With Sympathy Flowers

Hi there,

this is another sympathy card I created:

• cut out a stitched panel from smooth white cardstock
• stamp flowers and leaves from the Altenew Vintage Flowers and Vintage Roses sets with Altenew Crisp Inks (Morning Frost, Evening Gray, Moon Rock, Lava Rock)
• water down Altenew Crisp Ink (Moon Rock) and add splatters with a watercolor brush
• stamp the sentiment from the Altenew Painted Greetings set with the help of Altenew Crisp Inks (Evening Gray, Moon Rock) and the Mini Misti for an ombre look onto a strip of Gmund Beer Paper (Weizen)
• add stitching to the sentiment strip
• mount the main panel onto a piece of warm grey cardstock before adhering it to a cardbase cut from Gmund Beer Paper (Weizen) - use the Mini Perfect Layers Tool for the perfect border

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Embossed Easter Eggs

Hi there,

I created this ink-blended Easter Card for Elizabeth Craft Designs:

• cut out a stitched panel from watercolor cardstock
• create a background using Distress Oxide Inks (Squeezed Lemonade, Lucky Clover, Mermaid Lagoon) and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• stamp the eggs from the Elizabeth Craft Designs Color my Easter Eggs set with Versamark and heat-emboss them with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• use the same three Distress Oxide Inks to stamp the sentiment from the Elizabeth Craft Designs Spring Sentiments set for an ombre look - I used my Mini MISTI for you have to stamp it at least three times
• cut out a stitched circle around the sentiment and adhere it to the card panel using double-sided foam adhesive

Have a colorful day.

Hugs,

Valentine's Day

Hi there,

I would like to show you this ombre Valentine's Day card over on the Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog:

• cut out a stitched rectangle from white cardstock using one of the Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles dies
• stamp the sentiments from the Elizabeth Craft Designs Love Sentiments set with four different colors of Altenew Crisp Ink (Frosty Pink, Coral Berry, Ruby Red, Grapevine) for an ombre look - I used my Mini MISTI to be able to stamp multiple times
• emboss the solid heart from the Elizabeth Craft Designs Puzzle Heart set into the cardstock
• add a strip of red cardstock and of patterned paper from the ModaScrap My Little Girl 6x6 paper pad to the left side of the card panel before adhering everything to a white cardbase

Have a lovely day.

Yours,

Happy Fall Kite

Hi there,

I created this little fall scene using the adorable squirrel from the Gerda Steiner Designs Happy Fall set:

• stamp the squirrel and some leaves from the Gerda Steiner Designs Happy Fall set with Versafine Vintage Sepia and color the images with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and Zest-it
• cut out a kite from patterned paper from the Maja Design Walking in the Forest 6x6 paper pad and add extra shading with some colored pencils as well
• cut out a stitched panel from Neenah Desert Strom kraft cardstock and create a scene with the help of green and blue cardstock and dies from the My Favorite Things Stitched Snow Drifts, the Lawn Fawn Puffy Cloud Borders and the My Favorite Things Trees in the Forest die sets
• cut two little green banners using a die from the My Favorite Things Blueprints 27 set and stamp the sentiment from the Gerda Steiner Designs Happy Fall set with Versafine Vintage Sepia - I used my MISTI to get a good impression on the textured cardstock
• add some natural twine and a little bow to the kite as final embellishment

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you this sweet birthday card that I created for the new Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge:

• create that striped background on a stitched panel of watercolor paper using watercolors (Prima Marketing, Winsor & Newton), a flat brush and your MISTI Creative Corners
• stamp the adorable little girl from the Neat & Tangled Better together set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and color the image with Copic, Touch Twin Brush and Delta Markers
• wrap a strip of torn vellum around the panel before adhering the girl on top
• cut the sentiment with the help of the Lawn Fawn Happy Birthday Border and kraft cardstock
• for the cardbase I used kraft cardstock as well

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Thanks

Hi there,

we are starting a new Photo Inspiration Challenge on the Addicted to Stamps and More Blog and I created this colorful thank you card:

• stamp some shapes from the Altenew Simple Flowers set with Altenew Crisp Ink (Lavender Fields, Parrot, Puffy Heart) on a stitched panel - I used the Masking Technique and my Mini MISTI for this
• cut out the CUTplorations thanks twice - once from black and once white cardstock
• layer both sentiment pieces on top of each other with a slight offset to create a shadow
• add some Wink of Stella Clear Glitter on top
• add some Create a Smile Enamel Stickers as final embellishment

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Warm Wishes Cup

Hi there,

I created this Winter Card using a non-Winter image for the Skipping Stones Design Blog:

• stamp the beautiful flower cup from the Skipping Stones Design Coffee Volume #2 set with Versafine (Vintage Sepia) onto watercolor paper - I used my MISTI to stamp the image several times to get a crisp impression on the textured surface
• color the image and the background with Jaxon Aquarelle watercolors
• add splatters with gold from the same watercolor set
• stamp the sentiment from the Klartext-Stempel Lasse & Peer set with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• cut out a black stitched frame with the help of one of the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers and one of the Tattered Lace Torn Edge Rectangles
• cover the frame with Wink of Stella Clear Glitter for extra sparkle and shine

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Sweet Cupcake

Hi there,

I would like to show you a new creation for the A Day for Daisies Blog:

• color the super sweet A Day for Daisies Blossom Cupcake with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens, Distress Markers and a damp watercolor brush
• cut a stitched panel from watercolor cardstock and mask off a circle
• add color to the circle with Distress Inks (Spun Sugar, Shaded Lilac) 
• create a wreath around that circle using small images from the Lawn Fawn Penelope's Blossoms set and Memento Luxe (Rose Bud), Versacraft (Cerulean Blue) and VersaMagic (Pretty Petunia, Aloe Vera) 
• stamp the sentiment from the Paper Smooches Sugar Rush set with Archival Ink (Watering Can) - I used my MISTI to get a crisp impression on the textured surface of the watercolor paper
• add a strip of pink glitter cardstock to the left side of the panel before adhering it to a white cardbase

Have a day for daisies.

Yours,

Happy Mail Owl

Hi there,

today, I would like to share another creation using an image from the Gerda Steiner Designs December-January Digital-Stamp-Bundle:

• color the Gerda Steiner Designs Owl Letter image which is available as part of the December-January Digital-Stamp-Bundle with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• cut out two stitched panels from watercolor paper
• use one of those panels as a background and add color with Distress Ink (Weathered Wood) and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• spritz that background with Pearlized Water for more texture
• cut the Poppy Stamps House in the Woods from the other panel and color the trees with watered-down Distress Ink (Iced Spruce)
• stamp the sentiment from the Create a Smile Happy Mail set with Versafine (Vinatge Sepia) - I used my Mini MISTI to get a crisp impression on the textured surface
• adhere the adorable little owl with foam tape 

I hope you have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Oh Joy Kitty

Hi there,

here is another creation using an image from the Gerda Steiner Designs December-January Digital-Stamp-Bundle:

• color the Gerda Steiner Designs Cat with Heart image which is available as part of the December-January Digital-Stamp-Bundle with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• cut out a stitched panel from watercolor paper and stamp the IndigoBlu Triple Parcel image with Versafine (Onyx Black) - I used my Mini Misti to get a crisp impression on this textured surface
• color the presents and the background with Daniel Smith Watercolors
• stamp the sentiment from the Lawn Fawn Winter Big Scripty Words set with Altenew Crips Ink (Ruby Red) and cut it out with the matching die
• add Glossy Accents to the heart for extra dimension

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Meowy Christmas

Hi there,

today, I would like to show you this adorable Cat Christmas Card over on the Skipping Stones Design Blog:

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

My Island Dream

Hi there,

we are starting a brand new Challenge over at Moving along with the Times and this time it is all about Trees and/or Leaves:

• stamp the palm tress from the Waltzingmouse Stamps My Island stamp set with Versafine (Onxy Black) onto watercolor paper - I used my MISTI to get a crisp impression on the textured surface
• create a background using Distress Inks (Frayed Burlap, Salty Ocean, Mermaid Lagoon, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon)
• add WOW! Bright Super Fine embossing powder where the beach meets the ocean
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with the same black ink
• stamp one of the Clearly Besotted Stamps Diagonal Stripes with Versafine (Onyx Black) onto a kraft cardbase before adhering the main panel with foam adhesive

613 Avenue Create Challenge #190 - Anything goes

Craft your Passion Challenge #333 - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,
 

I'd pick you

Hi there,

we are having the Stamp Tramps October Blog Hop over at Skipping Stones Design and I tried some no-line watercoloring on my creation:

• stamp the beautiful bouquet from the Skipping Stones Design I'd pick you set with My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink (Grout Gray) - I used my Mini Misti to get a crisp inpression on the textured stitched panel of watercolor paper
• color the image with Jaxon Aquarelle watercolors and add some splatters in pink and black
• stamp the sentiment from the same stamp set with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• mount the panel onto a piece of black cardstock and let this show at the top, the bottom and the right side
• stamp the Clearly Besotted Stamps Diagonal Stripes with Versamark onto a strip of black cardstock, heat-emboss them with WOW! Silver Pearl Super Fine embossing powder and add the strip to the left side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #348 - Anything goes

A Bit more Time to Craft Challenge #29 - Anything goes

Craft your Passion Challenge #332 - Anything goes

Crafting by Designs Challenge - Anything goes

Addicted to CAS Challenge #98 - Watercolour

There is a giveaway, too. In order to win a Skipping Stones Design stamp set of your choice you  need to

1. Subscribe to the Skipping Stones Designs Blog
2. Like Skipping Stones Design on Facebook 
3. Leave a comment on each blog along the way.

