Stamp Connection #24

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 24th transatlantic get-together!

Our requirement for this meet-up was:
Pop-up Box Card

This time we have a special guest. I invited the wonderful Daria from Cherryfiona to share her creation with us. So make sure to visit her blog by clicking on this link.

I tried to create a mermaid-themed pop-up box card for my daughter's birthday:

• create a box card from patterned paper from the Lawn Fawn Winter Petite paper pad
• cut a scalloped border using one of the CUTplorations Lacy Edges and Borders dies
• cut out some waves from that same patterned paper and some teal cardstock with the help of the Taylored Expressions Rolling Waves dies - ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Salty Ocean)
• stamp images from the Lawn Fawn Mermaid for you set with Versafine (Onyx Black) and color the images with Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer, Artgrip Aquarelle Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• add the sentiment right along the bottom of the card using the Lawn Fawn Scripty Sayings set and Versafine (Onyx Black)
• add little Paper Sweeties Cupcake Sprinkles sequins to the hair of the mermaids as final embellishment

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

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I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Coffee Time Bear

Hi there,

this cute little bear from the Gerda Steiner Designs November-December Digital-Stamp-Bundle can be used for projects all year round:

• color the little Gerda Steiner Designs Coffee Bear available as part of the November-December Digital-Stamp-Bundle with Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• stamp some hearts from the WPlus9 Little Bits set with Altenew Crisp Inks (Rose Quartz, Puffy Heart, Purple Wine)
• add highlights with a white gel pen and color the hearts on the cup with a pink gel pen
• mount the bear panel onto a scallopped panel cut from pink glitter paper
• mount the finished piece on a cardbase from the wonderful Gmund Beer Paper (Weizen)
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations All yoou need is Coffee set with Versafine (Vintage Sepia)

This cute little fellow is right on time for the 2016 Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Balloon

Hi there,

we are starting a new Challenge over at Moving along with the Times and we would like to see die cut numbers, letters or words on your project:

• stamp the little girl and the balloon from the Mama Elephant Carried away stamp set with Versafine (Onyx Black) onto a stitched panel of watercolor paper
• draw in the balloon string with a black PITT Artist Pen 
• color the images with Art Grip Aquarelle, Inktense Pencils and a waterbrush
• add shadows and a sky background with PanPastels (Payne's Grey, Phthalo Blue Tint)
• die cut numbers from the main panel using My Favorite Things Little Numbers
• cut out part of the balloon
• add a piece of turquoise glitter paper behind the panel and puzzle the missing number pieces back in
• stamp the sentiment from Clearly Besotted Stamps Many Mini Messages with Versafine (Onyx Black) into the balloon
• add a thin black paper strip between the main panel and the glitter background

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

For You Angel

Hi there,

we are starting a new challenge over at the A Day for Daisies Blog: Add some Pearls.

• cut out a stitched panel from Mixed Media paper using the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• color the A Day for Daisies Tree Angel with Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a damp brush
• add some Wink of Stella Clear Glitter to her wings, some dark blue paint splatters and two pearls to the top of the tree
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Vertikale Worte II stamp set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with Ranger Wild Plum embossing powder
• stamp some flowers and leaves from the Neat & Tangled Dala Horse stamp set using Hero Arts Shadow Ink (Bubble Gum), Jenni Bowlin (Stick Candy) and Altenew Crisp Dye Ink (Lavender Fields)
• mat the panel onto a grey piece of light grey cardstock embossed with the Sizzix Swirls embossing folder

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

Naughty or Nice Challenge #22 - Show us some Wing

Craft Rocket Challenge #5 - Anything goes


Have a day for daisies.

