bourgoin

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

May Make ART Challenge - Flowers

Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #12 - May Flowers

Time Out Challenge #31 - Grunge with the optional Twist of Embossing

613 Avenue Create Challenge #125 - Anything Goes w/optional Create Your Own Challenge 
image - sentiment - stencil - flowers - ribbon

Dream Valley Challenge #107 - Anything goes

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

Use your Stuff Challenge #185 - Flowers

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Stencil it

Have a colorful day.

Yours,

 

Merry Christmas Lion

Hi there,

this is my second and sadly last post as a Guest Designer for the Stempelküche-Challenge. The topic this time is "Mai-nachten" - "Christmas in May":

• stamp the cute little lion from Mama Elephant Cosmic Stars and the santa hat from Mama Elephant Arctic Penguins with Memento (Tuxedo Black) on Perfect Colouring Paper and color the images with Delta Markers, a white gel pen, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter and Liquid Applique
• cut two tags from the Kaisercraft Gingerbread 6,5 x 6,5 paper pad and ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Vintage Photo)
• stamp the sentiment from Clearly Besotted Stamps Many Mini Messages with Versafine (Vintage Sepia) and the little lion with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• thread two strings of Prima Marketing Jute Trim Wheat through the holes of the tags
• stamp the snowflake and star background from Lawn Fawn Let it snow with Brilliance (Moonlight White) onto a kraft cardbase; ink up the edges with the same white ink

For more inspiration please visit:

Beate

Sonja

Jessa

and

Wiebke

I would like to join the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin' Christmas Challenge - Cute Christmas

The Cutie Pie Challenge #87 - Layer it up

Christmas Card Challenge #25 - Anything goes

Dream Valley Challenge #107 - Anything goes

Jingle Belles Challenge - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

May Rudolph Days Challenge

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Anything goes 4 Kids

Have a colorful day.

Yours,

One of a Kind

Hi there,

this week we are having our Anything goes Challenge over at Addicted to Stamps and More:

• stamp the super cute little tiger from Clearly Besotted Wild Thing with Memeto (Tuxedo Black) on Perfect Colouring Paper and color the image with Delta Markers
• add Glossy Accents to his nose
• cut out a frame from watercolor paper and color it with Distress Inks (Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Vintage Photo)
• stamp the Hero Arts Designer Woodgrain with Distress Ink (Walnut Stain)
• create a leaves cluster cut file from the Paper Smooches Reflections stamp set, cut it out from watercolor paper and color the leaves with Distress Re-Inkers (Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn, Cracked Pistachio); add Distress Stain (Brushed Pewter) from a Mini Mister and Distress Ink (Peeled Paint) to the edges
• ink up the edges of a piece of Distress cardstock (Weathered Wood) with Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap) and stamp the sentiment from Hero Arts All Occasion Messages with Versafine (Vintage Sepia)

Here is a close-up of the adorable tiger:

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

The Cutie Pie Challenge #87 - Layer it up

Come and get it Challenge - Tic Tac Toe (Die Cut, Sentiment, 2 or more Layers)

Dream Valley Challenge #107 - Anything goes

Addicted to CAS Challenge #64 - Animal

613 Avenue Create Challenge - Anything goes

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Anything goes 4 Kids

Shopping our Stash Challenge #203 - Play Misty for me

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,
Tanja

Wavin' Hello Crab

Hi there,

today, I have a cute little CAS card that I would like to show you:

• stamp the crab from Mama Elephant Cosmic Stars with Versafine (Onyx Black) on watercolor paper and color the image with Stabilo Pens 68
• cut out a scalloped circle from a previously made monoprint - I used Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paints (Turquoise, Sky, Lapis) and the Dutch Doobadoo Bubbles Mask - and a slightly bigger one from a piece of smooth blue cardstock
• stamp the sentiment from Lawn Fawn Critters in the Sea with Colorbox Pigment Ink (Royal Blue) directly to a white cardbase
• round all four corners with a 1'' corner rounder

I would like to join the following challenges:

Addicted to CAS Challenge #64 - Animal

Paperminutes Challenge #384 - Schablone/Stencil

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge #38 - Animals 

Happy Little Stampers May CAS Challenge - Die-Cuts/Punches

Little Tangles Challenge #56 - Clean and Simple

showCASe you Style Challenge #15 - Friendship

Simply Create Too Challenge #86 - Keep it Simple

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Stencil it

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

New Baby

Hi there,

you should really check out Gerda Steiner Designs' 72h Weekend Flash Challenge. Here is my creation:

• color the Gerda Steiner Designs sweet little Elephant and Gifts with Delta Markers and add details with a white gel pen 
• create a background on watercolor paper using the Dutch Doobadoo Cloud Mask and Distress Inks (Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean)
• cut out some grass from patterned paper from the Lawn Fawn Let's Polka petite paper pack
• stamp the sentiment from Clearly Besotted Stamps Many Mini Messages with Versafine (Onyx Black) directly onto the grass border
• stamp balloons from Avery Elle Ellie with Memento (Tuxedo Black) on Perfect Colloring Paper and color them with the same Delta Markers used for the flowers, the present and the bow
• tie silver thread around the balloons as a string 
• add Wink of Stella Clear Glitter and Glossy Accents to the balloons for that extra sparkle and dimension

