Monday, February 28, 2022

February Birthday

Hi there,

I created this cute Birthday Tag using the Karten-Kunst Kalender Monate die set:

  • cut out one of the Karten-Kunst Tags with Stitches from Confetti White cardstock
  • cut out another tag from pink cardstock
  • use the hearts to create some openings in the white tag
  • layer the white and the pink tag on top of each other
  • stamp some dots with pink ink and some hearts with black ink using the Karten-Kunst Kränze & Kreise set
  • cut out the February with the help of the Karten-Kunst Kalender-Monate die set from dark pink cardstock
  • stamp the second part of the sentiment with Versamark onto a strip of black cardstock using the Karten-Kunst Aus der Schreibmaschine set and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
  • thread a strand of twine through the hole of the tag


Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,





Friday, February 25, 2022

It's a Great Day to be Happy

Hi there,

I created this adorable card using the Magengo Designs I Woof you set:

  • stamp one of the little dogs and the ball from the Magengo Designs I Woof you set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
  • create a background using the fence from the Clearly Besotted Stamps Flower Plushies set and stamp it with that same black ink
  • add color to the background using Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers
  • add clouds with the help of the My Favorite Things Mini Cloud stencil and Distress Ink Tumbled Glass
  • stamp the sentiment from the Magengo Designs I Woof you set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
  • add little hearts to the fence and glitter with Stickles Crystal
  • color the dog and the ball with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
  • adhere these two elements using double-sided foam adhesive
  • add patterned paper behind the panel
  • embellish the kraft cardbase with the My Favorite Things Whimsical Woodgrain, Versamark and WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder


Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,




Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Wish Big Little One

Hi there,

this is my second Wednesday - STAMPday feature and today I would like to show you this tag that I created using the STAMPlorations Little Love Birthday Wishes set:

  • cut out a CUTplorations Tag #1 from watercolor paper
  • stamp one of the boys and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Little Love Birthday Wishes set with Versafine Onyx Black
  • color the image with Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer pencils and a waterbrush
  • thread two strands of twine through the hole of the tag


I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,




Tuesday, February 22, 2022

You Rock!

Hi there,

I used the Gerda Steiner Designs You Rock stamp set to create this Banner Card:

  • stamp the big rock, the sentiment from the Gerda Steiner Designs You Rock set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
  • color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos
  • cut out a banner shape around the image
  • cut out another banner from patterned paper
  • cover a cardbase with patterned paper before adhering the banner slightly offset


Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,




Monday, February 21, 2022

Mail for You Alcohol Ink Tag

Hi there,

I created this clean and simple Alcohol Ink Tag for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

  • cut out one of the Karten-Kunst Tags from Yupo paper
  • create a background using Alcohol Inks
  • add some foil to the sticky parts
  • cut out the Karten-Kunst Ash Leaf from white cardstock
  • stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Aus der Schreibmaschine 3 set with Versamark onto a strip of black cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
  • thread two strands of twine through the hole of the tag


I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,




Friday, February 18, 2022

You are Purrfect

Hi there,

I created this no-line coloring card using the super-sweet Magengo Designs You are Purrfect stamp set:

  • stamp the adorable little cat and the mouse from the Magengo Designs You are Purrfect set with Couture Creations Outline Ink Soft Grey
  • mask the cat
  • stamp the flowers from the Clearly Besotted Stamps Scene it Flowers set 
  • color the images and the background with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils
  • add highlights with a white gel pen
  • ink up the bottom edge with Distress Ink Tumbled Glass and the bottom edge with Distress Ink Peeled Paint
  • stamp the sentiment from the Magengo Designs You are Purrfect set with Distress Oxide Ink Hickory Smoke
  • add a strip of grass cardstock and of patterned paper to the top and bottom of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase


I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,




Tuesday, February 15, 2022

You are so Loved

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you this tag that I created using the Gerda Steiner Designs Valentine Penguins stamp set:

  • cut out a Clearly Besotted Stamps Rounded Tag from smooth white cardstock
  • stamp one of the penguins from the Gerda Steiner Designs Valentine Penguins set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
  • color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
  • ink up the edges of the tag with Distress Ink peacock feathers
  • thread two strands of twine through the hole of the tag


