Believe Tag

Hi there,

why don't you join the Holiday TAGplorations Event over on the STAMPlorations Blog?

• cut out the medium CUTplorations Luggage Tag from kraft cardstock
• stamp the present and the baubles from the STAMPlorations Joyful set with Versafine (Vintage Sepia)
• mask the image and create a background using stamps from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements and STAMPlorations Gone Postal sets and that same brown ink
• color the main image with Prismacolor Colored Pencils, Zest-it and a blending stump
• add splatters with Finetec Mica Watercolors (Inca Gold)
• adhere a piece of black fun foam to golden glitter cardstock and cut out the CUTplorations Believe word die and some Memory Box Cosmic Stars
• thread two strands of May Arts Natural Twine and three strands of golden thread through the hole of the tag

Prizes:

• 3 randomly drawn winners from all comments left on the STAMPlorations blog and participating designers blog will each receive a $15 gift certificate to the store
• 3 randomly drawn participants to the TAGplorations linky party will each receive the Luggage Tag Dies 
• 3 randomly drawn participants to the TAGplorations linky party will each receive the ATC Tag Builder Dies
• 1 randomly drawn participant to the TAGplorations linky party will receive a $25 gift certificate to the store

Commenting and linking is up from November 4th to November 25th, 11:55 p.m. PST

The lucky winners will be announced on December 9th in the November Challenges & Hops winners post.

Enjoy!

Hugs,

Happy Birthday Bunny

Hi there,

I created this adorable birthday card in order to participate in the My Favorite Things Card Design Superstar Contest 2016:

• cut out one tag using one of the My Favorite Things Tag Builder Blueprints 4 dies from Neenah Desert Storm Kraft cardstock and one from patterned paper from the My Favorite Things Painted Prints Smitten 6x6 paper pad
• stamp one of the bunnies from the My Favorite Things Snuggle Bunnies set and some balloons from the My Favorite Things Adorable Elephants set with Versafine (Smokey Gray)
• create a background panel by cutting out a stitched rectangle using one of the My Favorite Things Blueprints 29 dies from Neenah Desert Storm Kraft cardstock
• stamp some cupcakes from the My Favorite Things Mon Cheri set and birthday cakes and presents from the My Favorite Things Birthday Bears set with Versafine (Smokey Gray) as well
• color all the images with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• adhere both tags to the background panel using foam tape
• add a double thread of May Arts Natural Twine through the holes of the tags and tie them into a loose bow
• cut out the thinnest banner from the My Favorite Things Blueprints 27 die set and ink up its edges with Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap)
• stamp the sentiment from the My Favorite Things Birthday Bears set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder; adhere the sentiment with the help of foam tape

Card Design Superstar Contest 2016

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper September 2016 Challenge

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #71 - Spots and/or Stripes

Seize the Birthday Challenge 

Stempelküche-Challenge #53 - Streifen oder Karos

I hope that you like my creation.

Yours,

Wood Pendant

Hi there,

it's Stencil Sunday Time over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this is my creation:

• cover a wooden disk with Distress Paint (Shaded Lilac) 
• apply Prima Marketing Modeling Paste through the ARTplorations Fearless Large stencil and let dry thoroughly
• color the flower with Derwent Inktense Pencils and a watercolor brush
• heat-emboss several spots with the help of an Emboss it Dabber and silver embossing powder
• glue some natural twine to the backside to create a little hanger

Pile it on Challenge #116 - Recycle

Craft Rocket Challenge #23 - Anything goes

More Mixed Media Challenge #9 - Anything goes

Altered Eclectics September Challenge

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Lucky Duck

Hi there,

I would like to show you this sweet new creation for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp the duck from the Gerda Steiner Designs Lucky Duck stamp set with Versafine (Onyx Black) and mask it
• stamp the lily pad from the same set and mask it, too
• create a background using Distress Inks (Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean)
• cut a panel using one of the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• color the images with Prismacolor Colored Pencils and Zest-it
• wrap Natural Twine around the right side of the panel before adhering it to a white cardbase using foam tape
• add a little bow at the top right corner

Come and get it Challenge - Kids Cards

Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge - Simon says Things with Wings

A Bit more Time to Craft Challenge #24 - Anything goes


Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Bee Happy

Hi there,

we are starting a new Color Challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations. This will be my last creation for this fabulous challenge. The rest of the team will meet you after the summer break on July 3rd. It was wonderful creating with you - thanks!

• color the sweet little bee from the Pickled Potpourri Designs Bee Happy set with Delta and Touch Twin Brush Markers
• cut out a Clearly Besotted Stamps Rounded Tag around the image and another one from patterned paper from the Avery Elle Everyday Collection
• create a striped background on a white cardbase using a flat waternrush and Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors
• round all four corners of the cardbase with a 1'' corner rounder
• cut out two leaves with the help of the Memory Box Tender Leaves dies from patterned paper from the same paper pad - color their edges with a green Touch Twin Brush Marker
• thread a piece of May Arts Natural Twine through the leaves and the holes of the tags

Crafty Creations Challenge #317 - Tic Tac Toe

Little Red Wagon Challenge #345 - Tag you're it!