I would like to apply for the Gerda Steiner Designs Design Team because I just love to create projects with her cute and lovely images:

Furthermore, I would like to join the following challenges:

Gerda Steiner Designs' 72h Weekend Flash Challenge

The Cutie Pie Challenge #87 - Layer it up

City Crafter Challenge Week 262 - Inky-nes"S"

Come and get it Challenge - Tic Tac Toe (Design Paper - Sentiment - 2 or more Layers)

Little Red Wagon Challenge #290 - To Die for

Paperminutes Challenge # 384 - Schablone/Stencil

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge #38 - Animals

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Anything goes 4 Kids

Steckenpferdchen Challenge #60 - Punkte/Dots

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Stencil it

Thanks for stopping by and keep your fingers crossed for me.

Yours,

Merry Christmas Fox

Hi there,

come join us for our Stash Challenge over at the 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown:

• cut out a tag from watercolor paper
• stamp the Purple Onion Designs Stacey Yacula Studio Snow Cabin, Stacey Yacula Studio Cedar Fox and sentiment with Versafine (Vintage Sepia) and color the images using Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils, a Tombow Colorless Blender and a waterbrush
• add Stampendous Crystal Glitter Multi Ultra Fine accents to the snow
• dye a piece of ribbon with Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass) and add it as a bow to the hole of the tag
• ink up the edges of the tag with Distress Ink (Pumice Stone) 
• stamp the Hero Arts Magical Background with Adirondack Dye Ink (Latte) on a kraft cardbase and round the top right and left corners with your 1'' corner rounder

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin' Christmas Challenge - Cute Christmas 

Jingle Belles Challenge - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge #38 - Animals

Have a christmassy day.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Garden

Hi there,

today, I would like to share this cute birthday card with you. I tried a new technique and I call it  Inktense Glitter Watercoloring. I love all that sparkle and shine, don't you?

• stamp the hummingbird, grasses and flowers from the Lawn Fawn Gleeful Gardens set with Versafine (Onyx Black) on watercolor paper
• fill Perfect Pearls Mist (Perfect Pearl) into a cheap waterbrush (it is important to use one without a valve beacuse the glitter is too big to get through that) or use a damp paint brush
• color the images using Derwent Inktense Pencils and the "Glitter Waterbrush"
• cut a panel from patterned paper from the Hello Sunshine 6x6 petite paper pack and stamp the stitched border from Technique Tuesday In Stitches with Versafine (Smokey Gray); cut a hill shape from the Lawn Fawn Let's Polka 6x6 petite paper pack
• add Pretty Pink Posh Sequins (4mm Metallic Silver)
• run a piece of light kraft cardstock though the Sizzix Texture Boutique using the Sizzix Dots embossing folder and ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Pumice Stone)
• stamp the sentiment from Avery Elle Written in the Stars with Versamark on a vellum strip and heat-emboss with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Lawnscaping Challenge No. 106 - Try a NEW Technique

Sparkle & Shine Challenge

The Cutie Pie Challenge #87 - Layer it up

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Anything goes 4 Kids


Leave a little sparkle wherever you go.

Yours,

Thank you Flower

Hi there,

this is my card for this week's Colour me ...! Challenge.

Each week we will have a creative colour challenge for you to get crafty and show us your best greeting cards, 3D projects, scrapbooking, digital or traditional paper crafts, costumes, etc. Only the colours we indicate may be used for your project. Neutrals such as black, grey, white, vanilla, skin colours and kraft are also welcome.

This week we are using Bermuda Bay, So Saffron & Pear Pizzazz ... have fun!
 

• stamp a flower pot from Mama Elephant Potted Pretties and color the image with Spectrum Noir Pencils, Zest-it and Wink of Stella Clear and Silver Glitter; add Glossy Accents to the leaves in the middle
• stamp the sentiment from the same stamp set with Versamark on two strips of patterened paper from the Create a Smile Feel good 6x6 paper pad and heat-emboss with Wendy Vecchi Watering Can embossing powder
• cut out a scalloped circle from paper from the same paper pad
• use grey cardstock as a background panel and round all four corners with a 1'' corner rounder
• add three Pretty Pink Posh Sequins (6mm Lemon Meringue and 6mm Fresh Mint), grey twine and a little bow as final embellishments

Here is a close-up of the cute little flowers:

How about some inspiration from the rest of the Design Team?

Angel Johns

Hayley Kew

Jenny Engelke

Julia Wilson

Katie Brooks

Sandy Mathis

Tara Bourgoin

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Challenge up your Life #15: Ribbon, Buttons, Twine

Crazy 4 Challenges #285: Teacher Appreciation Card

Little Red Wagon Challenge #290 - To Die For

The Shabby Tea Room Challenge #252 - Fun Blooms

Just us Girls Challenge #293 - Color Week

613 Avenue Create Challenge #124 - Anything Goes w/optional Teacher/Educator creation

Uniko Studio Challenge #21 - Flowers


Have a colorful day.