I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,




Monday, February 14, 2022

You are Unique

Hi there,

I created this unique Snowflake Card which could definitely serve as a Valentine's Day Card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

  • stamp some snowflakes from the Karten-Kunst Zauberhafte Schneeflocken with Versafine Clair Nocturne onto a piece of smooth white cardstock
  • stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Aus der Schreibmaschine 2 set with that same black ink
  • add some splatters with watered-down Hero Arts Ink Dauber Neon Pink and strips of patterned paper to the left and right side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase


I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,



Sunday, February 13, 2022

Thank you, Teacher!

I there,

I created this Teacher Appreciation Card for Anjas Basteltraum:

  • stamp the adorable teacher bunny and the blackboard from the Anjas Basteltraum Häschenschule set with Versafine Vintage Sepia onto a square panel of watercolor paper
  • color the image with Derwent Inktense pencils and a waterbrush
  • apply Distress Ink Hickory Smoke through the Clearly Besotted Stamps Build it stencil
  • mask off a narrow strip and add color with Distress Ink Ground Espresso
  • ink up the rest of the floor with Distress Ink Gathered Twigs
  • for more texture stamp woodgrain pattern from the Tim Holtz Lumberjack stamp set with Distress Ink Gathered Twigs into the floor area
  • add Nuvo Crystal Glaze to the glasses of the bunny
  • stamp the sentiment from the Mama Elephant School Rules set with Versamark onto the blackboard and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
  • add some chalk for a chalkboard effect
  • cut out some My Favorite Things Stitched Square Scallop Frames from kraft cardstock and patterned paper and add it onto the colored panel
  • adhere patterned paper to the cardbase and add a banner cut from patterned paper underneath the square panel before adhering it to a cardbase


I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,




Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Wednesday - STAMPday: You're Awesome

Hi there,

today I am starting a new series on my blog - every other Wednesday I will feature some amazing STAMPlorations products on my Blog and the series will be called "Wednesday - STAMPday". As a first project I created this succulent card with a stenciled cardbase:

  • stamp the three plants from the STAMPlorations Succulently stamp set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
  • color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
  • ink up the background with Distress Ink (Salvaged Patina, Gathered Twigs)
  • add some splatters with that same colors
  • cut out the CUTplorations awesome from kraft cardstock and ink up the bottom half with Distress Ink Gathered Twigs
  • stamp the "you're" from the Lawn Fawn Critters from the Past set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
  • apply Distress Ink Salvaged Patina through the ARTplorations Delicate Links stencil directly to the cardbase


Hope to see you again soon.

Hugs,




Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Your Kindness makes such a Difference

Hi there,

I created this sweet card using the Gerda Steiner Designs Fall in Love stamp set:

  • stamp the mouse couple from the Gerda Steiner Designs Fall in Love set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
  • color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
  • use grass paper, kraft cardstock, Neenah Desert Storm kraft cardstock and Gmund Beer Paper Weizen to create a background 
  • stamp the sentiment from the Altenew Sentiments & Quotes set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
  • adhere the panel to a kraft cardbase


I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,



Monday, February 7, 2022

Winter Mail

Hi there,

today I would like to show you this beautiful Winter Card that I created for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

  • stamp one of the snowflakes from the Karten-Kunst Riesige Schneeflocken set with Distress Oxide Ink Villanous Potion and some greenery around it from the Karten-Kunst Doodle Plants set with Distress Oxide Ink Evergreen Bough and Rustic Wilderness
  • stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Riesige Schneeflocken set with Versafine Clair Nocturne
  • add strips of dark green cardstock to the left and right side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase


Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,




Thursday, February 3, 2022

Snail Mail

Hi there,

I created this cute postage stamp shaped card for Anjas Basteltraum:

  • stamp the Anjas Basteltraum Postkarte für Dich, the postage stamp from the Anjas Basteltraum Happymail set and the snail from the Anjas Basteltraum Rosengarten/Rosegarden set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
  • color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
  • add highlights with a white gel pen
  • cut out a postage stamp from patterned paper and adhere it to the cardbase before adding the other elements


I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,