Watercolor Cat Cards

Hi there,

I created three cards using the amazing Art Impressions Watercolor stamps for the Stamping-Fairies Facebook Group:

On this one I added the beautiful well design from STAMPlorations which also works fabulously for this technique.

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Magical Winter

Hi there,

I created this sweet watercolor bunny card for the Stamping-Fairies Facebook Group:

• stamp a little scene using Art Impressions Watercolor Stamps, Winsor & Newton Watercolor Markers and a damp watercolor brush
• cut out a stitched tag around the scene and another stitched tag from patterned paper from the Maja Design Joyous Winter Days 6x6 paper pad
• slightly offset the patterned paper tag and adhere both to a stitched panel cut from patterned paper from that same paper pad
• thread a piece of natural twine through the holes of the tags
• decorate a kraft cardbase with little leaves from an Art Impressions Watercolor stamp set stamped with Archival Ink Coffee
• stamp the sentiment from the Lawn Fawn Frosty Fairy Friends set with Versafine Smokey Gray

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Let it Snow Fox

Hi there.

I created this snowy watercolor card for the Stamping-Fairies Facebook Group:

• create this adorable little scene using several of the Art Impressions Watercolor stamp sets, Distress Markers and a damp watercolor brush
• add some sparkle with Pearlized Water
• stamp the sentiment from the Lawn Fawn Winter Big Scripty Words with Delicata Silvery Shimmer
• cover the cardbase with patterned paper from the Maja Design Vintage Winter 6x6 paper pad before adhering the watercolor panel on top

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Sending you Hugs Bunny

Hi there,

I would like to show you another of my Art Impressions watercolor projects as inspiration for this month's Happy Little Stampers Watercolor Challenge:

• stamp the little scene with the help of some Art Impressions Watercolor stamps, Distress Markers and ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens - use a damp brush to add that typical look
• cut out a torn rectangle around the scene
• create a background on a tag cut from watercolor paper using Distress Ink (Pumice Stone)
• stamp the sentiment from the My Favorite Things Somebunny set with Versafine (Smokey Gray)
• ink up the edges of the tag and the watercolor panel with Distress Ink (Pumice Stone)
• thread some purple and natural twine through the hole of the tag

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

To a Cool Friend

Hi there,

we are starting a new Christmas Challenge over on the Happy Little Stampers Blog and this time the optional twist is "Stencil":

• stamp both sides of the penguin from the Art Impressions Snowman and Penguin Set with Memento (Tuxedo Black)
• color the images with Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils and Zest-it
• add white Liquid Applique to the rim and the pompon of the hat
• cut out a stitched panel from watercolor paper and cut one of the My Favorite Things Stitched Peek-a-Boo Windows into that panel, a white cardbase and another panel cut from patterned paper from the BoBunny Altitude 6x6 paper pad
• apply some Distress Oxide Ink (Broken China) through the Memory Box Tiny Snowflake stencil and mist the watercolor panel with Pearlized Water
• stamp some more snowflakes from the Lawn Fawn Toboggan Together set with Distress Oxide Ink (Broken China) to the outside and inside of the card
• stamp the two parts of the sentiment from the same stamp set with that same ink to the outside and inside as well
• for more interest heat-emboss some of the snowflakes inside the card with WOW! Silver Pearl embossing powder

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

Yours,

Peace Love Joy

Hi there,

it's time for a new Photo Inspiration Challenge over on the Addicted to Stamps and More Blog:

• create a watercolor wreath using Art Impressions Watercolor stamps, Distress Marker, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and a damp watercolor brush
• ink up the edges of the watercolor panel with Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap)
• cut out the CUTplorations Peace Love Joy from woodgrain patterned paper and mount it onto a second die cut from kraft cardstock for more dimension and stability
• adhere the panel to a kraft cardbase 

Thanks for stopping by.

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,

Season's Greetings Penguin

Hi there,

why don't you join us for this week's Colour Challenge over at the 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown?

• stamp the cute little penguin from Art Impressions Snowman & Penguin Set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and color the image with Delta Markers, a white gel pen and Wink of Stella Clear Glitter
• cut out a tag from Neenah Desert Storm kraft cardstock using the My Favorite Things Stitched Traditional Tag STAX
• cut out a stitched circle with the help of the My Favorite Things Stitched Circle STAX and use the positive and the negative
• stamp little dots from Winnie & Walter Scenery: Big Bang Confetti with Versamark and heat-emboss them with WOW! Clear Sparkle embossing powder
• stamp the sentiment from Lawn Fawn Let it snow with Versafine (Majestic Blue) and embellish the tag with some stars and snowflakes from the same set stamped with Delicata (Golden Glitz)
• create a background by stamping the Lawn Fawn Woodgrain Backdrops with Versamark and heat-ebossing it with WOW! Metallic Gold Rich Super Fine embossing powder

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

Inkspirational Challenge #93 - Glow

Creative Friday Challenge #138 - tierisch gut!