Yours,

the flower that blooms in adversity

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you this mixed media home decor piece. I created it for my application for the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Design Team and as you now know Shery picked me. I am over the moon. The team will start sharing inspirational projects in July - so stay tuned.

• cover a piece of watercolor paper with Papermania tissue paper and gesso
• apply Prima Marketing Color Bloom Spray Sparkling Pastels Iris and Sultry Shimmer Summer Sky through the Scrapberry's Petals Pattern stencil
• apply Distress Ink (Weathered Wood) through a Tim Holtz Layering Stencil (Schoolhouse) and Distress Ink (Dusty Concord) through the Tim Holtz Layering Stencil (Gothic)
• stamp the Poppies from Sheena Douglass Poppies and Dasies with Archival Ink (Jet Black) and color the image with Distress Paints (Peeled Paint, Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick)
• dye texture paste with the leftover pink paint and apply it through the Memory Box Splatter Spray stencil
• print out the sentimet using a typewriter font, cut it apart and ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Dusty Concord)
• ink up the edges of th whole panel with Distress Ink (Dusty Concord) and heat-emboss them with WOW! Clear Sparkle embossing powder for a little extra shine 
• use a piece of corrugated cardstock as a background, apply Distress Paint (Tumbled Glass, Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick) and ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Dusty Concord)

I would like to join the following challenges:

May Make Art Challenge - Flowers

Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #12 - May Flowers

Mixed Media World #3 - Vintage

Paper Artsy Challenge #9 - Words

Retro Rubber Challenge #14 - May Flowers

Die Traumfabrik Challenge #20 - Der geheime Garten/The Secret Garden

City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 261 - Focus on Flowers

613 Avenue Create Challenge #124 - Anything goes


Leave a little sparkle wherever you go.

Yours,

Stamp Connection #3

Hi there,

connected through our love for card making, blogging and being from Germany we (Cornelia from Stempel Spass and I) decided to create a monthly project within predefined requirements. We are going to show you the result every 3rd Sunday of the month and this is our third transatlantic get-together!

Our requirements this time were:
"Father's Day and Bird/Birds"

This time Cornelia picked the requirements and I have to admit they were a real challenge for me because I found out that I do not really have bird stamps and since I assumed that Cornelia would create something using the Bird Crazy set I wanted to make something colorful and fun, too. Here is the result and it even is a one layer card, which always seem to be the most difficult for me:

• stamp the "with love" part from Lawn Fawn Scripty Sayings with Versafine (Onyx Black) and complete the swirly line with another stamp from the same set
• stamp the birds and the balloon strings from Lawn Fawn Hello Sunshine with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and add balloons using the double circle from Neat & Tangled Dala Horse and a black PITT Artist Pen
• color the images with Delta Markers
• add letters from Lawn Fawn Sally's ABCs to the balloons to create the word "Papa" ("Daddy")
• apply Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Mermaid Lagoon) through the Scrapberry's Mini-Hearts stencil and create an ombre effect
• ink up the edges of the card with Distress Ink (Mermaid Lagoon)

Make sure to hop over to see Cornelia's creation.

I would like to participate in the following challenge:

Dream Valley Challenge #106 - Things with Wings

Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge #38 - Animals

Crazy 4 Challenges #283 - Birds


Thanks for stopping by at the

 
Have a wonderful Sunday.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Sandie

Hi there,

today is a very special day: it's Sandie's Birthday and we are having a Linky Party for her over at Kylie's Blog.

• create a background on watercolor paper using Distress Inks (Cracked Pistachio, Tumbled Glass, Broken China) and spritz it with Prima Marketing Color Bloom Sparkling Pastels Pearl White spray
• stamp Kaisercraft Sheet Music with Versafine (Smokey Gray) and cut honeycombs out of that piece
• adhere the honeycombs to a white cardbase maintaining the ombre look
• ink up the edges of the cardbase with Distress Ink (Cracked Pistachio)
• cut out "happy" from Lori Whitlock Script Word List Birthday twice and layer the pieces on top of each other
• cover the sentiment with Versamark and heat-emboss it with silver embossing powder
• stamp the second part of the sentiment from Mama Elephant Happy Everything with Versafine (Onyx Black) directly to the cardbase
• stamp the medium-sized butterfly from WPlus9 Flora and Fauna 2 with Versamark on a piece of vellum and heat-emboss it with the same silver embosing powder
• add Pretty Pink Posh Sequins (4mm Metallic Silver) as final embellishment

Here is a close-up of the butterfly and the embossed sentiment:

I would like to share my card at the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenge #106 - Things with Wings

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

The Mixed Media Card Challenge #11 - Wings

Die Traumfabrik Challenge #20 - Der Geheime Garten / The Secret Garden

CASology Challenge Week 146: Music

The Friday Mashup Challenge #209 - Create a Project for Celebrations

Leave a little Sparkle wherever you go.