Yours,

Elephant End

Hi there,

this is my third post as a Guest Designer for Skipping Stones Design and I created a Front-and-Back Spinner Card for you:

• stamp the front of the elephant from Skipping Stones Design Elephant End with Versafine (Smokey Gray) on watercolor paper 
• create a mirror-stamped image of the elephant's back from the same stamp set by stamping it on the backside of a large acrylic stamp or on the back of an unmounted rubber stamp; stamp that on a piece of watercolor paper as well; the lines won't be too crisp but you can always go over them with your Memento Marker (London Fog) after coloring
• color the images using Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a Dove Blender Pen
• glue the two parts on top of each other with a piece of silver thread in between
• cut out a circle from a white card panel and from a white cardbase with the help of the Avery Elle Double Pierced Circles
• apply some Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass, Shaded Lilac, Spun Sugar) through the Create a Smile Wave of Stars stencil and stamp the sentiment from the same stamp set with Versafine (Smokey Gray)
• assemble the card by glueing the panel behind the cardfront with the ends of the silver thread in between

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #142 - Anything goes

CASology Challenge Week 165 - Circles

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Die crazy

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Happy Holiday Hedgehog

Hi there,

this week we are having a Theme Challenge over at the 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown:

• stamp the little hedgehog from Penny Black Jolly Friends with Versafine (Onyx Black) on watercolor paper
• cut it out with the My Favorite Things Inside & Out Stitched Rounded Square STAX and color it with Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a waterbrush
• add snow with the irRESISTible Pico Embellisher (Wedding Dress)
• cut out two banners with the Avery Elle Wonky Stitches dies and a sentiment strip from a leftover piece of a monoprint
• stamp the sentiment from Clearly Besotted Stamps Many Mini Messages with StazOn (Spiced Chai)
• add the Lawn Fawn Argyle Backdrops with Versafine (Vintage Sepia) to a kraft cardbase

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Christmas Card Challenge #43 - Anything goes

Steckenpferdchen Challenge #64 - Wood Animals

Shopping our Stash and Jingle Belles Bonus Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Die Crazy


Have a christmassy day.

Yours,

Wishing you a Purrfect Birthday

Hi there,

it is time for a new Special Stamp Release over at STAMPlorations:

• cut out a panel from watercolor paper with the help of the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• stamp one of the dogs, the rabbit and one of the cats from the STAMPlorations Pets set with Versafine (Smokey Gray) using the masking technique
• add the sentiment from the same set with the same ink color
• color the pets and create a background with Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a Dove Blender Pen
• stamp the dot pattern from STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge with Distress Ink (Pumice Stone, Tumbled Glass) and ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Salty Ocean)
• mount the panel onto a Neenah Desert Storm Kraft cardbase

Until September 16 the set is available at 10% off.

How the Special Stamp Release Hop works:

• Comment on this post.
• Visit the designers' blogs and comment on their featured project(s).
• Commenting closes on September 11, Friday, 11:55 p.m. Pacific.
  

• We'll randomly select a winner of the stamp set from comments left on all the blogs and announce it on Sunday, September 13.

I would like to join the following challenges:

City Crafter Challenge #278 - Feeling Flat

Inkspirational Challenge #90 - One Layer Card

Pile it on Challenge #85 - Fur

Simply Create Too Challenge #93 - It's a Special Occasion

Time Out Challenge #39 - Make your Mark

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge -  Simon says STAMPtember® Use a Stamp Challenge and Blog Hop


Have fun on the rest of the hop.


Yours,

Adventure is Calling

Hi there,

I tried a new product on this card - Izink:

• cut out a panel from watercolor paper with the stitched rectangle from the My Favorite Things Blueprints 20 die set
• stamp the sweet little girl from My Favorite Things Adventure is Calling with Versafine (Smokey Gray) and mask her with Daniel Smith Masking Fluid
• mix Distress Inks (Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry) with Izink (Opaline) and create an ombre watercolor wash background - by mixing the Distress Inks with the Izink the colors behave like watercolors and dry permanent
• add splatters with an even darker mixture of Distress Ink (Picked Raspberry) and Izink (Opaline)
• color the girl with Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils, Derwent Inktense Pencils and a damp brush 
• add details to her dress using a white gel pen and add Wink of Stella Clear Glitter to the flower in her hair
• apply Texture Paste through the My Favorite Things Swiss Dots stencil
• cut out a scalloped rectangle with the help of the My Favorite Things Blueprints 20 set from purple glitter paper
• cut out a banner from wood veneer using the same die set and stamp the sentiment from the stamp set mentioned above with Versafine (Onyx Black)

