Wish

Hi there,

it's Day 2 of the STAMPlorations 3rd Birthday Blog Hop:

• stamp the little girl and the big balloon from the STAMPlorations Kathryn's Big Wishes stamp set with Versafine (Smokey Gray) onto a stitched watercolor paper panel
• mask off the girl's hand and add the balloon string
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright Super Fine embossing powder
• color the images with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens, Distess Markers and a waterbrush
• create a background using Distress-Re-Inkers (Weathered Wood, Tumbled Glass)
• draw in a pattern with the help of the ARTplorations Weaving stencil and a pencil
• color in all the rectangles with less diluted Distress Re-Inker (Tumbled Glass), let it dry and erase the pencil marks
• add a strip of grey carstock and purple glitter cardstock to the left side of the panel before adhering it to a white cardbase

Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

Crafting by Designs Challenge - Anything goes

Craft your Passion Challenge #318 - Anything goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #318 - Anything goes

Inkspirational Challenge #111 - Masking

After you've hopped, come party with us some more! 

• Use the mood board below to inspire you to create a new project with a party, celebration, or birthday theme.
• Post it on your blog (or Flickr, Instagram, SCS gallery, etc.) and then link up below! Display the mood board in your post and link back to this post to qualify for the prizes!
• You may enter up to 3 new projects and you can use any product(s) you have -- not just STAMPlorations products.
• Link up by Tuesday, July 5, 11:55 p.m. Pacific (GMT-7).
• We'll randomly draw ONE (1) winner of Kathryn’s Big Wishes stamp set.
• We’ll randomly draw ONE (1) winner of three CUTplorations word dies (winner’s choice)

Yours,

Happy Birthday Unicorn

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you this fun card that I created using the brand new Gerda Steiner Designs Unicorns stamp set:

• color one of the fabulous unicorns and the little cupcake from the Gerda Steiner Designs Unicorn stamp set with Daniel Smith Watercolors, Distress Markers, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and Winsor & Newton Iridescent Medium
• cut out one of the Paper Smooches Polka Dot Borders from a grey cardpanel and put a piece of pink glitter cardstock behind the cut out dots
• stamp the sentiment from the Gerda Steiner Designs Happy Hoppy stamp set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Pink Sorbet embossing powder
• use Delta Markers to create a bit of ground for the unicorn to stand on and adhere it with foam adhesive
• add some dots with Stickles (Glisten) and round the top right corner with a 1'' corner rounder

Here is a look at the full set which is available in the store now:

Die Cut Divas Challenge - Anything goes

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Punches and/or Diecuts

Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes 

Crafting by Designs Challenge - Anything goes 

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to join me again on Saturday for the step-by-step tutorial of another unicorn creation.

Yours,

You're cute - Happy Birthday

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you this candy-colored Birthday Card that I created for the Photo Inspirations Challenge over at Addicted to Stamps and More:

• stamp the milkshake and mask it with Eclipse Tape, stamp the cupcake and color the images with Delta Marker and opaque gel pens
• the sweet images are from the Paper Smooches Sugar Rush set and I used Memento (Gray Flannel) to stamp them
• mask both images and create an ombre background using Distress Inks (Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry)
• cut out a banner with the help of the Lil' Inker Designs Anytime Tags 2
• stamp the "you're cute" sentiment from the same set with the same ink directly onto the banner
• cut out two more banner from patterned paper from the Doodlebug Design Sugar Shoppe 6x6 paper pad
• stamp the My Favorite Things Swiss Dots Background with Memento Luxe (Gray Flannel) onto a kraft cardbase
• stamp the "Happy Birthday" sentiment from Avery Elle Written in the Stars with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• adhere the banners with liquid glue and add a piece of washi tape as additional embellishment
• cover the milk shake glass with Glossy Accents

I would like to join the following challenges:

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper June 2016 Challenge

City Crafter Challenge # 318 - Hang out the Flags

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #66 - Layer it up

Inkspirational Challenge #111 - Masking

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #432 - Add a Banner/Flags

Have a colorful day.

