Tea Ceremony Tag

Hi there,

I created another sweet tag for Mennys Bastelshop and this time I used the Impronte d'Autore Minako stamp set:

• cut out the Heffy Doodle Tag along from smooth white cardstock and patterned paper
• stamp the the scene using images from the Impronte d'Autore Minako set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian - use the masking technique
• color the images with Ohuhu Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• create a background with the help of the My Favorite Things On Solid Ground Stamp set, Versafine Clair Sand Dune, a pencil and a ruler
• ink up the edges of the panel with Distress Ink Pumice Stone
• dye a piece of torn seam binding with Distress Ink Victorian Velvet and thread it through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Christmas Baubles

Hi there,

I created this Christmas Card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp the Karten-Kunst Scribble Ornaments with Gina K. Designs Obsidian - use the Masking Technique
• add color with the help of Distress Mica Stains (Cocktail Party, Merry Mint)
• add details with the Molotow Liquid Chrome pen
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Weihnachten Modern set with Versamark onto a strip of black cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• stamp a sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Kartensprüche Weihnacht inside the card with Stellar Ink Black Widow

Have a wonderful Christmas Time.

Hugs,

Birdhouse

Hi there,

I created this card using an image from the Karten-Kunst Vogelglück stamp set:

• stamp the birdhouse from the Karten-Kunst Vogelglück set with Distress Ink Antique Linen
• mask the image and stamp one of the sentiments from the Karten-Kunst Quadratische Texte set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with Distress Embossing Glaze Broken China
• color the image with watercolors and add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• mat the panel onto a piece of kraft cardstock
• create some circles from kraft cardstock with the help of the Karten-Kunst DIN A6 Card Designer Nr. 2 die set and a paper punch 
• adhere the panel and the circles to a cream cardbase and add faux stitching using a dark brown fineliner

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Bloom with Happiness

Hi there,

I created this sweet card using the adorable little bunny from the Anjas Basteltraum Gartenzeit stamp set:

• stamp the bunny from the Anjas Basteltraum Gartenzeit set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian
• color the image with Ohuhu Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• stamp the fence from the same set into the background and color it as well
• mask the fence and create a background with the help of the My Favorite Things Cloud and Grassy Edges stencils and Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass, Bundled Sage)
• cut out the sentiment from grass cardstock using one of the the Spellbinders Fresh Picked Sentiments dies 
• add color to the bottom of the sentiment with Distress Ink Gathered Twigs
• stamp the second part of the sentiment from the Lawn Fawn Garden Before 'n Afters set with Versamark onto a strip of kraft cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• add strips of patterned paper to the left and right side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Sweet Cat Tag

Hi there,

I created this sweet tag for Mennys Bastelshop using the Impronte d'Autore Harumi stamp set:

• cut out the Heffy Doodle Tag along from smooth white and kraft cardstock
• stamp the cat and the bunny from the Impronte d'Autore Harumi set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian - use the masking technique
• color the image with Ohuhu Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• create a background with the help of the My Favorite Things Cloud stencil and Distress Ink Tumbled Glass
• stamp the sentiment with Distress Oxide Ink Tumbled Glass
• thread two strands of twine through the hole of the tag and add some glitter droplets as final embellishments

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Botanical Shaker

Hi there,

I created this botanical Shaker Card for the Karten-Kunst Blog using the Karten-Kunst Mojito Cutout Alles Liebe:

• cut out the Karten-Kunst Mojito Cutout Alles Liebe from smooth white cardstock
• mask off the cutout
• apply Distress Ink (Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters) through the STAMPlorations Emanations stencil
• create a shaker element underneath the cutout using acetate and double-sided foam adhesive - fill the shaker with green and yellow sequins
• add strips of colored cardstock to the left and right side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase
• add some clear and yellow gemstones as final embellishments

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Postage Bunnies

Hi there,

it's time for the Inspiration Week over at Mennys Bastelshop and this week our topic is "Use the Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die". I used the Avery Elle Bunnies stamp set on my project:

• cut out the Waffle Flower Postage Collage A6 from smooth white cardstock
• create a background with the help of the Waffle Flower Postage Collage A6 Blocks stencil, Masking Tape and Distress Ink (Antique Linen, Tumbled Glass)
• stamp several images from the Avery Elle Bunnies set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian 
• color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• stamp some elements from the Waffle Flower Postage Collage set with Distress Oxide Ink (Antique Linen, Tattered Rose)
• stamp the sentiment from the Avery Elle Bunnies set with Distress Oxide Ink Tattered Rose

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

I herd it's your Birthday!

Hi there,

I created this sweet Postage Card using the My Favorite Things Barnyard Bunch stamp set and the Waffle Flower Postage Collage A6 die set:

• cut out the Waffle Flower Postage Collage A6 from white cardstock
• stamp images from the My Favorite Things Barnyard Bunch set with Gina K. designs Obsidian - use the masking technique
• color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• mask all the images and create a background using Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass, Frayed Burlap)

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Tropical Vacation

Hi there,

Í used the My Favorite Things Tropical Toucans stamp set to create this colorful tropical card for Mennys Bastelshop:

• stamp a scene using the My Favorite Things Tropical Toucans stamp set and Ink on 3 Fadeout Ink - use the masking technique
• color the images with Derwent Inktense Pencils and a waterbrush
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• add some watered-down splatters with Distress Ink Tumbled Glass and ink up the edges of the panel with that same ink
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with Distress Oxide Ink Tumbled Glass
• add strips of patterned paper to the top and bottom of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

 

Read - Relax - Repeat

Hi there,

I used the My Favorite Things Our Story stamp set to create this cute watercolor card for Mennys Bastelshop:

• stamp a scene using images from the My Favorite Things Our Story stamp set and Distress Oxide Ink Lost Shadow - use the masking technique
• color the images and the background with watercolors
• ink up the edges with Distress Ink Pumice Stone
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with Versamark onto a strip of grey cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW Bright White Super Fine embossing powder

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Toucan do it!

Hi there,

I created this colorful Card for Mennys Bastelshop using the Lawn Fawn Toucan do it stamp set. For my scene I got inspired by Audrey's Card from the Toucan do it Inspiration Post which was published in Summer 2021:

• stamp the toucans, the butterflies and the branches from the Lawn Fawn Toucan do it set set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian
• color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• cut out the Lawn Fawn Tropical Vine Borders and some extra leaves from green cardstock and some Lawn Fawn Tropical Leaves from vellum
• add color to a masked off portion of the background with Distress Ink (Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness)
• arrange the scene
• stamp the sentiment from the same set on a sentiment strip using Brilliance Thyme

Thanks for stopping by.


Hugs,

Wishing You the Coziest of Days

Hi there,

I created this cozy watercolor card for Mennys Bastelshop using the Mama Elephant Keep Cozy stamp set:

• stamp the two cats, the pillows, the books and the little bear from the Mama Elephant Keep Cozy set with Distress Oxide Ink Lost Shadow - use the masking technique
• color the image and the background with watercolors
• add shadows and details with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• stamp the sentiment onto a strip of grey cardstock with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• adhere the watercolor panel with roughed up edges to a grey cardbase

I hope you are having wonderful Christmas Days.

Hugs,

Watercolor Christmas Baubles

Hi there,

I created another Watercolor Card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp three baubles from the Karten-Kunst Scribble Ornaments set with Distress Oxide Ink Lost Shadow - use the masking technique
• color the images with watercolors and add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils
• add splatters with watered-down dark blue watercolor
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Weihnachten Modern set with Versamark onto a strip of dark blue cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• adhere the panel to a dark blue cardbase

Have a wonderful Christmas Time.

