Sunny Greetings

Hi there,

I created this landscape inspired by the wonderful and brave Yana Smakula using the Karten-Kunst Curve Borders die set and the Karten-Kunst Sonnengrüße stamp set:

• cut out several Karten-Kunst Curve Borders from different shades of turquoise cardstock
• apply Distress Ink (Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade) through a DIY sun stencil
• stamp some birds from the Karten-Kunst Sonnengrüße set with Versafine Onyx Black
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder

I hope you got inspired too.

Hugs,

A little Greeting

Hi there,

I created this adorable Garden Scene using stamps from the Anjas Basteltraum Erdbeerernte set:

• stamp the bunny and the strawberries from the Anjas Basteltraum Erdbeerernte set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black - use the Masking Technique
• cut out a scalloped square around it 
• color the images and the background with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers
• add shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos and highlights with a white gel pen
• for the background use die-cut flowers from the the My Favorite Things Stitched Flowers set
• the sentiment is stamped with Versafine Vintage sepia and is from the Anjas Basteltraum set

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Beautiful Day

Hi there,

on today's Wednesday - STAMPday feature the wonderful Nancy from Scandinancy Creates is joining me and we created these Birthday Projects for you:

• stamp one of the cupcakes from the STAMPlorations Happy Everything set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black and color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers
• embellish the cupcake with the Stardust Gelly Roll Pen and Nuvo Crystal Drops Carnation Pink
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with Distress Oxide Ink (Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers) for an ombre look
• add strips a turquoise cardstock and patterned paper cut with one of the CUTplorations Lacy Borders dies before adhering the panel to a cardbase

And this is Nancy's project - love that pretty ombre effect:

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Bug Me Anytime

Hi there,

I created this card using the super adorable Gerda Steiner Designs Ladybugs stamp set:

• stamp three of the Gerda Steiner Designs Ladybugs with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
• add color with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• for the highlights use a white gel pen
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with that same black ink
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink Aged Mahogany and add little dots with a red fineliner
• add strips of black cardstock and patterned paper to the top and bottom of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase
• add sequins and Nuvo Glitter Drops White Blizzard for extra sparkle and shine

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

You are my Favorite Person

Hi there,

I created this elegant Clean and Simple Card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Riesiges Hallo set with Versafine Clair Nocturne onto a panel of smooth white cardstock
• stamp some poppies from the Karten-Kunst Scribble Poppies set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
• color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers 
• add a strip of turquoise glitter paper to the left and right side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Flowery Hello

Hi there,

I created this flowery Hello Card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp the Karten-Kunst Riesiges Hallo with Versafine Clair Nocturne
• mask off the bottom part of the card and stamp several flowers from the Karten-Kunst Blümchen-Meer set with Distress Oxide Ink (Salvaged Patina, Kitsch Flamingo, Shaded Lilac, Broken China, Bundled Sage)
• ink up the panel with Distress Oxide Ink Bundled Sage and add some splatters with that same watered-down ink
• add strips of patterned paper, kraft cardstock and green cardstock to the panel before adhering it to a cardbase
• embellish the card with some gemstones

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Happy Camper

Hi there,

I created this Camper card for Anjas Basteltraum:

• stamp the camper from the Anjas Basteltraum Happy Camper set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black and color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers
• add shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos and highlights with a white gel pen
• add dimension to the lights with Nuvo Crystal Drops Morning Dew
• create a background on a panel cut from watercolor paper with Altenew watercolors
• add splatters with darker shades of the used colors
• stamp the second part of the sentiment using the Create a Smile Lettering Alphas CAPS and Lettering Alphas sets and Versafine Clair Morning Mist
• the first part of the sentiment is from the Anjas Basteltraum Glückwünsche set and white heat-embossed onto a grey sentiment strip
• adhere the watercolor panel to a violet cardbase

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Dreamy Flower Hello

Hi there,

it's time for another Wednesday - STAMPday here on my blog and I would like to show you this dreamy flower card. In addition, I have the fabulous MariLynn joining me today who also used one of the Blossom Sprays stamp sets to create her project. 

• stamp the STAMPlorations Blossom Sprays #1 with Versamark onto a piece of watercolor paper and heat-emboss them with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• add color using watered-down Distress Ink (Speckled Egg, Salvaged Patina, Villainous Potion)
• adhere the panel to a card base covered with patterned paper
• cut the CUTplorations Skinny Sentiments Hello from vellum and black cardstock
• embellish the sentiment with Create a Smile enamel stickers

And these are MariLynn's beautiful projects:

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Home is where the Heart is

Hi there,

I created this sweet card using the Gerda Steiner Designs Pigeons stamp set:

• stamp one of the pigeons from the Gerda Steiner Designs Pigeons 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
• add some shine with clear Wink of Stella
• create a background on a panel cut from smooth white cardstock with the help of the Lawn Fawn Happy Village set - use the masking technique
• color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend markers and Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils as well
• stamp the sentiment from that same Lawn Fawn set with Versafine Vintage Sepia
• add strips of kraft cardstock to the left and right side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase

I hope you got inspired. 

Hugs,

Hello Sunshine

Hi there,

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

• cut out "Hallo" from different colors of cardstock using the Karten-Kunst Joy Alphabet die set
• cut out three Memory Box Whittle Clouds from white cardstock
• stamp the second part of the sentiment with Versamark onto a strip of black cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• ink up the edges of a white card panel with Distress Ink Tumbled Glass and add some splatters with that same watered-down ink 
• assemble the card
• add some pearls as final embellishments 

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

For My Mom

Hi there,

I created this sweet Mother's Day Card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• cut out two Karten-Kunst Mini Cool Hearts from white cardstock and from black cardstock for the shadow layer
• heat-emboss the white hearts with red embossing powder - I used 5 layers for an extra dimensional finish
• cut out the letters for the rest of the sentiment from pink and black cardstock using the Karten-Kunst Joy Alphabet
• glue all the layers on top of each other
• prepare the cardbase by adding splatters with watered-down black acrylic paint
• ink up the edges of the finished card with Distress Ink Picked Raspberry
• add some heart sequins as final embellishments

Have a wonderful Mother's Day.

Hugs,

What's up?

Hi there,

I created this fun card using the Gerda Steiner Designs What's up stamp set:

• stamp the cat and the mouse from the Gerda Steiner Designs What's up set with Lawn Fawn Jet Black
• color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers 
• add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• stamp the sentiment from the same set into a speech bubble with Versafine Clair Morning Mist and heat-emboss it with clear embossing powder
• use an embossing folder and Distress Ink Hickory Smoke to create a brick backdrop
• use a strip of grey cardstock as ground
• create a subtle background using stamps from the Lawn Fawn Critter Chatter: Pets set and second generation stamping with Versafine Clair Nocturne

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,