Keep Calm and Just Have Another Cup

Hi there,

this is my STAMPlorations creation for the National Coffee Day Event. Hop over to the STAMPlorations Blog to learn more about the fantastic prizes:

• stamp the coffee cup and the cupcakes from the STAMPlorations Happy Everything set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
• color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• use a white gel pen to create highlights and Nuvo Crystal Drops Crushed Grape for little extras
• add grey cardstock and patterned paper to the top and bottom of the panel before adhering it to a white cardbase
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations What's Brewing set with Versafine Clair Morning Mist

Enjoy the rest of the hop.

Hugs,

Live Simply - Give Generously

Hi there,

you can find the step-by-step tutorial for this flower pocket over on the Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog:

I hope you got inspired.

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Mixed Media Feather Shaker Card

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I created this Mixed Media Feather Shaker Card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• create a shaker element using one of the Karten-Kunst Feathers dies, patterned paper, kraft cardstock, acetate, double-sided foam adhesive and sequins
• create a background on a piece of watercolor paper with the help of white heavy gesso, a palette knife, the Karten-Kunst Script Background, gold watercolor and Alcohol Ink Mushroom

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Be Beautiful

Hi there,

I created this sweet Spa Day Card for the Stamping-Fairies Blog:

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Shine Bright

Hi there,

I created this adorable card using the Gerda Steiner Designs Hello Sunshine stamp set:

• stamp the bear and the sentiment from the Gerda Steiner Designs Hello Sunshine set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
• color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• create a background on a piece of Neenah Desert Storm Kraft Cardstock using Distress Oxide Ink Mustard Seed and the Create a Smile Focal Point stencil
• ink up the edges of the panel with Distress Ink Gathered Twigs
• embellish the card with some yellow sequins in two different sizes and add Nuvo Glitter Drops White Blizzard to their centers

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Just for you Tag

Hi there,

I created this Feather Tag for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out a Karten-Kunst Tag from watercolor paper
• create a background with the help of acetate, water droplets and Distress Ink (Kitsch Flamingo, Salvaged Patine)
• add splatters with watered-down Distress Ink Ground Espresso
• cut out one of the Karten-Kunst Feathers from patterned paper and ink up the edges with Distress Ink Ground Espresso
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Aus der Schreibmaschine 2 set with Distress Oxide Ink Ground Espresso
• thread two strands of twine through the hole of the tag

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

You Are the Sweetest

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I created this cute little Bird Tag for the Stamping-Fairies Blog:

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Thanks a Melon

Hi there,

I created this thank you card with the Gerda Steiner Designs Melon Friends stamp set:

• stamp the dragon and the melon border from the Gerda Steiner Designs Melon Friends set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
• color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• add extra texture with a black gel pen and highlights with a white gel pen
• create a background on a piece of watercolor paper using Distress Ink (Festive Berries, Picked Raspberry), acetate and a Mini Mister
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with Versafine Clair Nocturne 
• add a strip of patterned paper to the top and bottom of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Hold on Tight to your Dreams

Hi there,

you can find the step-by-step tutorial for this rather clean and simple card over on the Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog:

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Ahoi Ship's Wheel

Hi there,

I created this maritime card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out the Karten-Kunst - Mini Ship's Wheel from woodgrain cardstock and ink up the edges with Distress Ink Ground Espresso
• cut out the Karten-Kunst Riesiges Ahoi from white cardstock and ink up one part with Distress Oxide Ink Salty Ocean
• create a background on a piece of smooth white cardstock using Distress Oxide Ink Salty Ocean, a wave stencil and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• add sequins and Nuvo Vintage Drops Bonnie Blue as final embellishments

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Let Your Troubles Float Away

Hi there,

I created this fun and vibrant Summer Card for the Stamping-Fairies Blog:

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Black-and-White Summer Card

Hi there,

I created this black-and-white summer card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• take a piece of grey cardstock and cut out the Karten-Kunst Mini Ship's Wheel several times
• adhere the grey panel to a cardbase and puzzle the die cut pieces back in
• stamp several small images from the Karten-Kunst Mini Frames At the Sea set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black onto a piece of smooth white cardstock
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Aus der Schreibmaschine 3 set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,