Yours,

Autumn Cutie

Hi there,

I would like to show you this cute little project over at the A Day for Daisies Blog:

• color the A Day for Daisies Acorn Cutie A with Delta and Touch Twin Brush Markers
• create a background on Lanavanguard paper using Alcohol Inks (Watermelon, Botanical, Willow, Hazelnut) and Blending Solution
• stamp the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Capri Jahreszeiten with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• add a strip of brown foiled cardstock to the left side of the panel before adhering it to a white cardbase

A Bit more Time to Craft Challenge #22 - Anything goes

CAS Mix Up June Challenge (Stamping + Die-cuts +Alcohol Inks)

Have a day for daisies.

Yours,

 

Welcome little One

Hi there,

why don't you join us for our New Baby Challenge over at Moving along with the Times?

• stamp the eggshell and the little bird from the Mama Elephant Just Hatched stamp set onto a stitched panel of white cardstock using Memento (Tuxedo Black) and the Masking Technique
• color the image and add in the grass with Delta and Touch Twin Brush Markers
• stamp the  first part of the sentiment from the same stamp set with Versafine (Onyx Black) directly to the panel and the second part onto a strip of light blue cardstock cut into a banner-shape
• add a strip of the same cardstock to the left side of the card before adhering the panel to a white cardbase

 

Craft your Passion Challenge #317 - Anything goes


I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Yours,

New Adventure

Hi there,

meet me over at the Gerda Steiner Designs Blog to read all about this Watercolor Card from Outer Space:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #181 - Anything Goes 

A Bit more Time to Craft Challenge #22 - Anything goes

Alphabet Challenge  - H for Hand-Coloured Image

Inkspirational Challenge #111

Time Out Challenge #59 - Masculine 


Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

True Love

Hi there,

head on over to the Skipping Stones Design Blog to read the step-by-step tutorial for my newest creation:

• cut out a panel from watercolor paper using one of the Avery Elle Wonky Stitches dies
• stamp one of the adorable cats and the sentiment from the Skipping Stones Design Sassy Cats stamp set with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• color the image and the background with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens, Distress Markers and a waterbrush
• adhere the panel to a white cardbase

613 Avenue Create Challenge #181 - Anything Goes

A Bit more Time to Craft Challenge #22 - Anything goes

Alphabet Challenge  - H for Hand-Coloured Image

Time Out Challenge #59 - Masculine 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Animal Magic

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Stamp Connection #14

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 14th transatlantic get-together!


If you would like to join us next month, just leave a comment below and we will pick a lucky Guest Designer!

Our requirement for this meet-up was:
"interactive element"

• stamp the elements from the Art Impressions Mini Raccoon Spinner Set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and cut them out with the matching dies also included in the set
• color the image with Delta and Touch Twin Brush Markers
• add highlights with a white gel pen and a little sparkle to the cupcake frosting with Wink of Stella Clear Glitter
• cut out two circles with the help of the Avery Elle Double Pierced Circles from a stitched patterened paper panel from the Avery Elle Everyday Collection and from a white cardbase
• finish the spinner card with the help of thin silver thread and liquid glue
• stamp the sentiment from Uniko Simply Said with Versafine (Onyx Black)

Now make sure to hop over to see Cornelia's Creation

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper June Challenge

Seize the Birthday Challenge

Steckenpferdchen Challenge #73 - Let's Party

Die Cut Divas Challenge - Anything goes

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #22 - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Animal Magic 


Thanks for stopping by. We hope to see you again at the ...

