Sorry Dog

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you my creation with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Stamps Digging Dog with Delta, Touch Twin Markers and a white gel pen
• cut out two Clearly Besotted Stamps Rounded Tags - one around the image and one from grey cardstock
• thread a piece of grey twine through the holes of the tags
• cut out Paper Smooches sorry twice - once from grey and once from black cardstock - and layer them on top of each other with a slight offset
• cut out a stitched panel from watercolor paper using the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• cover the panel with transparent crackle paste and let it dry thoroughly
• ink up the whole panel with Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke) to accentuate the crackles
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot) for a finished look

From the Heart Stamp of the Month Challenge

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #16 - Anything goes

Craft Rocket Challenge #11 - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says cute and cuddly

I {heart} Card Sketches with a tWiSt #144 (I chose to work with the Twist)

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Let it Snow

Hi there,

today, I finally found the time to play with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Stamp of the Month Snowman and Cocoa with Delta Markers, Touch Twin Markers and DIY Markers
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• build a paper cluster from the Doodlebug Design Frosty Friends 6x6 paper pad
• stamp some tiny snowflakes and the sentiment from the Lawn Fawn Let it Snow stamp set with Avery Elle Pigment Ink (Aquamarine) and the Prima Resist Chalk Edger (Teal Damask)
• add Radiant Neon Amplify (White) to the pompon and the rim of the cap
• before adhering the image to the paper cluster add mint twine

From the Heart Stamp of the Month February Challenge

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper February 2016 Challenge

City Crafter Challenge # 300 - Polka Dots 

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Anything Goes 4 Kids


I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

you + me = love

Hi there,

today, I want to show you my creation with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Stamp of the Month Cozy Kittens with Delta Markers and a white gel pen
• cut out a stitched panel from watercolor paper using the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• stamp the sentiment from Lawn Fawn Science of Love with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• create a watercolor background using Distress Re-Inkers (Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, Pumice Stone)
• stamp the hearts from the same Lawn Fawn stamp set with Versamark and heat-emboss-them with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder

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

From the Heart Stamp of the Month January Challenge

Bastel-Traum Challenge #37 - Valentin

Paper Creator Challenge #43- Anything goes

Curtain Call Inspirations Challenge - Girly

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says create with Critters


I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Season's Greetings Bear

Hi there,

I finally found the time to play with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Stamps Gift Stack Teddy Bear with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens, a damp brush, Liquid Applique, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter and a golden gel pen
• cut out a stitched panel from watercolor paper using the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers and create a background with the help of the three main colors used on the image
• add some Perfect Pearls Mist (Heirloom Gold) to this background panel
• stamp the sentiment from Clearly Besotted Stamps Many Mini Messages with Versafine (Crimson Red) on a strip of kraft cardstock; cut it into a banner shape and add stitching using one of the Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders
• color a piece of acetate with Alcohol Ink (Clover) and cut out two leaves using the Paper Smooches Holly Dies
• add three red enamel dots as berries
• adhere the image with foam tape over a swirl of golden thread

I would like to join the following challenges:

From the Heart Stamp of the Month Challenge - December

I {heart} Card Sketches with a tWiSt #131 

Paperminutes Challenge #413 - Winter Greetings

Pile it on Challenge #98 - Anything Christmas/Winter

Crafty Creations Challenge #304 - Happy Holiday

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Merry Christmas 


Have a christmassy day.

Yours,

Deck the Halls Bird

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you my creation with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Stamps Deck the Halls Birdbrain with Twinkling H20s, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and a white gel pen
• add some light blue splatters
• stamp the sentiment from Gerda Steiner Designs Deck the Halls with Brilliance (Pearlescent Sky Blue, Mediterranean Blue)
• add some stars from the same stamp set with the same ink colors
• cut out a stitched panel using the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• since I don't like to waste anything, I used a piece of paper on which I cleaned my brayer during another project as a mat

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

From the Heart Stamp of the Month Challenge - November 2015

Just us Girls Challenge #319

Come and get it Challenge - Winter Holiday

Pile it on Challenge #95 - Any Holiday/Celebration

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Happy Holiday

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #399 - Birds/Animals

Sparkles Christmas Challenge #59 - Christmas Decorations

Sweet Stampin' Christmas November Challenge - Stars


Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

So thankful

Hi there,

I finally found the time to play with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Stamps Cornucopia with Delta Markers
• cut out a stitched panel from patterned paper from the Maja Design Walking in the Forest 6x6 paper pad with the help of the Waltzingmouse Stamps Stitched Rectangles
• stamp the sentiment from Lawn Fawn So thankful with Versamark directly onto the patterned paper and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• add a strip of burlap as a final embellishment

I would like to join the following challenges:

From the Heart Stamp of the Month Challenge - October 2015

I {heart} Card Sketches with a tWiSt #124 - Add a Sentiment to the Front

Quirky Crafts Challenge #22 - Autumn Colors

House of Cards October Challenge - Add Texture &/or Color Inspiration

Come and get it Challenge - Use Orange

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper October Challenge


Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Pumpkin Girl Shaker

Hi there,

today, I found the time to play with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the sweet From the Heart Stamps Pumpkin Patch Girl with Delta Markers and a white gel pen
• cut out a stitched rectangle using the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• stamp the sentiment from Lawn Fawn Into the Woods with Versafine (Vintage Sepia)
• put the whole panel into a shaker bag assembled using the Photo Sleeve Fuse Tool
• add Doodlebug Design sequins (Tangerine, Bon Bon) before closing the last side of the shaker bag
• adhere the shaker to orange glitter cardstock cut with one of the WPlus9 Sunshine Layers dies

I would like to participate in the following challenges:

I {heart} Card Sketches with a tWiSt Challenge # 117 - Lots of White

From the Heart Stamp of the Month Challenge - September

Little Red Wagon Challenge #306 - Digi Do!

Paperminutes Challenge #399 - All about Children

Send a Smile for Kids Challenge - Cute Fall or Halloween

MarkerPop! Challenge #77 - Fall/Autumn

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Merry Christmas Snowman

Hi there,

today, I found the time to play with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month August:

• cut out a square using the My Favorite Things Stitched Square STAX and color the From the Heart Stamps Candy Cane for Snowman with Delta Markers, a white gel pen and Liquid Applique
• stamp the sentiment from Newton's Nook Holiday Wishes with Versafine (Deep Lagoon)
• cut out another panel with the help of the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• mask off a strip, apply Distress Inks (Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Mermaid Lagoon) and add Perfect Pearls (Pewter) on top in order to achieve a metallic finish
• emboss the panel with the Sizzix Snowflake Pattern embossing folder
• cut out the merry from WPlus9 Hand Letterd Holiday dies from teal foiled cardstock

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

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

Come and get it Challenge - Feature a Creature

House of Cards August Challenge - Metallics

Pile it on Challenge #81 - Summer or Winter

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Anything but a Birthday

Christmas Card Challenge #36 - Anything goes

Sparkles Christmas Challenge #55 - No Designer Papers

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Happy Holidays from our Feathered Friends

Moving along with the Times Challenge - Snow in Summertime

From the Heart Stamps Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge - August

Have a christmassy day.

Yours,

Chillaxin'

Hi there,

this is my creation with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Stamps Inner Tube Birdbrain with Delta Markers and add accents with a white gel pen
• cut a circle from watercolor paper using the My Favorite Things Zig Zag Stitched Circle STAX; cut the circle apart with the help of the Taylored Expressions Rolling Waves die
• create a sky background with the Hero Arts Cloud Pattern Stencil, a Mini Blending Tool and Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass) on the top portion and an ocean background with Distress Ink (Salty Ocean, Mermaid Lagoon) and water droplets on the bottom portion
• stamp the sentiment from Market Street Stamps Chillaxin' with Versafine (Deep Lagoon)
• cover a circle shaped card with patterned paper from the BoBunny Lemonade Stand 6x6 paper pad and puzzle everything together

I would like to join the following challenges:

From the Heart Stamps - Stamp of the Month Challenge

Crafty Creations Challenge #293 - Now that's cool!

Dream Valley Challenge #110 - Distressing

Little Red Wagon Challenge #298 - Beach Theme

Pile it on Challenge #77 - Water/By the Water

Send a Smile for Kids Challenge - Bright Colors

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says get in Shape


Have a sunny day.

Yours,

Hugs Hedgehog

Hi there,

this is the card I created with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Stamps Prickles says Hello with Delta Markers
• add the grass and the sky with Jaxell Soft Pastels and Glossy Accents to his glasses
• cut out a circle using the My Favorite Things Stitched Circle STAX
• create a background on Neenah Desert Storm kraft cardstock using the Lawn Fawn Woodgrain Backdrops, Versamark and WOW! Seafoam White Super Fine embossing powder
• cut out a rectangle using the My Favorite Things Stitched Rechtangle STAX
• cut out Lawn Fawn's Scripty Hugs from Core'dinations Gemstones Cardstock (Amethyst)

I would like to add my creation to the following challenges:

June Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge

I {heart} sketches with a tWist #113 (Favorite Technique: Embossing)