MarkerPop! Challenge #96 - Summertime

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Anything goes

AAA Cards Challenge #66 - Watercolors

CAS Mix up June Challenge - Stamping + Die-Cuts + Watercolors

Have a sweet day.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Monster

Hi there,

hop over and join us for our new Theme Challenge over at Cupcake Inspirations:

• create a background on watercolor paper using Peerless Watercolors
• cut out a stitched panel using the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• stamp the sentiment from Gerda Steiner Designs Just Sentiments with Versafine (Majestic Blue) - I used my DIY Stamp Positioner to get a crisp impression and to make sure that I don't mess up my watercolor background
• stamp one of the monsters from the Gerda Steiner Designs Monster Party stamp set with Versafine (Onyx Black) and color the image with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and a damp brush
• cut out stars from the leftover watercolor background with the help of one of the Paper Smooches Stars dies
• wrap some May Arts Natural Twine around the panel before adhereing it to a black cardbase

Little Red Wagon Challenge #332 - Mainly Manly

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says: A Bit O’ Green


Have a sweet day.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Bubbles

Hi there,

the topic of this month's Happy Little Stampers Mixed Media Challenge is "Water":

• cut out a stitched panel from watercolor paper using the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers
• stamp some circles from the Neat & Tangled Dala Horse stamp set with Versamark and heat-emboss them with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• color the circles and the background with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and a wet brush
• stamp the sentiment from Happy Little Stampers Birthday Friends with Versafine (Smokey Gray) onto a banner cut with the My Favorite Things Stitched Fishtail Flag STAX
• wrap some May Arts Natural Twine around the banner
• add a strip of dark grey carstock and a strip of silver glitter cardstock to the main panel
• embellish the card with DIY wood veneer pieces: adhere some Stick it to a piece of Balsa Wood and cut out a star (Paper Smooches Stars), a heart (My Favorite Things Coffee Cup) and a flower (Paper Smooches Flowers); cover the pieces with Wink of Stella White Glitter and Glossy Accents

613 Avenue Create Challenge #166 - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist - All That Glitters

Crafty Creations Challenge #310 - Sentiment as a focal Point

Come and get it Challenge #108 - Favorite Technqiue (Watercoloring)

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

You mean the World to me

Hi there,

today, we are starting a new Stamp & Share Challenge over at the Skipping Stones Design Blog. This time it is a sketch challenge:

• cut out a stitched circle using the My Favorite Things Stitches Circle STAX and a strip from watercolor paper 
• color the circle with Distress Ink (Victorian Velvet) and the the strip with Distress Ink (Tea Dye)
• stamp the rose from Skipping Stones Design Victorian Summer with Distress Ink (Vintage Photo)
• stamp the sentiment from the same stamp set into the circle with Versafine (Vintage Sepia)
• run a kraft cardbase through your Big Shot together with the Lifestyle Crafts Script embossing folder
• assemble the card and wrap natural twine around the strip
• round the top corners with a 1'' corner rounder

Craft Rocket Challenge #9 - Mother's Day/Female


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

Yours,

Wishing you Happiness

Hi there,

we are starting a new Photo Inspiration Challenge over at Addicted to Stamps and More:

• color the STAMPlorations Cupcakes with Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Pencils and Zest-it
• cut out a stitched panel from acetate using the Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Layers and stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Fond Expressions 2 stamp set with StazOn (Cloudy  Sky)
• use pink cardstock as a base
• wrap some May Arts Natural Twine around all the layers and tie it into a cute little bow

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

Seize the Birthday Challenge - Cupcakes or Candy

V's Sweet Challenge #43 - Loving Pink

STAMPlorations Never-ending Anything Goes Challenge

STAMPlorations February Challenge - Theme and Sketch

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Just for you Cupcakes

Hi there,

today, I want to show you a new card that I created for the Karten-Kunst Blog:

• stamp the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Große Worte Überraschung and the cupcakes from the Lawn Fawn Baked with Love stamp set with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• color the images with Inktense Pencils and a waterbrush
• stamp matching tiny hearts from the same stamp set with Avery Elle Pigment Ink (Aquamarine), Memento Luxe (Rose Bud) and VersaMagic (Spring Pansy)
• tie a piece of May Arts Natural Twine into a cute little bow
• round the top right corner with a 1'' corner rounder

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #158 - 3rd Annual Block Party - Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist Birthday/Anniversary

Simply Create Too Challenge #100 - It's Party Time!

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #311 - Birthdays!!!

Addicted to CAS Challenge #79 - Cake

Stempelküche-Challenge #35: Alles geht!

I hope you visit again soon.

Yours,