Yours,

Stardust on Fairy Wings

Hi there,

we are starting a new Challenge over at the A Day for Daisies Blog and we would like to see some glitter on your project:

• color the A Day for Daisies Bitsy Bug Lily with Delta and Touch Twin Brush Markers
• cover the wings with Quickie Glue and sprinkle Distress Glitter (Clear Rock Candy) on top
• create a background on a stitched watercolor paper panel with Peerless Watercolors
• stamp the sentiment from the Lili of the Valley Fairy Sentiments set with Versafine (Onyx Black) 
• add a strip of purple foiled cardstock to the left of the card and three DIY enamel dots as final embellishments

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Anything goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #430 - Little Bugs/Butterflies

CAS on Sunday Challenge #85 - Butterflies

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #22 - Anything goes

Have a day for daisies.

Special Delivery

Hi there,

we are starting a Holiday Challenge over at Addicted to Stamps and More today:

• stamp the present and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Joyful stamp set onto a stitched watercolor panel with Versafine (Vintage Sepia)
• mask off the image and add elements from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge stamp set over it with the same ink
• color the image with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens, Distress Markers and a waterbrush
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Vintage Photo)
• color a strip of white glitter cardstock with a matching alcohol marker and add it to the left side of the card before adhering the panel to a white cardbase

AAA Cards Challenge #66 - Watercolors

Crafting by Designs - Get ready for Christmas

Craft your Passion Challenge #316 - Anything goes

Alphabet Challenge - H for Handcolored Image

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #22 - Anything goes

613 Avenue Create Challenge  #180 - Anything Goes w/optional Twist: Create Your Own Challenge (A2, Christmas, Watercolor)

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Bathtime Fun

Hi there,

I created this Bathtime Fun Scrapbook Page for the STAMPlorations Stencil Sunday:

• start with a 12'' by 12'' piece of white cardstock
• draw down a scribbly circle with a pencil
• create a background with Prima Marketing Color Bloom Spray (Summer Sky, Cobalt, Soft Teal)
• stamp the circle from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge stamp set several times with Distress Ink (Broken China, Salty Ocean)
• ink up the edges of the whole page with Distress Ink (Broken China) as well
• apply Prima Marketing Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Anchors Away stencil
• create a paper cluster with patterned paper from the Pebbles Special Delivery Boy 6x6 paper pad
• punch out some stars from the same patterned paper
• stamp a border with stamps from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements and STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge sets and Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke)
• add some more texture by stamping the newsprint from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge stamp set with Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke)
• adhere the paper cluster using foam adhesive and add some black splatters with Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors
• add wood veneer stars to the punched out paper stars and little bows made from silver twine
• stamp the title using the STAMPlorations Sketchy Alphabet and Distress Ink (Broken China)

Here is a close-up of the paper cluster:

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper June 2016 Challenge

Pile it on Challenge #110 - Old, New, Blue

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Lots of Layers

More Mixed Media Challenge - Anything goes

Craft your Passion Challenge #315 - Anything goes

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #21 - Anything goes


I hope you got inspired and don't forget to join us for our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.


Yours,

Bee Happy

Hi there,

we are starting a new Color Challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations. This will be my last creation for this fabulous challenge. The rest of the team will meet you after the summer break on July 3rd. It was wonderful creating with you - thanks!

• color the sweet little bee from the Pickled Potpourri Designs Bee Happy set with Delta and Touch Twin Brush Markers
• cut out a Clearly Besotted Stamps Rounded Tag around the image and another one from patterned paper from the Avery Elle Everyday Collection
• create a striped background on a white cardbase using a flat waternrush and Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors
• round all four corners of the cardbase with a 1'' corner rounder
• cut out two leaves with the help of the Memory Box Tender Leaves dies from patterned paper from the same paper pad - color their edges with a green Touch Twin Brush Marker
• thread a piece of May Arts Natural Twine through the leaves and the holes of the tags

Crafty Creations Challenge #317 - Tic Tac Toe

Little Red Wagon Challenge #345 - Tag you're it!

MarkerPop! Challenge #96 - Summertime

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Anything goes

AAA Cards Challenge #66 - Watercolors

CAS Mix up June Challenge - Stamping + Die-Cuts + Watercolors

Have a sweet day.

Yours,