Use your Stuff Challenge #200 - Anything goes

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Animal Cards

Moving along with the Times Challenge - Sewing and Stitching

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

Come and get it Challenge - Cute Cards

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,
Tanja

Be Mine

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you the card that I created with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color From the Heart Stamps Apple Blossom Birds with Delta Markers
• create the layers with patterned paper from the Melissa Frances C'est la Vie 6x6 paper pad
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Milled Lavender, Iced Spruce)
• cut a banner from the same patterned paper and a slightly larger one from burlap - use pinking scissors on the right edge
• sew a heart-shaped button onto the banners using Prima Marketing Jute Trim Wheat
• stamp the sentiment from Clearly Besotted Stamps Sweet Little Sentiments with My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink Razzle Berry

Here's a close-up of the cute bird couple:

I would like to join the following challenges:

From the Heart Stamp of the Month Challenge

I {heart} Card Sketches with a tWist Challenge No. 109 

Dream Valley Challenge #106 - Things with Wings

Have a colorful day.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Piggy

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you the card that I created with the From The Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Hamlet PigWit Being Shy with Delta Makers and add some shadows with Spectrum Noir Pencils on a piece of patterned paper from the Avery Elle Everyday Collection
• cut a banner from burlap
• foil the cardbase using Therm-o-Web Deco Foil Hot Melt Adhesive and Therm-o-Web Deco Foil (Teal)
• stamp the sentiment from Avery Elle Written in the Stars with Hero Arts Shadow Ink (Tide Pool)

Here is a close-up of the cute guy:

I would like to join the following challenges:

The Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge - April

i {heart} Card Sketches with a tWiSt Challenge #104

613 Avenue Create Challenge #118 - Anything goes

Simply Create Too Challenge #82 - Anything goes

V's Sweet Challenge #33 - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,
Tanja

Happy Easter Trio

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you my creation with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• colour the images from From the Heart Stamps Happy Easter Trio with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it
• add faux stitching with the Paper Smooches Stiched Dies to a piece of patterned paper from the Create a Smile Feel Good paper pack and use foam tape to adhere the images
• cover a white cardbase with patterned paper from the same paper pad
• stamp the sentiment from Pink Cat Studio Easter Plate on a white banner with Versafine (Smokey Grey)
• stamp the tiny squares from Mama Elephant On Point Borders on top of the sentiment to add some texture with Hero Arts Shadow Ink (Soft Pool); ink the edges with the same ink color
• wind Prima Jute Trim Wheat around the card front
• round the bottom corners with a 1'' corner rounder

Here are some close-ups:

I would like to join the following challenges:

From the Heart Stamps - The Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge 

613 Avenue Create Challenge #115 - Anything goes

Send A Smile 4 Kids - Easter/Spring Cards 4 Kids Challenge

Dream Valley Challenges #102 - Easter

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Spring Pinterest Inspiration

Have a colorful day.

Yours,
Tanja

Love Birdbrain Shaker

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you the card that I created with the From the Heart Stamp of the Month:

• color From the Heart Stamps Loves me Birdbrain with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it
• add Sakura Gelly Roll Souffle (green and blue) to the necklace and Glossy Accents to the beak
• stamp Hero Arts Asian Flower Pattern with Prima Marketing Resist Chalk Edger (Turquoise Stone) on a piece of white cardstock
• cut out a shaker window and add faux stitching with a Distress Marker (Peacock Feathers) and a piece of acetate behind the panel
• add blue and yellow seed beads to the shaker element and close it with the image
• cut out Juliana Michaels Hand Drawn Circles and My Scrap Chick Love Script Word from white cardstock and color the pieces with Prima Marketing Resist Chalk Edger (Vintage Pink, Turquoise Stone) using the direct to paper technique
• cover the sentiment with Versamark and three coats of clear embossing powder

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

From The Heart Stamps - The Digital Stamp of the Month Challenge

The Friday Mashup 197

Virginia's View Challenge #12

Southern Girls Challenge 104 - Winged Things

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says all Creatures great and small


Have a wonderful day.

Yours,
Tanja

Frohes Fest!

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you the card that I created with the From the Heart Stamps January Stamp of the Month:

• color the From the Heart Stamps Little Snowman with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it
• use patterned paper from the Maja Design Vintage Winter 6x6 paper pad to create the frame and all the layers
• run the background paper through the Sizzix Texture Boutique using the Snowflake Pattern embossing folder; ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Antique Linen)
• stamp the sentiment from Create a Smile Schöne Bescherung with Versamark on the red piece of paper and the snowflake from the same stamp set on a burlap banner - heat-emboss with WOW! Seafoam White Super Fine embossing powder
• add tiny snowflakes with the help of the irRESISTible Pico Embellisher (Wedding Dress)

Here is a close-up of the sweet little guy:

I would like to join the following challenges:

From the Heart Stamps - Stamp of the Month Challenge

From the Heart Stamps - I {heart} Card Sketches with a Twist #92

Just us Girls Challenge #274 - Word Week

Friday Mashup Challenge 191

City Crafter Challenge 243 - Burlap Love

Have a colorful day.

Yours,
Tanja