Have a christmassy day.

Yours,

All Roads ...

Hi there,

I have been wanting to try the Watercolor Tree Technique from the WPlus9 Blog for a while now and the Happy Little Stampers July Sketch gave me the perfect opportunity:

• create a tree using WPlus9 Coming up Roses, Distress Inks (Crushed Olive, Vintage Photo, Victorian Velvet) and a waterbrush
• add some tiny flowers with Distress Ink (Victorian Velvet) and Art Impressions Teeny Tiny Flowers
• stamp the sentiment from Mama Elephant Cross my Heart with Versafine (Vintage Sepia)
• mat the watercolor panel on a piece of Distress Cardstock (Shabby Shutters)

I would like to join the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #132 - Anything Goes w/optional CYOC (A2, Thinking of you, Watercolor)

Dream Valley Challenge #110 - Distressing

Time Out Challenge #35 - Nature

Use your Stuff Challenge #200 - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Anything goes


Have a happy day,

Snow one like you

Hi there,

I had an idea and it turned out to be quite tricky to get everything lined up :o) I wanted to create a double-sided shaker with my new Mini Front and Backs stamps. Here is the result:

• cut out a window panel from white cardstock, adhere acetate behind the window and add patterned paper from the Lawn Fawn Snow Day petite paper pack to the backside
• use foam tape as a spacer, add fake snow and cover the window with another piece of acetate and the same patterned paper
• add faux stitching with a white gel pen
• stamp two snowmen from Art Impressions Mini Front and Backs Snowman & Penguin and color the images with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it
• stamp snowflakes from Lawn Fawn Let it snow with Delicata Silvery Shimmer on the inside of the card
• stamp the sentiment from the same Art Impressions stamp set with Versamark and heat-emboss with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• add some Pretty Pink Posh 4mm Marshmallow sequins to the cardfront and a flower sequin from the Springtime Mix to the hat of the snowgirl

Here is a look at the inside of the card:

I would like to join the following challenges:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge - Pick a Previous (I used Sketch #33)

Just us Girls Challenge #269 - Anything goes

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #123 - Holiday

Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

The Friday Mashup Challenge 187 - It's all about the Weather

Inkspirational Challenge #70 - Christmas with optional Twist of no red or green

Have a flurry day.

Yours,
Tanja

Snowflakes

Hello,

I would like to share this winter-themed card with you:

• spray Perfect Pearls Mist (Biscotti) on a piece of watercolor paper
• cut out five snowflakes from sturdy white cardstock, cover them with Versamark and heat-emboss them (WOW! Vintage Romance, WOW! Seaglass, WOW! Clear Sparkle)
• stamp Art Impressions Beanie Whoot on watercolor paper with Versafine Onyx Black and color the image with Derwent Inktense Pencils and a waterbrush
• cover the cap with Wink of Stella Clear Glitter, the pompons with Distress Glitter (Clear Rock Candy) and the eyes with Glossy Accents
• color the border of the image with Distress Ink (Weathered Wood)
• use vanilla cardstock as a base and stamp the sentiment from Stampendous Holiday Words with Versafine Onyx Black and color the first part of the word with the Gelly Roll Stardust Clear Glitter

I am going to link this card up to the following challenges:

Inkspirational Challenge 68 - Photo Inkspiration

Jingle Belles Challenge - Not a Creature was stirring ...

Just add Ink Challenge #238 - Just add a Sketch

Sweet Stampin' Christmas Challenge - Snowflakes

Moving along with the Times Challenge - Winter is coming

Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

Have a flurry day.

Yours,
Tanja

Für Dich - For You

Hi,

I have another card that I would like to show you. As you certainly have noticed, watercolors are a huge trend in cardmaking at the moment. And not only for the creation of backgrounds but also for coloring. I took out my Art Impressions stamps from the special watercolor line today and created this pretty card.

These stamps are made to create the whole scene out of little elements. If you don't know them, you should really check them out. You can find all the details in my supply list below. I use them in combination with the Distress products since they are water-based and with a damp brush you can achieve great watercolor effects.

Here is a closeup:

 

Here is my list of supplies:

Art Impressions - Rose Buds

Art Impressions - Small Pot
Art Impressions - Teeny Tiny Grass
Art Impressions - Leaves
Art Impressions - Small Vine
Art Impressions - Daisy Bunch
Art Impressions - Salvia
Mias Stempelküche - Alles zum Geburtstag
Maja Design - Vintage Summer Basics 6x6 Paper Pad
Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass, Seedless Preserves, Salty Ocean, Bundled Sage)
Distress Marker (Gathered Twigs, Worn Lipstick)
kraft cardstock

I am going to combine the following three challenges:

retrosketches #114

Keep it Simple! #39: Watercolor

 Virginia's View Challenge #3 - Stitching

I hope you like the card.

Yours,
Tanja