Hugs,

Sending Lots of Happiness

Hi there,

I created this cute Garden Card for Anjas Basteltraum:

• create a scene with images from the Anjas Basteltraum Herbsternte set and Gina K. Designs Obsidian - use the masking technique
• color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• ink up the edges of the panel with Distress Ink Tumbled Glass
• add some dots with a blue gel pen
• cut out the Creative Expressions Sending Lots of Happiness from white cardstock and add blue shading to the bottom part of the sentiment
• add strips of patterned paper to the left and right side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Have a wonderful Day

Hi there,

I created this sweet flower card for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• mask off the edges of the cardbase or use a stencil
• create a background using Distress Oxide Ink (Uncharted Mariner, Speckled Egg, Saltwater Taffy)
• stamp one of the flowers from the Karten-Kunst Blooming Plants set with Versafine Clair Nocturne
• stamp the sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Aus der Schreibmaschine 3 set with that same black ink
• add a Karten-Kunst Torn Border to the left side of the image

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Little Beaver

Hi there,

this Clean and Simple Card was created with the Anjas Basteltraum Lustige Floßfahrt stamp set:

• stamp the beaver and the rocks from the Anjas Basteltraum Lustige Floßfahrt set set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian - use the masking technique
• leave the masks on and create a hillshape using the My Favorite Things Drifts & Hills stencil and Distress Ink Bundled Sage
• remove the masks
• 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 Anjas Basteltraum Kleine Sprüche Blumengruß set with Versafine Clair Fallen Leaves
• add a strip of patterned paper to the left and right side of the panel before adhering it to the cardbase

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

XOXO

Hi there,

here is another card for Mennys Bastelshop on which I used an image from the super sweet My Favorite Things Squish Friends stamp set:

• stamp the dog and the cat from the My Favorite Things Squish Friends set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian
• color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• create a background using Masking Tape, Distress Oxide Ink (Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers) and the Spellbinders Embossing Folder Flower Frenzy
• cut out the Lawn Fawn Scripty XOXO from Neenah Desert Storm kraft cardstock and ink up the bottom portion of the sentiment with Distress Ink Scorched Timber
• add a strip of glitter paper to the left and right side of the panel before adhering it to a cardbase

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Dearest Wishes

Hi there,

I used the brand new Karten-Kunst Delicate Plants stamp set to create this card:

• mask the sides of the smooth white panel with masking or washi tape
• add color with Distress Oxide Ink Spun Sugar
• stamp one of the flowers from the Karten-Kunst Delicate Plants set with Versafine Onyx Black
• add a sentiment from the Karten-Kunst Aus der Schreibmaschine 3 set with that same black ink
• adhere the panel to a grey cardbase

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Lovely Penguins

Hi there.

I created this sweet card using the Pixi Dust Designs Be Mine set for Mennys Bastelshop:

• stamp the adorable penguins from the Pixi Dust Designs Be Mine set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian
• color the image with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and highlights with a white gel pen
• mask off the image
• create a background with the help of Distress Ink (Saltwater Taffy, Hickory Smoke), masking tape and the Clearly Besotted Stamps Lots of Love stencil
• add color to a cardbase with Distress Oxide Ink Saltwater Taffy
• add a Sunny Studio Stamps Eyelet Lace Border to the top and bottom of the panel before adhering it to the cardbase

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Winter Birthday

Hi there,

here comes this week's project for Mennys Bastelshop. I created this sweet tag for a little boy who just loves dinosaurs. 

• stamp the dinosaur, the volcano and the hearts from the Lawn Fawn Roarsome set and the Santa hat, and the little boy from the Lawn Fawn Tiny Winter Friends set with Gina K. Designs Obsidian onto a tag cut from smooth white cardstock - use the Masking Technique
• color the images with Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers, add extra shading with Faber-Castell Polychromos and highlights with a white gel pen
• add some Liquid Applique to the pompons and the rims of the hats and some glitter glue to the dots on the little dinosaur
• stamp some snowflakes from the Impronte d'Autore Snowman & Friends set with Versamark and heat-emboss them with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• thread a string of twine through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,