For an extra chance be sure to follow the Stamp Tramps blog and leave a comment you did so.

Enjoy the rest of the hop:

❤❤Tanja❤❤

Cornelia

Debra

Martha Lucia

Until next time.

Yours,

Create without Fear ATC Trio

Hi there,

since it is the first Sunday of the month, we are starting a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog. This time I will be showing you an ATC Trio:

• create some Gelli Print backgrounds on deli paper using a brayer, Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paints (Lapis, Night, Turquoise) and the ARTplorations Big Bloom Factory Large stencil
• cover three ATCs cut from sturdy watercolor paper with part of a print using Dina Wakley Gel Medium
• create tissue tape with the help of tissue paper, Memento Luxe (Gray Flannel) and several stamps from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set and from the STAMPlorations Art Marks set
• add two strips of tissue tape to each card
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Retro Circles stencil and let it dry thoroughly
• mix some Dina Wakley Heavy Body Acrylic Paint (Night) with Acrylic Glazing Liquid and paint it over the stenciled area on all three ATCs, let it sit for a moment and wipe it away with a baby wipe - repeat the process until you are happy with the result
• cover all three cards with clear gesso

• use the MISTI and Archival Ink (Black Soot) to stamp the birds and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set
• add splatters with some left-over glazing mixture and draw in some details with a white gel pen
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot)

• use the MISTI and Archival Ink (Black Soot) to stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Bold Sentiments: Create set and some birds from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set
• add splatters with some left-over glazing mixture and draw in some details with a white gel pen
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot)

• use the MISTI and Archival Ink (Black Soot) to stamp one of the large birds and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set
• add splatters with some left-over glazing mixture and draw in some details with a white gel pen
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink (Black Soot)

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes

More Mixed Media Challenge #9 - Anything goes

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

Yours,

Love you Elephants

Hi there,

this is another creation for the My Favorite Things Card Design Superstar Contest 2016:

• cut put a stitched panel from watercolor paper using one of the My Favorite Things Blueprints 29 dies
• stamp one of the cute elephants from the My Favorite Things Adorable Elephants set with Versafine (Smokey Gray)
• stamp that same elephant facing the one stamped out already using the My Favorite Things Mirror Image and the Mini MISTI - I stamped the mirror image three times
• mask off the elephants and add some flowers from the My Favorite Things Adorable Elephants set and the My Favorite Things Ewe are the best set
• stamp the sentiment from the My Favorite Things Celebrate Life set
• I had to get a little creative with the hearts because I did not find single heart stamps in my MFT sets - I cut away the bigger and the smaller heart from a stamp from the My Favorite Things Sunflower Sweetheart set
• after having stamped the complete scene I colored all the images and the background with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and Distress Markers
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• cover the hearts with the Pico Embellisher (Shimmer) and add some white details to the sentiment with the Pico Embellisher (Wedding Dress)
• before adhering the panel to a white cardbase add a strip of pink glitter cardstock and a strip of patterned paper from the My Favorite Things Rainbow Stripes 6x6 paper pad to the left side 

Here are close-ups of the sweet couple and the sentiment:

Card Design Superstar Contest 2016

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper September 2016 Challenge

A Bit more Time to Craft Challenge #28 - Anything goes

613 Avenue Create Challenge #189 - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Love Birds

Hi there,

it's time for the Stamp Tramps September Blog Hop over at Skipping Stones Design and this is my creation:

• create a background with Alcohol Inks (Pink Sherbet, Raspberry, Wild Plum) and Alcohol Ink Blending Solution on a piece of Lanavanguard
• cut out a heart from a white cardbase
• adhere the Alcohol Ink panel behind the cutout
• stamp the Love Birds from the Skipping Stones Design Let it be set with Archival Ink (Black Soot) - I used my MISTI because the Lanavanguard is a rather slick surface and I didn't want to mess things up
• use Delta Markers and the Distress Marker Spritzer to customize Doodlebug Design Sprinkles (Lily White)

House of Cards September Challenge - Add a Bird

CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge #189

CAS Mix Up September Challenge (Stamping + Marbling +Alcohol Inked Enamel Dots)

You can win one stamp set of your choice. The winner will be announced next Friday.
In order to win you must  subscribe to the Skipping Stones Design Blog and like our Facebook page. You must also leave a comment on each blog in the hop and for extra entries you can follow those blogs.
Please, enjoy the rest of the hop.

SSD
Martha Lucia
Jessie
Cornelia
Debra
Ilina
❤❤ Tanja ❤❤

Yours,