Here is a close-up of the cute little lady who reminds me of my little daughter Emily:

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

My Favorite Things - You could be a Card Design Superstar Card Contest

613 Avenue Create Challenge #140 - Anything Goes w/optional CYOC (Image, Sentiment, Stencil, Stitching, Watercolor)

House of Cards September Challenge - Stitch it up!

Time Out Challenge #39 - Make your Mark


Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Merry Christmas Penguin

Hi there,

come on over and join us for the Technique Challenge at the 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown:

• stamp the sweet penguin from Cuddly Buddly Cuddly Christmas Buddies with Versafine (Onyx Black) on watercolor paper and color the image with Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a waterbrush
• add faux stitching with a Memento Marker (Gray Flannel)
• add the sentiment from Clearly Besotted Stamps Many Mini Messages with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• embellish the hill and the tree with Distress Glitter (Clear Rock Candy)
• adhere the panel to a cardbase covered with patterned paper from the Doodlebug Design Frosty Friends 6x6 paper pad

I would like to share this Christmas card at the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin' Christmas - Penguins and/or Polar Bears

Moving along with the Times Challenge - Snow in Summertime

Creative Friday Challenge #135 - Aquarell

Through the Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything goes


Have a christmassy day.

Yours,

Don't forget to smile

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you another creation using one of the A Day for Daisies Chubby Mermaids:

• color the beautiful A Day for Daisies Beautiful Chubby Mermaid Two with the Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils, a waterbrush, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter and Distress Paint (Brushed Pewter)
• add paint splatters using Distress Paint (Brushed Pewter)
• cut out the image using the Waltzingmouse Stamps Scalloped Stitched Rectangles
• stamp the sentiment from Kaiserkraft Blue Bay with Versafine (Smokey Gray)
• at this point I decided to put the whole panel into a shaker bag assembled using my new Photo Sleeve Fuse Tool
• add sequins (Neat & Tangled Mermaid Tail Sequin Mix) before closing the last side of the shaker
• adhere the shaker to Gemstone Cardstock

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

613 Avenue Create Challenge #136 - Anything goes

Pile it on Challenge #81 - Summer or Winter

Simply Create Too Challenge #92 - Anything goes

Steckenpferdchen Challenge #63 - Sea and Beach

Through the Craftroom Door Challenge - Anything goes

Have a day for daisies.

Yours,

Focus on Naughty Puppies - Part 4

Hi there,

this is the fourth and last part of my little series "Focus on Naughty Puppies" for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp one of the puppies from Wee Stamps Naughty Puppies with Versafine Onyx Black on a watercolor panel and color the image with Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a waterbrush
• apply white embossing paste dyed with Distress Paint (Dusty Concord) through the Memory Box Garden Floral Confetti Stencil to the dark kraft cardbase
• stamp the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Kombi-Set Grüße with Versafine Imperial Purple on a strip of vellum and heat-emboss it with clear embossing powder
• add faux stitching around the image panel with a Distress Marker (Dusty Concord)
• ink up the edges of the panel with Distress Ink Dusty Concord and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• add three sequins as final embellishments

I would like to join the following challenges:

The Cutie Pie Challenge #88 - Cats & Dogs

Challenge up your Life #18 - Pailletten/Sequins

Come and get it Challenge - Cute Cards

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Animal Cards

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Focus on Naughty Puppies - Part 3

Hi there,

today, I am sharing the third part of my mini series "Focus on Naughty Puppies" for the Karten-Kunst Blog with you:

• stamp one of the puppies from Wee Stamps Naughty Puppies with Versafine Onyx Black on a watercolor panel and color the image with Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a waterbrush
• stamp Technique Tuesday Grid with Versamark on a piece of watercolor paper and heat-emboss it with Sticky embossing powder; create a foiled finish using Therm-o-Web Deco Foil Pink Melon
• use a piece of actetate to create a smooshed background with Distress Inks (Worn Lipstick, Salty Ocean)
• stamp the sentiment from Mias's Stempelküche Alles zum Geburtstag with Versafine Onyx Black directly to the watercolor background panel
• add faux stitching around the image panel with a Distress Marker (Worn Lipstick)
• ink up the edges of the panel with Distress Ink Worn Lipstick and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• add Glossy Accents to the flower and the leaves on the cup

I would like to participate in the following challenges:

Crafty Creations Challenge #291 - Embossing

The Cutie Pie Challenge #88 - Cats & Dogs

Come and get it Challenge - It is all about those cute Animals

Little Red Wagon Challenge #294 - Stitching

Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge #39 - Anything goes

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Animal Cards

V's Sweet Challenge #35 - Favorite Technique (Embossing)

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says use your favorite Technique and/or Product (Foil)

Leave a little sparkle wherever you go.

Yours,

Focus on Naughty Puppies - Part 2

Hi there,

this is the second part of my little series "Focus on Naughty Puppies" for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp one of the puppies from Wee Stamps Naughty Puppies with Versafine Onyx Black on a watercolor panel and color the image with Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a waterbrush
• stamp the sentiment from the same stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black directly to the dark kraft cardbase
• stamp the little paws from the same set with Distress Ink Seedless Preserves to create a custom-made background
• add faux stitching around the panel with a Distress Marker (Seedless Preserves)
• add Wink of Stella Clear Glitter to the paint splotches 
• ink up the edges of the panel and the whole card with Distress Ink Seedless Preserves and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• add Glossy Accents to the dots of the sentiment

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

The Cutie Pie Challenge #88 - Cats & Dogs

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Animal Birthday

Shopping our Stash Challenge - Cute Critter Alert!

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Friends or Superhero

Have a colorful day.

Yours,

Focus on Naughty Puppies - Part 1

Hi there,

today, I am starting my new "Focus on Naughty Puppies" mini series for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp one of the puppies from Wee Stamps Naughty Puppies with Versafine Onyx Black on a watercolor panel and color the image with Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a waterbrush
• mat the panel on a piece of patterned paper from the Lawn Fawn Hello Sunshine 6x6 petite paper pack
• stamp Karten-Kunst "danke schön" with Versafine Smokey Gray directly to the dark kraft cardbase
• add faux stitching around the panel and the whole card with a Memento Marker (Gray Flannel)
• add Glossy Accents to the flowers and the red flag on the mailbox and some dots with a Pearl Maker

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

613 Avenue Create Challenge #127 - Anything Goes w/optional make something special for your BFF

Crafty Creations Challenge #290 - All Creatures great and small

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge #39 - Anything goes

I hope you got inspired.


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,

1 Image - 3 Ways of Coloring ... Part 2: Watercolor Pencils

Hi there,

this is the second part of my series "1 Image - 3 Ways of Coloring" that I created for the Karten-Kunst Blog.

I will show you three cards with the same focal image which has been colored with Colored Pencils, Watercolor Pencils and Alcohol Markers.

Today, we will use watercolor pencils:

• stamp the turtle from Lawn Fawn Critters in the Sea with Versafine (Onyx Black) on watercolor paper and color the image with Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle Pencils and a waterbrush
• tint white embossing paste with Versamagic (Oasis Green) and apply it through the Memory Box Wave Stencil
• stamp the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Du bist... on two strips of white cardstock and since ombre inks are all the rage at the moment I created a similar effect by using two ink pads: Versamagic (Oasis Green) and Colorbox Chalk Ink (Prussian Blue)
• round the bottom left corner with your corner rounder

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

I would like to join the following challenges:

The Paper Players 241: Clean and Simple - Watercolor

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge: Birthday Fun

Happy Little Stampers - April CAS Challenge

Have a colorful day.

Yours,
Tanja